Beastivities

Buffalo Music & Entertainment Guide

Wednesday, December 22

Live music.

Alternative Brews …Pro Jam, every week, Chicago Jack & The Marvelous Heptones, 8pm

Broadway Joe’s …One Push Wednesdays: An evening of skate & snowboarding cinema, 10pm

Club Infinity …Universal Grille, 7pm

Colored Musicians Club …Art Anderson Big Band, every Wed, 8-10pm

Cozumel …Open mic w/ Michael Disanto, every Wed, 10pm

E.B. Green’s …Jackie Jocko, every Wed, 6-10pm

Elmwood Lounge …Blankface, every Wed, 10pm

Evolution …Universal Grille, every Wed, 7pm

Heroes (Willliamsville) …Karaoke w/ Johnny Saffire, 9, FREE

McGarret’s …Buffalo’s finest local groove bands and jam music, $2 Saranacs, 11pm

Nietzsche’s …More Than Me, 10pm

Tudor Lounge …Pamela Ryder’s Musicians Workshop, every Wed, 9pm

DJ’s.

Allen St Bar & Grill …DJ DR No aka Lazy G aka The New Dictator aka Dave G spins garage-soul punk rock & roll yo.

Club Marcella …Our Showgirls hosted by Ms. Fanta-See, 1030pm

Faso’s Grateful Bear …Ladies 80’s Night

Frank’s ...Buffalo’s best hip hop weekly: Underground Hip Hop w/ Biz-e & MC Reginoff, special guests, 11pm, ladies FREE

La Luna …E-Love & Don spin rock, brit-pop, indie, & new wave, 10pm

Mulligan’s …DJ Doug every Wednesday, 10pm

Off The Wall …Transmission Indie: Indie Rock Wednesdays, 10pm-2am

Thursday December 23

Live music.

Broadway Joe’s …Local Showcase #68: Undefined, The Ducinals, Vacancy, and more TBA, 10pm

Buffalo Icon …Standard of Living, A New Beginning, Already Famous, Drawback, Jettson, 630pm

Colored Musicians Club …Carol McLaughlin Band, every Thurs, 8-10pm

Continental …The Continental Christmas Party w/ The Habit, Rhubarb, Swagger, Ghostrunner, and DJ Adrian, 9pm

Groove,,,Warlock, Illmatic spin r&b, hip-hop, and reggae, 10pm

Crocodile Bar …Universal Grille Band, 9pm

E.B. Green’s, Hyatt Regency ... Jackie Jocko & Joe Peters, every Thurs., 7-11pm

Lafayette Tap Room …The Mick Hayes Band, 830pm, free

McGarret’s …The finest jazz-jam-funk bands every week, $2 pints of anything! 11pm

Merlin’s …Hanabi, Hesperus, 10pm

Mohawk Place …3^rd Annual Joe Strummer Tribut Show w/ Rebel Waltz Orchestra, The Prisoners, Semi Sweets, John Lombardo, 9pm

Nietzsche’s …Rick Smith & Friends, 6pm / Liz Abbott, 930pm

Tudor Lounge …Jony James every Thurs, 8pm, FREE

DJ’s.

Blu Lounge …Freeform: Guest DJs (rock, hip hop, indie, house, drum n bass & more), 10pm

Club Marcella …Ladies Night Thursdays, drag kings & queens perform @ 930 & 1130pm

Continental …Retro Thursdays (upstairs), new Fake CD Release Party, 10pm

Frank’s …METAL NIGHT. The only one in the city. Stoner Metal Sandy throws down the grind. 11pm

Groove,,,Warlock, Illmatic spin r&b, hip-hop, and reggae, 10pm

658 Lounge …Last Minute DnB: drum n bass, 10pm, free

New World Record …DJ Zuk, soundscapes for the mind, every week 8-10pm

Opium Lounge … Depeche Mode vs. Kraftwerk: Back 2 the 80’s w/ DJ Mike Parker, vintage tunes, huge patio, 10pm

Roxy’s Green Room …Bassline Thursday with Soul Disciples (jazzy grooves, classic disco, house anthems, trip hop), 10pm (21+)

Third Room …DJs Chief and Chris (old school, new school, and underground hip hop), every Thurs, 10pm

Friday, December 24

Live music.

Anchor Bar …Jimmy Gomes and The Jazz Example w/ vocalist Dodo Green, every Fri, 10pm

E.B. Green’s, Hyatt Regency …Jackie Jocko & Joe Peters, every Fri, 6-10pm

Kabob & Curry …Worldly Improvisations of Purnima, great Indian food, 6pm

Mohawk Place …Willie & The Reinhardts, 730pm /

Nietzsche’s …Tim Baldwin & Friends, FREE, 8pm

O Restaurant and Lounge … The Latin Jazz Project, 630-1030pm, FREE

Shadow Lounge & Restaurant …Buffalo’s only piano bar & lounge featuring Lyn Cala & friends, 630-1030pm

Tudor Lounge …Dan Harper, The Designated Hitters, every Fri, 6pm, free

DJ’s.

Blu Lounge …Freestyle Fridays: Funk, soul, indie rock, breaks, 80’s, and anything else to get you moving, 11pm

Broadway Joe’s …Christmas Eve party: DJ Depree (rare soul, undeground, classic hip hop), free wings, 6pm

Club Marcella …DJ Doogie & Charles Masters (dance music) on the main floor; Joe the D (hip-hop, R&B) in the VIP room, 10pm

Continental …Goth/Alt/Indie/DJ (upstairs), 11pm

Frank’s …Rewind Fridays hosted by Biz-E, with guest DJ’s spinning underground beats, 11pm

Jade …PLUSH Fridays: The finest in house music from Jubei, Ryan Lidell, and special guests. 10pm

O Restaurant and Lounge …DJ Skoobie, every Fri, 1130pm

Off The Wall …Rotating trip-hop, hip-hop, and abstrakt DJ’s. Come chill in Buffalo’s most unique retro-cafe-bar-restaurant-chill-space. 11pm

Opium Lounge …Latin Fridays: salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaton, 10pm-4am

Prespa …Foundation: Every Friday featuring deep house, downtempo, electro, & broken-beat in a casual sophisticated lounge setting, 10pm

658 Lounge …Funky Fresh Fridays: Breaks all night from DJ’s citra, devious, and special guests, 11pm, 18+

Sphere …Ladies Night, Ladies Free, 11pm

Baby Jesus loves you.

Live music.

E.B. Green’s, Hyatt Regency …Jackie Jocko & Joe Peters, every Sat, 7-11pm
Elmwood Lounge …Lance Diamond Show, every Sat, 11pm-3am

Merlin’s …Jupiter Jefferson, Swagger, Kick Williams, 10pm, FREE

Nietzsche’s …Mitch’s Infydels Reunion Show, 10pm

O Restaurant and Lounge …David Kane Quartet, every Sat, 7-10pm, FREE

Shadow Lounge & Restaurant … Joe Carnivale, solo pianist, 7-10pm

DJ’s.

Allen St. Hardware Cafe …Sick & Tone Atlas: Jazz soul and hip-hop sprinklings, every week @ 11pm

Blu Lounge …House music. Techno music. DJ’s Aeon & Josh Waxum, 11pm

Club Marcella …Cruzin Saturdays, live house trance techno with DJ Mighty Mic, 10pm

Continental …Alternative Dance CDJ (upstairs), 11pm

Groove …College Night (R&B, hip hop, reggae), 10pm, 18+

Left Bank …Le Tranquil: smooth, vibrant music in a classic 1885 atmosphere. Deep house, electro, retro, trip hop, and funk. DJ’s 3po & Timas, special guest every week, 12am

Mulligan’s Brick Bar …DJ College, every Sat, 10pm

Off The Wall …Rotating trip-hop, hip-hop, and abstrakt DJ’s. Come chill in Buffalo’s most unique retro-cafe-bar-restaurant-chill-spot. 11pm

Prespa …Structure: house, breaks, electro, & electric beats in a lounge setting, DJ Scotty deja blu. 2 for 1 pints after 2am.

Rendezvous …Jubei, Kei, & Spectre, midnight

Sphere …Live to Air with Wild 101.1 DJ Noodles on the main floor, Lil Joe in the front lounge, 18+ to enter, 11pm

Steel Drums …SUMMER BREEZE SATURDAYS: Steppin Out Sounds (Reggae, Dancehall, Roots) w/ DJ Universal, Tony Vibes, & Mr. Woo, 2^nd drink free!, 10pm

Utopia …Sexy Saturdays w/ Jon Boesche, 9pm

Sunday, December 26

Live music.

Comix Cafe …ComedySportz All-Improv Show, 730pm

Crocodile Bar …Strictly Hip plays the music of Tragically Hip, 9m

Lafayette Tap Room …Dr. Z’s Post Christmas Bash, 8pm

Merlin’s …Open mic w/ Lana & Mike Hund, every Sun, 10pm

Nietzsche’s …Sons of Memphis Reunion Show, Those Damn Burritos, 8pm

Sphere …Melodius Productions presents: The After Christmas Party w/ Annetta Bonner Martin of the Platters, Special Blend, & Ugetsu, 6pm

Tudor Lounge …The Jony James Band, every Sun, 7pm, FREE

DJ’s.

Club Marcella …“Life’s a Drag” hosted by Miss Understood w/ DJ Frankie, every Sun, 11:30pm & 1:30am

Le Metro (Elmwood) …”Sunday Skool” deep house, trip hop, chill-out soul, 11pm

Rendezvous …

Spot Coffee …Dharma Lab spins broken beats & downtempo, come chill, 8pm

Monday, December 27

Live music.

Broadway Joe’s …Greenlight Booking presents Indie Night, 10pm

Elmwood Lounge …Clopex plays every Monday, 930pm, FREE

Merlin’s …Karaoke w/ Billy-Oke, every Mon, 10pm

McGarret’s …Lazlo Hollyfeld plays 2 sets, every Mon, Buffalo’s hottest Mon night!, 10pm, FREE

Mohawk Place …Ansley Court, 50 Amp Fuse, Global Village Idiots, 9pm

Nietzsche’s …Singer/Songwriter Showcase 830pm / Open Mike with Michael Meldrum, 1030pm

Tuesday, December 28

Live music.

Broadway Joe’s …Open Mic Tuesday w/ Hoaxium & Stinky Ben, every Tues., 1030pm

Comix Cafe …Dueling Pianos, every week, call 835-HAHA

Continental …Metal Blade Records Showcase: Sons of Azrael, The Red Death, Bleed for Me, Fireborn, Thoughts Lost, 7pm

Mohawk Place …City of God, AKP, 9pm

Nietzsche’s …Redheaded Stepchild, 10pm

Ya Ya’s … Fat Tuesday EVERY Tuesday! LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tamales, Buffalo’s finest oyster bar, every Tues, 6-9pm

DJ’s.

Allen St Bar & Grill …Chilled Beats, DJs Scotty and Snackboy spin reggae, dub, downtempo, underground hip-hop and indie rock, every Tues, 10pm-3am

Blu Lounge …DJ Two-Ten and DJ E-Rock spin all that is rock, 10pm, FREE

Mulligan’s Brick Bar …DJ College, every Tues, 10pm

Wednesday, December 29

Live music.

Alternative Brews …Pro Jam, every week, Chicago Jack & The Marvelous Heptones, 8pm

Broadway Joe’s …One Push Wednesdays: An evening of skate & snowboarding cinema, 10pm

Club Infinity …Universal Grille, 7pm

Colored Musicians Club …Art Anderson Big Band, every Wed, 8-10pm

Cozumel …Open mic w/ Michael Disanto, every Wed, 10pm

Frank’s ...Buffalo’s only hip hop weekly: Underground Hip Hop w/ Biz-e & MC Reginoff, special guests, 11pm, ladies FREE

E.B. Green’s …Jackie Jocko, every Wed, 6-10pm

Elmwood Lounge …Blankface, every Wed, 10pm

Evolution …Universal Grille, every Wed, 7pm

Heroes (Willliamsville) …Karaoke w/ Johnny Saffire, 9, FREE

McGarret’s …Buffalo’s finest local groove bands and jam music, $2 Saranacs. 11pm

Merlin’s …Chump Foundation (former 62 South members), 10pm

Nietzsche’s …The Thirds Reunion Show w/ Joe Head, Jim Brucato, Charley O’Neil, 8pm

Tudor Lounge …Pamela Ryder’s Musicians Workshop, every Wed, 9pm

DJ’s.

Allen St Bar & Grill …DJ DR No aka Lazy G aka The New Dictator aka Dave G spins garage-soul punk rock & roll yo.

Club Marcella …Our Showgirls hosted by Ms. Fanta-See, 1030pm

Faso’s Grateful Bear …Ladies 80’s Night

Frank’s ...Buffalo’s best hip hop weekly: Underground Hip Hop w/ Biz-e & MC Reginoff, special guests, 11pm, ladies FREE

La Luna …E-Love & Don spin rock, brit-pop, indie, & new wave, 10pm

Mulligan’s …DJ Doug every Wednesday, 10pm

Off The Wall …Transmission Indie: Indie Rock Wednesdays, 10pm-2am

Thursday December 30

Live music.

Colored Musicians Club …Carol McLaughlin Band, every Thurs, 8-10pm

Comix Cafe …Nick Siracuse, writer for Jay Leno, call 835-HAHA

Crocodile Bar …Universal Grille Band, 9pm

E.B. Green’s, Hyatt Regency ... Jackie Jocko & Joe Peters, every Thurs., 7-11pm

Lafayette Tap Room …The Mick Hayes Band, 830pm, free

McGarret’s …The finest jazz-jam-funk bands every week, $2 pints of anything! 11pm

Merlin’s …Missing Planes, Penetrating Green, Tiger Cried Beef, 930pm

Mohawk Place …The Imports, The Pavers, Brickey & the Brawlers, 8pm

Nietzsche’s …Numoniker Reunion, 10pm

Tudor Lounge …Jony James every Thurs, 8pm, FREE

DJ’s.

Blu Lounge …Freeform: Guest DJs (rock, hip hop, indie, house, drum n bass & more), 10pm

Broadway Joe’s …Welcome back Cutler! An evening of rare jazz/soul, underground, & classic hip hop w/ DJ Cutler, Tone Atlas, and guests, 10pm

Club Marcella …Ladies Night Thursdays, drag kings & queens perform @ 930 & 1130pm

Continental …Retro Thursdays (upstairs), 10pm

Frank’s …METAL NIGHT. The only one in the city. Stoner Metal Sandy throws down the grind. 11pm

Groove,,,Warlock, Illmatic spin r&b, hip-hop, and reggae, 10pm

658 Lounge …Last Minute DnB: drum n bass, 10pm, free

New World Record …DJ Zuk, soundscapes for the mind, every week 8-10pm

Opium Lounge … Depeche Mode vs. Kraftwerk: Back 2 the 80’s w/ DJ Mike Parker, vintage tunes, huge patio, 10pm

Roxy’s Green Room …Bassline Thursday with Soul Disciples (jazzy grooves, classic disco, house anthems, trip hop), 10pm (21+)

Third Room …DJs Chief and Chris (old school, new school, and underground hip hop), every Thurs, 10pm

New Year’s Eve

Live music.

Anchor Bar …Jimmy Gomes and the Jazz Example, every Fri, 10pm

Broadway Joe’s …Left of Oblivion, Amy Ryan & The Operatives, special guests, 10pm

Comix Cafe …New Years Eve Party. All tickets pre-sold only. Call 835-HAHA for details

Continental …Darkling, Undefined, Haunted By Angels, Thrown to the Wolves, Low Road Revival, 9pm

E.B. Green’s, Hyatt Regency …Jackie Jocko & Joe Peters, every Fri, 6-10pm

Kabob & Curry …Worldly Improvisations of Purnima, great Indian food, 6pm

Merlin’s …Molotov Cocktail Inc., Roadhouse Gypsies, Handsome Jack, 11pm

Mohawk Place …Willie & The Reinhardts, 730pm / After Midnight, The Limits, 9pm

Nietzsche’s …Allen St. Jazz Band, Pamela Ryder, Alison Pipitone Band, 9pm

O Restaurant and Lounge …The Latin Jazz Project, 630-1030pm

Pearl Street Brewery …New Years Eve w/ CASH ONLY

Shadow Lounge & Restaurant …Buffalo’s only piano bar & lounge featuring Lyn Cala & friends, 630-1030pm

Tudor Lounge …Dan Harper, The Designated Hitters, every Fri, 6pm, free

DJ’s.

Blu Lounge …Freestyle Fridays: Funk, soul, indie rock, breaks, 80’s, and anything else to get you moving, 11pm

Club Marcella …DJ Doogie & Charles Masters (dance music) on the main floor; Joe the D (hip-hop, R&B) in the VIP room, 10pm

Continental …Goth/Alt/Indie/DJ (upstairs), Tonight: Headscan CD Release Party, 11pm

Frank’s …Rewind Fridays hosted by Biz-E, with guest DJ’s spinning underground beats, 11pm

Jade …PLUSH Fridays: The finest in house music from Jubei, Ryan Lidell, and special guests. 10pm

O Restaurant and Lounge …DJ Skoobie, every Fri, 1130pm

Off The Wall …Rotating trip-hop, hip-hop, and abstrakt DJ’s. Come chill in Buffalo’s most unique retro-cafe-bar-restaurant-chill-space. 11pm

Opium Lounge …Latin Fridays: salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaton, 10pm-4am

Prespa …Foundation: Every Friday featuring deep house, downtempo, electro, & broken-beat in a casual sophisticated lounge setting, 10pm

Sphere …NYE: Free Buffet, Open Call Bar from 10pm-1am!! Wild 101.1 Live to Air, come join the party @ 10pm, all night liquor license

Saturday January 1st

Live music.

Broadway Joe’s …Minuet, Clearmotive, & more TBA, 10pm

Comix Cafe …Nick Siracuse, writer for Jay Leno, call 835-HAHA

E.B. Green’s, Hyatt Regency …Jackie Jocko & Joe Peters, every Sat, 7-11pm
Elmwood Lounge …Lance Diamond Show, every Sat, 11pm-3am

Merlin’s …The Dulcinals, Apology, My Last Heartbreak, 11pm

Nietzsche’s …Rogue Science, Mark Webb, 10pm

O Restaurant and Lounge …David Kane Quartet, every Sat, 7-10pm, FREE

Shadow Lounge & Restaurant … Joe Carnivale, solo pianist, 7-10pm

DJ’s.

Allen St. Hardware Cafe …Sick & Tone Atlas: Jazz soul and hip-hop sprinklings, every week @ 11pm

Blu Lounge …House music. Techno music. DJ’s Aeon & Josh Waxum, 11pm

Club Marcella …”Boys Night Out”, live house trance techno with DJ Mighty Mic, 10pm

Continental …Alternative Dance CDJ (upstairs), 11pm

Groove …College Night (R&B, hip hop, reggae), 10pm, 18+

Left Bank …Le Tranquil: smooth, vibrant music in a classic 1885 atmosphere. Deep house, electro, retro, trip hop, and funk. DJ’s 3po & Timas, special guest every week, 12am

Mulligan’s Brick Bar …DJ College, every Sat, 10pm

Off The Wall …Rotating trip-hop, hip-hop, and abstrakt DJ’s. Come chill in Buffalo’s most unique retro-cafe-bar-restaurant-chill-space. 11pm

Prespa …Structure: house, breaks, electro, & electric beats in a lounge setting, DJ Scotty deja blu. 2 for 1 pints after 2am.

Rendezvous …Jubei, Kei, & Spectre, midnight

Steel Drums …SUMMER BREEZE SATURDAYS: Steppin Out Sounds (Reggae, Dancehall, Roots) w/ DJ Universal, Tony Vibes, & Mr. Woo, 2^nd drink free!, 10pm

Sphere …Live to Air with Wild 101.1 DJ Noodles on the main floor, Lil Joe in the front lounge, 18+ to enter, 11pm

Utopia …Sexy Saturdays w/ Jon Boesche, 9pm

Sunday, January 2

Live music.

Buffalo Icon …LEAGUE, By Autumn’s End, Sleeping Girl Drowning, Between Walls, Fillmore, 6pm

Crocodile Bar …Strictly Hip plays the music of Tragically Hip, 10pm

Merlin’s …Open mic, every Sun, 10pm

Nietzsche’s …The Allen St. Jazz Band, FREE, 730pm

Tudor Lounge ...The Jony James Band, every Sun, 7pm, FREE

DJ’s.

Broadway Joe’s …Tribute to Dave Matthews, 1030pm

Club Marcella …“Life’s a Drag” hosted by Miss Understood w/ DJ Frankie, every Sun, 1130pm &

1:30am

Le Metro (Elmwood) …”Sunday Skool” Deep House, trip-hop, funky soul, 11pm

Rendezvous …

Spot Coffee (Downtown …DJ Flip, Souo Station, 830pm, 1030pm

Monday, January 3

Live music.

Broadway Joe’s …Greenlight Booking presents Indie Night, 10pm

Elmwood Lounge …Clopex plays every Monday, 930pm, FREE

Merlin’s …Karaoke w/ Billy-Oke, every Mon, 10pm

McGarret’s …Lazlo Hollyfeld plays 2 sets, every Mon, Buffalo’s hottest Mon night!, 10pm, FREE

Nietzsche’s …Singer/Songwriter Showcase 830pm / Open Mike with Michael Meldrum, 1030pm

Tuesday, January 4

Live music.

Broadway Joe’s …Open Mic w/ Hoaxium & Stinky Ben, every Tues, 1030pm

Comix Cafe …Dueling Pianos, every week, call 835-HAHA

Dome Theatre …Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Diecast, Love is Red, Autumn Offering, 6pm

Nietzsche’s …Redheaded Stepchild, 10pm

Ya Ya’s … Fat Tuesday EVERY Tuesday! LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tamales, Buffalo’s finest oyster bar, every Tues, 6-9pm

DJ’s.

Allen St Bar & Grill …Chilled Beats, Scotty and Snackboy spin, dub, downtempo, underground hip-hop, every Tues, 10pm-3am

Blu Lounge …DJ Two-Ten and DJ E-Rock spin all that is rock, 10pm, FREE

Mulligan’s Brick Bar …DJ Fritz, every Tues, 10pm

Wednesday, January 5

Live music.

Alternative Brews …Pro Jam, every week, Chicago Jack & The Marvelous Heptones, 8pm

Broadway Joe’s …One Push Wednesdays: An evening of skate & snowboarding cinema, 10pm

Club Infinity …Universal Grille, 7pm

Colored Musicians Club …Art Anderson Big Band, every Wed, 8-10pm

Cozumel …Open mic w/ Michael Disanto, every Wed, 10pm

E.B. Green’s …Jackie Jocko, every Wed, 6-10pm

Elmwood Lounge …Blankface, every Wed, 10pm

Evolution …Universal Grille, every Wed, 7pm

Heroes (Willliamsville) …Karaoke w/ Johnny Saffire, 9, FREE

McGarret’s …Buffalo’s finest local groove bands and jam music, $2 Saranacs. 11pm

Nietzsche’s …Tina Crapsi & Friends, 9pm

Tudor Lounge …Pamela Ryder’s Musicians Workshop, every Wed, 9pm

DJ’s.

Allen St Bar & Grill …DJ DR No aka Lazy G aka The New Dictator aka Dave G spins garage-soul punk rock & roll yo.

Club Marcella …Our Showgirls hosted by Ms. Fanta-See, 1030pm

Faso’s Grateful Bear …Ladies 80’s Night

Frank’s ...Buffalo’s best hip hop weekly: Underground Hip Hop w/ Biz-e & MC Reginoff, special guests, 11pm, ladies FREE

La Luna …E-Love & Don spin rock, brit-pop, indie, & new wave, 10pm

Mulligan’s …DJ Doug every Wednesday, 10pm

Off The Wall …Transmission Indie: Indie Rock Wednesdays, 10pm-2am

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