There is a romantic figure in our collective imaginations, an image that dates back to the earliest days of our country that has evolved over time and distance: the solitary man whose rugged freedom and guileless self-knowledge are counterbalanced by a troubled sense of emptiness and loss. The frontiersman, the pioneer, the railroad tramp, the hitchhiker, the folk singer—tough…

When Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in September 1996, I was in my sophomore year at the University at Buffalo and I was convinced—CONVINCED—that it was a marketing ploy. I was certain that he would disappear from the scene for a few years (and why not—in the final two years of his life, Shakur suffered five gunshot wounds, spent nearly a year in prison and was hanging out with…

Of Montreal, an indie pop band from Georgia will be stopping by Town Ballroom for an entertaining night on Monday.

“The band’s style has been known to change between albums. At first, Of Montreal embraced a more simple, quirky, lo-fi indie pop sound, which occasionally bordered on twee pop,” according to a Last FM bio.

“Of Montreal was created by Kevin Barnes and named after…

Free concerts, a weekly film series, food trucks and family-friendly activities can all be found on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls this summer.

On Thursday, Old Falls Street organizers announced a list of summer attractions and events coming to the US side of the falls. Some offerings are repeats from years past; other attractions are new additions to the summer lineup. Here’s…

The “Masters of Madness” are bringing their Shock Therapy Tour to Buffalo, after canceling a date in Syracuse.

The latest addition to the Outer Harbor Series, Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson will co-headline the show at 6 p.m. on June 14. Tickets for the show will be $20 in advance, $30 the day of the show and can be purchased through the Outer Harbor website beginning on Friday…

Buffalo Niagara 360, B_Team Buffalo, and Buffalo Rotary and Sunshine Rotary Clubs put on another successful Happy Hour For-A-Cause mixer on Wednesday night at Saturn Club.

BN360's young professionals, their friends and colleagues enjoyed delicious food, cocktails, and even some rocking entertainment from Buffalo.com Presents: The Albrights.

The popular networking experience…

The announcement Buffalo music lovers have all been waiting for, Buffalo Place has released their summer concert series lineup, kicking off on June 6.

The ever popular, free Thursday night series will now be referred to as “Thursday at Canalside”—a much more appropriate title since the Thursday at the Square days are long behind us. Additionally, the usual paid concerts, now…

Taking place between May 28 through June 3, the Buffalo Pride Festival will celebrate its 22nd year in showing support for the Buffalo and WNY’s LGBTQ community.

As proud sponsors of the event, Buffalo.com is the place to win a Buffalo Pride Festival party pack. The contest runs now through 2 p.m. on May 28.

One lucky winner will receive a VIP prize pack which includes two…

Coming to Buffalo on May 23, John Brown’s Body will give the Queen City a taste of the U.S. reggae scene.

“As reggae music continues to reach new heights in America, John Brown’s Body has been there from the beginning, constantly pushing and evolving the U.S. reggae scene through explosive live shows and critically-acclaimed recordings,” according to their bio. “Their new…