After skipping last year for unknown reasons, the Albright Knox is re-introducing Rockin' at the Knox with some interesting acts. Rufus Wainwright, the 36 year old Canadian-American singer-songwriter, will headline the June 18th affair. Rufus Wainwright, son of singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright, has well-regarded hits including Cigaretts and Chocoate Milk, Dinner at Eight, and Barcelona.
In addition to Wainwright, the Albright has booked The National - an indie band out of Brooklyn - to open. If you're not familir with The National, you should take a listen. Pitchfork Media called their 2005 album Alligator one of the top albums of the 2000's.
The Albright notice indicates there will be 'much more' so stay tuned as more bands may be added to the lineup. Tickets for this year's Rockin' will go on sale to Albright members at noon Tuesday (April 20th) at the Gallery Admissions Desk. General sales will start April 26th and will cost $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
Rockin' at the Knox has had a meandering history. Their most highly-regarded show was Wilco and My Morning Jacket - a show that many attendees considered one of the most impressive Buffalo concerts in recent history. Then, as if turning away from the progressive headliners of the 2005 show, the Albright had Blondie headline the 2006 Rockin'. In 2007, the Albright seemingly split the difference between classic and progressive and booked Elvis Costello with openers Paulo Nutini and Feist. In 2008, the Gallery welcomed the B-52's with Metric and Ben Lee. And last year - well, no one seems to know what happened last year.
The Albright should be commended for getting Rockin' at the Knox back on everyone's schedule for this summer and for leaning towards more progressive bands. Now let's see how the rest of the lineup shakes out.
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In addition to Wainwright, the Albright has booked The National - an indie band out of Brooklyn - to open. If you're not familir with The National, you should take a listen. Pitchfork Media called their 2005 album Alligator one of the top albums of the 2000's.
The Albright notice indicates there will be 'much more' so stay tuned as more bands may be added to the lineup. Tickets for this year's Rockin' will go on sale to Albright members at noon Tuesday (April 20th) at the Gallery Admissions Desk. General sales will start April 26th and will cost $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
Rockin' at the Knox has had a meandering history. Their most highly-regarded show was Wilco and My Morning Jacket - a show that many attendees considered one of the most impressive Buffalo concerts in recent history. Then, as if turning away from the progressive headliners of the 2005 show, the Albright had Blondie headline the 2006 Rockin'. In 2007, the Albright seemingly split the difference between classic and progressive and booked Elvis Costello with openers Paulo Nutini and Feist. In 2008, the Gallery welcomed the B-52's with Metric and Ben Lee. And last year - well, no one seems to know what happened last year.
The Albright should be commended for getting Rockin' at the Knox back on everyone's schedule for this summer and for leaning towards more progressive bands. Now let's see how the rest of the lineup shakes out.
Sad....just so sad....