Hallowasted: Kitchen Distribution Is Back
For those of you who may have attended an underground concert at this unusual venue, the doors will re-open this Friday and Saturday. The two-day event series is being billed as Hallowasted and the flyers are steadily circulating around the city. Last February I spoke with Aimee Buyea who was trying to rebuild the underground art scene (see post) that had taken a hit since the closing of Kitchen Distribution. "Ever since Kitchen Distribution closed on the West Side," she said. "There has been nothing to take venue’s place."
These underground music venues are key when it comes to helping to promote the emerging musicians. Thanks to WBNY and Alison Zero at WBFO for keeping the local tunes in rotation too. The Indie Travel Guide describes Kitchen Distribution this way:
"Kitchen Distribution is an independent art space in Buffalo, NY that has been producing events for just over one year. Tucked away at 20 Auburn Avenue within an elusive warehouse. Books mostly experimental projects, but will host an occasional indie pop band."
Regardless as to whether Kitchen Distribution is back for a one-off or not, I'm just happy to hear that the scene is still hanging around. If you're into that underground music sorta stuff, you may want to head on over to 20 Auburn Avenue to check out this cool comeback.
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BSTMSTR
Saturday, November 1st:
Pit Er Pat with Hologram 9pm $5
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d_a_n
drunk hipsters everywhere.
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DSquared222
I'll pass. I've been to a few events at kitchen - there's no heat, and I don't recall any bathrooms either.
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streeeet
actually there is heat. you can thank the many "drunk hipsters" that actually decided to support us for the last 4 years for that. and there is a bathroom. the giant sign next to it will make it abundantly clear. or, if you are feeling social, it doesn't hurt to ask anyone. buffalo has been very kind to us over the years and its support has gone beyond simply just keeping the building standing. so if you want to pass on this for something a little more passive, no offense taken. but i think the people attending are more interested in the idea of supporting than critiquing the building's bathroom placement or patrons in halloween costumes.
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d_a_n
i have no issue with kitchen distribution as a venue...i went to a number of great shows there, and thought it filled a very important niche, and brought some really great out of town bands i might not have been able to see in buffalo otherwise. i certainly wish it was still functional on a regular basis. however, to deny the presence of drunken hipsters at an event titled "hallowasted" held at an art space is like saying there are no punx on custer st.
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Uncle_Pico
How about some details about these two events??
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Luce
Kitchen is a really great, unique space; not for everyone, but that's why its so much fun. Always reminded me of the Kamikaze art group that had art/film show parties at a spot on Ellicott downtown. Their 2002 Halloween party was by far the best Halloween party I've ever been to. Maybe this one will rival it. p.s. Kitchen has always had really great posters, and these two don't disappoint. Any idea who designs them?
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Luce
Kitchen is a really great, unique space; not for everyone, but that's why its so much fun. Always reminded me of the Kamikaze art group that had art/film show parties at a spot on Ellicott downtown. Their 2002 Halloween party was by far the best Halloween party I've ever been to. Maybe this one will rival it. p.s. Kitchen has always had really great posters, and these two don't disappoint. Any idea who designs them?
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BSTMSTR
these parties have always been a great mix of people! not sure anyone denied the presence of drunk hipsters, but really, how many are there in buffalo? a dozen?
details at the BuffaloRising events calendar: http://buffalorising.com/city_events/lists/tag/1424
http://www.myspace.com/kitchendistribution
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