Tag: Bass Reeves
wednesday july 23rd 2008
Acts of Intentional Kindness
Buffalo is #1 on National List of Top Arts Destinations. As I read the headline, I paused in disbelief. My city? Number 1? In something positive?
Sure enough, AmericanStyle magazine ranked Buffalo number one on its list of Top 25 Arts Destinations. The report by WGRZ cited: AmericanStyle readers referring to Buffalo as ‘a hidden jewel’ and ‘a well-kept secret'. We agree.
What makes our city a top art destination? Let us focus on just one element—artists who find their creative juices inspired and released here.
The proof is Artspace Buffalo Lofts, 60 housing units with shared studio space that is currently filled, with a waiting list 300 deep. Which brings us to the focus of our article—Bass Reeves, songwriter.
His current album is #2 in the world on MP3 download charts.
Bass is a product of Buffalo. Born here, raised here, educated here.
Bass always wanted to pursue music as his car…
