It’s official!
College is back in session and that means late night cram sessions, too
much caffeine and, of course, spending your weekends exploring Buffalo’s
popular music scene. As students
search for commonalities among new peers, music can bring all of us together!
For those of you new to Buffalo and anyone who hasn’t been
out this summer, I’d like to introduce you to a household name in the city’s music
scene, Free Henry!.
Known for their tight compositions and high-energy
performances, the sounds of Free Henry! soar into the listener’s soul to create
an everlasting sensation and imprint.
I had an opportunity to first hear them play last year at the University
at Buffalo outdoor music festival and ever since then, the band has been
featured at the biggest music events all summer!
This weekend provides the opportunity to not only
experience Free Henry! once but twice!
The band will be performing Friday, September 4th, 11PM at Mr. Goodbar (21 and over) on Elmwood
Avenue. After their best summer yet,
Free Henry! will certainly bring just the right groove to the beginning of the
college year! “The Henries” will
bring their signature wild yet focused vibe to Mr. Goodbar’s intensely
receptive audience!
If you miss Mr. Goodbar or just can’t get enough, you can
join them and their fans on the Erie Basin Marina waterfront. This show starts at 6 PM sharp, Saturday, at Shanghai Red’s. It’s a free show and open to all ages.
Last week lead singer Bob Buckley met with me at Sweetness
7 Cafe on Grant Street. He
explained Free Henry!’s goal as a Buffalo band:
“When the band collectively performs on stage, there
is a certain energy which can be felt.
Night after night I look forward to getting on stage and providing a
true experience for the fans.”
I also asked him what it was like to be on such a heavy
summer touring schedule. “We
kicked off our summer this year with Better Than Ezra at Thursday at the
Square. What a great way to start the tour season! From there we just kept the ball rolling…had the chance to
play with The Guess Who at Artpark…jammed with Rusted Root & Vertical
Horizon in Niagara Falls, all I can say is that I have a wonderful job that I
truly love, and this year has been one to remember. We are so thankful and grateful to do what we do and perform
for all of our fans.”
Please visit Free Henry!’s website. I hope you
can catch them live this weekend!