Author: Adam Boyd

A true Buffalonian through and through. Adam believes in the resurgence of our great city and wishes nothing more than to help return it to glory. His devotion to Buffalo can been seen and heard every day through his work in local radio. If he’s not working, you can find him on his snowboard, out on the golf course, playing pickup hockey, or hanging out with his dogs at Lasalle Park.

In celebration of their 1-year anniversary, Thin Man Brewery is closing Elmwood Avenue to traffic from Utica Street to Hodge Avenue for full day of craft beer and live music. In true midsummer eve fashion, they are going all out to give Buffalonians a party to remember! The stage will face the brewery, in front of the former Casa Di Pizza. Ten bands will play throughout the day and into the evening. The line-up features some of Western New York’s most notable bands including RADARADA, Aircraft, First Ward, The CPX, and Ten Cent Howl. A tent will span Hodge Avenue in case of…

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Building on the success of their first summer concert series in 2016 and the momentum of the downtown music scene, Lockhouse Distillery & Bar in the city’s cobblestone district will again host the Canalside Afterparty Summer Concert Series presented by Sunbeam Entertainment. The series follows the Canalside concert weekly schedule and even extends it into late August. Their focus this year was not only to highlight some of Buffalo’s best local bands, but to also feature national touring artists that are passing through Western New York as well. The series kicks off the same day as Canalside’s first concert of the…

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Buffalo Rising’s reporter Adam Boyd will broadcast Facebook Live from Colter Bay Buffalo this Saturday at 10:30 am! Don’t miss this exclusive St. Patrick’s Day discussion with local Bar & Restaurant experts, Mike Shatzel (Coles, Allen Burger Venture, Liberty Hound, Thin Man Brewery, The Moor Pat, The Terrace at Marcy Casino Buffalo and Colter Bay); Chef Mike Andrzejewski, president of Great City Food Inc., VP/managing partner of Cantina Loco, and chef/owner of SEABAR; and Chris Ring, president and founder of After Dark Entertainment and owner of Waiting Room. Also joining the group, newbie Buffalonian, Zamir Gotta, owner and creator of…

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It’s finally here! Yesterday (September 28) marked the first day you could stop in and grab a cold one of the long awaited release of Thin Man Brewery’s beer on Elmwood Ave. I must say, it was well worth the wait. Head Brewer Rudy Watkins sure knows what he’s doing. Before construction of the brewery even began, Rudy was hard at work formulating new recipes. In fact, it wasn’t until after testing out nearly 60 different types that he finally decided on the 6 featured beers for the initial release. Much like all of our local Buffalo breweries, there is something…

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In 1817 construction on the Erie Canal began. It was sarcastically nicknamed “Clinton’s Big Ditch” because critics of then New York State governor Dewitt Clinton thought it would never be completed. As we all know, those critics were wrong. In 1825, eight years after Clinton himself broke ground with a shovel, the project was completed and the Erie Canal was open for business. Hard work, dedication, and a belief that this project would someday help boost our economy drove the workers who built it. The owners of Big Ditch Brewing Company, much like Clinton and his dream, set out to accomplish…

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When head brewer Chris Herr took over the reins at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery three years ago, he set out to introduce average beer drinkers to craft beer. He did this by brewing very approachable beer for those who wouldn’t normally indulge in anything outside of “big beers” like a Labatt Blue or Budweiser. Well, he accomplished his goal and today at Pearl Street you’ll find a large variety of light, medium, and dark beers to choose from. In fact, at all times they have roughly nine annuals and five seasonals on tap, so chances are there’s something you’re…

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Inscribed on a wall inside Resurgence Brewing Company is a quote, “Good Beer Isn’t Good Enough. Always Challenge Yourself And The Norm”. After speaking with head brewer Dave Collins this week (lead image), it’s apparent that motto rings true in every one of his beers. Having just celebrated their 2 year anniversary this past weekend, Resurgence continues to turnout remarkably original beers that you won’t find anywhere else. One of Dave’s biggest accomplishments is the remarkable ability to brew over 130 unique flavors in two year’s time. Interested to learn more, I sat down with him to discuss new releases…

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