BlackJack, JackRock, JackGrass, BlackRock . . . BlackGrass. This IS Jackdaw. In 2007, Jackdaw released their CD, entitled Blackgrass. Fourteen tracks accompany artwork and photography in a tri-fold pocket signifying a stark revisitation to the innermost root of all genres of music. The title stands alone in defining exactly what occurs when Rock meets Folk then stumbles upon Blues. Each CD bears a sticker on the front, similar to that of a liquor bottle seal, as in aged Scotch or fine wine. The stickers bear lyrics, each CD completely singular. Holding Blackgrass in your palms and having to tear that…
Author: Lauren
On Saturday, March 15 the March of Dimes will hold its 27th Annual Gourmet Gala. For over two decades the March of Dimes has been hosting this event–which has been referred to as “one of the best parties of the year”– to raise awareness for its important cause. This year the Gourmet Gala will be held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Downtown Buffalo. Tickets are $250 per person and all proceeds go to the March of Dimes. This year’s theme, “A Star is Born”, will feature a champagne reception, cooking demonstrations and entertainment by Le Masquerade Fantasy Players. Masters…
Finding an inexpensive lunch in Buffalo is an easy stroll down Main Street. You can smell the hot dogs cooking, or pop into one of the local sandwich shops for a lunch special. But where do those with discerning palates on a shoestring budget go for dinner? The Lexington Co-op offers not only fresh, organic produce, dairy and meats; they also have an incredible selection of prepared foods ranging from sandwiches and pizza to sushi. For around $8 you can have a fresh and unique meal on the go. The real draw that pulls me back to the Co-op a…
Cheese addict that I am, I figured I’d finally have to put down my misconceptions about fondue and make the stuff. Many of us still have the ’70s vintage set in some long-forgotten closet corner, thinking it passé, or too complicated. But there are many others who would say that fondue has never gone out of style. Fondue recently reared its gooey head to the delight of six dinner guests. A friend donated a handsome (yet never-used) stainless steel and ceramic pot, burner and forks, but you can use any heavy earthenware or enameled cast iron container if it has…
WBNY has supplied the Queen City with alternative radio for 25 years, and they’ll be celebrating their silver anniversary this weekend with three days of activities. New Media Weekend features panels with distinguished WBNY alumni, current on-air personalities, and a concert featuring The English Beat on Oct 27 at 8PM. Former WBNY program director and current executive vice-president and general manager of VH1 Tom Calderone will be moderating Friday’s panel discussion. “I’ve returned to campus many times over the years to help mentor students, but I always ended up learning something myself,” Calderone said. “I’m excited to come back and…
There’s no shame in showing up at the World on Your Plate forum next Saturday and saying “I’m just here for the food.” As in years past, this community event is a must for anyone in Buffalo who likes to eat, and among those, anyone who like to keep tabs on the who, what, where and why of eating and living well. But keep in mind that there is far more going on than just lunch. The World on Your Plate Coalition’s food and sustainability mini-conference is quite literally a homegrown affair. Designed to be a hands-on, participatory experience accessible…