In what is quickly becoming an anticipated annual event, local performer Cortney Chyme, along with a gathering of other local singers, and musicians, tore up the stage Sunday evening at Shea’s Smith Theater to the delight of their energetic, and enthusiastic audience. Building on the excitement of last year’s “Buffalove Revue” show, Cortney assembled an impressive cast, including some of Buffalo’s most noted musicians for this year’s show that she named her Celebration Showcase. “We have a lot to celebrate in Buffalo right now, and the growth of the music and arts community is just one of those wonderful things,”…
Author: Paul Fanara
Cortney Chyme raised the roof at The Foundry Suites in 2016 with her Buffalove Revue show. This summer, Cortney will be bringing her variety style performance to the stage of the Shea’s Smith Theater, along with some of Buffalo’s best musical talent for a live show on June 25th. A daring, and versatile performer, Cortney lends her vocal talents to multiple bands, and choruses, as well as being a dancer, and an actor. She captivated her audience at Buffalove Revue with her quick wit, and engaging stage presence, drawing both laughter, and applause throughout her performance. Her upcoming performance titled,…
As a compliment to their already popular Terminal Jazz series of musical events at the Buffalo Central Terminal, Three2Go Music and Three2Go Music Alliance has partnered with The Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park to create their new Party On The Fantail musical performance series of events. Party On The Fantail will feature some of the most talented musicians from the Buffalo, and Southern Ontario regions, performing from the deck of the U.S.S. Little Rock. Starting on Tuesday, June 20th, these shows will take place every Tuesday evening, with one break for July 4th Holiday observance, through August 29th, from…
Independent recording labels have often made a significant impact on the music industry, music culture, and how consumers receive music. With a growing drive toward “indie” in the current entertainment culture, it is important to note that independent labels, producers, and distributors both past, and present, have paved new paths, leaving indelible marks on the industries they’ve worked within, and sometimes had to work around. These national, and international independent labels often get their start as regional projects, that find local support, and local talent to grow with. Three2Go Music Productions based right here in Buffalo is an example of…
Summer is in full swing, and the Terminal Jazz Series has returned with it for 2017. This popular music event showcasing local, and regional Jazz musicians takes place every second Wednesday of each month throughout the summer. Produced by Three2Go Music Alliance, in association with the Buffalo Central Terminal, and sponsored by M&T Bank, these family friendly shows drew in thousands of visitors with last year’s series, from across the Western New York, and Southern Ontario regions. Join performing artists from throughout the region in this iconic Buffalo setting. Show performances are from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The schedule…
Backing his debut album release, Day Dream’n, local musician, and songwriter Omeri Monroe will be performing Thursday, May 25th at the Waiting Room. Hosted by Three 2 Go Music Alliance, and Three 2 Go Music, and featuring fellow artists Dan Marsh, and Saranaide, the concert will also raise funds for the African Heritage Food Co-Op. Inspired by the classic ‘70s R&B, and pop music of his youth, Omeri Monroe has cultivated his own unique sound, and style, and has built Day Dream’n around catchy hooks, and colorful, hypnotic melodies. His final product is the culmination of years of dedication to…
On the heels of Buffalo celebrating 185 years of a rich history, and the long standing reputation of being the City of Good Neighbors, local musician, and benefactor, Nate Cronk has started unveiling his newest home-grown musical project. Buoyed by his success with his holiday song, “Christmas Lights,” accompanied with a visually stunning video featuring the unbeatable aesthetics of Canalside Buffalo as a winter playground, Cronk has chosen his next endeavor to show off the heart of the city, and why Buffalo has a reputation for being a welcoming community. Cronk’s newest song, “Come To Buffalo,” has been designed with…
Bollywood style dance is coming of age in America. Although a section of our American culture seems to fight every day against the expansion, and acceptance of other cultures, opposing this is a large contingent of people looking to show the world that we will be more accepting, and open minded. In many American cities, refugees, and immigrants from around the world have impacted the local culture, and brought with them learning opportunities for those who are open to them. Indian culture in recent history has often looked west, and found influences within cultures that deviate from their own traditions.…
I had the opportunity recently to sit down with Nate Cronk, the writer, and performer of the holiday song, “Christmas Lights”. Released to video on December 17th 2016, “Christmas Lights” is a touching, and relatable song, but backed by a stunning video shot on a winter’s night at Canalside Buffalo, it made significant waves in both the local music scene, and across social media. Resonating with the hearts, and Buffalo pride in the region, the video has reached nearly 100,000 views on Facebook alone. A music student of Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, Cronk has recently moved to Buffalo, accepting…
On Sunday, August 14th the Yelp Buffalo community is teaming up once again with the International Institute to present their 3rd Yelp Without Borders fundraising event. The event’s goal is to raise funds for the International Institute, and all donations up to a total of $1000 will be matched by Yelp.com to help drive this goal! The International Institute, founded in 1918, seeks to strengthen Western New York by assisting refugees, and immigrants to become independent, informed, and contributing members of their communities, and by promoting cultural competence, multiculturalism, and global connectedness throughout the region. As they near their 100th…