Talk about Arts - Buffalo, NY

02/03/12

Spree Music with E. Lovira: Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade

The delightfully charming and infectious Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade are coming to The Sportmans Tavern on Sunday, February 12 to showcase their rich blend of Americana, jazz, and country in support of their recent live album release, Live Across the Mason Dixon Line.

Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade’s sophisticated style is a fresh take on a genre of music which I tend to associate with my father. While it’s may not be something you’d find on my normal play list, the catchy licks and smooth vocals make it almost impossible to avoid snapping your fingers or tapping your foot to the beat. Backing Miss Tess in the “Bon Ton Parade” are Matt Meyer (drums), Will Graefe (guitar) and Zach...

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02/02/12

Classically Speaking: Doreen Rao’s termination (Updated with a response)

Still looking for answers

Posted at 09:15 AM | Permalink | Comments: 7

01/27/12

Movie Review: Albert Nobbs

Glenn Close fearlessly earns her Oscar nomination.

Posted at 05:07 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

01/26/12

How "True West" was Won

Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions takes on "True West"

Posted at 05:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

01/24/12

Spree's Top 10 Films of 2011

Spree lists its favorite films from the past year—and corrects the Academy.

Posted at 11:22 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

01/19/12

A Change of Habit

O’Connell and Company does "Nunsense A-Men"

Posted at 05:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

01/13/12

Movie Review: Joyful Noise

Not even a cast of Broadway singers can save Joyful Noise from being static.

Posted at 05:50 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

01/11/12

Spree Music with J. DiDomizio: The Lemonheads

The way I stumbled across The Lemonheads, was not unlike the process with which most of my musical discoveries occur. It was due to another band. In this case it was the Barenaked Ladies. While listening to the BNL’s song “Jane” I came across a reference to The Lemonhead’s lead singer Evan Dando and former bandmate Juliana Hatfield’s rumored intimate relationship. So off I went, tracking down any information I could about them and their band. How I had managed to avoid the heavy press that Dando, Hatfield, and the band was receiving is a mystery, considering the overexposure began with 1992’s now classic It’s a Shame about Ray and continued with 1993’s follow-up Come on Feel the Lemonheads. As it turns out, I...

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12/28/11

Spree Music with E. Lovria: George Cole

Every once in a while, I like to step outside of my musical comfort zone to discover other musical talent. It’s refreshing and invigorating to take a chance on a show and see a veteran artist who doesn't appear on my typical playlist. One such musician is George Cole, who will bring his particular brand of jazz and swing to the Sportmans Tavern on Wednesday, January 4.

A legend in his own right, Cole has been involved in the music business, wearing an array of hats, since the 1970s. Most often you would find him performing, but he wasn’t against composing, producing and sharing his talent as an instructor teaching...

Posted at 05:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

12/23/11

Movie Review: War Horse

Spielberg goes back into the trenches.

Posted at 08:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0

	02/03/12 Spree Music with E. Lovira: Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade The delightfully charming and infectious Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade are coming to The Sportmans Tavern on Sunday, February 12 to showcase their rich blend of Americana, jazz, and country in support of their recent live album release, Live Across the Mason Dixon Line. Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade’s sophisticated style is a fresh take on a genre of music which I tend to associate with my father. While it’s may not be something you’d find on my normal play list, the catchy licks and smooth vocals make it almost impossible to avoid snapping your fingers or tapping your foot to the beat. Backing Miss Tess in the “Bon Ton Parade” are Matt Meyer (drums), Will Graefe (guitar) and Zach... Posted at 03:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	02/02/12 Classically Speaking: Doreen Rao’s termination (Updated with a response) Still looking for answers Posted at 09:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 7
	01/27/12 Movie Review: Albert Nobbs Glenn Close fearlessly earns her Oscar nomination. Posted at 05:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	01/26/12 How "True West" was Won Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions takes on "True West" Posted at 05:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	01/24/12 Spree's Top 10 Films of 2011 Spree lists its favorite films from the past year—and corrects the Academy. Posted at 11:22 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	01/19/12 A Change of Habit O’Connell and Company does "Nunsense A-Men" Posted at 05:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	01/13/12 Movie Review: Joyful Noise Not even a cast of Broadway singers can save Joyful Noise from being static. Posted at 05:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	01/11/12 Spree Music with J. DiDomizio: The Lemonheads The way I stumbled across The Lemonheads, was not unlike the process with which most of my musical discoveries occur. It was due to another band. In this case it was the Barenaked Ladies. While listening to the BNL’s song “Jane” I came across a reference to The Lemonhead’s lead singer Evan Dando and former bandmate Juliana Hatfield’s rumored intimate relationship. So off I went, tracking down any information I could about them and their band. How I had managed to avoid the heavy press that Dando, Hatfield, and the band was receiving is a mystery, considering the overexposure began with 1992’s now classic It’s a Shame about Ray and continued with 1993’s follow-up Come on Feel the Lemonheads. As it turns out, I... Posted at 05:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	12/28/11 Spree Music with E. Lovria: George Cole Every once in a while, I like to step outside of my musical comfort zone to discover other musical talent. It’s refreshing and invigorating to take a chance on a show and see a veteran artist who doesn't appear on my typical playlist. One such musician is George Cole, who will bring his particular brand of jazz and swing to the Sportmans Tavern on Wednesday, January 4. A legend in his own right, Cole has been involved in the music business, wearing an array of hats, since the 1970s. Most often you would find him performing, but he wasn’t against composing, producing and sharing his talent as an instructor teaching... Posted at 05:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	12/23/11 Movie Review: War Horse Spielberg goes back into the trenches. Posted at 08:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0