Tonight: Johnny Nobody's 10th Anniversary Show
Johnny Nobody have been around forever. Not, like, literally forever, but considering the high turnover rate for musical acts these days, the group's 10thanniversary this weekend is a significant milestone for a band that has been around for about as “forever” as it sometimes seems to get. And to mark the occasion, the Buffalonian garage-rockers are going to kick out the jams for a Mohawk Place blowout.
Despite having plenty to do to prepare for the show, guitarist/vocalist Andrew Vaeth took some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions and provide insight on being in a band with some serious staying power. “We're all great friends,” he said of the trio's longevity. “There's no way in hell we would have continued to do this for ten years if we didn't get along so well.”
Over the years, Johnny Nobody have become a staple of the rock scene. Their bluesy, grit-meets-pop anthems are as timeless as they are infectious, allowing the band to stay relevant as trendy subgenres have come and gone. Even if you happen to be one of the few unfortunate souls who haven't yet seen them in action, you've still seen their name on concert posters all over town. They've shared bills with bands like The Zombies and By Divine Right, and just last week, Vaeth – along with bassist Colin Roberts and drummer Jay White – warmed up a massive Central Wharf crowd for Canadian power-pop legends Sloan.
When we asked what the highlights have been, the frontman modestly replied that there were just too many to mention. But with such an extensive career, pumping out records, playing everywhere around town and even touring beyond, there were inevitably some hard times, too. As Vaeth explained, however, it was Johnny Nobody's ability to take the good with the bad that allowed them to survive.
“You find yourselves in some strange situations traveling around and playing shows. There's been many times we've been in the parking lot of some awful club cracking up laughing about how bad things are, whereas I think a lot of bands would have said 'screw it' and hit the road. You've gotta find the good in things.”
In keeping with this sense of positivity, he was extremely appreciative of the support the group has received from family, friends, and fans since the beginning, and also excited about what the future holds for Johnny Nobody. “I just hope the next decade brings as much fun and good times as the first.”
Support tonight comes from On Beta and The Merchants, who, though they haven't been around as long as the headliners, definitely know how to light a fire at The Mohawk Place. So be sure to head downtown at 9:30, throw back a couple cheap beers, and enjoy a night of great rock and roll.
~sg
Originally published on buffaBLOGhttp://www.buffablog.com15 JUL 2011
Tonight: Ed Schrader's Music Beat
As a member of Baltimore's eccentric artist collective Wham City, Ed Schrader is a pretty productive guy. He's a critic, comedian, and talk show host, and tonight his band, Ed Schrader's Music Beat, will be stopping in Buffalo in the midst of an East Coast tour.
Music Beat is a simple and stripped down project, with Schrader typically just chanting and hammering away at a floor tom. The result is Beat Happening-esque basement pop with a touch of Bowie bravado. And the recent addition of accompanist Devlin Rice on bass guitar lends the group a thicker, Young Widows/Shellac noise-punk edge.
Tonight's show will also feature Buffalo's 5-piece answer to Dan Deacon, Wooden Waves, along with some pleasantly deranged and glitchy synth-pop from UVB-76 and Kid On Purpose. $6. Soundlab. 8pm.
~sg
Originally published on buffaBLOG
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