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Artvoice Weekly Edition » Issue v5n50 (12/14/2006) » Section: Calendar Spotlight


The Whiskey Daredevils

A lot has happened for the Whiskey Daredevils since their last visit to Buffalo. Guitarist Bob Lanphier was seriously injured when he was T-boned by a reckless driver in Cleveland, so they organized a benefit raffle for him where the winner flies to Hawaii with drummer Leo P. Love. Previously, Leo won the prize-trip by setting the Guinness world record for consecutive hours watching TV. True story, proving again that truth is stranger than fiction in Daredevil land. The band just released their second CD, The Essential Whiskey Daredevils, and soon departs for a tour of Germany. That’s why front man Greg Miller promises to bring “what might be the greatest rock-n-roll show in the history of live entertainment to the city of Buffalo.” Be there at 10pm Friday (Dec 15) at Mohawk Place where they’ll perform hair-raising musical stunts with fellow Clevelanders Lords of the Highway, and The Mofos, from Ithaca.



53 Days

This Friday (Dec. 15) brings a special, all-ages Holiday Benefit Show to Club Infinity featuring 53 Days (pictured) and the Alison Pipitone Band. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. Raffles will also take place throughout the evening to raise more money for the Hospital (one of the grand prizes is a Fender-Squier electric guitar, autographed by members of the Buffalo Sabres). Also performing are bands Free Henry and Johnny Nobody, with stand-up performances from comedian Tom Tran between sets. Doors open at 6:30pm.



Charles Feelgood

Factory Fridays @ OPM Lounge continue to bring national and international DJs to the house with a double bill featuring DJ John Graham (a.k.a. Quivver) and Charles Feelgood (pictured above). Originally from Baltimore, Feelgood has been an integral part of the electronic musicscape in the DC area since the get-go. His latest CD, Across America: Six Eleven DJ Mix Series V.5 is as funky and “feelgood” as it gets. Feelgood comes to OPM on Friday (Dec. 15) along with Quivver, who is now most notably one third of Tilt (with Mick Park and Mick Wilson), and one of dance music’s current main attractions . Doors open at 10pm.



McCarthyizm

It’s neighbor helping neighbor in Allentown this weekend as McCarthyizm hosts its Annual Holiday Benefit at Nietzsche’s on Saturday (Dec. 16). What was originally a concert held just for fun has turned into a way to give back to the local community, as all proceeds from the show will go to Friends of Night People (located just down the street from Nietszche’s), an organization dedicated to providing meals and other essentials to the homeless, destitute and working poor. The party also features some of the area’s best musicians, and performing along with McCarthyizm will be Nancy’s Candy, the Ifs, Mini Motor Punch and 50 Amp Fuse. Music begins at 8pm, and the public is encouraged to bring non-perishable goods to donate at the door. Those who do will get a discount on admission



Okemah

Okemah shares its name with the Oklahoma city that was the birthplace and beloved hometown of the legendary Woody Guthrie. With the band’s rootsy, traditional American music this ode to Guthrie seems appropriate, though the inclusion of unmistakable elements of blues, jazz and country push that traditional folk sound to new heights. This Saturday (Dec. 16) marks Okemah’s first appearance in Buffalo, where they’ll play the early show at the Mohawk Place beginning at 8pm. Mark Norris and the Backpeddlers CD Release Show follows at 10pm, making this a one-stop party night at the ‘Hawk.





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