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An affair with the Milk Man

Instead of a small glass bottle outside your door, Milk Man leaves you with a barrage of sounds and noises.The California-based quartet recently released the album "Deerhoof" on the Kill Rock Stars record label.


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Free concussions

Theater performances have fallen into the background amongst movies, concerts and other types of entertainment.For Scott Behrend, artistic director of RoadLessTraveled Productions and graduate from Syracuse University, this is unacceptable."The whole goal and why it is important has to do with what is lacking across the country in the theatrical context in the 18 to 20 age range.


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I'm a little bit Milton

Driving a van from Austin, Texas to every major city for a short stay may seem like a chore to most people.For Milton Mapes, an alternative-country quintet hailing from Austin, Texas, the pleasure is all theirs.The tour van is making a stop at the Mohawk Place this Tuesday night.


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Everyone and their mother

"Be Cool" is the byproduct of the efforts of an all-star cast. With its pedigree and "prequel," be prepared for a roller coaster of different reactions.The film's roots lie in its predecessor, "Get Shorty." "Be Cool" follows along the lines of a sequel, to some extent.


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Name a city after it

The first impression is unavoidable.Fans view a preview of the movie "Constantine," which looks relatively interesting, but they discover who is starring in it.


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The kids are alright

Many young bands in the Buffalo music scene have been assigned "up-and-coming" status. Each faces the struggle of putting together a unique style that will make the band stick out from the competition.This Wednesday at The Icon in Buffalo, post-hardcore quintet Inferis takes a stab at sticking out among a few groups that have garnered national attention."We're hardcore, a little bit of metal, a little more spastic, and a little more technical (than traditional hardcore bands). You have to integrate your different influences.


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Bands gather for tsunami victims

Buffalo showed its support for the tsunami victims in Indonesia with a benefit concert Saturday night at the Buffalo Icon, adding to the millions of dollars in relief funds coming in from all over the world."I just love putting on concerts, and promoting concerts.


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Music Fit for a Drive-By

"Grand Theft Auto" junkies salivated on Oct. 26th with the release of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." With all the car stealing and gun-slinging about to begin, who could forget the infamous soundtracks from its predecessors?Rockstar Games, Inc. and Interscope Records teamed up to release a two-disc compilation of songs for the new Playstation 2 adventure.


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