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The musical mountain climber

By FELICIA HUNT | Dec. 3, 2013

William LaShomb isn't the average front man of a local band. The sophomore biomedical sciences major with a passion for adventure is currently struggling with the decision to pursue a career as a doctor or continue striving to become the next big musician. He compares the decision with "trying to rein in two different horses that are pulling in opposite directions." But the dilemma is not something LaShomb can't handle.

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Must-see holiday shows in Buffalo

By FELICIA HUNT | Nov. 19, 2013

The Queen City takes pride in its theatre and music scene with venues that host well-known, established national acts.

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The cores of existence

By FELICIA HUNT | Nov. 14, 2013

Security guards at The Waiting Room had to pull bloody concert attendees off each other in mosh pits and watch for "crowd killers" - fans that push other into the pit - more than usual on Wednesday night. The crowd was violent and ready to get down to deathcore. Progressive metal/deathcore band Born of Osiris returned to Buffalo Wednesday night on its tour with Reflections and Sylar. Unfortunately, Reflections was unable to make it to the venue, which disappointed a majority of the crowd - especially those in the pit. On Reflections' Facebook page, fans asked why the band couldn't make it to the show.

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Asking Alexandria thrills fans at The Rapids Theatre

By FELICIA HUNT | Nov. 10, 2013

When Asking Alexandria bassist Sam Bettley's ear monitor broke during the band's finale song "The Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel)," he panicked.

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Set sail

By FELICIA HUNT | Oct. 29, 2013

Album: Skeletons Artist: Sirens & Sailors Release Date: Oct. 29 Label: Razor & Tie/ Artery Recordings Grade: B+ Rochester, N.Y., hardcore band Sirens & Sailors might be commonly mistaken for Sleeping With Sirens, a more popular "metalcore" outfit, but that association could now be over. Sirens & Sailors have taken their heavy riffs and catchy two-step grooves to the next level with their major label debut, Skeletons. Their debut album, Still Breathing, and last year's EP, Wasteland, garnered enough attention for a headlining tour this past January, signing with Razor & Tie in June and opening for August Burns Red at the 2013 iMatter Festival. Skeletons

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Senses Fail brings life to the Waiting Room

By FELICIA HUNT | Oct. 24, 2013

As the lights dimmed and the Monday Night Football theme song began to play, fans rushed up to the barricade-less stage at the Waiting Room in an attempt to be as close as possible to the headlining band. Alternative rock group Senses Fail emerged on stage Sunday night to cheers and kicked into their set immediately.

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Taking Back Sunday takes Buffalo back in time

By FELICIA HUNT | Oct. 13, 2013

Crowd surfers bounced across a sea of people, mosh pits emerged and a lone fan jumped off a ledge into the pit below. Taking Back Sunday's show at the Town Ballroom Saturday night was full of intensity. The sold-out show, which took place on the second day of the veteran rockers' Fall 2013 tour, was everything fans anticipated. 21-year-old Samantha Boyce traveled three hours from Toronto, Canada, to see her favorite band for the seventh time. "No amount of money can keep me from seeing Taking Back Sunday," said Boyce, who forgot her ticket at home and had to buy another.

OPINION

Decorating the walls: my tattoo journey

By FELICIA HUNT | Oct. 8, 2013

I closed my eyes tight and awaited the pain. I clutched my friend's fingers in a death grip. Breathe in.

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"Three Buffalo tattoo parlors aim to please customers, stay in business"

By FELICIA HUNT | Oct. 8, 2013

With endless options of tattoo parlors, it's a process picking which shop and which artist are the right fit to fulfill your earning for ink.

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Soaked with sweat: Krewella Get Wet album review

By FELICIA HUNT | Sep. 29, 2013

Artist: Krewella Album: Get Wet Release Date:Sept. 24 Label: Columbia Records Grade: B Dubstep and EDM lovers are about to be aroused. Spring Fest veterans and EDM trio Krewella released their anticipated debut album Get Wet on Tuesday.