On Episode #100 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by scene veteran Brandon Delmont (from Girlpope, The Stay Lows, A House Safe for Tigers, Past Masters, and more!). We talk about Brandon’s lifetime in the Buffalo music scene, his many projects, working as a buyer for Record Theatre, and play music from his bands Girlpope and A House Safe For Tigers, as well as local hip-hop artist Son Scotty. We also discuss a shooting near Nietzsche’s, WNYMusic.com Meeting Its Fundraising Goals, Art 247 in Lockport, Ryan joining Bad Ronald, and Corey Feldman, Ryan tries not to alienate our sponsors, and we play a game of “Girl or Pope”.
0:00 – INTRO
1:35 – BUT FIRST… WNYMusic.com meets its fundraising goal, Art 247 in Lockport, Ryan plays in Bad Ronald
6:42 – Product Placement with Buffalo Iron Works… Ryan tries not to alienate the sponsors
12:29 – MUSIC – “Not Afraid” by Son Scotty
15:18 – INTERVIEW – Brandon Delmont
43:45 – MUSIC – “I Was a Teenage Jesus” by Girlpope
46:48 – GAME – “Girl or Pope”
55:31 – MUSIC – “There’s A Mystery” by A House Safe for Tigers
58:12 – OUTRO
On Part 2 of Episode 99 of the 5-Year Anniversary of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by special guests Sasha McCoy and the Spoons and Goodbye Metro. Both guests talk about what’s coming up in the future of their bands and perform live for a crowd at Milkie’s. Ryan and Cassidy also talk about Me First and the Gimme Gimmes at Town Ballroom and Ryan seeing his first living Ramone. They also play a bunch of fun games with the crowd, including “1-Star Yelp Reviews of Local Venues”, “Over & Out Lyric or Emily Dickinson Poem”, “Married or Larry’d”, and more!
0:00 – INTRO
1:20 – GAME – “Songs With Things You’d Find in a Kitchen”
7:00 – INTERVIEW – Sasha McCoy and the Spoons
12:55 – GAME – “1-Star Yelp Reviews of Local Venues”
22:30 – Ryan credits his staff, Cassidy and Ryan have some jib-jab (previous shows), and troubleshooting LIVE!
27:39 – MUSIC – Sasha McCoy and the Spoons
58:00 – GAME – “Married or Larry’d”
1:02:35 – RYAN and CASSIDY Jibjab
1:05:19 – GAME – “Over & Out Lyric or Emily Dickenson Poem”
1:08:11 – INTERVIEW – Goodbye Metro
1:11:30 – MUSIC – Goodbye Metro
1:45:41 – OUTRO
For Episode #99 (Part #1) of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, LIVE from Milkie’s Elmwood Lounge, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by My Rap Name is Alex, Lonestar Sailing, a live audience, and the most obnoxious podcast heckler ever. We talk with My Rap Name is Alex about his start, from beat poet to rapper, his work with The Bloodthirsty Vegans, working with Loopy Pro, the problem with our local government, and more. Then, they talk with Lonestar Sailing about their newest album Sad Bones, their time working together, and how they define their sound. We also play a handful of games, including “Canadian, Asian, or Tax Evasion” and “Anthony Keidis Lyric or Literal Gibberish” and have live performances by both guests!
0:00 – INTRO
2:11 – GAME – “Canadian, Asian, or Tax Evasion”
5:11 – INTERVIEW – My Rap Name is Alex
11:54 – GAME – “Elton John or Ben Folds”
14:50 – MUSIC – My Rap Name is Alex (20:25 – Start the most annoying heckler ever, clapping COMPLETELY off-beat in parts)
36:22 – INTERVIEW – My Rap Name is Alex (continued)
42:30 – MUSIC – More from My Rap Name is Alex
54:46 – Cassidy has arrived!
56:00 – GAME – “Dead or Boring”
58:25 – INTERVIEW – Lonestar Sailing
1:08:32 – GAME – “Anthony Keidis Lyric or Literal Gibberish”
1:13:40 – Ryan yells about Blink-182 ticket prices
1:15:33 – MUSIC – Lonestar SailingFor Episode #99 (Part #1) of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, LIVE from Milkie’s Elmwood Lounge, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by My Rap Name is Alex, Lonestar Sailing, a live audience, and the most obnoxious podcast heckler ever. We talk with My Rap Name is Alex about his start, from beat poet to rapper, his work with The Bloodthirsty Vegans, working with Loopy Pro, the problem with our local government, and more. Then, they talk with Lonestar Sailing about their newest album Sad Bones, their time working together, and how they define their sound. We also play a handful of games, including “Canadian, Asian, or Tax Evasion” and “Anthony Keidis Lyric or Literal Gibberish” and have live performances by both guests!
0:00 – INTRO
2:11 – GAME – “Canadian, Asian, or Tax Evasion”
5:11 – INTERVIEW – My Rap Name is Alex
11:54 – GAME – “Elton John or Ben Folds”
14:50 – MUSIC – My Rap Name is Alex (20:25 – Start the most annoying heckler ever, clapping COMPLETELY off-beat in parts)
36:22 – INTERVIEW – My Rap Name is Alex (continued)
42:30 – MUSIC – More from My Rap Name is Alex
54:46 – Cassidy has arrived!
56:00 – GAME – “Dead or Boring”
58:25 – INTERVIEW – Lonestar Sailing
1:08:32 – GAME – “Anthony Keidis Lyric or Literal Gibberish”
1:13:40 – Ryan yells about Blink-182 ticket prices
1:15:33 – MUSIC – Lonestar Sailing
On episode #98 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by Carolyn and Bill Panzica from West Falls Center for the Arts. They discuss the Center’s mission and diverse events, The Musical Memory Cafe, Kids Jam, and much more. They also talk about the Borderlands Music Festival, Ryan finally getting to Sportsmen’s Tavern, and their newest sponsor, Buffalo Iron Works. They also play music from Urge Surfer, Real Movement, and Daze Ago and play a game of The Weird Things Musicians Have Sold for Charity.
Learn more about West Falls Center for the Arts at Westfallsartcenter.org
0:00 – INTRO
1:45 – BUT FIRST… The Buffalo Public Library has two FREE recording studios, Cassidy goes to Borderlands Music Festival, Ryan FINALLY gets to Sportsmen’s Tavern, Buffalo Iron Works: our newest sponsor!
10:53 – MUSIC – “Cursed“ by Urge Surfer
13:25 – INTERVIEW
31:39 – MUSIC – “White Collar Crime” by Real Movement
36:17 – GAME – Real / Not Real: The Weirdest Musical Things Done For Charity
47:59 – MUSIC – “Break the Bottle” by Daze Ago
51:20 – OUTRO
On Episode #97 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by Nick, Frank, and Mike from Gimme Gimme, a Buffalo-based Me First and the Gimme Gimmes tribute band. They talk to them about who picks the bands’ outfits, a literal shitstorm, words of wisdom from Eddie Van Halen, and other funny stories from their long tenures in the Buffalo Music Scene. They discuss the 2022 Music is Art Festival, 2022 Buffalo Infringement Festival, Ryan almost getting evicted, and more! They also play a game of Real / Not Real: Buffalo Infringement Festival 2022 Edition and play music from Marina Laurendi, Spud, and west ferry.
0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - BUT FIRST… Ryan joins Red Huffy at Westside Tilth Farm, 2022 Buffalo Infringement Festival, the 2022 Music is Art Festival
25:50 - MUSIC - “Mr. Manly” by Spud
28:32 - INTERVIEW - Gimme Gimme
50:56 - MUSIC - “Add Em Up” by west ferry
53:34 - GAME - Real / Not Real: Buffalo Infringement Festival 2022 Edition
1:07:31 - MUSIC - “Neighborhood Kids“ by Marina Laurendi
1:10:26 - OUTRO
In Episode #96 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy fly solo and preview the 2022 Buffalo Infringement Festival. They also discuss the departure of Tr38cho, live concerts including shows at Artpark and The Roof of Larkinvile, ONE8FIFTY’s Fundraiser for organ donation, and more! They also play music from Red Button Dilemma, Nod, Ziggy and the Flea Circus, and Dom Brown.
0:00 - INTRO
1:25 - BUT FIRST… T-R-3-8-C-H-Go?, Fourth of July Fireworks with the BPO, Death Cab for Cutie and Gamalon at Artpark, The Black Rock Beatles on the Roof of Larkinville, ONE8FIFTY’s Fundraiser for organ donation
13:31 - MUSIC - “Love is Hard” by Dom Brown
16:33 - Opening Weekend - Thursday, July 28th through Sunday, July 31st, including:
30:11 - MUSIC - “Go For a Ride” by Nod
34:57 - Infringement Festival Midweek - Monday, August 1st through Thursday, August 4th
42:40 - MUSIC - “Chaos is Art’ by Red Button Dilemma
46:51 - Closing Weekend - Friday, August 5th to Sunday, August 7th
57:43 - MUSIC - “Toronto Sound” by Ziggy and the Flea Circus
1:01:31 - OUTRO
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On Episode #95 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by three-fourths of Dead Orchids. They discuss their formation, upcoming releases, and favorite places. We also talk about ice cream sandwiches (a lot!), South Buffalo Porchfest, Well Worn Boot, and Summerfest, play a game of “Songs About Flowers”, and play music from Farrow, Kerry Fey and Over & Out.
0:00 - INTRO
1:33 - BUT FIRST…. Cassidy volunteers at Summerfest, Well Worn Boot, Buffalo Infringement Festival’s marching band, South Buffalo Porchfest, and Ryan’s favorite places for ice cream sandwiches.
12:03 - MUSIC - “Breathing Air” by Farrow
16:45 - INTERVIEW - Dead Orchids
38:52 - MUSIC - “Glitter” by Kerry Fey
41:14 - GAME - Songs About Flowers
51:17 - MUSIC - “H-98” by Over & Out
54:39 - OUTRO
On episode #94 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy sit down with GCR Audio engineer and producer Jay Zubricky. They talk about how he got his start, what next projects he has coming up next, how he remains successful without having an internet presence, and much more! They also play a game of Real / Not Real: Recording Studio Edition, talk about performers guest list-ing too many people, upcoming and previous shows (including Spud, Brookhaven, Tokyo Monsters, Tough Old Bird, and more…), adult punk rock flea markets, Elmwood Summerfest, how many hot dogs we think we can eat, we beg Jack Rabbit to sponsor us again, and we can play music from SVTOKO with Adithri, Amateur Hockey Club, and Previous Love.
0:00 – INTRO
2:03 – BUT FIRST… Your whole posse does NOT get in for free. Upcoming and past shows, adult punk rock flea markets, Elmwood Summerfest at Bidwell Park
16:38 – MUSIC – “Keep Watching“ by SVTOKO with Adithri
21:29 – INTERVIEW – Jay Zubricky
43:33 – MUSIC – “Over It” by Previous Love
47:07 – GAME – Real / Not Real: Record Studio Edition
1:02:03 – MUSIC – “What You Wanted” by Amateur Hockey Club
1:05:13 – OUTRO
On Episode #93 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by Grace, Megan, and Josh from Grosh. They discuss their album “Not Down for Long”, Soup of Dissent, the best things to eat at Jack Rabbit, the origins of the band, the future of the band, and Sportsmen's Tavern. Grosh also plays a game of “Bands Named After People” and we play music from Grosh, Stress Dolls, and Lonestar Sailing.
0:00 - INTRO
1:57 - BUT FIRST… Previous shows, including ones at Soup of Dissent and Jack Rabbit
9:17 - MUSIC - “Alaska” by Stress Dolls
13:00 - INTERVIEW with GROSH
28:52 - MUSIC - “This Isn’t Over” by Grosh
32:04 - GAME - “Bands Named After People”
46:21 - MUSIC - “Nothing to Chase” by Lonestar Sailing
51:02 - OUTRO
On Episode #92 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan is joined by Jay and Chris of local hip-hop duo 45 Gov’t. We discuss how they started working together, their upcoming album, “Blow Your Mind Out”, their favorite local performers and venues, using a 3D printer to make copies of Sally Schaefer, what Gary Busey was doing in the late 70s, and using your own samples to make your music stand out. We also discuss exciting new bands Partners on Shanley and Rue, play music from 45 Gov’t and Starjuice, and play a game of “Double Duty on SNL”.
0:00 - Intro
1:52 - BUT FIRST… Previous Shows (including Partners on Shanley, Rue), Ryan’s hosting karaoke, and upcoming shows
7:49 - MUSIC - “Who Do You Think That You Are“ by Starjuice
10:46 - INTERVIEW - 45 Gov’t
31:26 - MUSIC - “On The Topic of Rap” - 45 Gov’t (featuring Tr38cho)
34:28 - GAME - Double-Duty on SNL
46:32 - MUSIC - “Tony Stewart” by 45 Gov’t
49:17 - OUTRO
On Episode #91 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, coming straight from Ryan’s living room, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by Allison, Andrew, Tom, and Mike from Velvet Bethany. They talk about where the name came from, translating dreams into songs, the band’s songwriting process, busking in Buffalo, Well Worn Boot, tour stories, and more! They also play music from Velvet Bethany, Parade Chic, and Passed Out, talk about some previous concerts (including Max Davis and his “Ambient Space Blues”), play another round of “Asshole of the Week!”, play a game called “Velvet or Not Velvet”, and much more!
0:00 - INTRO
1:50 - BUT FIRST … Previous Concerts and Asshole(s) of the Week
12:26 - MUSIC: “PBR & Hockey Cards” by Passed Out
17:50 - INTERVIEW - Velvet Bethany
41:26 - MUSIC: “Teamwork” by Velvet Bethany
44:53 - GAME: Velvet or Not Velvet
53:45 - MUSIC: “Black Sheep“ by Parade Chic
56:55 - OUTRO
On Episode #90 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy sit down with local singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actor Jay Aquarious. We discuss his beginnings in the local music scene, his favorite local LGBT artists, and play two of his recent releases. We also talk about people needing to calm down in the current political climate, debut a new segment called “Asshole of the Month”, play a game of “Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah, or Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes (Movie and Television Edition”, and play a BRAND NEW track from Gunther’s Radio.
0:00 - INTRO
2:20 - BUT FIRST…. Everyone Needs to Calm Down / Asshole of the Month
14:58 - MUSIC - “Twists and Turns” by Gunther’s Radio
18:53 - INTERVIEW - Jay Aquarious
36:26 - MUSIC - “Strobelights” by Jay Aquarious
40:30 - GAME - “Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah or Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes? (Movie and Television Edition)”
49:26 - MUSIC - “Dream Reality“ by Jay Aquarious
54:00 - OUTRO
On episode #89 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy talk with… themselves. They talk about the re-launch of The Struggle is Real Patreon page and the launch of WNYMusic.com’s Patreon page. We also talk about our new podcast, The Struggle is Real: Our Favorite Albums, Cassidy saving the day with Infringement Festival merch, play a game of “The Favorite Music of the Most Horrible People”, talk about why we do what we do, and play music from Tr38cho, Sir Quillz and 45 Gov’t with Miggie Jean.
0:00 - INTRO
2:10 - BUT FIRST…. New podcast failures, Infringement Festival merchandise failures,
11:45 - MUSIC - “Coup de Grace” by Tr38cho
13:37 - INTERVIEW…ing ourselves.
27:34 - MUSIC - “Cash Go Far” by 45 Gov’t with Miggie Jean
31:01 - We throw it over to Branden Conrad and play a GAME of “The Favorite Music of the Most Horrible People?”
44:59 - MUSIC - “Move Over“ by Sir Quillz
47:51 - OUTRO
For Episode #88 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast we bring you our Best of 2021 episode. Ryan and Cassidy host a walk through our favorite guests, segments, and music of 2021. We play a game of “Jon Bon Jovi or Disgraced World Leader” with Chris from Brookhaven, Ryan yells about Entercom, we review 2021 Buffalo Infringement Festival. We also talk to 10,000 Maniacs about selling their plasma to buy food and opening up for The Grateful Dead and talk to Armand Petri about how became involved with the Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs, and Sixpence None the Richer. AND we play music from Molly Conrad, Pocket Vinyl, and an exclusive live track from Stress Dolls.
0:00 - INTRO
2:21 - GAME: Jon Bon Jovi or Disgraced World Leader, live from Milkie’s 10/9/21
12:32 - MUSIC: “In My Dream There Was A Fire” by Molly Conrad
15:51 - Ryan vs Entercom
26:13 - MUSIC: “Defiant Like A Cancer” by Pocket Vinyl
30:57 - INTERVIEW: Armand Petri
43:12 - When Everything Goes Wrong / Infringement Festival Review
52:43 - MUSIC: “Curves and Edges” by Stress Dolls, live from Milkie’s 10/9/21
57:50 - John Speaks!!!
58:40 - INTERVIEW: 10,000 Maniacs
1:07:00 - OUTRO
On episode #87 of the Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy talk with Watchmen Studios engineer and owner Doug White. They discuss the origins of Watchmen Studio, Doug’s staggering number of artists worked with, the importance of pricing your services properly, screamers passing out, not charging per song, and play a game of Real Not Real: 1 Star Studio Reviews Edition.
They also talk about Ryan (finally!) getting attacked by a member of the Buffalo music scene, Battle of the Buffalo Bassists 2, the return(s) of Ian McCuen, Ryan’s first Velvet Bethany show, and play music by City Powered Radio, M Broz 2099, and The Safety Meeting.
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0:00 - INTRO
1:25 - BUT FIRST… Fighting words, Battle of the Buffalo Bassists 2, The Return(s) of Ian McCuen, Velvet Bethany
10:45 - MUSIC: “1990 Living Dead” by City Powered Radio
12:19 - INTERVIEW: Doug White
37:00 - MUSIC: “Galaxy Wide” by M Broz 2099
40:39 - GAME: Real Not Real: 1 Star Studio Reviews Edition
52:21 - MUSIC: “Bird in the Window Pane” by The Safety Meeting
57:47 - OUTRO
For the 4th anniversary of The Struggle is Real Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy go LIVE from Milkie’s (from Saturday, October 9th, 2021) with a ton of special guests, games, and other nonsense. For part 2 of the live episode, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by Tr38cho and Brookhaven, who both perform live sets. We play games of “Anthony Keidis Lyric of A.I. Lyrics” and “Do You Know Your Brookhaven”. We also discuss, how to pronounce Tr38cho, what the name means, his band Indentured, making a beat every day for a month, and crocheting blankets, and we talk to Brookhaven about their upcoming album.
0:00 - INTERVIEW: Tr38cho
9:28 - GAME: Anthony Keidis Lyric or A.I. Lyrics?
16:46 - Upcoming Concerts
18:17 - MUSIC: Live Set from Tr38cho
46:47 - GAME: Do You Know Your Brookhaven?
53:03 - INTERVIEW: Brookhaven
55:00 - MUSIC: Live Set from Brookhaven
1:39:57 - OUTRO
For the 4th anniversary of The Struggle is Real Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy go LIVE from Milkie’s (from Saturday, October 9th, 2021) with a ton of special guests, games, and other nonsense. For part 1 of the live episode, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by Stress Dolls and Nina B, who both perform live sets. We play games of “Jon Bon Jovi or Disgraced World Leader?” and “Real/Not Real: Memorabilia Sold by Celebrities Edition”. We also discuss the Cave, a slate of previous shows, Gene Simmons’ root beer, and much more!
0:00 - INTRO
1:53 - INTERVIEW: Stress Dolls
6:42 - GAME: REAL/NOT REAL: Memorabilia Sold by Celebrities Edition
13:53 - MUSIC: Stress Dolls Live Set
49:59 - BANTER
51:50 - PREVIOUS SHOWS: Folkfaces Folkfest, Revolver Records (Transit)
58:28 - GAME: Jon Bon Jovi or Disgraced World Leader? (copyright pending)
1:06:43 - INTERVIEW: Nina B
1:12:17 - MUSIC: Nina B Live Set
On Episode #85 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by singer/songwriter/educator Ryan Kaminski. They discuss Buffalo’s songwriting community, the music video for Ryan’s single “She Doesn’t Like My Face”, his work as a music teacher, and they play a game of “Kaminski or Kaminsky”. They also play music from Ryan and Molly Conrad and discuss Music is Art’s 2021 Festival, Buffalo Bands for Planned Parenthood, an Aqueous pop-up concert in Delaware Park, and more.
0:00 - INTRO
2:00 - BUT FIRST… Music is Art’s 2021 Festival, Buffalo Bands for Planned Parenthood, an Aqueous pop-up concert in Delaware Park, and more...
16:45 - MUSIC - “Believe Me” by Molly Conrad
20:06 - INTERVIEW - Ryan Kaminski
42:04 - MUSIC - “She Doesn’t Like My Face” by Ryan Kaminski
45:27 - GAME - “Kaminski or Kaminsky”
55:44 - MUSIC - “Gentlemen” by Ryan Kaminski
58:23 - OUTRO
On Episode #84 of the Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan and Cassidy are joined by singer, songwriter, rapper, everything-er, Demyia_. They discuss their poppy alter-ego Spud, their musical theater background, diverse musical taste and favorite bands, as well as covering local musicians’ songs, Garage Band, Buffalo Infringement Festival, and much more! They also play songs from Demyia_ and La Marimba.
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - BUT FIRST: Thanks Kelly, The Lost Episode, Buffalo Infringement Festival, Power Issues at The Broadway Market, Lazy Ass Destroyer, Pocket Vinyl, free cake, and much more!
30:03 - MUSIC: Excerpt from La Marimba (Live from the Erie County Public Library on August 7th, 2021)
32:57 - INTERVIEW: Demyia_
46:26 - MUSIC: “Clownin’” by Demyia_
49:58 - INTERVIEW: Demyia_ (continued)
59:23 - MUSIC: “Meteor Honey” by Demyia_
1:03:48 - OUTRO
On episode #83 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast everything goes… wrong. Everything goes wrong. Ryan and Cassidy record live from The Daily Planet on Hertel. The morning of the show, the guest canceled and then Ryan’s computer broke, leaving them without a script.
Without a guest or a script, Ryan and Cassidy talk highlights of Buffalo Infringement Festival and upcoming events (which have, sadly, already happened), the most interesting way to play a snare drum that Ryan has ever heard of, something that will be remembered as “The Cat Incident”, The Buffalo Joywalkers, and more. They also play music from Pocket Vinyl, Lazy Ass Destroyer, and Nina B.
0:00 - Intro / Buffalo Infringement Festival Review
11:15 - MUSIC: “Having Trouble Forming Words” by Lazy Ass Destroyer
14:02 - More Buffalo Infringement Festival / Upcoming Shows
27: 06 - MUSIC: “Don’t Rush” by Nina B
29:55 - GAME: Anthony Keidis Lyric or Literal Gibberish
40:28 - MUSIC: “Defiant Like Cancer” by Pocket Vinyl
43:18 - OUTRO