JUNE, 7 2012--Buffalo’s free Thursday concert series Thursday in the Harbor kicked offthursday
night at the Warf, and did not disappoint.
The Cult, Along with Against Me! and the Icarus Line opened
the concert season at the harbor.
If this was any indication, we are in for an awesome summer
of live music.
Against Me! Showcased their unique sound which can only be
described as Flogging Molly, meets Dropkick Murphys, meets The Sex
Pistols. Against Me! drew a large
audience of younger teenage fans while the headliners let many of us remember
the days of post-punk, hard rock glory of the 1980’s
Following Against Me! The Cult (one of my all-time
favorites) took to the stage. I have waited
to see The Cult for years, and thanks to Buffalo Place I was able to see them
free of charge.
Ian Astbury, The Cult’s frontman can still get it done, his
voice paired with Billy Duffy’s guitar brought a smile to my face and was even
enough to keep the young fans of Icarus Line and Against Me! From leaving
The Cult put on an amazing and energetic show almost three
decades past the days of playing sold out arenas. Astbury showed Buffalo just why he was Oliver
Stones’ first choice for the roll of Jim Morrison in his film “The Doors” Astbury’s ability to entertain and his unique
sound and on-stage presence made the opening of the Harbor series a great
success and definitely lived up to my expectations.
This summer’s Thursday at the Harbor series offers something
for every age group, along with music from all genres. This summer does in fact have something for
everyone right on Buffalo’s waterfront.
Next Thursday Fitz ant the Tantrums hit the harbor along
with Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds.
The Turnout this season’s first
Thursday in the Harbor was great, but expect it to get bigger and bigger as the
summer goes on. Huge acts along with
summer getting officially under way will bring people in herds to see the free
concerts on their city’s waterfront.
Derek M.
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