Hunger Anthem

The Hunger Anthem is the band that beat out 3 other acts at one of Buffalo's most competitive live competitions, Artvoice's Best of Original Music, held just this past Friday.

They are a raw 3 piece ensemble with original material and a sound reminiscent of Guided By Voices; bright guitars loaded with distortion, intelligent lyrics, and an energy that translates into a great time at the bar.

I had the unexpected pleasure of drinking with their bass player, Jeremy Hewett, at his apartment at an impromptu after party following their victory. Settled in around the open door of a cast iron wood-burning stove they'd smuggled into their living room, we smoked cigarettes and rifled through his ipod. After settling on a song he shared his surprise on the night's achievement (the winner is decided by votes from the audience). He acknowledged that they were up against serious competition, and that speaks to their talent, as well as their off-stage presence. Come out and see why they got the votes.

Hunger Anthem plays at the Bugjar Tuesday 12/1, doors open at 8:00pm.

Special Feature

This Thursday, The Beale Street Café (693 South Ave.) will be host to the very last show centered around the music of Rochester legend, Son House. I have it on authority from one of their regular performers, Mr. Tim Brinduse, that it will be a tightly coordinated event with many local blues masters coming out to pay tribute and share their craft for this special event. And it is FREE. 7-10 p.m.