'Analog Rewind' reunites 5 iconic alt-rock Buffalo bands to benefit Artpark's Memory Café

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Artpark & Company announced “Analog Rewind,” a special reunion concert of five local, iconic bands of the 1980s and ’90s, at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater Terrace in Lewiston at 5 p.m. Aug. 22. The event will benefit Artpark’s Memory Café.

Rewind time and rock out to your favorite alt-rock Buffalo bands Ansley Court, Girlpope, Marvelous Sauce, The Ramrods and The Tails, back together for a fundraiser supporting Artpark’s Memory Café, a free, art, movement and music program for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or memory loss, along with their caregivers.

“Analog Rewind” is presented by Artpark & Company and curated by music journalist and musician Jeff Miers.

Miers said, “I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Artpark as music curator of ‘Analog Rewind.’ The ’90s were such a special time for the Buffalo original music scene. I was a part of that scene as a musician, but I was also a huge fan of so many of the bands. It wasn’t uncommon for us to attend each other’s gigs on the regular, which created a real feeling of community and togetherness. Musically, the bands covered a pretty broad array of genres, most of which fit beneath the umbrella of ‘alternative music’. That meant everything from punk, post-punk and garage rock, ska-inflicted sounds, funk and interesting hybrids of all of these. What a thrill to be getting some of these bands back together to celebrate that exciting era of Buffalo music! And what a great opportunity to see so many old friends again!”

“Analog Rewind” is sponsored by Iroquois Construction Services.

Tickets, $35 in advance, are on sale. VIP packages are also available. Prices include a facility fee. Additional fees apply for online orders. Purchase online at ticketmaster.com or artpark.net; by phone from the Artpark box office at 716-754-4375; or in person at the box office, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday or 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday.