JESSICA MEDITZ
Asst. Life & Arts Editor
This week, the BJ’s stage will get a taste of Buffalo — and I’m not talking about chicken wings.
Last Call Entertainment, along with BJ’s Fredonia, are adding three Buffalo-born groups to their concert series.
Alternative rock group, Post Prom, will be accompanied by Pale Hell and Makeout Tactics on Oct. 30 at 10 p.m.
Therefore, it is the most entertaining and affordable way to celebrate Halloween early with your friends, at just $5 for those 18+ and $1 for 21+ at the door.
BJ’s is a significant place for Post Prom, as three of its members: Aidan Licker, Nick Benstead and John Vaughan are Fredonia alumni. They, along with bandmates Charlie Rumfola and Devin Jeffery, come from in or around the Buffalo area.
“BJ’s is such a special place. A lot of Fredonia students don’t even realize how special that place is until they leave,” said Licker. “I actually booked shows at BJ’s when I went [to Fredonia.] I started Last Call Entertainment with Pat Walker and John Greenan when I was here. It’s always amazing to come back to play one of my favorite places that holds such a dear place in my heart.”
Licker is the band’s primary songwriter and says that writing has been an outlet for things he goes through in his life.
Post Prom has some covers in store for their set in hopes that the crowd will sing along.
Additionally, they will be playing some songs off of their newest record that have never been shared before.
They can also look forward to Pale Hell, a nu metalcore/ hardcore band whose members also come from Buffalo.
They will be sharing their latest EP, titled “Twice Born,” which came out in August.
Charles Sanfilippo, Pale Hell’s lead vocalist said that they look forward to visiting Fredonia because of its alive and breathing local music scene.
“Something that sets us apart would be our eclectic style,” he said. “We draw from many influences within the realm of heavy metal including thrash, death metal, nu metal, hardcore, metalcore, noisecore and deathcore. The best people to play for are the ones who are curious to hear something new.”
Sanfilippo revealed that the band most enjoys playing their first single, “Full Circle,” because it “rips.”
Makeout Tactics, a seven-piece indie rock band from Buffalo, will be the opener for the event.
Two of its members, Kenny Budziszewski and Riley Voigt, are Fredonia alumni and friends of Post Prom.
This performance will be their debut as a band, therefore it is a significant milestone for them.
Budziszewski said that the band collectively feels a special connection to their song, “Where Did My Money Go?” because it was the first song they wrote together that solidified the band.
“Makeout Tactics is a real mixed bag,” he said. “Every single member helps to write songs and brings their own songs to the table, so we can skip around from sound to sound on the turn of a dime. I’m very lucky to be creating in such a unique and inspiring environment.”
Fredonia’s lucky to have these three local bands, too.
One thing is for sure though, this isn’t the kind of music one should listen to before they’ve had their morning joe.