Allison Mitchell from Velvet bethany visited the Flamingo Lounge on September 7 to talk about her view on life and music. Born from dreams and dissonance in 2014, Velvet Bethany is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Allison Mitchell. Joined by Nathan Weise and Kameron Plotner in 2023, the band crafts music that transcends genre. Allison’s lyrics, inspired by the vivid landscapes of her dreams and nightmares, explore worlds existing between the cracks of reality. Imagine each world as a unique harmonic frequency, bleeding into the next. Velvet Bethany’s sound reflects this exploration, weaving ..read more

This week’s episode explores the next generation of talented artists. We pursued the musical journey of four high school students from the Buffalo (Ken-Ton) area who are involved in their respective music programs. From songwriting workshops to band practice sessions, we explored the ups and downs of pursuing a musical dream while balancing school, friends, and life’s other demands.  ..read more

This week’s guest, Judd Sunshine, visited the Flamingo Lounge on August 21, 2024. Judd is a pianist and vocalist with over 30 years of experience as a professional musician and entertainer. An extensive repertoire of well-known popular music from the 40’s to the present as well as special styles such as children’s music, jazz standards, classic rock, blues, country, and bluegrass music makes him the perfect fit for any occasion.  From 1976-1984, Judd was a member of The Pointless Brothers Band. They presented a mix of bluegrass, swing, acoustic rock, and originals music presented with hum ..read more

This week’s episode is for all the audiophiles out there. And yes, there will be math. This week's guest, Chief Engineer at Harmonic Resolution Systems, Mr. Michael Latvis, has over forty years of engineering and product development experience with a specialty in vibration, noise, and control systems. Prior to founding HRS in 1999, Mr. Latvis held a number of key positions with industry leading companies. These positions included Design Engineering, Engineering Management, and Business Development Management positions. Mr. Latvis has six issued patents related to shock, vibration isolation, an ..read more

This week’s guest, Mike Pinelli, founder and lead guitarist and vocalist from Kickstart Rumble, brings some high-energy rockabilly into the Lounge. Mike visited the Flamingo Lounge on August 15, 2024 to talk Rockabilly music and about our experience seeing Stray Cats live in concert at Artpark on August 13, 2024.   Kickstart Rumble is an All-American Rock and Roll band with a sound that blends a potent mix of country twang, rock 'n' roll swagger, and a relentless percussive drive. With a whirlwind of rebellious energy, their music transports audiences back to the rebellious spirit of the ..read more

This week’s episode celebrates the timeless art of barbershop singing and pays tribute to the legendary Buffalo Bills Barbershop Quartet. Peter Hart, a remarkable 45-year member of the Barbershop Harmony Society (formerly the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, or SPEBSQSA and now the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) joined Rockabilly Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on July 24, 2024 to talk about the Bills Quartet and Barbershop singing. Peter brings a wealth of information as his barbershop journey began in 1972 with the Chorus of the Genesee ..read more

A member of Buffalo's rock royalty, singer/songwriter Alison Pipitone has fanned the rock flame since the mid-1990s. Her devotion brought standing as “high priestess” of the Buffalo rock scene and membership in the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.   Alison picked up the guitar at 18 and launched her career in the 1980's with The Monas in LA. When the grunge movement took hold of the West Coast scene in the 1990s, Pipitone returned to Western New York and launched her career as a solo artist with 1995’s "Life in the First Person".   Since 2005, she's fronted the Alison Pipitone Band, winni ..read more

Buffalo's own "Almost Seamus" visited the Flamingo Lounge on June 9, 2024 for a great podcast session and the recording of 3 music videos by my friends at Nickel City B-Sides!  This traditional Irish & eclectic Celtic band features three people & only two last names.  Award-winning vocalist and instrumentalist Kate Clark, has played fiddle for over 30 years and has brought her talents to numerous Buffalo bands and the local theater stages. She teaches music in West Seneca  Jayson Clark, Kate’s husband and Almost Seamus's resident audio engineer, ensures good-sounding rec ..read more

This week’s guest, Eric Tyrone Crittenden, visited the Flamingo Lounge on June 26, 2024. "Critt" donned a pair of Elvis glasses and a leigh from the Elvis bust in the Lounge and engaged in an engaging episode full of insight and laughter. Critt has over 25 years as a touring performer under his belt, sharing the stage with the likes of Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Sinbad the Comedian, Michael Franti, G-Love & Special Sauce, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and so many more. He is an Award-Winning Multi-Instrumentalist, Entertainer and highly-respected ..read more

This week’s guests In the Flamingo Lounge are Grace Vesneske and Josh Holtzman from Buffalo Iron Works. They joined Rockabilly Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on May 23, 2024 to talk about the promotor/venue owner side of the music business. Grace is a force within the music industry, bringing her unique blend of creativity, strategic vision, and passion for positive change to every project she undertakes. With a deep appreciation for the arts and a commitment to community and social responsibility, Grace seamlessly combines her love for music with her dedication to making a difference. Josh's car ..read more