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1/28/2012 - 7:00 PM
APB at Roller Derby

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Girls Gone Mild

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APB at Pearl Street Brewery

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BEST OF WNY REVIEW: 8/13/2010
Alison Pipitone
- Me and Miss Grimes -

CD Review - By Bob Silvestri 
bobsilvestri@bestofwny.com

Alison Pipitone is the high priestess of the local rock scene. She has set the standard with her live performances, her ample recording oeuvre and as the winner of numerous Buffalo Music Awards and other recognitions. If we gave out local Grammy's she would have a mantle full. She is an in demand talent who has made numerous guest appearances on other artist CD's as well. She has consistently released outstanding recordings including her latest effort Me and Miss Grimes. Her ace band consisting of Natalie Howes, Graham Howes, Ben Clarke, Sheila Conners, drummer extraordinaire Patrick Shaughnessy and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame member (Class of 2006) Jim Whitford add mightily to the recording. Highlights among the ten cuts include "Hello Is Not The Word", the feisty rocker "Crocodile Tears", "Roller Derby Queen", the gently strummed sound of "The Walls Don't Talk" and "Some" another classic Pipitone rocker. Keep rocking Alison you are indeed a local treasure! Check out www.alisonpipitone.com for more information including upcoming shows and how to purchase her latest release Me and Miss Grimes.

THX JOSH MALONI FOR SAYING COOL THINGS ABOUT AP!: 7/13/2010
Alison Pipitone 

Alison Pipitone 

  
By Joshua Maloni

http://www.wnypapers.com/

 

I don't know what I like more about Alison Pipitone: her effortless ability to rock out on stage, or the beautiful, amazing, angst-ridden lyrics she confesses to her fans and onlookers.

 

Fortunately, I don't have to pick. It's a package deal, and a wonderful package at that.

 

Pipitone just gets it. She knows how to grab a crowd's attention; with her guitar - standing, sliding, strutting and strumming - she stands out as the center of the universe. And yet, when she opens her mouth, her words make her a truly relatable performer.

 

She's not just entertaining, but poignant and relevant. Love, loss, loneliness: Pipitone understands human nature so well, you'd swear Dr. Phil was penning her songs.

 

It's a rare gift, indeed. And yet one that doesn't garner the attention it should.

 

To the shame of the music business, Pipitone is not a national artist. Sure, she's played some impressive gigs and opened for some great music legends. But, she's not as well known outside of Buffalo as so many lesser-qualified artists - and you know who you are, Top 40.

 

Whether Pipitone ever achieves fame and fortune ... I dare say she doesn't care. At this point in her life, she seems content creating incredible songs and performing them for the people of her hometown.

 

Her current album, "Me and Miss Grimes," is filled with delightfully up-tempo, heart-wrenching numbers that you'll love dancing to (as you cut that "special someone" out of all your pictures).

 

In the pantheon of great things about Western New York - Niagara Falls, chicken wings, Mighty Taco, neighborly kindness - Pipitone is right up there. That the world doesn't know that yet is to our advantage.

 

Music has become this region's pastime. On any given night, you'll find your friends, neighbors and co-workers lining smoky clubs or sitting under the stars while camped out on the lawn at Artpark, the Square or Darien Lake.

 

Without Pipitone, that local concert experience just wouldn't be the same. So, while I'm rooting for her to find new and higher levels of success, I'm secretly hoping she sticks around town just a little bit longer.

 

We might not have an indoor pool, a barbecue, a solarium, an aquarium, or a petting zoo. But, we do have jokes, some beer, a radio and imagination ... and we adore Pipitone.

 

Alison Pipitone opens for the Willie Nile Band at Artpark on Wednesday, Aug. 11, as part of the "Coors Light Wednesdays@Artpark" concert series.

SUMMER ETC: 5/31/2010
Well, I suppose one entry every six months is not too good for blog business .... better late than never and I have a lot of news to share:

New Video: The band is working on a video for "Roller Derby Queen" featuring, not surprisingly, the awesome women from Queen City Roller Girls... We'll be releasing it / posting it at the end of July. Thank you so much Chrisanne Bellas and Matt Holota.

Summer Shows: Some of our summer shows include Buffalo Gay Pride Festival, Wellsville Creative Arts Center, opening spots for Gord Downie and Willie Nile, and many other great events! See "schedule" for details.

Girls Gone Mild: Alison joined forces with Mary Ramsey, Theresa Quinn, and Susie Rozler on this oh-so-fun side project. We'll be in Ellicottville on June 11th, in Hamburg on August 10th, and in Watkins Glen at the end of August. Please come hear us!!!! www.girls-gone-mild.com

The Monas: Alison was part of this group in Los Angeles in the late eighties / early nineties (with sister Natalie, brother Damon and the suave Aaron Britt). Our first ever reunion takes place on August 20 and August 21. We have a really cool show with the also-reuniting Tails and McCarthyizm at Nietzsches on Aug 20 and then the Monas will be in Hamburg at the Buffalo Street Grill on Aug 21. (Look for drink specials on our own drink invention: the Mona Little and the Mona Lot). Details at http://tempuri.org/tempuri.html

Songwriting Workshops: Alison is running songwriting workshops this summer - in particular a teen workshop (6 sessions over 3 weeks) which will address songwriting AND different elements about being in a band. For more information: pipitone@alisonpipitone.com


The Alison Pipitone Band is one of Buffalo NY & WNY's best original rock music bands from Buffalo, NY. They can be heard playing their music in and around the Buffalo NY & WNY areas.
Check out their schedule page and join them for a night of fun and great entertainment!