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  • The Glasgow synth-pop band explores candid emotional territory on its latest single, from the upcoming sophomore full-length Every Open Eye.
  • Sal Geloso of the New Orleans band Sally Baby's Silver Dollars talks about his entry into NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, "I Got No More Tears Left To Cry."
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  • This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter note how Shakespeare in Delaware Park's 50th anniversary production of TWELFTH NIGHT merits multiple viewings. Also see Anthony's piece in the GUSTO section of July 6 Buffalo News. And also in The News, picked up from The New York Times, an amusing story about a Long Island actor.Complete local listings (including Shawfest) are below.For over 30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase. Chase co-hosted Theater Talk with Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famer Jim Santella for many years. These days, it's Peter Hall. With more than 20 active producing theater companies in Buffalo alone, not to mention Shea’s Performing Arts Center and the Shaw Festival at nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, Chase and Hall keep their calendars full, trying to see and share their insights on as many shows as possible.But Theater Talk is anything but a dry community arts listing service. Instead, with affection, good humor, and just the occasional rant, the segment provides snapshot reviews, recommends local productions, analyzes the Western New York theater scene and occasionally looks at what's happening on Broadway and across the nation.Chase is the founder of the Artie Awards, which recognizes excellence in Western New York theater and raises money for AIDS charities.
  • On Wednesday's Scoreboard... We preview The Buffalo Sabres' California road trip, which begins tonight. Plus, we recap St. Bonaventure WBB's thrilling win over Canisius last night. And we feature the first installment of the “Wednesday Whip-Around," where we check in on each of the collegiate basketball programs in WNY two weeks into the season.
  • Hendrix spent years recording with whomever he could before being discovered and whisked off to London. A new Legacy box set, West Coast Seattle Boy, showcases Jimi Hendrix as sideman to a number of musician. Rock historian Ed Ward takes a look at it today.
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