Paradise News

Steve Scarola of the edgy pop-rock band Push Play says when he goes home for Thanksgiving he's no longer a rock star.

On Thursday evening, the annual Buffalo Music Awards took place inside Blasdell's Club Paradise.

Thinking of taking a road trip to Florida? Why not let someone else deal with it.

There's no way that Eddie Money could stop writing songs; it's in his nature to discover a new melody when just strumming a guitar at home.

THE GOSSIP This trio brings its indie vibe to "Music for Men,'' its major-label debut of dance rock.

John Mayer's debut single off his forthcoming "Battle Studies" album finds the singer/songwriter asking a rather daring question: "Who says I can't get stoned?" This is clearly a departure for the artist, from both his radio-friendly singles and heartthrob image.

Bay Area bad boy Too $hort rolls up on Canes tonight. The 43-year-old rapper has had a comeback with early hits "The Ghetto" and "Gettin' It" becoming anthems for gamers who roll Grand Theft Auto.

If you're looking for fun, free things to do with your family this summer, Algonquin Commons has some ideas.

Sitting in the dining room of the Longhorn Steakhouse in the Fenway, chowing down on a Texas Tonion and adding to the happy birthday cheers of a nearby diner, the members of local pop-rock band the Luxury are pretty distant from the spoils to which their name aspires.

Call it a Polaris playback: Of the 10 artists on this year's short list for the annual $20,000 Polaris Music Prize, six are repeat nominees, including previous winners Patrick Watson.