Right, anyone still wondering what to do?  Here’s Buffalo‘s suggestion…

Buffalo’s party starters will be out in force to ring in the new year.

This year, our Beatbox Ballroom and special guests with dazzle you with sights and sounds as they present their Future Disco in the mainroom.

Supported by our Lost in Time dancefloor in the bar, the cream of Buffalo’s DJs embark on an epic journey through time to revive the ages of classic parties gone by, for what will be party of the season!

9pm-5am
Ages: 18+
Venue Tickets: £10 adv from Buffalo Bar or www.cardiffboxoffice.com
Tel: 029 2031 0312

And check this out, more in depth previews coming soon.  Especially for our one which will involve us pulling our fucking socks up and picking a band.  Maybe we should have a vote.  Anyway, read on…

JANUARY 2010 LISTINGS: HOMETOWN HEROES

Hometown Heroes is a month-long programme throughout January where local acts, DJs, labels and promoters perform or curate events at Buffalo Bar in Cardiff.

You’ll find a mix of established local heroes and Cardiff institutions over the month, alongside some of Wales’ freshest talents aiming to make their mark during 2010 as part of Buffalo’s usual party antics and community atmosphere.

Tues 5th Jan – Rice and Peas: CHROME KIDS
9pm-3am
£3 entry
Cardiff’s own CHROME KIDS no longer need hype or introduction, letting the tunes do the talking, smashing dancefloors up & down the UK and blowing bassbins with their blend of dubstep, hulk hop, acid crunk, glitch hop and other digitally mutated strains of hip-hop. Members of the Chrome Kids family will take over the Rice and Peas dancehall until 3am.
www.myspace.com/thechromekids

Thurs 7th Jan – Bethan Elfyn presents:
HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE
I AM AUSTIN
OUI MESSY
YO HO!
& Bethan Elfyn DJing
8pm-3am
£3 entry / £2 NUS
Hometown Hero BETHAN ELFYN returns for her first show of 2010 with HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE. The band were formed by 2 brothers from Ystrad Mynach – their debut album ‘Everything’s For Sale’ is a fun and raucous mix of rock and psychedelic blues.

I AM AUSTIN are a 2-piece dance/rock duo from North Wales who have recently supported The Black Lips, Dananananaykroyd, The Chapman Family, Casiokids and The Noisettes. “like The Black Keys meeting Nu-Rave, I Am Austin deliver drum and bass exactly as it says on the tin” – The Fly.
www.myspace.com/henrysfuneralshoe
www.myspace.com/iamaustinmusic
www.myspace.com/ouimessy
www.myspace.com/yohotheband

Fri 8th Jan – Los Campesinos! present.. & LC! DJ set
special guests tba
8am-3am
£tba
LOS CAMPESINOS! have gone from simple beginnings as a group of 7 Cardiff Universty students, to a UK indie-punk phenomenon. Through worldwide tours and international success they are a band who have stayed true to their roots and DIY philosophy. Anyone catching their set at this year’s Swn Festival will testify their outstanding live performances and good taste when curating a bill – so this should be something special!

Sat 9th Jan – Buffalo presents:
Y PROMATICS
SIBRYDION
PLANT DUW
7.30pm-10pm
£5 adv from wegottickets.co.uk / £6 doors
Emerging onto the Welsh rock scene in 2007, Y PROMATICS are an indie pop band that have been catching the attention from all corners following performances at Maes B and the National Eisteddfod. Originating from North Wales, the band take influences from ?uestlove of The Roots and LCD Soundsystem’s electronic funk.

Meanwhile SIBRYDION are already making waves following accolades from The Guardian and The Times top 20 albums of the year.
www.myspace.com/thepromatics
www.myspace.com/sibrydion
www.myspace.com/plantduw

Mon 11th Jan – Country Mile Records present:
JIMI ALEXANDER AND THE SATELLITES
THE ASH AND THE OAK
8pm-3am
£4 entry
Local record label Country Mile Records brings a double-bill of Cardiff-based artists.

JIMI ALEXANDER AND THE SATELLITES hail from South Wales but their roots can be traced back to a childhood spent in expatriation, a theme which runs coherently throughout their songs. Their current iteration seals the Satellites as an alt-country rock’n'roll band who have won a loyal following supporting the likes of Willy Vlautin, Jon Langford and Cerys Matthews.
www.myspace.com/jimialexander
www.myspace.com/theashandtheoak

Wed 13th Jan – Pop Tart! presents..
LOVE PARRY III
MWSOG
& special guests tba
& Pop Tart! DJs until 3am
8pm-3am
£4 entry including clubnight afterwards
Now moved to Buffalo Bar – every week the Pop Tart! DJs will be playing pop from every corner of the musical spectrum including Ellie Goulding, Lady GaGa, Dizzy, Daft Punk, La Roux and Ladyhawke.

As part of Hometown Heroes, Pop Tart! is proud to present the absolutely perfect pop of LOVE PARRY III – a new project formed by members of the much loved Hot Puppies.
www.myspace.com/loveparry3rd
www.myspace.com/mwsog

Thurs 14th Jan – Bethan Elfyn presents:
MY TIGER MY TIMING
CATS AND CATS AND CATS
& support
& Bethan Elfyn DJing
8pm-3am
£4 adv from wegottickets.co.uk / £5 entry
MY TIGER MY TIMING are a London band named after an Arthur Russell track. Their last single was produced by NEW YOUNG PONY CLUB’s Andy Spence, released on Pure Groove.
“My Tiger My Timing slowly mess with expectations, tinkering with the trappings of 21st century post-punk” – DrownedinSound.
www.myspace.com/mytigermytiming
www.myspace.com/catsandcatsandcats

Mon 18th Jan – Buffalo presents:
CHEW LIPS
& support
8pm-3am
£6 adv from wegottickets.co.uk / £7 doors
CHEW LIPS are 3 kids from London who play lo-fi-tech infectious tunes – quickly signed by electro tastemakers Kitsune, 2010 is shaping up to be a big year for them.
“Fronted by the glorious amalgamation of Karen O and Florence Welch in the form of singer Tigs – this London-based 3-piece are turning out clever, streamlined synth-pop that so effortlessly captures the zeitgeist it almost seems cruel” – NME.
www.myspace.com/chewlips

Tues 19th Jan – Lesson Number One presents:
DIET PILLS
SMILER
BRANDYMAN
7.30pm-3am
£4 entry

http://www.lessonnumberone.blogspot.com

DIET PILLS
First ever Wales show (part of a UK tour) for this Leicester-based band who have one 7” single out (on the FORCE FED label) and a split with DEAD IN THE WOODS. They are one of the best ‘new’ bands in the UK if you want to know what we think. They are slow and sludgy and piercing and antisocial and will appeal to fans of THE JESUS LIZARD, early 90s NEUROSIS, RACEBANNON, BORN AGAINST and some other bands who you’re doing it wrong if you don’t like. http://www.myspace.com/dietpillsband

SMILER
These local boys have been around for a bit as Smiler and even longer if you count their previous membership of bands like GEORGE ANNIHILATION, THE CULL and MAKESHIFT TRUTH. This is the first time we’ve put them on. They are influenced by, and a combination of, UK sludge, US powerviolence and punk-rooted grindcore. http://www.myspace.com/smileruk

BRANDYMAN
Debut show for Cardiff-based band who started to come together in the summer, after two of the members left their respective bands – TRUCKERS OF HUSK and JOY OF SEX. While the BRANDYMAN trio remains enigmatic, it looks set to combine twisty instrumental rock complexity (people who say ‘math-rock’ leave the hall) with heavy noiserock riff power and sensible shoes. Myspace page? I THINK NOT! (for now)

Wed 20th Jan – Loose & The Joy Collective present:
BIRD NAMES
& support
& Joy Collective DJs
followed by Loose VS Pop Tart! until late
8pm-3am
£4 entry
Local Promoters LOOSE and THE JOY COLLECTIVE join forces to bring you the wonderfully weird BIRD NAMES (Upset The Rhythm) plus support, followed by Loose DJs playing the best indiepop around to take you seamlessly into Pop Tart! afterwards.

Characterised by a kaleidoscopic approach to songwriting, BIRD NAMES mix together a world of ideas, instruments and musical styles into a sound full of personality. Sing-along waltzes walk hand-in-hand with ad hoc scrambled guitar lines, yet some resemblance of balance is always held onto.
www.myspace.com/birdnames

Thurs 21st Jan – Bethan Elfyn presents an Unquiet Desperation showcase:
SPOKES
LUCKY DELUCCI
KATHRYN EDWARDS
IVAN MOULT
WILL HOPE (live art)
& SECRET DIARIES DJs
8pm-3am
£4 entry / £3 NUS
Showcase of upcoming Manchester bands with local Welsh supports.
“SPOKES – the emotional intensity and waves of melody heard in their songs sound like they come as naturally to the band as breathing” – DrownedinSound

“It’s incredibly easy to fall in love with an album when it takes in elements of slow-core, post-rock, shoe-gaze, folk and pop music so effortlessly..absolutely gorgeous stuff and a real find..” – Bookmat

Mon 25th Jan – THREATMANTICS headline, curate & DJ..
THREATMANTICS
& very special guests tba
8pm-3am
£tba
As part of Hometown Heroes, THREATMANTICS will be headlining, curating and DJing at this event, selecting their favourite current local and UK bands to support them. Keep an eye on our website for special guests to be announced shortly.

THREATMANTICS are a 4-piece act from Cardiff who return with a new line-up after the departure of guitarist Ceri to Germany. Following their debut 2008 album ‘Upbeat Love’ on Domino-subsidiary Double Six and UK tours with Clinic and Swanton Bombs, the band are currently working on album number two for release in 2010.
www.myspace.com/threatmantics

Tues 26th Jan – Rice and Peas present:
DIRTY REVOLUTION
& support
followed by Rice and Peas clubnight
8pm-3am
£4 entry
Hailing from “Ska-diff”, DIRTY REVOLUTION in a short time have made a big noise on the UK ska & punk scenes, earning Radio 1 airplay and the support of ska legends THE SELECTOR and Itch of THE KING BLUES. Already supporting The Slackers and Sonic Boom Six around the country, 2010 is looking good for Dirty Revolution.
www.myspace.com/dirtyrevolution

Wed 27th Jan – Buffalo presents:
ASTROSNOOZE
VS POP TART! DJS
8pm-3am
Free entry
Cardiff’s own kings of mashups ASTROSNOOZE take on the Pop Tart! DJs in this very special edition of the clubnight. Expect one-off remixes and battles as you hear Jay Z over disco, Britney over country and every party anthem you can imagine cut and twisted beyond recognition by some of Buffalo’s original party starters.
www.myspace.com/astrosnooze

Thurs 28th Jan – Bethan Elfyn presents:
CURLY HAIR
MUCHUU
RUN TOTO RUN
& support
& Bethan Elfyn DJ set
8pm-3am
£4 entry / £3 NUS
CURLY HAIR join us fresh from a UK tour supporting Malcolm Middleton. “Curly hair endeared themselves to those present playing sweet twee pop songs about 11+ exams, living in dirty houses and siblings who can’t say your name right. It’s cute and endearing but not so much that it’ll start to annoy you after the third listen” – Kruger.

MUCHUU are Milky and George who love messing around and making up cute electronic and experimental songs influenced by Coco Rosie, Magic, Radiohead, Joanna Newsom, Lykke Li, Bat for Lashes and Beiruit.

RUN TOTO RUN are a Manchester band influenced by Sufjan Stevens Seabear, The Postal Service, Metronomy, Au Revoir Smone and Andrew Bird.
www.myspace.com/wearecurlyhair
www.myspace.com/muchuumusic
www.myspace.com/runtotorunmusic

Fri 29th Jan – Buffalo presents:
PETE LAWRIE
& very special guests tba
8pm-4am
£tba
Once again Wales’ own PETE LAWRIE presents his residency here at Buffalo – already collaborating with names such as TURIN BRAKES, ATHLETE and SPEECH DEBELLE, we can promise you that Pete has something very special in store – keep your eyes on our website for special guests to be announced shortly.
www.myspace.com/petelawrie

Sat 30th Jan – Beatbox Ballroom presents:
GLC TAKEOVER
WITH DIGITAL SEX
8pm-4am
Free before 11pm, £5 after 11pm
Newport’s infamous GLC take over Buffalo Bar presenting DIGITAL SEX – some very special “guests” that may or may not have alter egos amongst the chav-hop pranksters. DIGITAL SEX are German electro musicians Klaus Schmit and Luger Ninestein, currently living and producing in South Wales. They combine beats, synths bass and lyrics to bring the club sound direct to you. Alongside the usual Beatbox Ballroom DJs and some special GLC DJ sets throughout the night!
www.myspace.com/goldielookinchain