Posted February 14, 2012
     Happy Valentine's Day! Just a quick update and hello to all our fans.  The songlist page was updated today with two new songs added: Working For The Weekend by Loverboy and When I Hear Music by Debbie Deb.  The Debbie Deb song is from a genre of dance music known as freestyle and was a lot of hard work to get it sounding just right.  It's hard to believe how complex a simple idea can become when you add all sorts of synthesizer effects.  Listen for both of these songs at our upcoming performances and three more that are about to be completed soon.
     We're closing in on the end of winter and we can't wait to get outside at some of our favorite venues.  Templeton Landing will feature us twice this summer. It's an awesome outdoor venue downtown, show time will be just after happy hour.
     In the meantime, be sure to check us out at the "Back To The 80's Reunion II" this weekend. In March we'll be back at The Aud, a really awesome sports bar that's got a great atmosphere and is convenient to everyone, just around the corner from the airport on Transit Rd in Depew.  See you soon!

Posted January 9, 2012
      Wow, another new year already! In June, we'll reach the nine year mark since the band was first created and we've come a long way since then.  This year will be an exciting one for us.  We'll most likely have our busiest show schedule, and some new venues too.  There are quite a few new songs we've been working on, a couple of them are very iconic and will demonstrate the spirit of the era to a T.  We can't wait to get them finished.
      We got a neat comment on our Facebook page this weekend; Jackie M. wrote: "You guys were awesome!! More shows in Lockport area please!!!!"
      Let your local bar/venue owners know that you want your ROAR84!  We'll be back in Lockport as soon as we can.  In the meantime, are you a fan of ours on facebook?  We need you!

Posted June 21, 2011
     It's shaping up to be a great summer!  Today is the first day of summer, and it's been a long time coming.  The shows we've had this spring have been really awesome.  We'll be back at Crazy Jakes a couple of times in the next couple of months, and we always have an incredible time performing there.
     The B-52's are coming to Lockport for a free show in August, and we'll be heading up the unofficial after party at Finnan's. It's right around the corner from the big show downtown.  If you're from out of town, it would be a great time for a road trip!
     Congratulations go out to our very own Taz and Glow Girl on their new joy, Kayla Jordan on June 16th!
     Did you catch our very Own Sauce (a.k.a Steve B.) with Willie Nile at the Square this past week? Here is the link to the write-up: Gusto Article

Lastly, we have a lot of new music in the pipeline to be added this summer. Dust off your dancing shoes and stay tuned!

Posted April 11, 2011
It sure has been a long winter, and we're excited to begin the spring schedule. Are you ready for one of the best 80's parties of the year?  The best party is in South Buffalo, at a place called Charlie O'Brien's.  Their party is called "80's Revival IV" and we're proud to be a part of it again this year. You don't have to pay inflated ticket prices to get in, or pay exorbitant drink prices while you're there; everyone's a VIP.  They have a REAL 80's look/costume contest with a fair audience participation judging format (sonically measured).  If you haven't been before, the video will be posted soon so you can get a look at how much fun last year's event was.  80's Revival IV is Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 9pm.  See the LIVE page for more info and stay tuned for more fun later on this spring also. Thanks for being a fan! 

Posted April 10, 2011
Congratulations to our very own Sheena as she has just completed her first full year with our band!  Her first show was April 9, 2010 at Page's Paradise Island. Her vocal abilities have been an excellent addition to our group. Originally added as a backup vocalist, she's shown her tremendous ability and will be featured in many more songs in days to come.
ROAR84 offers our best wishes to Glow Girl as she ventures into the opportunity of a lifetime. She will surely be missed as a valuable member of our band for many years.  She is a great friend to us all and we wish all the best of happiness and joy in the days ahead.

Posted February 9, 2011
Three awesome shows this month, it's like a mini-tour!  It all starts with the best party bar in the north-towns, Crazy Jakes.  Then, it's an incredible fundraiser, the Back To The 80's Reunion at Club Paradise to benefit Cradle Beach.  We wrap things up with a trip to our favorite place in the Lockport area, Finnan's, an awesome sports bar!  It's gonna be a blast, and we can't wait to get to it.  We've got a couple of new songs to debut and we're pretty sure you'll love 'em.  We hope to see you this month, since we'll be on another mini break in early March.  2011 is gonna be an amazing year for ROAR84, there's lots more to come.  Stay tuned!

Posted November 18, 2008
We should have posted this sooner:  
Welcome SAUCE to the ROAR84 lineup!  And a fond farewell to Sketch.  Our new guitarist now has one show under his belt, and our new promotional video as well.  We've got some big plans for more new songs, more excitement and an overall improved show for our fans.  Stay tuned for more ROAR84!

Posted January 27, 2008
Hey! How you doin'?  How about a video of the band?
Cool.  We can do that, and in fact...we are.  We hope it's out in the next few weeks.  We've got some new stuff to jam out in 2008.  New songs, new scenery, and more.  See you soon!

Posted April 8, 2007
Special Thanks go to Shujin Tribble for all his excellent photography of our band in the past year.  We've got a lot of incredible photos, both of the band and of our fans.  As we get time, we'll be posting more of these great shots throughout our website.  Thanks Shujin!

Are you hearing 80's music on local radio?

Posted February 22, 2006
What radio stations do you listen to locally?  For quite a while now, we've been hearing a lot of great 80's favorites on a few local shows.  
     105.1 The River has a couple of 80's shows.  Daily, they have the 80 minutes of 80's during the lunch hour.  You'll hear a pretty wide cross section of different styles, and definitely more towards the New Wave hits.  They also have a daily "80's at Eight" show in case you have a working lunch like a lot of us and miss the early show.  Located in Niagara Falls Canada, the station is definitely more daring in terms of their play selection, and you'll hear the best choices there with fewer repeats over several days.
     A couple of clicks to the left on the dial, Star 102.5 also has "The 80's at 8", but in a much more popular style.  You'll still hear the occasional Depeche Mode hit, but will hear more of the pop side of the 80's with favorites like Michael Jackson, Prince, Wham, Madonna, and the like.  Star was a big sponsor for our recent show at Club Infinity with A Flock Of Seagulls.  The turnout was great, and their DJ, Dan R. was even sporting a Depeche Mode t-shirt.  He was thrilled that we jammed out our version of "Just Can't Get Enough".
     Don't know Jack?  92.9 Jack FM has been throwing all sort of great 80's tracks into their rotation.  This is a good and bad thing, only bad because they tend to get stuck on songs for a few weeks until they get around to changing up the rotation again.  One of the notable tracks we hear often is "I Wanna Be A Cowboy" by Boys Don't Cry.  That song was kind of on the obscure side, but like most one hit wonders, made it into the popular charts back in the 80's mostly because of its uniqueness.  Jack is quickly becoming a local favorite because of the variety.  Check them out if you haven't already.
     If you can't get your 80's fix with those three choices, there's always Satellite radio.  Tobes listens to SIRIUS, and really likes their Channel 22, First Wave. You'll hear the full gamut of New Wave artists there, and aside for a little too much Adam Ant, it's great.  They also have an awesome Big 80's Channel, #8.  Everything from Hall & Oats, to ZZ Top to A-ha.  Not as many pure New Wave hits, and more of the annoying ones you thought you'd forgotten.  Get this in your car and you'll probably have a sore throat soon, because you'll know the words to all of them! 

Posted February 19, 2006
In late December of 2005 the band decided it was time to add live drums to our performance.  The right drummer had been right under our noses the entire time, as he and his wife had been coming to as many of our gigs as they could over our two and a half year history.  Top level musicianship was certainly an important factor in the band's decision.  Taz has brought that, and a whole lot more to the table.  His attention to detail, professionalism and work ethic have enabled a seamless integration that has lifted our performance to new and exciting level.  Add to that his great sense of humor and quick wit, and it all adds up to a ROAR84 show that will be more fun and exciting, both visually and audibly.  
ROAR84 would like to wish a warm welcome to TAZ, and congratulations on all of his hard work, preparation and successful performance in our first show as the NEW ROAR84. 

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What do you remember about 1984???

Some ROAR84 History

Our first ever Performance was at Mike & Lisa's house in Amherst, NY. It was a private party - August 31, 2003. The lineup that day was Coolie, Sketch & Tobes.

Mr. Goodbar, on Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo was the site of our first public performance on June 18, 2004.

The band was simply called "R.O.A.R." for both of those performances.

What songs would you like to hear us perform?
ROAR84 is always working on learning new songs, and often it's tough for us to decide which ones.  Feedback from our fans would really help us out.  We prefer to focus on songs that are danceable.  Strangely, a lot of great 80's hits were awesome to listen to and sing along, but would clear the dance floor in seconds.  Any suggestions?  
Send us an email: roar84@roadrunner.com