After nearly seven years as a staple in the upstate and Western NY jam scene, The Niche has decided to break up. The group released a studio recording (_Building Up_), and hosted three NicheLand summer festivals. In addition, a second studio effort is expected to hit soon after the groups final show. As for the date of that last gig, it remains somewhat up in the air although the band has announced that ‘the tentative plan is for this to take place in Rochester around the holiday season and the show will include original guitarist Erik Ward. The Niche will continue on the road over the coming months, with gigs confirmed through November 11.