- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Ani DiFrancoby Jeff Miers on August 22, 2025 at 12:15 pm
Ep. 42 – Ani DiFranco talks about the importance of ‘showing up’ in these unprecedented times
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on August 20, 2025 at 7:24 pm
Northwest Jazz Festival this weekend, music news, announcements, and gig picks through the rest of the month!
- Concert Review: Graham Nash is THAT guyby Jeff Miers on August 8, 2025 at 6:02 pm
Nash & Band’s Asbury Hall, Buffalo show offered a sold-out house a transcendent experience
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on August 6, 2025 at 9:13 pm
The Goos are coming! …some events for a good a cause, music news, announcements, and this week’s gig picks!
- Flash Ticket Giveaway: UltraBomb!by Jeff Miers on August 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm
New punk supergroup plays Sportsmens Tavern August 4 (Tonight!)
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 31, 2025 at 12:00 am
Some music news, new concert announcements, and this week’s gig picks!
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Goo Goo Dolls Bassist Robby Takac Returnsby Jeff Miers on July 24, 2025 at 3:46 pm
Ep. 40 – Robby discusses the Summer Anthem Tour and “A Boy Named Goo”, the new generation of Goo Goo Dolls fans, and his upcoming Music is Art Festival
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 23, 2025 at 5:09 pm
A fond farewell to the ‘Prince of Darkness’; Battle of the Borderland announced; Must-see gigs abound!
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 16, 2025 at 7:28 pm
A Beatle is coming to town, a killer jazz fest in downtown Buffalo, and a full list of recommended gigs for this week!
- Flash Ticket Giveway for “Push the Lil’ Daisies” Ween Tributeby Jeff Miers on July 11, 2025 at 3:27 pm
Special Friday night Music Matters Summer Concert Series show at Sully’s at Harbor Walk Tonight (Friday, July 11)
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Where the Bands Are: This week’s must-see live music and concerts news
Genkin Philharmonic, Weird Phishes, Baked Shrimp & Eberwine, the Shuffling Madness, and some Halloween hijinks
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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers – ep 7: A conversation with Mike Gantzer of AqueousThe AQ
In the episode of Why Music Matters, I’m joined by Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer Dan Dunleavy. In addition to his considerable game-calling skills, Dan is a died-in-the-wool music lover with an enduring passion for artists as diverse as Elvis Presley and Eddie Van Halen, the Tragically Hip and AC/DC. Throughout our chat, Dan offers some…
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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers – ep 6: A conversation with Mike Gantzer of Aqueous
For the new episode of the Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers podcast, I caught up with my dear friend Mike Gantzer of Aqueous, Death Kings and Dirty Work.
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Where the Bands Are: This Week’s Must-See Live Music and Concert News
The Furious Bongos Celebrate Zappa & Halloween with the help of Chad Wackerman, Sam Grisman celebrates his dad & Jerry Garcia to benefit Hospice, and more
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Where the Bands Are: This Week’s Must-see Live Music and Concert News
Pappy Martin Jazz Legacy John Coltrane Festival, Beats N’ Bars Hip-Hop Showcase, Broken Social Scene, and more
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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers – ep 5: A conversation with SZA bassist (and guy I know pretty well) Declan Miers
Declan Miers is a bassist, producer, composer and guitarist who is currently on the road with alternative R&B superstar SZA.
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Peter Gabriel’s Buffalo I/O tour stop offers the gift of meaningful connection
The 2-set, 3-hour show celebrated Gabriel’s bold new music and offered beautifully reimagined selections from his past
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Where the Bands Are: This week’s must-see live music and concert news
Tyler Westcott talks 7th Annual Folkfaces Fest, Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival, and more
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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers ep.4: guest Shain Shapiro on Building Better Cities with Music
A discussion with Shain Shapiro, founder and chairman of Sound Diplomacy, director of Center for Music Ecosystems, and author of the forthcoming book This Must Be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better
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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers SPECIAL EPISODE ep. 4: guest Robbie Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls bassist and Music is Art Festival founder chats about MIA, the Goos, and the unifying power of music
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Where the Bands Are: This week’s must-see live concerts & music news
Natalie Cressman, Trio Imagination, Steven Wilson and some new music news, and a whole lot more
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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers ep. 3: guest Jen Brazill
On this episode I chat with the founder and producer of Borderland
