- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Jamie Holka, eternal student of musicby Jeff Miers on June 5, 2025 at 3:01 pm
Ep. 38 – The renowned musician discusses the genesis of his love for the guitar, how it feels to be making music with his childhood idols, and what it means to be an eternal student of music.
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 22, 2025 at 5:02 pm
Extended Edition: What to see over the Memorial Day holiday weekend and beyond
- Opinion: On Springsteen, authoritarianism, and the power of the counter-cultureby Jeff Miers on May 21, 2025 at 9:14 pm
No artist worth their salt should serve at the pleasure of a self-declared King
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Carbon Leaf’s Barry Privett and Terry Clarkby Jeff Miers on May 19, 2025 at 4:47 pm
Ep. 37 – The long-serving indie band discusses the importance of embracing the moment in both life and music
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 15, 2025 at 5:01 pm
A look back at last week, a look ahead to the coming weeks, some music news, and a few travel-worthy gigs
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 8, 2025 at 1:02 pm
Maybe being a ‘tertiary concert market’ isn’t so bad; New show announcements; and a host of picks for this week
- Majesty, Bombast & Grace: Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks at the Riviera Theatreby Jeff Miers on May 5, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Iconic Yes singer and his merry band of virtuosos take us close to the edge, then bring us safely back home
- Dweezil Zappa & His Band Made the Diabolically Difficult Delightful in Buffaloby Jeff Miers on May 2, 2025 at 5:33 pm
Marathon set at Kleinhans Music Hall celebrated ‘Roxy & Elsewhere,’ ‘Apostrophe’ and more
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 1, 2025 at 7:57 pm
Get up and get down…concert announcements, shows galore and more
- Mercury Rev Summons A World of Mystery and Enchantment in Buffaloby Jeff Miers on April 30, 2025 at 8:58 pm
4/25/2025 performance at The Town Ballroom revels in transformative sound
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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
