- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on February 27, 2025 at 1:01 pm
New show announcements keep coming, hints of Spring’s inevitable arrival, and this week’s picks
- Borderland 2025 Lineup Announcedby Jeff Miers on February 25, 2025 at 5:28 pm
Headliners include Vampire Weekend, Khruangbin, Mt. Joy, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Band of Horses and more…
- Jack Rabbit is a Cultural Asset. Protect It.by Jeff Miers on February 21, 2025 at 5:42 pm
A small but aggressively vocal group of neighbors has been claiming fault where there is none to be found for several years.
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on February 20, 2025 at 5:45 pm
An arts & music culture under attack, some groovy music news, new shows I’m stoked for, and this week’s recommended gig list
- 30 Years of Memorable Musical Experiences at UB’s Center for the Artsby Jeff Miers on February 19, 2025 at 10:44 pm
My fondest memories from an incredible three-decade run (and some honorable mentions, too)
- Why Music Matters: The FAR Trioby Jeff Miers on February 14, 2025 at 5:56 pm
Ep. 32 – On musical inspiration, the power of improvisation, and music’s ability to elevate both the musician and the listener.
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on February 12, 2025 at 11:47 pm
Unnecessary nonsense at Kennedy Center, music news, some new shows, and this week’s recommended gig list
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on February 6, 2025 at 6:57 pm
Bob Marley, moe., some hope for the heartbeat, new shows, and this week’s picks
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on January 30, 2025 at 6:03 pm
Remembering Garth Hudson with Buffalo’s Last Waltz Band, Farewell (again) to Mohawk Place (for now)
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on January 23, 2025 at 9:01 pm
Music manages to unite us; AKG Art of Jazz announced; This week’s recommended shows
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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
