- Goo Goo Dolls to perform at KeyBank Center in August 2025by Jeff Miers on November 15, 2024 at 3:02 pm
Dashboard Confessional to support the Goos’ first hometown appearance since 2022; Tickets on sale Friday, November 22
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on November 14, 2024 at 2:27 pm
Alex Van Halen’s ‘Brothers,’ ‘Songs For A Lost World,’ and an abundance of highly recommended gigs in the coming week & beyond
- “Why Music Matters”: Jae Skeese – Putting Buffalo hip-hop on the mapby Jeff Miers on November 13, 2024 at 10:57 pm
Ep. 28 features a cutting edge artist whose work represents a major step forward for both Buffalo hip-hop and contemporary national hip-hop
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on November 7, 2024 at 9:07 pm
Junior Jerry Jam Buffalo String Works benefit announced, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and a whole lotta live shows for the coming week
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 31, 2024 at 6:00 pm
California Dreamin’ at Amoeba, Mingus on my mind, Dweezil’s Rox(apostrophy), and this week’s live music picks!
- FLASH Ticket Giveaway: Rickie Lee Jones & Sweet Honey in the Rock!by Jeff Miers on October 30, 2024 at 4:38 pm
Score a pair of free tickets to Saturday’s show at UB’s Center for the Arts
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 17, 2024 at 2:42 pm
New World Record is 40! Plus. Steve Wynn house concert, new show announcements, and a curated list of gig picks
- “Why Music Matters” 10,000 Maniacs: 40 years of indie excellenceby Jeff Miers on October 15, 2024 at 7:51 pm
Ep. 27 features a candid chat with Mary Ramsey, John Lombardo and Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs, in advance of their Oct 19 UB CFA show
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 9, 2024 at 9:31 pm
John Lennon’s 84th birthday celebration, The Caz opens its doors in South Buffalo, and this week’s live music picks
- FLASH Ticket Giveaway: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers LIVE tonight!by Jeff Miers on October 7, 2024 at 4:59 pm
Score a pair of free tickets to tonight’s show at the West Herr Riviera Theatre
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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
