- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 30, 2025 at 3:06 pm
The music scene for Halloween, some music news and concert announcements
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Welcome Back Letter to Eliseby Jeff Miers on October 27, 2025 at 3:02 pm
Ep. 44 – On their experience on “The Voice,” their new “EP Risen from Rust”, and new opportunities
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 23, 2025 at 2:02 pm
Ani and Righteous Babe sign the great Gail Ann Dorsey; Umphrey’s McGee returns to the Town Ballroom for the first time in a good while; And plenty of live music on offer all this week in WNY
- Umphrey’s McGee announces ‘Sky’s the Limit’ Tour, February Town Ballroom date included!by Jeff Miers on October 21, 2025 at 5:03 pm
New album ‘Blueprints’ explores innovative dynamics in fan-band interplay
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 16, 2025 at 4:04 pm
Shirley Manson of Garbage calls out the music industry; New concert announcements; And plenty of live music on offer all this week in WNY
- D’Angelo: 1974-2025. Farewell to a Musical Giantby Jeff Miers on October 15, 2025 at 9:24 pm
Elegant, eloquent, funky as hell, D’Angelo’s music changed the game forever.
- Bobby Previte 2025 – On his new band, Second Arrow, and the principles of playing in the momentby Jeff Miers on October 14, 2025 at 2:28 pm
The jazz drummer and composer talks latest ensemble ahead of 10/20/2025 show at The Cave in Buffalo, NY, to benefit the Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation.
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 9, 2025 at 9:18 pm
New concert announcements and live music all this week in WNY
- Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson will tour as Rush in 2026!by Jeff Miers on October 6, 2025 at 3:10 pm
German virtuoso drummer (and former Jeff Beck collaborator) Anika Nilles will join them in 12-date tour paying tribute to Neil Peart
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 1, 2025 at 8:40 pm
Dali Lama’s meditations set to music! Mohawk Place update! Steve Hackett comes to Kleinhans! Stereolab! Gary Numan! So much GOLD!
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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
