- 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
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on October 2, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Miles Davis on my mind, Denny Tedesco’s ‘Immediate Family,’ and this week’s live music picks
- Casting a Golden Lightby Jeff Miers on October 1, 2024 at 5:36 pm
‘The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal’ will touch your heart, and then break it, beautifully
- “Why Music Matters” Bobby Previte: The art of balancing on the edge of chaosby Jeff Miers on September 27, 2024 at 4:09 pm
Ep. 26 features the renowned drummer and composer reflecting on Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew and the thrill of living in the musical moment
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on September 26, 2024 at 6:17 pm
Music is Art: Home at Last! Plus Folkfaces Fest 8, new show announcements, and this week’s must-see gigs
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on September 19, 2024 at 5:02 pm
Music Is Art Festival 2024: Some must-sees and essential info, plus new show announcements and picks for the week
- Borderland 2024: Well, that was epic!by Jeff Miers on September 17, 2024 at 5:35 pm
The Black Crowes, Caamp, Marcus King, DSO, Cory Wong, and a cast of thousands conspire to create high watermark for annual festival
- “Why Music Matters” Damone Jackson, Eric Crittenden and David Cloyd roundtableby Jeff Miers on September 13, 2024 at 2:35 pm
Ep. 25 features three diversely talented musicians and music educators, who also happen to be movers and shakers in the Buffalo and Western New York music scene
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on September 12, 2024 at 8:01 pm
Back to the Borderland, baby! And some music news & show announcements
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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
