- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: A Conversation with Joe Satrianiby Jeff Miers on May 7, 2026 at 2:43 pm
EP 53: The iconic guitarist and composer talks SatchVai Band, his earliest inspirations, and his plans for the future
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 6, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Buffalo FlowJam is back, Punch Brothers and other concert announcements, plus picks for this week and beyond.
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on April 29, 2026 at 5:18 pm
Morrissey and Metheny coming to town, more concert announcements, plus picks for this week and beyond.
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Hittin’ the Note with Todd Eberwineby Jeff Miers on April 25, 2026 at 8:07 pm
EP 52: Guitar player and band-leader known for face-melting, dynamic jams
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on April 23, 2026 at 7:18 pm
A Seminar on Balancing Art & Commerce; A Tip of the Hat to Organ Fairchild; More (and more) concert announcements, plus picks for this week and beyond.
- Ticket Giveaway! Duane Betts at UB CFA April 25by Jeff Miers on April 17, 2026 at 2:22 pm
I’ve got two pairs of tickets for Betts and his band, Palmetto Hotel, with guests Wilson & Walsh, for paid subscribers!
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on April 15, 2026 at 6:27 pm
Record Store Day ’26; SOMBR, Coheed and Cambria and more concert announcements, plus picks for this week and beyond.
- Celebrating Spontaneous Composition, Buffalo-styleby Jeff Miers on April 14, 2026 at 7:24 pm
‘Off-Script Sundays with Jeff Miers’ Debuts April 19 at Penny Lane
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Catching Up with Cami Cluneby Jeff Miers on April 13, 2026 at 4:04 pm
EP 51: ‘The Voice’ finalist and official National Anthem singer for the Buffalo Sabres tells her story
- Concert Review: ‘All Washed Up’? Not Even Close!by Jeff Miers on April 8, 2026 at 9:38 pm
Cheap Trick’s Seneca Niagara Casino show was a fiery family affair
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Where the Bands Are: This week’s must-see live music & concert news
Free Phish webcasts, James Casey benefit, Steve Earle, Northwest Jazz Festival & more
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Jack Rabbit to the rescue!
Elmwood Village establishment teams with 42 North Brewing, CBW and Three Chord Bourbon to pay bands at Elmwood Village ArtFest
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The myth of ‘Exposure,’ and other lies
Elmwood Village ArtFest organizers ask bands to play for free
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Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers ep. 2: guest Michael Franti
A Chat With Musician, Songwriter, Performer & Activist, Michael Franti
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Where the Bands Are: This week’s must-see live music & concert news
Zuri Appleby, Sunny Day Real Estate, Mikaela Davis and more!
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Where the Bands Are: This week’s must-see live music & concert news
The Great Flamingle II, more ‘Days of the Dead,’ Arkells, Drumwork Music Fest and more
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‘Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers’ now live and streaming everywhere!
For the first episode, I was blessed to be joined by JoAnn Falletta, world-renowned conductor, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and tireless advocate for music’s ability to speak to and unite us across physical, social and cultural borders
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‘Rush saved my life,’ excerpt # 2
A conversation with music journalist Anil Prasad about progressive rock icons RUSH
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Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music & Concert News
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Queen City Jazz Fest, Celebrating Summer Jam ’73, Big Easy in Buffalo
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Excerpts from ‘Rush saved my life: 40 years of memories from the world’s most devout fans’
To warm up for the Rush 716 Masterclass & Tribute Concert at The Cave on Thursday August 3, I’m sharing some excerpted chapters from the book I’ve been working on. Here’s the first!
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Where the Bands Are: This week’s must-see live music & concert news
The Great Flamingle II, Lazlo Hollyfeld and The Damone Jackson Outcome, Larkin Poe with the Allman Betts Band, and more
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I love Dead & Co! Fight me!
As the farewell tour kicks off its 3-night conclusion in San Francisco, it’s abundantly clear that Dead & Co have made it plain not just that they’re going out on top, but that this particular lineup is quite possibly the finest vessel of Grateful Dead music to emerge since the 1995 death of Jerry Garcia.
