- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Ani DiFrancoby Jeff Miers on August 22, 2025 at 12:15 pm
Ep. 42 – Ani DiFranco talks about the importance of ‘showing up’ in these unprecedented times
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on August 20, 2025 at 7:24 pm
Northwest Jazz Festival this weekend, music news, announcements, and gig picks through the rest of the month!
- Concert Review: Graham Nash is THAT guyby Jeff Miers on August 8, 2025 at 6:02 pm
Nash & Band’s Asbury Hall, Buffalo show offered a sold-out house a transcendent experience
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on August 6, 2025 at 9:13 pm
The Goos are coming! …some events for a good a cause, music news, announcements, and this week’s gig picks!
- Flash Ticket Giveaway: UltraBomb!by Jeff Miers on August 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm
New punk supergroup plays Sportsmens Tavern August 4 (Tonight!)
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 31, 2025 at 12:00 am
Some music news, new concert announcements, and this week’s gig picks!
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Goo Goo Dolls Bassist Robby Takac Returnsby Jeff Miers on July 24, 2025 at 3:46 pm
Ep. 40 – Robby discusses the Summer Anthem Tour and “A Boy Named Goo”, the new generation of Goo Goo Dolls fans, and his upcoming Music is Art Festival
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 23, 2025 at 5:09 pm
A fond farewell to the ‘Prince of Darkness’; Battle of the Borderland announced; Must-see gigs abound!
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 16, 2025 at 7:28 pm
A Beatle is coming to town, a killer jazz fest in downtown Buffalo, and a full list of recommended gigs for this week!
- Flash Ticket Giveway for “Push the Lil’ Daisies” Ween Tributeby Jeff Miers on July 11, 2025 at 3:27 pm
Special Friday night Music Matters Summer Concert Series show at Sully’s at Harbor Walk Tonight (Friday, July 11)
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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.
