- “Why RUSH Matters” w/Jeff Miers and Ray Wawrzyniakby Jeff Miers on August 24, 2026 at 11:11 pm
A podcast dedicated to the music, legacy, and enduring power of the Canadian trio that changed the game and changed a lot of lives in the process.
- Why Music Matters w/Jeff Miers: “Generations 1”: Linda and Zuri Applebyby Jeff Miers on August 20, 2026 at 3:54 pm
EP 58: Mother Linda, music educator and advocate for music in WNY, and daughter Zuri, bassist with a resumé including supporting Nick Jonas, Lizzo, and Adam Lambert
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on August 19, 2026 at 9:29 pm
AQUEOUS Reunites, Flashback into the 80’s/90’s Buffalo music scene LIVE with Analog Rewind + Ticket Giveaway, concert announcements and show recommends
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on August 12, 2026 at 5:31 pm
A couple of Porchfests, concert announcements and show recommends
- Rush ‘Fifty Something’: And If Love Remains…by Jeff Miers on August 11, 2026 at 8:18 pm
Toronto, Night 1: Reflection and Reaffirmation – A Review
- FLASH Ticket Giveaway now til 8:30 pm! Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Tuesday, Aug 11 at Riviera Theatreby Jeff Miers on August 10, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Win a pair of tickets for tomorrow night’s show!
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on August 6, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Get on the “Mule” Bus, still celebrating the ‘Days Between,’ concert announcements and show recommends
- Why Music Matters w/Jeff Miers: Aaron Ziolkowski, jam band renaissance manby Jeff Miers on July 31, 2026 at 12:15 pm
EP 57: Vocalist, teacher and music promoter
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 29, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Celebrating the ‘Days Between,’ new concert announcements and tons of show listings
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on July 21, 2026 at 10:56 pm
22nd Annual Queen City Jazz Festival is this Saturday, concert announcements and tons of show listings from July 22 through the August
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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.
