- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 22, 2025 at 5:02 pm
Extended Edition: What to see over the Memorial Day holiday weekend and beyond
- Opinion: On Springsteen, authoritarianism, and the power of the counter-cultureby Jeff Miers on May 21, 2025 at 9:14 pm
No artist worth their salt should serve at the pleasure of a self-declared King
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: Carbon Leaf’s Barry Privett and Terry Clarkby Jeff Miers on May 19, 2025 at 4:47 pm
Ep. 37 – The long-serving indie band discusses the importance of embracing the moment in both life and music
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 15, 2025 at 5:01 pm
A look back at last week, a look ahead to the coming weeks, some music news, and a few travel-worthy gigs
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 8, 2025 at 1:02 pm
Maybe being a ‘tertiary concert market’ isn’t so bad; New show announcements; and a host of picks for this week
- Majesty, Bombast & Grace: Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks at the Riviera Theatreby Jeff Miers on May 5, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Iconic Yes singer and his merry band of virtuosos take us close to the edge, then bring us safely back home
- Dweezil Zappa & His Band Made the Diabolically Difficult Delightful in Buffaloby Jeff Miers on May 2, 2025 at 5:33 pm
Marathon set at Kleinhans Music Hall celebrated ‘Roxy & Elsewhere,’ ‘Apostrophe’ and more
- Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert Newsby Jeff Miers on May 1, 2025 at 7:57 pm
Get up and get down…concert announcements, shows galore and more
- Mercury Rev Summons A World of Mystery and Enchantment in Buffaloby Jeff Miers on April 30, 2025 at 8:58 pm
4/25/2025 performance at The Town Ballroom revels in transformative sound
- Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: The Van Halen Roundtableby Jeff Miers on April 25, 2025 at 12:45 pm
Ep. 36 – Three longtime musician buddies share their love for the mighty Van Halen
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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.
