It’s that time of the year again … yes, Szelest Fest time. The annual fundraiser for the Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation will be on Sunday, March 31, kicking off at…
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This month, the SAM Foundation and our partners are offering 14 shows at six different venues. Email Bob McLennan at rjmcl14@gmail.com to enter into the drawings. The deadline is Monday,…
Coming up on Monday, March 18, is our Emerging Artist Spotlight at the Sportsmen’s Tavern. Our featured artists this time out will be: Dave Thurman, Brendan Shea, Acoustria and the…
By ELMER PLOETZ A lot of water has gone under the bridge since Peter Haskell was a Raven. But he was one of the first to play with Stan Szelest…
By BUCK QUIGLEY I’ve known Marty Boratin for over 30 years now, and I can tell you that everything you are about to read is the truth. I first met…
Where the Buffalo Roam is a series of stories and interviews focusing on Buffalo and Western New York’s contributions to the world: our musicians. Every Where the Buffalo Roam segment…
Norm & Thuy Murray, married for 35 years, were in business together for most of that time. Now retired, they set up NickelCityCowboy, LLC, to cover any new business endeavors….
The high and lonesome in WNY The past month featured some great moments in bluegrass in the Buffalo area and some that make us say thank you for what we…
Townes Van Zandt Sky Blue (previously unreleased) John Hartford Backroads, Rivers & Memories: Rare & Unreleased Patty Griffin Patty Griffin Steve Poltz Shine On Hayes Carll What It Is John…
By Patrick Gormley February was a month of firsts as the SAM Foundation welcomed new music educator Victoria DeVito and new program partner Fantastic Friends of WNY. As a fresh…