The brand-new Sportsmen’s Park opened on Aug. 4 with Ameripolitan Day, headlining with Dale Watson and featuring Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun, the Lustre Kings, The Steam Donkeys and…
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By Buck Quigley This month I’m pleased to offer a little interview with a hometown singer-songwriter who is well known for her musical talent, her notable work ethic and her…
Between Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, we’re providing tickets to 11 different shows and five different venues in WNY. Email me at rjmcl14@gmail.com and tell me which shows you want…
By Kevin Cox On a heavenly Buffalo summer evening the Quebe sisters floated onto the stage of the Sportsmen’s Tavern with their sturdy sidemen Simon Stipp on guitar and Daniel…
By Patrick Gormley The SAM Foundation’s education programs are matching the mercury and heating up this summer. Programs at Fantastic Friends of WNY, The Valley Community Center and the Old…
Well, August is here … and it’s definitely the busiest time for bluegrass around the area. Bluegrass camps are running. Bluegrass festivals, outdoor parties and summer nights of bluegrass are…
Looking for a Great casual restaurant on the Niagara River this Summer? River Grill in Tonawanda is the perfect place for lunch, dinner, or just stopping by for a drink….
New Releases: Delbert McClinton Tall, Dark & Handsome Bill Branch & the Sons of Blues Roots and Branches: The Songs of Little Walter Ten Cent Howl Start Again We Banjo…
There are always great music shows going on in WNY; you could find one every day. The first week of August, however stands out as particularly busy time filled with…
By BUCK QUIGLEY What is Americana? It’s a question recently posed to me by local music historian and SUNY Fredonia journalism Professor Elmer Ploetz. Although there is some debate on…