Jun26 Archives -

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Christian Brandjes – Actor, Musician, Educator

June 30, 2026July 2, 2026 Matt Volz0Tagged acting, Christian Brandjes, Off Road, Peter Palmisano, podcast, RLTP, Theater

Well-known for his myriad roles throughout the WNY area, and equally well-liked, Christian Brandjes tells Peter a story of the pursuit of his dreams, his best-friend-bride, and a broad theatrical career.

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Four Bites: Sunday News: Guide to my favorite breakfast sandwiches in the 716

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Anna Gagliano0Tagged Andrew Galarneau, breakfast sandwich, Buffalo Food, Four Bites

Make breakfast a contender with one of Andrew Galarneau’s favorite breakfast sandwiches found in and around Buffalo, NY, in this week’s Four Bites Sunday News.

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Review: ‘Jackass’ takes a familiar final ride

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Anna Gagliano0Tagged Jackass, Jackass: Best and Last, Matthew Turner

It’s 2026, and Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine are still bringing their merry crew of stunt professionals together for a memory-driven clip film. At least they got half of the film’s title right. Read more about this new release in Matthew Turner’s latest movie review.

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‘Girl on an Alter’ offers modern take on classic story

June 26, 2026June 25, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Girl on an Alter, ICTC, Irish Classical

Marina Carr’s Girl on an Altar, directed by Anderson Carr and playing through Sunday, closes out Irish Classical’s 2025-2026 season with a dark, bold, Greek tale of violence and mythical revenge. Bella Poynton has the review.

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Free tickets … a benefit that comes with membership!

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 The Editor0Tagged buffalo iron works, free tickets, fundraiser

Who doesn’t love free concert tickets? Or The Buffalo Hive, for that matter? Well, it’s been awhile since we’ve done a membership drive. Now the good folks at Buffalo Iron Works have made a limited number of tickets available so we can offer a free ticket with each new membership or membership renewal — as long as they last!

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Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert News

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Buffalo Concerts, Miers on Music

Jeff Miers has this week’s music news, with tons of concerts and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Check out new updates in “Where The Bands Are.”

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Why Music Matters w/Jeff Miers: A Conversation with Eric Crittenden

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Matt Volz0Tagged Eric Crittenden, Jeff Miers, podcast, Rock, Why Music Matters

If you know Eric ‘Critt’ Crittenden, you know he calls things as he sees them, eloquently, incisively, and fearlessly. If you don’t know him, take a listen.

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Miers on Music: The Greatest Story Ever (Re)told

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Dark Star Orchestra, Outer Harbor, Rock

Dark Star Orchestra has played Buffalo more than 20 times since original members John Kadlecik and Scott Larned formed the band in 1997. The quality of these shows has been uniformly high. But we must admit that there are always a few gigs that stand a tad bit taller than the others.
Friday’s DSO stop at the Terminal B Amphitheater was one such show.

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WYRK and Buffalo musician Noah Lee to host Taste of Country tailgate party

June 24, 2026June 23, 2026 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Buffalo Concerts, Noah Lee & the Stetsons, Taste of Country

WYRK and a local country musician Noah Lee are bringing a Taste of Country Tailgate experience to Buffalo Iron Works fit with line dancing, country music and more. Matt Volz has the story.

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Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (June 22 to June 27)

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 RD Pohl0Tagged Literature, Performance, Poetry, Silo City Reading Series

Just Buffalo Literary Center’s IN GRATITUDE community-wide initiative culminates with events with poet Ross Gay at Silo City, plus six other events this week in Buffalo. Tuesday, June 23, 7 […]