The Goos are coming! …some events for a good a cause, music news, announcements, and this week’s gig picks!

By Jeff Miers

(Have a cool concert or interesting event you know about? Email all the info and links to jeffmiersmusic@gmail.com to be considered for inclusion in Where the Bands Are.)

Hey there, music-loving friends. Thanks for being here.

Well, the boys are back in town this Saturday at Key Bank Center, and if you want to catch up on what’s swirling around in Goo land – let me remind you I did a podcast with Robby a few weeks back on the Why Music Matters podcast. If you’re so inclined, check it out below (or look it up on any streaming service.)

Got some cool new concert announcements to get to, followed by a curated list of must-see gigs for the coming week (and a little bit beyond).

See you out there!

First, some music news…

Acts Wanted for Concert for a Cause

Per Facebook post by Nietzsche’s: “We’re looking for approximately 8 acts! Please email Samm716@aol.com if you’re interested. We plan on running both the front stage area and back stage for this event. Anything Sabbath or Ozzy is accepted. We will off opportunities to all, Solo, Duo, acoustic and full bands of course.”

Another event that for a good cause is the SAMF Seafood Boil benefiting the Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation whose mission “extends beyond celebrating, supporting, and showcasing the incredible musical talent within Western New York. A core tenet of SAMF is to put music within reach of as many kids as possible.”

Seafood Boil Mixer and Fundraiser

Sunday, August 10, 3 – 7 pm at the Terrace in Delaware Park, Buffalo. $100/ticket includes fresh seafood, sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob, along with an open bar, and a live performance by The Frizz. Tickets available through the SAMF store and online here.

Borderland Anyday GA

The Anyday GA Pass is Almost Gone! With the Anyday GA Pass, you can buy now, then choose the day you want to come later. Get your ticket at borderlandfestival.com.

ALSO: Heads up! All BORDERLAND ticket prices will increase Sunday, August 24 at 11:59 pm ET.

Battle of the Borderland Band contest nearing the end

Four Finalists play the Finals Showcase on Thursday, August 14, 6:30 pm at Buffalo Iron Works.

New and Noteworthy

Bob Mould

Friday, September 12, 7 pm at the Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY. $39.40 GA seated.

Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 6 pm doors at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo. $27.83

Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method

Saturday, October 11, 7 pm doors at Electric City, Buffalo. $49.52-$128.71

Magic Beans w/ Mike Gantzer Trio

Friday, September 26, 7 pm doors at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo. $22/$25

DSP Shows & Twenty6 Productions presents

The Crane Wives w/Spencer LaJoye

Friday, November 7, 7 pm doors at Asbury Hall in Babeville, Buffalo. $27/$30. Pre-Sale Thursday, 8/7 at 10 am with password: CWBUFFALO. Public on sale Friday 8/8 at 10 am.

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult

Sunday, November 2, 7 pm doors at Electric City, Buffalo. $26.74-$111.20

Fitzkee Brothers

Saturday, August 30, 7 pm doors at The 9th Ward in Babeville, Buffalo. $15/$20

Funtime presents

Continental Reunion ft/Nullstadt, Olmsted Dub System does The Clash, Perilous (Featuring Pauline!), Iron Fist does The Ramones, The Clockers plus more…

DJs to include original Continental DJs David Hall, Ken Wolf, and DJ Bud, plus special guest DJs!

Saturday, October 25, 7 pm at the Town Ballroom, Buffalo. $26.80 early bird tickets

Couch w/ Thumber

Friday, January 23, 2026, 7 pm doors at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo. $18/$23

Fuzzy & The Rustbelts: Live and Acoustic

Saturday, September 6, 7 pm doors at The 9th Ward in Babeville, Buffalo. $18

Funtime Presents

The Disco Biscuits

Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22, 7 pm at Town Ballroom, Buffalo. Get tickets here.

Mariah The Scientist wsgs/Chxrry, Kocky KA, Lekan, Hennessy, DJ Jet, Screw, and Sisko

Friday, September 26, 7 pm gate at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B, Buffalo. Pre-sale: Wednesday, July 30 at 10 am – Thursday, July 31 at 10 pm (PW: SENECA25). Get tickets here.

Funtime presents

54-40

Friday, November 28, 7 pm doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo. $46.36

The Alex Skolnick Trio

Saturday, November 22, 8 pm doors at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo. $30 GA Adv / $40 Pref Adv. Get tickets here

Funtime presents

The Wrecks w/phoneboy & Wall Carpets

Monday, October 27, 7 pm doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo. $35.25/$115.75

Song Swap with Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr) and Bobby Bare Jr (Guided by Voices)

Monday, August 25, 7 pm doors at the 9th Ward in Babeville, Buffalo. $25

Musicians of Buffalo: Christmas Rocks Concert

BILLY SHEEHAN / JESSIE GALANTE / BOBBY LEBEL

Sunday, December 13, 7 pm doors at Asbury Hall in Babeville, Buffalo. $30 advance/$40 day of show. Limited Gold Circle Reserved Seating $40

Darksoft w/Elementra and Precious Love

Thursday, August 28, 7:30 pm doors at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo. $10. Get tickets here.

Photo City presents

Greywash – EP Release Show wsg/ Destroy Create, Alterist, Crown Conscious, Atlas Rain, & Arcana

Saturday, September 20, 5 pm doors at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo. $20/$30

Riot Squad Media presents

JER w/The Abruptors and Do It With Malice

Saturday, September 20, 8 pm at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo. $20. Get tickets here.

This week…

Dropkick Murphys & Bad Religion

Wednesday, August 6, 7 pm at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B, Buffalo. $62+

Graham Nash

Wednesday, August 6, 7:30 pm at Asbury Hall in Babeville, Buffalo. SOLD OUT

Central Terminal Summer Concert Series ft/ The Buffalo Brass Machine and Walter Kemp 3 & Co.

Thursday, August 7, 6 pm at Buffalo Central Terminal, Buffalo. FREE

Music Matters Summer Concert Series: Relics

Thursday, August 7, 7 pm at Sully’s Harbor Bar & Grill at Harbor Walk, Downtown Buffalo. $10. Get tickets here!

Summer Thursdays at Beebe’s at the Gallery: Will Holton

Thursday, August 7, 6 pm at Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery, Buffalo. Go here to reserve your spot and pay what you can!

Guitar & Memorabilia Auction presented by Friends of MiA

Thursday, August 7, 6-9 pm, Variety Club, Lancaster, NY. $60

The Travesties, Clinton’s Folly, Heart Throbs String Band

Thursday, August 7, 8 pm, Milkie’s on Elmwood, Buffalo, NY. $10

Jackie Venson

Thursday, August 7, 8 pm at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo. $20/$25

Vanessa Vacanti Quartet

Thursday, August 7, 7 pm at PAUSA art house, Buffalo. $15/$13

A Brothers Revival-A Tribute to The Allman Brothers

Friday, August 8, 7:30 pm at Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY. $20

THE SMITHS etc & Disintegration (Tribute to The Cure)

Friday, August 8, 7 pm doors at The Cave, Buffalo. $20/$25

2025 Rockin’ The Downs Summer Concert Series: The Commodores wsg/Will Holton

Friday, August 8, 4 pm outdoors at Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY. $20-$75

RiShon Odel & The 5th Element Triple CD Release

Friday, August 8, Dinner and a show, 6:30 pm seating at The Caz, South Buffalo. $99-$105

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, 5:30 pm doors at Perinton Center Park Amphitheater, Fairport, NY. $64.26/day or $123.57/both. Tickets here.