A few words from Kim Miers; Concert announcements with some pre-sales today!; plus this week’s picks (and beyond).

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Hey there, fellow music-lovers.

Here are some thoughts and a concert announcement from my partner, Kim:

In these somewhat turbulent times, I lean towards hope that music and the arts can provide the space where we can take respite, immerse ourselves in the beauty humanity is capable of and come together. Right now there are obvious divisions and opposing positions in a world rife with war. It’s my view that the human race already has fundamental obstacles to overcome: disease, natural disasters, planet deterioration … so why do we fight and eliminate each other?

I am proposing that we agree that life is precious. That some crimes are too abhorrent to ignore. That history teaches us not to repeat past atrocities. To learn, tap into our moral fiber, grow, live a better life — and provide that basis for future generations.

With that in mind, there is an upcoming musical event of import premiering Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m. in the Temple Beth Zion Sanctuary. The Valley of Silence: Search for Six Million — part of the Temple Beth Zion’s Stained Glass series — is a “Holocaust Cantata by 99 year old poet-composer Gloria Tetewsky, arranged by Moshe Shulman and performed by a 22 piece orchestra including BPO musicians, violinist Antoine Lefebvre and oboist Anna Mattix with vocals by Cantors Mark Horowitz and Susan Lewis-Friedman. Special guest appearance by Chicago-based Cantor Steven Stoehr and his unique Holocaust-era violin of hope.”

Per the event site, the Stained Glass series is: “Framed by the radiant stained glasswork in the Temple Beth Zion Sanctuary, these concerts — produced by Temple Beth Zion and spanning genres from classical to Broadway — bring together the diverse voices that make our city shine. Through music, we uplift spirits, strengthen community, and celebrate the harmony that unites us.”

The Valley of Silence: Search for Six Million WORLD PREMIERE

Sunday, March 29, 3 p.m. at Temple Beth Zion Sanctuary in Temple Beth Zion, Buffalo, NY. Pay what you want — suggested contribution is $18 per person/$36 for family. More info and tickets here.

Wednesday Night Canal Concert Series lineup announced

Wednesdays, June 17 through August 26, Gateway Harbor Park, Tonawanda. FREE

June 17: 8 p.m. Funkensteins, 6 p.m. Patty Parks

June 24: 8 p.m. Hair Nation, 6 p.m. Black Root

July 1: 8 p.m. Chicago Authority, 6 p.m. Mo Porter

July 8: 8 p.m. Yacht Fathers, 6 p.m. 45 RPM British Invasion Band

July 15: 8 p.m. Michael Hund All Star Band, 6 p.m. Eaglez

July 29: 8 p.m. Nerds Gone Wild, 6 p.m. XOXO

Aug. 9: 8 p.m. AllyKat, 6 p.m. Silent Legacy

Aug. 12: 8 p.m. That 80’s Hair Band, 6 p.m. SuperCharger

Aug. 19: 8 p.m. Diver Down, 6 p.m. .22 Calibre Band

Aug. 26: 8 p.m. Hit n Run, 6 p.m. Boogie Monsters

ABTrio going on tour!

Locally — Catch them April 16 and May — Nietzsche’s – Buffalo, NY

Now to the slew of exciting concert announcements!

New and Noteworthy

Bryan Adams wsg/Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Friday, August 14, 7:30 p.m. at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. KeyBank Center presale Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27 at 9 a.m. General tickets onsale Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m.

Todd Rundgren – Damned If I Do Tour

Monday, July 6, 7:30 p.m. at West Herr Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY. $59 – $69. Riviera Subscriber presale: March 26 at 10 a.m. Public on sale: March 27 at 10 a.m.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B, Buffalo, NY. Artist presale Wednesday, March 25. Local resale tickets on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. (PW: SENECA26). General on sale Friday, March at 10 a.m.

Buckcherry

Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m. doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY. $37.87

Blue October – ‘Foiled’ 20th Anniversary World Tour

Friday, November 11, at West Herr Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY. $45 – $99. Riviera subscriber presale tickets on sale now. Public on sale, Friday, March 27.

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Tuesday, August 11, 7:30 p.m. at West Herr Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY. $59. Tickets on sale now.

Country Rising Festival ft/BigXthaPlug, Redferrin, and Graham Barham

Friday, August 28, 4:30 p.m. at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B, Buffalo, NY. Tickets available here.

Hawthorne Heights w/ letlive. and Creeper

Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m. doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY. $44.96

Cypress Hill: Once Upon A Time in the Summer 2026 Tour

Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ONT, CA. $92 + CA

A Celebration of Roy Orbison “Black & White Night”

Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo, NY. $30. Tickets on sale now.

Mark Hummel with Anson Funderburgh wsg/Wes Starr & Ted Bukoski

Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. doors at The CAZ, South Buffalo, NY.

Shinyribs

Tuesday, August 25, 7 p.m. doors at Electric City, Buffalo, NY. $34.98+

Classic Vinyl Live! with Jeff Miers: Celebrating Steve Earle’s Guitar Town

Monday, April 13, 7 p.m. at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo, NY. $15

The Tea Party wsg/ Bif Naked

Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ONT, CA. $58 + CA

Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen

October 27-November 1, various times at Shea’s Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m. doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY. $35.84

of Montreal w/CorMae

Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. doors at Asbury Hall in Babeville, Buffalo, NY. $27/$30

Minus The Bear wsg/Keep

Monday, September 14, 7 p.m. doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY. Tickets on sale now.

Thank You Scientist

Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m. doors at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo, NY. $22/$25

Will Holton’s QUEENS UNITED Part II: Featuring Kimera Lattimore, Ali Critelli, Lisa Santiago, Pan Cakes, Amina the Empress, DeeAnn DiMeo

Saturday May 9, 7 p.m. doors at The CAZ, South Buffalo, NY. $60 seats

This week…

First Wonderfull Soul Sessions curated by Linda Appleby

Thursday, March 26, 5:30 p.m. at Tri-Main Center, Suite 441, Buffalo, NY. $5 suggested donation

Little Mountain Band Acoustic Duo

Tribute to Jerry Garcia & John Kahn and Bobby Weir & Rob Wasserman

Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. at Penny Lane, Clarence, NY. $5

Garden Party

Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m. at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo, NY. $10

Metal Spring Fling- Feat: New Reality, Fooled By Eve, City Divide, Under The Black, Babayaga, & Adam Foster

Friday March 27, 7 p.m. at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo, NY. $19.75

Hot For Teacher and IOU2

Covering Van Halen and U2

Friday, March 27, 8 p.m. at The Cave, Buffalo, NY. $15

Albert Cummings w/Randle and the Late Night Scandals

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. at Samuel’s Grande Manor, Willliamsville, NY. $34 – GA TABLE SEAT/ $40 – VIP Front of stage reserved table seat

Analog Kids: Rush Tribute Experience

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. doors at Asbury Hall, Buffalo, NY. $24.72

Sawyer Brown

Friday, March 27, 8 p.m. at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ONT, CA. $72 + CA

Kickstart Rumble – Spring Dance Party

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. at The CAZ, South Buffalo, NY. $15-$20

Theivery Corporation

Friday March 27, 7 p.m. at Buffalo RiverWorks, Buffalo, NY. 34.50+ adv

The Scales

2 Sets of Phish

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. at The Cove, Buffalo, NY. $10

Kickstart Rumble

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. at The CAZ, South Buffalo, NY. $15-$20

Ansley Court and The Tails wsg/Night Music

Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. doors at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo, NY. $15

Gwar w/King Parrot & Soulfly

Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. doors at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo, NY. $47.99

Mary Ramsy and Friends

Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. at Penny Lane, Clarence, NY. $10

Better Than Ezra & Tonic

Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ONT, CA. $72 + CA

The DMV (performing music of The Cars) w/Sonny Baker & Crew playing The Violent Femmes

Featuring: Dave Calos, Nick Gonzales, Geno McManus, Scott Molloy, Bill Wachowiak, Sonny Baker, and Ryan Campbell

Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo, NY. $15/$20

Pocketship

Saturday, March 28, 9 p.m. at Jack Rabbit, Buffalo NY. $5

McCarthyizm

Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. at Molly Maguires, South Buffalo NY.

Harry Styles Night w/ Letter to Elise

Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m. doors at Iron Works, Buffalo NY. $19.59

Buffalo Dead All Stars

Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. at Molly Maguires, Buffalo NY.

The Soul Street Band

Saturday, March 28, 3 p.m. at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo NY. $10

Taste of Buffalo Battle of the Bands

Sunday, March 29, 5 p.m. at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo NY.

The Garage Doors

Sunday, March 29, 3 p.m. doors at The Cave, Buffalo NY. $10/$15

Central Groove Concert to Benefit The Eighth District Dental Foundation

Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m. doors, 4pm Show at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo, NY. $25

Collective Soul

Sunday, March 29, 8 p.m. at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ONT, CA. $52 + CA

Two Feet

Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m. doors at Electric City, Buffalo NY. $39.36+

Wednesday wsg/Gouge Away

Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m. doors at Asbury Hall in Babeville, Buffalo NY. $26/$31

5th Annual John Prine Tribute ft/Maria Sebastian, Charlie Coughlin, Bill Smith, Jungle Steve, Chris Panfil, Sally Schaefer & Tyler Bagwell, Leroy Townes, Marty Peters, and Folkfaces

Saturday, April 4, 7 p.m. at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo NY. $20

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A few words from Kim Miers; Concert announcements with some pre-sales today!; plus this week’s picks (and beyond).

ABTrio going on tour!

New and Noteworthy

This week…

First Wonderfull Soul Sessions curated by Linda Appleby

Garden Party

Kickstart Rumble – Spring Dance Party

Buffalo Dead All Stars

Coming up…

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