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Buffalo Music: Michael Slater, Solo Acoustic, at Nietzsche’s

Michael Slater, Solo Acoustic — Michael Slater recently moved from NYC to the City of Good Neighbors, and is extremely pleased to be able to play for Buffalo audiences! Proud […]

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WNY Music: Devon Allman Project at Academy Park

Devon Allman Project w/ special guest GA-20 comes to Academy Park in Lewiston, NY Sunday 8/16/26!!

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Review/Profile: WNY Blues 716 Series — Son Henry and the Revelators

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Blues, Blues Society of Western New York, Blues Society of WNY

Son Henry has been bringing a distinctive style of blues to Buffalo, and he’ll be back in May as part of the Blues Society of WNY/Buffalo Hive Great American Music Showcase event at Nietzsche’s. Ida Goeckel caught at recent show at the Sportsmen’s Tavern and spoke with the guitarist.

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Just what are the blues? Let’s find out

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 The Editor0Tagged Blues, Eric Crittenden, Joe McCarthy, McCarthyizm, Muddy Waters, Son Henry, Timm Goodrich & Scott Russell, Tom Makar

When it comes to American music, perhaps nothing has been more influential than the blues. Now if people could only decide what they are. That’s part of the premise of the Great American Music Showcase, Part 1, set to take the stage at Nietzche’s, 248 Allen Street, on Thursday.

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Buffalo Music: The New Coots Happy Hour!

Friday Happy Hour at Nietzsche’s is always a great way to cap off your great/shitty/meh week! Joelle Labert will join us with great harmonies. Let’s rock!

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Buffalo Music: Chris Duarte Group – Sportsmen’s

Sportsmens presents Chris Duarte Group Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7pm $20.00 + Online fee To classify Chris Duarte simply as a Blues Man is an understatement. In his […]

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Buffalo Music: The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers w/ Part Time Genius & PA Line

The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers began as friends getting together. They began as a choir of 15 people who revived the old Gospel spirit with […]

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Buffalo Music: FLATBED’s Americana Saturday Night at Buffalo Distillery

Acoustic Americana and original music by Buffalo’s premiere twang band.

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Buffalo Music: The Great American Music Showcase – Part 1

The WNY Blues Society and The Buffalo Hive are teaming up to present The Great American Music Showcase, a one-night lineup built around craft, rhythm, and real musical storytelling. Set […]

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Buffalo Music: Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band at Asbury Hall

Soul of Buffalo presents Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band live in Asbury Hall 6pm Doors, 7pm Show Tickets: on sale Friday 3/20 10am EST General Admission Seated $59, […]