Today in Local Music and Community: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.
2 Day Benefit Event for the Staff of Mulligans Brick Bar at Nietzsche’s. Today’s lineup is Ed Croft & Tina Williams, Nico Zarcone, The Grateful Dans, Geno McManus, Shaky Stage, Michael Bly, Tried By Twelve, Schill Solak Slimko, Wickermen, Sousaphunk, Not Normal, Michael DeLano, Idiots of Idealism, and Snakeland. Music at 4pm – $20
Drop-In Artmaking in Studio A, Knox Building at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. 4 – 730pm
Donna Rose Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10
B.I.G. – Buffalo Innovators Gathering at The History Museum. Networking opportunity for current and up-and-coming innovators in Buffalo. Keynote speaker Ashley Watson, founder of Real Talk Bridges. 5 – 8pm
Closing Reception for “SLUSH: A Winter Group Show” at The Good Stuff Gallery and Gift. 5 – 9pm
Opening Reception for “When The Sun is Done” by UB Associate Professor John Opera at Rivalry Projects. 5 – 9pm
Grace Stumberg at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm
Tina Williams and Frank Reino at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm
Brother James at VUE Rooftop Lounge at Curtiss Hotel. 6pm
Terrie George and The Shadows at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm
Chet Gary, Musician at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm
Tommy’s Acoustic Experience at Bella Dulce Cafe. 6 – 9pm
Opening Reception for “Over the Fence” by Catherine Tillou and Jackie Albarella at Hunt Art Gallery and “Palisades” by Kevin Burzynski at Beebes at The Gallery inside Hunt Art Gallery. 6 – 9pm
Davey O. at Wingnutz Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm
The Other Band WNY at Lion and Eagle Pub. 6 – 9pm
Opening Reception for “Mysterious Manifestations” at Revolution Gallery featuring works by Mollie Chounard, Dion Macellari, and John Sauer. 6 – 11pm
Everyday Singer Nick Spacone at Taquito Lindo-Williamsville. 630 – 930pm
Beautiful Remedy at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 630 – 930pm
Damages – WNY, The Queen Guillotined, Mental Anguish Grindcore, and Hook at Mohawk Place. Doors at 7pm
Dave Viterna Group at Foleys. 7pm
Boys of Summer Band at Hamburg Gaming. 7pm
Doug Yeomans Music and Ed Croft play The Music of James Taylor at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm
Marty Peters at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 9pm
Molly Conrad at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm
The Strangers – Buffalo at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm
The Blarney Bunch at The Banshee Irish Pup. 7 – 10pm
Burkes Remedy Band at Blarney Castle. 7 – 10pm
The Unheard at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm
Scripps Acoustic Trio at 42N at The Flats. 7 – 10pm
Dan Ross & Company at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm
Opening Reception for “Amid/In Western New York” at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Featuring works by Sheila Barcik, Nia Jael Bronner, Dylan England, Ed Halborg, Dana Hatchett, Barbara Hart, Lawrence Kinney, RJ Melnyk, and Sara Zak. 7 – 10pm
The Fisher Cats at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm
akloh. at Brick House Tavern + Tap (4120 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY). 7 – 11pm
Mary Ramsey and Joe Rozler at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm
The Uptown Groove at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm
The RiG at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm
SuperCharger at Bobby J’s Italian American Grille. 730pm
Stone Soup at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Music at 730pm
Come Back To Earth – A Live Mac Miller Tribute at Buffalo Iron Works. Doors at 8pm
Alex McArthur Music Quartet at The Cave. 8pm – $15
Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Abbey Square. 8 – 11pm
Dead Alliance Buffalo at Evening Star Concert Hall. 8 – 11pm – $10
SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 8 – 11pm
Open Mic at Hawley’s Grove. 8 – 11pm
Sonic Legacy at Tap That Tap Room. 8 – 11pm
Powerhouse at Voodoo child bar & grill. 8 – 11pm
Wide Right at Prohibition 2020. 8 – 11pm
The Robert Zimmerman Philharmonic: A Tribute to Bob Dylan performing “Time Out of Mind” full album at The Caz. Music at 8pm
Lithium at Garage Bar & Restaurant. 830pm
Nashville North at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830 – 1130pm – $5
Garden Party at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm
Dark Water at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm
JJAK’D at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm
Dirty Blanket and Folkfaces at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $20
Mookie, Brittle Minds, Mini Marching Machine, and burlesque by The Foxy Thrills at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10
Beatset III at BLACK DOTS featuring Cee Gee, Knew’d, El Covito, ByYour$self, and Miosi. Music at 9pm – $10
Public Water Supply at Jack Rabbit. 10pm
