Today in Local Music and Community: Friday January 2, 2026
Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.
Meadowlark Lime at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Doors at 430pm – $8
McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10
Five To One at Central Park Grill. 6pm
The Zoar Losers at Still on the Hill Winery & Spirits. 6 – 8pm
First Exhibition of “Recovery Thru Art” at Bicycle Bottle Shop. Abstract art works by Devon Michael. 6 – 8pm
Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 9pm
Seismic Urge at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm
Michael Hund Live at EJs Bar & Grill. 7pm
Stephen Babcock at Nickel City BrewZ. 7pm
Davey O. at House Of Charm. 7pm
Willie May Blues Band at Thomas E. Tehan American Legion Post 1449 Blasdell. 7pm
Alex McArthur Music Duo at 42N at The Flats. 7pm
Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm
Big J Blues at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm
Vinnie DeRosa Music at The Chadelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm
Doug Yeomans Music & Lo Blu Flame at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm
Grand Illusion at The Caz. Music at 7pm
Eagleztribute at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $5
Punk Rock in the Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Music by Abandoned Trains, The Clockers, Broken Locker, and 100PercentAngel. Doors at 8pm – $10
Kenan After Dark – Stand Up Comedy Show at Kenan Center. Featuring comedians Gary Wallace, Alex Stypula, Rick Matthews, and Jon Schuta. 8pm – $20
The Tradesmen. at Talty’s Tavern. 8pm
Rapture at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. New Wave and punk vinyl with DJ Dr. Wisz. 8pm
Queen City Radio and Jordan and The Rivers at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5
Blackest Red Band at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 8 – 11pm
The Warped Band: Official Warped Tour Tribute at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20
January Residency for The Strictly Hip in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Performing the album “Up To Here” by The Tragically Hip in its entirety. Music at 8pm – $30
One For The Road at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 830pm
Sector 7G in the 716 at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm – $5
Grungebox at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm
Black Widow Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm
The Foxy Thrills Burlesque, Angie Lucie, Danielle A of Diyené , and Goodbye Metro at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10
Dave Thurman’s Songwriter Showcase at Wagon Wheel. 930pm
DJ Andre the Giant Redhead and DJ KT Stylez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm
Watch Your Step at Nietzsche’s. Music at 10pm – $5
