Today in Local Music and Community: Friday January 30, 2026
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Today in Local Music and Community: Friday January 30, 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.


Buffalo Auto Show at the Buffalo Convention Center, day 2 of 4. 1pm – 9pm

Holy Waters – a Week-Long Celebration of John Waters at North Park Theatre. Screening of “Hairspray” at 430, “Polyester” in Odarama at 7, and “Female Troubles” at 915pm

Mason Laboski at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 5 – 7pm

Reset To Vinyl at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm – $10

Opening Reception and Gallery Exhibition for Cindy Suffoletto at Book Arts. 5 – 8pm

The Girls of Grosh at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Solo Accordionist Hank Kozlowski at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm

Suspicious Mimes at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6pm

Doug Yeomans Music and Jim Brucato at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at _theshipwny. 6 – 9pm

Tasting & Tunes with Platter’s Chocolate Factory at The Wurlitzer Building. Music by Beach Whistles. Proceeds benefit Olivia’s Bears. 6 – 9pm

Invisible Touch – 80s Cover Band at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Donna the Buffalo at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

JJ Swing at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm – $10

Ray Barry at BATCH. 7pm

Jay/Sharptet at Revolver Records Inc. 7pm

Hearts Don’t Lie at GFY Bar & Grill. 7pm

Jony James Band with special guest Greg Leech at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

DARK HORSE RUN BAND at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7pm

Alexander Butler Duo at 42N at The Flats. 7pm

Nico Zarcone at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 9pm

Jimmy Buffett Night #22 with Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Fattey Beer Co Lancaster. 7 – 9pm

Boss Sauce Duo at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Samuel Tambe Band at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

The Autonomous Vehicles at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Michael Hund Live at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

Exhibition Openings and Magazine Launch at The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art. Opening for “The Language of Color” by Jova Lynne and “Under Observation” by Nick Mass. Launch of Cornelia Magazine Issue 20. 7 – 10pm

Nashville North at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7 – 10pm

Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Broken Locker, Pure Heel, Maniacal Device, Mala Dangre, and Be Damned at Area 54 at Caffe at Amy’s. Music at 7pm

Crankdat presents Crank On Ice with special guests Level Up, Zen Selekta, and St. Mary at Buffalo RiverWorks. Music at 7pm

Debut Performance of “Eternity – A Vampire Metal Opera” by Vincent James Mastrantonio of The Vincent James Explosion at The Caz. Show at 7pm

The Music of Journey at Kleinhans Music Hall performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with a full rock band, Juan Del Castillo, vocals, and Bradley Thachuk, conductor. 730pm

Fleetwood Mac Mania at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730 – 930pm

“FLIPSIDE” at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $5

Steelhorse at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at The West End Inn. 8 – 11pm

eberwine at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

Blackest Red Band at Rock n Roll Heaven. 8 – 1130pm

Flow Bros at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

The Seven Wonders at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

The Scales – A Tribute to Phish at The Cave. Music at 8pm – $15

DJ Andre the Giant Redhead and DJ Pipez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 9pm

Bear the Bronze downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

Dave Viterna Group at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Bills Elvis & the Tailgators at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

Bad Kitty at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Deb. the band and Animal Sounds at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

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