Today in Local Music and Community: Friday January 9, 2026
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Today in Local Music and Community: Friday January 9, 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 Mafia Playoff Pop-Up Market at Greenhouse Events Center, day 1 of 3. Original Bills-themed apparel, unique gifts, Bills decor, and a Bills Mafia Basket Raffle. 10am – 6pm

Dan Regan’s Ham n Eggs Americana Half Assed Bluegrass Extravaganza at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 5pm

Elvis’ Birthday Bash with The Lustre Kings at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Stay Gold at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Community Art Party featuring light installations by Christopher Ash, Craig Freudenthal, Groupwork, Lynne Koscielniak, and Eclectric Oil & Light. Music by Kevin Sampson and The Night Shift, Johnny & the Man Kids, Lauren Clifford of Taka Music, and Andy Pothier. All ages. 5 – 10pm

Bob’s Birthday and the Kickoff Party for the 20th Anniversary of Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music by Jason Wilhelm at 5pm and Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival at 9pm

Greg Zeis at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

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

Dave Stayner Acoustic Entertayner at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6pm

The Skiffle Minstrels at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

“55 Main” at The Ship Bar & Grill. 630 – 930pm

Screening of “Aliens” directed by James Cameron and Trivia Night at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 7pm – $10

Sonic Legacy at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 7 – 10pm

Willie May Blues Band at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Dozo My Lady with Carolyn Lansom Music at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

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

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at 42N @ The Flats. 7 – 10pm

Rockin Robin at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 10pm

DJ Slim 716 at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at Brick House Tavern + Tap. 7 – 1030pm

Spinning from The Shadows at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music by DJ Cainite. 7 – 11pm

WNY Dueling Pianos at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. 7 – 11pm

DARK HORSE RUN BAND at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

4k Restoration Screening of “Superman” directed by Richard Donner at North Park Theatre. Showing at 7pm

DJing & Comedy at Revolver Records Inc. Featuring comedians Nate English, Annamarie Depalma, Nicole Beatty, Jacob Morrison, and headliner Kyle Turner. Music by Jameel Key. Hosted by Tyrone Maclin and Kevin Thomas Jr. Music at 7pm – $10

The Honk Committee at The Caz. Featuring guest musicians from St. Francis and Frontier High School, the St. Francis Jazz Combo and NYSSMA All-State trumpeter Drew Dvornski. Music at 7pm

Smells Like Dave Grohl at Rock n Roll Heaven. Doors at 730pm – $5

Don Jovi at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Seventhsignwny at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $10

Emo Night – Buffalo Pop Punk Mixtape at Mohawk Place. Music by Forever Warped. Doors at 8pm

Ash The Ghost, tuesday nite and Not Normal upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm

Wasted Whiskey at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Nickel City Blues Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

The Scales – A Tribute to Phish at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

Neville Francis at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

Jony James Band at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Stealin’ at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

Bear the Bronze at Folyes, 9pm

Stone Cold at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

SuperCharger at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Invisible Touch – 80s Cover Band downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

Pocketship, Hip Monarch, and Blaised And Confused at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $15

No Time To Think, Plant Water, and Jacob King at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

Christina Stock Music, Spuddington, Danielle A of Diyené , and Angie Lucie at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 9pm – $10

Lithium at The Speakeasy Barr & Grill. 930pm

High Horse at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

4K Restoration Screening of “Cronos” directed by Guillermo del Toro at North Park Theatre. 10pm

Public Water Supply at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

DJ Andre The Giant Redhead and DJ Pipez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

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