Today in Local Music and Community: Friday June 12, 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.
Pints in the Park at Ellicott Creek Park. Activities including disc golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer shots, and face painting. Music by Kevin White. Activities 4 – 9pm, music 5 – 8pm
Local Author Evening and Book Swap at Life is Succulent. Pet friendly. 5 – 8pm
Cory Klawon and XOXO Pop Band at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 5 – 10pm
Billy Hickey at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm
Doug Yeomans Music and Sue Kincaid at River Grill. 530 – 830pm
Execution Day, A Sense of Purpose, Lost Artifacts, Hypnon, Calling Lazarus, and After The World at Evening Star Concert Hall. Doors at 6pm
BadKid at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. Doors at 6pm
Mr. Conrad’s Rock n Roll Dance Party at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10
Silver Proof at The Banshee Irish Pub. 6pm
The Skiffle Minstrels at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
The Isaiah Timothy Quartet at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
Cami Clune at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm
50th Anniversary Gala for South Buffalo Dance Academy at Buffalo RiverWorks. 6 – 9pm
Meet the Bacons at BriarBrothers Brewing Company. 6 – 9pm
The Gripers with Ryan Cambell and Hayden Fogle at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm
Opening Reception for “The Uncertainty of Existence” – macabra and sureal art of Andreas Nossmann at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 9pm
The Girls of Grosh at Chandler Street Breweries. 6 – 9pm
Tommy Nowocien at The Humbert House. 6 – 9pm
D0nnie Brasc0 and Scvrecrvw at Hen House. 6 – 9pm
The Igloo presents The IceBreaker Open Mic at Mothership 571. Opportunity for aspiring and upcoming artists to showcase their talent. All ages 6 – 8pm, adults only after 8pm. Music at 6pm – $20 to perform, $10 to spectate
DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm
Welcome Distraction Trio at Stockman’s Tavern and Grove. 630 – 930pm
Carpet Factory Productions presents RUG BURN at Buffalo Iron Works. Music by Boy Jr., Hairpin Turn, Muddle, and Blaised and Confused. Doors at 7pm
Tommy Z Band at 67 West. Doors at 7pm
Vinyl Addiction Band at Tin Pan Alley. 7pm
60th Anniversary Celebration for Buffalo Choral Arts Society at OLV National Shrine & Basilica. Program includes the world premiere of “Songs for the People” by acclaimed composer Glenn McClure, a setting of the poem of the same title by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and a multimedia presentation of Ola Gjeilo’s “Sunrise Mass,” paying homage to our City of Light. 7pm
Rabble Acoustic Roots Orchestra at Rise of WNY. 7pm
“We Shall Overcome” Bruce Springsteen: The Seeger Sessions featuring Captain Tom & The Hooligans, Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell, Tyler Westcott Music, and Joe Bellanti at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm – $30
John Prine Night with Joe Brady at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm
“55 Main” at Kristen’s: Bar and Grill. 7 – 10pm
Lula’s Gun at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm
Falconeers at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm
Eagleztribute at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. 7 – 10pm
Dozo My Lady at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm
Justin Rizzo at RationAles. 7 – 10pm
RNSM Duo at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm
Hello Molly Band Acoustic Trio at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm
DoubleShot at St. Mary of the Lake School Lawn Fete. 7 – 11pm
Chicago Jack & the Outfit at The Cyclone Bar inside Hamburg Gaming. 7 -11pm
Chromarama, Kill Uncle, Lil Twiggy & the Aardvark Mafia, and Selfish Act at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . 7 – 11pm
Boys of Summer Band at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm – $10
The DMV: Music of The Cars presented by Stoneflower Buffalo and The Bottle Rockets at The Caz. Music at 7pm – $25
Live Salsa at Peppers Buffalo. Dance lesson with Fanny Salsa at 7pm and and music by The Joey Gonzalez Collective at 8pm
Beach Boys Tribute – Beach Party Boys at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm
Marie Lyons at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm – $5
Gypsy Queen at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $10
Dr. Fresch and HerShe at Town Ballroom. Doors at 8pm
Gaine$, Mic Excel, Father Baker, Cove, and Kage Durden at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 8pm – $10
Socialite, The Ant Hill Kids, and Paper Tigers upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm
The Frank Grizanti Band at Foleys. 8pm
Hintz of Thunder at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm
Back To The Bars at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8 – 11pm
Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm
That Comedy Show in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Featuring Jeremy Dobski, Frank Corbiserie, Tana Barajas, Jesse Winterhalter, and Eric Basile. Hosted by Jacob Morrison. 8 – 11pm – $20
007 at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm
Nineties by Nature at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830 – 1130pm
Experimental Sounds at BLACK DOTS. Music by DGI-DGI, Ryan Bell & Justin Von Strasburg, and Agony Grotto. Music at 830pm – $10
FUNGKSHUI and Witty Tarbox at Nietzsche’s. Music at 830pm – $15
Blood Money at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm
Left of the Dial at Jack Rabbit. 9pm
SuperCharger at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm
The Dave Viterna Group at Wagon Wheel. 930pm
