Today in Local Music and Community: Friday May 15, 2026
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Today in Local Music and Community: Friday May 15, 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.


The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche’s. 5 – 8pm

B-Squared Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530pm

Glamerica 250 at The Buffalo History Museum. Celebrating the launch of a community-centered exhibition exploring how dress and personal style carry memory, meaning, and presence across time. Come dressed in your favorite outfit, accessory, or look that reflects your own GLAM-Grounded, Locating, Aspiration, or Memory. 530 – 8pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Grandview Bay Golf Course & The Lucy Goose Bar & Grill. 530 – 830pm

McHenry & Baz at The View Sanborn. 530 – 11pm

Hearts & Hand Grenades Acoustic and Mike & Stephanie at 67 West. Doors at 6pm

Alpha Wolf, Gideon, Mugshot, and Resolve at Town Ballroom. Doors at 6pm

Anime Night at Buffalo Iron Works. Anime music concert party that fuses the excitement of live rock shows with the creativity and community of anime culture. Doors at 6, DJ at 7, Cosplay Exhbition at 815, and music by ShadowRealm at 915pm – $25

Jony James Band at Central Park Grill. 6pm

Willy Jacks & Joe at Turning Bridge Tavern. Featring Greg Klyma, Jamie Sunshine, Matthew Blue and special guest Joe Bellanti. 6pm

African Drum Classes for Juneteenth at King Urban Life Center. Ras Jomo Akono is looking for 50 drummers. Bring your own drum if you can, or one will be provided for you. 6 – 730pm

Evan Anstey & the Old Ways at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Mike and Mandy Music at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Tim Britt Live at Chandler Street Breweries. 6 – 9pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm – $10

Connor & Noah at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Open Mic at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. Music, singing, poetry, or comedy. Signup at 630, show at 7pm – $5 for spectators, free for performers

PAT SHEA Musician at West Falls Center for the Arts. WNY Fiddle Kids open the show. 7pm

Schill Solak Slimko at Bison City Rod and Gun Club. 7pm

Chet Gary, Musician at The Ridge West Seneca. 7pm

Michael Hund Live and the Classic Rock Allstars at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

Scott Celani Band‘s Tom Petty Tribute, Tequila Sunrise – Eagles Tribute Band, and reunion show for The Filter Kings featuring lead guitarist Mark Krurnowski at The Cave. 7pm – $15

Mike Clark at 42N At The Flats. 7pm

Dave Viterna Group at Foleys. 7pm

John Prine Night at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Music by Marty Peters and John Hoy. 7 – 9pm

E.J. Koeppel Trio at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Will Holton at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

The Bomb at the Cylone Bar at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

John Bacon Music Quintet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Dueling Pianos at Forbes Theatre at 500 Pearl. Music at 7pm

Gypsy Queen at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Choral Connections Community Sing – Voices of the Queen City. Join Vocalis Chamber Choir in honoring Buffalo’s unique musical legacy. Workshop and community sing led by Buffalo-born conductor Michael Slon, Buffalo-based composer Caroline Mallonee, and Vocalis Director James Burritt. Bring your voice or come to listen. 730 – 9pm

Jimmy Neureuther at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm – $5

The Rush Experience at West Herr Riviera Theatre, night 1 of 2. Performing the “Exit Stage Left” album. 730 – 930pm

Cami Clune at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730 – 1030pm

Kickin’ It Country at Salvatores’s Hospitality. Music by West of the Mark. Line dancing lesson by DJ Justin. Proceeds and auction to benefit Kaely’s Kindness Foundation. Line dancing lesson at 730, music at 8pm

Video Release Event for Grosh at Sportsmens Tavern. 2 sets of music and viewing the new video between sets. 8pm – $20

2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

DJ Cainite B-Day Soiree – Celebrating 22 Years in the Unlife at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 8pm

Nashville North at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8 – 11pm

Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival at Marvin’s Bar and Grill. 8 – 11pm

SuperCharger at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8 – 1130pm

Kenny Parker Project at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

Falconeers, Tom Robert & The Mystics, and Shaky Stage at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $10

Awesome Abba at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 8pm

The Major 3rds at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

All Aboard and The Committed at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 830pm – $10

Confound in Sound upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 9pm

The Release at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

James Drive downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

North of Normal at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

Tiny Music at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Loop de Loop (Ween Tribute) at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

HYTS at Wagon Wheel. Featuring Jamie Holka, Paul Yates, David Thurman, and Shannon Street. 930pm

DJ Andre the Giant Redhead at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

College Graduation Weekend at Rec Room Buffalo. Music by DJs Gainz, Ryan Dils, and Exotic Snacks. 10pm

Scoulive at Jack Rabbit. Buffalo debut for Rochester-based 7pc ensemble. Music at 10pm

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