Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday July 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 Infringement Festival* day 8 of 11
Full schedule available at www.wp.infringebuffalo.org
Lo Blu Flame at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm
*BIF* You Can Call Me Al-lentown at Allentown Music, LLC featuring Green Schwinn, Faerot, Chris Humel, The Cowboy Vampires, and Rob Schmarder. Music at 2pm
Christopher Joel at Talty’s Tavern. 5pm
Thursday & Main featuring Robert Randolph and The Damone Jackson Outcome. 5 – 8pm
The Big Sauce Trio at Morluski’s. 5 – 8pm
Healing by the Water in Freedom Park featuring Plum Knight & Friends. 5 – 8pm
Bike Night at Twin City Elks Lodge 860 featuring music by Lithium and adoptable dogs from Buffalo CARES Animal Rescue. 530 – 830pm
Mark Conrad at River Grill. 530 – 830pm
Dreadbeats Reggae Band at Solé Sand Bar. 6pm
Generous Pour at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6pm
Jack Civiletto and April Mazzone at The Borthers of Mercy Wellness Campus. 6 – 8pm
Tom Mullen at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 6 – 8pm
Doug Yeomans Music with Sue Kincaid at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
Dark Road Duo at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
Music on Main along Main St in Williamsville. Performances at 12 venues, including: Mike and Mandy Music at The Eagle House Restaurant; Midnight Kings at The Moor Pat; akloh. at Lloyd Taco; Hit N Run at RationAles; and Garrett Shea at Steelbound Brewing. 6 – 9pm
Davey O. at Dandelions Restaurant and Bar. 6 – 9pm
Summer Concert Series & Cruise Night at Wide Waters Grill featuring Mystery Machine. 6 – 9pm
Midnight Recovery Band at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm
River Roundup Country Music Night at Buffalo RiverWorks featuring line dancing with Karen Palmeri and music by Wasted Whiskey. 6 – 930pm
African Dance Drop-In Class with Eric Ansuade, African Drum and Dance Class for Adults, and Adult Drop-In Hand Drumming Class at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Dance drop-in and African drum and dance class at 6, drop-in hand drumming at 7pm – $20 per session
A Girl Named Genny at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 630 – 830pm
Open Mic at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 630 – 930pm
Benefit for Investigative Post at Sportsmens Tavern featuring Tom Toles and The Junkman’s Choir. Music at 630pm – $25
Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center featuring Erie County Wind Ensemble. 7pm
Finale for the Quaker Arts Pavilion Summer Concert Series featuring Tequila Sunrise – Eagles Tribute Band. 7 – 830pm
NT Parks and Recreation Outdoor Concerts at Raymond Klimek Veterans Park featuring Vinyl6. 7 – 830pm
Nashville North at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 7 – 10pm
Bryan Berhalter at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm
Open Mic at South City Tavern. 7 – 10pm
Old Ghosts, Snakeland, and The Stranger at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7 – 11pm
Cole Swindell and Chase McDaniel at Artpark. Music at 7pm
Music Matters Summer Concert Series at Sully’s at Harbor Walk featuring Organ Fairchild. 8pm – $10
The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm
Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Show at 8pm – $8
Metal Night Live at THE TUDOR LOUNGE featuring Isomorphist and Brainslice. Music at 8pm – $5
Ed Wyner – Music at Creekview Restaurant. 830 – 1130pm
Open Mic at Wagon Wheel. Hosted by Chuck Derose. 830 – 1130pm
Pine Fever, Irving Klaws, and Bloodshot Bill at Nietzsche’s. Music at 830pm – $10
Music on Main After Party at RationAles featuring Dave Schulz. 9pm
*BIF* Dutch Rocket, Endolphins, and Mechanical Advantage at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 9pm
Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Signup at 830, music at 9pm
