Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday May 1, 2025
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Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday May 1, 2025

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 Bluegrass All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Music Mash Up at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery featuring Michael Skowronski, CHECK 1,2,3, Delaney Peters, and David Adrian. Also celebrating the birthday of Rocco, the vineyard dog, with a dog talent contest. Portions of the property will be dog friendly. 4 – 9pm

Dare to Repair Cafe at Buffalo Maritime Center. Volunteers from The Tool Library will attempt to teach you how to fix your small electronics, small appliances, vacuums, textiles, furniture, PCs & laptops, power tools and bicycles. RSVP at http://www.thetoollibrary .org/ daretorepair/. 430 – 730pm

ElectoRespect 18: Tribute to Mark Freeland at Revolver Records Inc. Flute music by Ed Koban, Sound Healing with Matthew Knott, and music by Spud. 530 – 730pm

Charlie Coughlin at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 730pm

Eric Huebner: Piano of the Pan Am Era at The Buffalo History Museum. 6 – 8pm – $40

DEREK WOODS BAND at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm

Christopher Joel at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. Music at 6pm

May Day at Eugene V. Debs Hall. Music by Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell, special performance of “Anarchy on Trial: A People’s History of the Birth of May Day by Kurt Schneiderman” by The Subversive Theatre Collective, and an update on progress and future prospects as an organization by Chris Hawley. Music at 6pm

Seven – Polka Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Open Mic with Aaron Ziolkowski Music at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 630 – 930pm

Michigan Rattlers, Voyagr, and Sam Filiatreau at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

Bit Brigade Performs “Super Mario World” + “F-Zero” with special guest Nmlstyl at Buffalo Iron Works. Doors at 7pm

Clayton Duffy and Orange Dog Club at The Cave. 7pm – $15

Comedy Showcase at Misuta Chows featuring Drag Queen BeBe, Kelsey McCormick, Caleb Goldberg, Kai Von Doom, Jake Samson, Kevin Thomas Jr., and Liz Reaves. Hosted by Gian Misso. 7 – 830pm

Miller’s Garage Music In The Shop Sessions at 80 Main Banquet & Catering featuring Lauren Clifford. 7 – 930pm

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Acoustic Night at Rockin Buffalo featuring Steve Hatrick. 7 – 10pm

McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. Unofficial birthday show for Nick McCarville. 7 – 10pm – $10

Ella Joseph Presents “Rhinoceritis in the Making” at Pausa Art House featuring Tiffany Du Mouchelle, vocals, Joel Hunt, saxophone, and John Aaron Troy, saxophone. Multimedia performance in two acts followed by Q+A. Music at 7pm

Garrett Shea at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Comedy at The Caz featuring Michael Brigante, Izzy The Comedian, and Mark Barrett. Show at 730pm

Eric Weinholtz at Nietzsche’s. 8 – 930pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Gothic Immortal – A May Day Candelit Performance by Michael DeLano and Alex Cousins at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $10

Chad of The Big Lonesome with Lonestar Sailing and birddog at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $10

Open Mic with Chuck Derose and Mike Casinelli at Wagon Wheel. 8 – 11pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at Days Park Tavern. 10pm

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