Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday September 20, 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 Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm
Michael Dupes at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 430pm – $5
Chris Joel at Talty’s Tavern. 5pm
The Bouncing Souls, The Suicide Machines, Strike Anywhere – Official !, and HUMAN ISSUE at Town Ballroom. Doors at 6pm
NRG Reggae at 42 North Brewing Company. 6pm
Matt Rutschmann and Joe McCarthy at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6pm
Tom Keefer And Celtic Cross at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 6 – 8pm
The Steam Donkeys at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
Christopher Squier – Acoustic Rock at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm
Barfly at Sorrentino’s. 6 – 9pm
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 class at 6, drop-in hand drumming at 7, and Fly & Throw with Jacob Drops at 8pm – $20 per session
Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Foleys. Music at 6pm
Open Mic at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 630 – 930pm
eberwine at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10
The Maze Piper Drum Trio Celebrates the Music of John Coltrane at Pausa Art House. Maze Piper Drum, keys, James Benders, bass, and Joey Porth, drums. Music at 7pm
Country Night at The Cove: Event Center. Line dancing with DJ Justin at 7pm followed by West of the Mark – $5
Roger Daltrey at Artpark. 730pm
Bills, Beers, and Joe Bellanti at Nietzsche’s. 8 – 1130pm
Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Open mic at 8pm
Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. 830pm
