Buffalo Music Players podcast: Brendan and Dakota from ‘deb.’ On this week's episode of the BMP podcast, Brendan and Dakota from the band 'deb.' stopped by to chat about their Fredonia origins and everything they've done in the 10 years since....

Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday June 7, 2026 Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her ...

Preview: ‘Pericles, Prince of Tyre’ comes to Shakespeare Hill  What do you mean, you've never seen"Pericles, Prince of Tyre"? Shakespeare in Delaware Park will take care of that this summer as the troupe performs one of Shakespeare's lesser known works for the first time. Gabrielle Dubreville has…

Podcast: Dee Adams joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge Dee Adams has been playing guitar and singing for over three decades, with twenty of those years spent as a staple in the Buffalo music scene. She stopped by the Flamingo Lounge to share her stories and music....

Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday June 6, 2026 Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her ...

Today in Local Music and Community: Friday June 5, 2026 Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her…...

Miers on Music: Where the Bands Are — This Week in Live Music and Concert News Jeff Miers' "Where The Bands Are" has tons of local music news and summer happenings you won't want to miss....

The Comedy Buzz: Dustin Nickerson, local comedians take comedy stage in Buffalo National comedian Dustin Nickerson and local comedians alike take the stage in Buffalo this weekend. Check out Jason Pomietlasz's The Comedy Buzz for all things comedy....

Film Focus: ‘Power Ballad,’ ‘The Amazing Digital Circus: Last Act’ and more in theaters this weekend Tons of new films, such as "Power Ballad" and "The Amazing Digital Circus:… https://thebuffalohive.com/film-focus-power-ballad-the-amazing-digital-circus-last-act-and-more-in-theaters-this-weekend/

Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday June 4, 2026 Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her…...

‘Georgia McBride’ has a star turn at Torn Space “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” the comic story of an Elvis impersonator-turned-drag-performer, has found an unlikely stage at Torn Space theater and the result is extraordinary. Melinda Miller has the review....

Preview: ‘How to Be an Artist!’ bridges theater, jazz "How to Be an Artist!," which is coming up at The Caz, brings together two high level talents in actor Patrick Gallo and jazz pianist George Caldwell. Editor Elmer… https://thebuffalohive.com/preview-how-to-be-an-artist-bridges-theater-jazz/

Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with John Fredo – Actor Whenever the name of John Fredo is heard in connection with any production, be it a musical extravaganza or a deeply affecting drama, the knowledgeable audience member is assured that the show will be one of the highest quality. This week, Fredo…

Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday June 3, 2026 Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her…...

Today in Local Music and Community: Tuesday June 2, 2026 Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her ...

Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (June 1 to June 7) Poet-publisher Geoffrey Gatza reads from his work on Wednesday June 3 at The Center for Inquiry.... https://thebuffalohive.com/buffalo-area-poetry-literature-calendar-june-1-to-june-7/

In the Capen Cafe at UB Amherst, Kith & Kin’s rolls, bread and sweets are a fresh, locally-produced gluten-free option for undergraduates. Read more about their homegrown journey in the latest Sunday News from Four Bites by Andrew Galarneau.

Today in Local Music and Community: Monday June 1, 2026 Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her ...

Buffalo Music Players podcast: 31 Slime 31 Slime and BMP talked it out on the Buffalo Music Players podcast, covering an array of topics, including childhood, moving around, and making music work into adulthood.

Buffalo Music: Nickel City Soundtrack – Fight My Way Back (Joe Affe) On the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast, Joe Affe of the band Maximum Penalty (MP) spoke with Mark and Chris about the band's formation.

Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday May 31, 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. Greg Zeis at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am - 2pm Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am - 230pm…

Buffalo Music Players podcast: Giuls of The Mookies Giuls of The Mookies talked about the band and the indie scene in Buffalo in a conversation on the BMP podcast.

Podcast: Noel Stefan Stoyanoff joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge Noel Stefan Stoyanoff, or "NSS," stopped by the Flamingo Lounge to discuss his diverse, uncategorized musical direction.

Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday May 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. Make & Take Day at CEPA Gallery. Create something unique, leave it behind for someone else to enjoy, and…

Video Review: ‘Ready Set Rerun’ cooks up a success Steven Brachmann's typically short and cracked video review of "Ready Set Rerun" will have you wondering what it's all about. There's only one more performance for you to find out.

The Comedy Buzz: Justin Silva and local comedians alike to perform live this weekend Justin Silva and more comedians are performing in Buffalo this weekend. The Comedy Buzz is your guide to comedy this weekend in Buffalo.

Welcoming artist Ben Dunkle to the 'Where the Bands Are' team; New concert announcements; and a variety of shows to check out this week and beyond from Jeff Miers of Miers on Music.

Today in Local Music and Community: Friday May 29, 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. Biggest Booksale Yet at Fitz Books, day 1 of 3. All books $2. 10am - 5pm Hamburg Music Festival, day 1 of 2.…

Film Focus: ‘Pressure,’ ‘Backrooms,’ ‘The Breadwinner’ and more movies releasing this weekend "Pressure" starring Brendan Fraser hits theaters this weekend, alongside several other new films. Film Focus is your guide for what's playing where.

Passages: Bryan Marché of Actor, Liz Kennedy, Dana Tillou, Victor Shanchuk Bryan Marché, Liz Kennedy, Dana Tillou and Victor Shanchuk. They were all parts of the fabric of WNY's arts and culture, and they've all moved on the past few months. Passages highlights their contributions.

Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday May 28, 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 Lunch Bunch at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Burgers & Blues Fundraiser at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore's.…

Why Music Matters w/Jeff Miers: Witty Tarbox Makes Music in Dreamland Having Alex Khoury, Cody Tarbox, Seth Bykowski and Colin Gray - who are known collectively as Witty Tarbox - in the studio with me, with instruments in hand and plenty of stories to tell, felt like one of those cool spontaneous…

Wild, stylish and chaotic — 'I Love Boosters' turns high fashion into a revolution. Read more in Matthew Turner's latest movie review.

Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday May 27, 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. Joe Baudo Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Jay McDonnell at Talty's Tavern. 4pm Dino…

The Buffalodown, Vol. 3, Issue 8 Seamus Gallivan returns with a new edition of The Buffalodown, featuring free summer concerts, and the state of local public radio.

Today in Local Music and Community: Tuesday May 26, 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. Falk, LoTempio, and Terrie George at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Todd Mertens Musician at D'Avolio. Music at…

Niagara Falls still a work in progress The Buffalo Hive's mission includes covering both arts and culture across Western New York, so we're happy to share this look at the state of Niagara Falls — part analysis, part interview — from Joseph Genco, editor of the Niagara Express and a Hive…

The dumpling gods have smiled upon Buffalo. Learn more about the city's top dumpling spots as chosen by Andrew Galarneau of Four Bites.

Today in Local Music and Community: *Memorial Day* Monday May 25, 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. Memorial Day Weekend Festival on Old Falls Street USA. Music by The CT Scan at 12 and Dueling…

Brindise, Karcher hand off Caffe Aroma open mics, start new venture Changes have been happening at Caffe Aroma's long-running poetry open mic, and there's a new poetry spotlight coming up at the Buffalo Iron Works. Lee Ames has the story.

Buffalo Music: Nickel City Soundtrack – Sharp Air (Jake Amadori) On the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast, Mark and Chris spoke with Jake Amadori of the Buffalo-based punk/indie band Robbery Club.

Buffalo Music Players podcast: Yamilla Tate Yamilla Tate is a wonderfully talented poet, writer, and creative. She stopped by the BMP podcast to share some of her work.

‘Obsession’ turns a mirror on Gen-Z dating The film "Obsession" has grounded dialogue, slick style and insane gore effects, but it's something else that keeps the viewer locked in. Reviewer Matthew Turner has the details.

Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday May 24, 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. Jon Hoy at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am - 2pm Custode and Parisi at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am -…

WNY craft: Coming weeks mark prime time for new regional wines Spring is the time of year to spend meaningful face time with winemakers and staff in regional tasting rooms. Scott Scanlon has the details, with 10 winemaker favorites to try from the Niagara Wine Trail.

Podcast: Jeff Nixon joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge Jeff Nixon is widely recognized for his defensive career with the Buffalo Bills, yet his life is equally defined by his craftsmanship as a musician.

Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday May 23, 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. Totally Buffalo Festival at Buffalo RiverWorks, day 1 of 2. 100 local vendors. 10am - 5pm Memorial Day…

News & Notes — Nusantara hits 10 years; BPO summer shows; ART auditions News & Notes has info on Nusantara's 10th anniversary show, the BPO's summer schedule and auditions at ART of WNY.

CORE VALUES: Film & Gender arrives in Buffalo The Lavender Room will present a night of hardcore music Sunday at Area 54. It will feature locals Hostile Makeover and Lil Twiggy and the Green Aardvark Mafia as well as Film & Gender from Massachusetts and Jerry Big's World Famous Band of Rochester.…

Today in Local Music and Community: Friday May 22, 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. Memorial Day Weekend Festival on Old Falls Street USA, day 1 of 4. Music by Route 33 at 430 and 007 Band at…