Internationally acclaimed cellist and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin has released “Toryanse”, a deeply emotive song rooted in centuries of Japanese tradition, with a December tour stopping 3 times in New York State and venues ideal for the unique nature of the performance. Born into a multi-cultural family in the former USSR, Maksin began playing guitar The post Ian Maksin Gives Japanese […]

moe.’s just announced “Born to Fly” Winter Tour will find the band returning to their roots in 2026, with three nights at Town Ballroom in Buffalo. These shows, along with a pair of nights in Patchogue at the Center for the Arts and December 27 at the Palace Theatre in Albany mark the only stops The post moe. 2026 “Born To Fly” Tour Includes 3 Nights in Buffalo, 2 in Patchogue appeared […]

Folk supergroup I’m With Her, the incredible synthesis of Sarah Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan, comes to Buffalo for a show at Asbury Hall on Tuesday, November 4th. It’ll be I’m With Her’s first time in Buffalo, and their first in Western New York since coming to the Chautauqua Institution with the Punch Brothers’ The post I’m With Her Comes to Buffalo Tuesday Night […]

On October 24, Steel Panther brought sex, drugs and rock n roll to Anthology in Rochester. The comedic glam metal band performed their most popular songs to a full house, ignoring the politically correct culture of today and pushing forward their own brand of authenticity.  Donning loud colored spandex pants, ripped shirts and really bad The post In Focus: Sex, Drugs & Steel Panther […]

On October 30, the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) is holding Art in the Open on from 5–8 p.m. The annual event is free and open to everyone. Attendees can check out vibrant live performances, dazzling exhibitions, open studios, and installations by UB students and faculty. Buffalo-based band Lazlo Hollyfeld will perform The post Lazlo Hollyfeld to Perform at UBCFA Art in the […]

The 9th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Tour has just announced the second collection of artists set to take the stage at 20 venues across the country, including 4 dates in New York State. The newest batch of artists to join the Allman Betts Family Revival Tour include Judith Hill (Michael Jackson, Prince), Richard Fortus The post 9th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Tour Unveils Second […]

On Thanksgiving Eve, the biggest party night of the year, “The Night B4 Thanksgiving” will take over the entirety of the 500 Pearl hotel & entertainment complex in Buffalo, playing host to a stellar event of art, music, and dance on Wednesday, November 26. Produced by MNM Presents, this event brings together some of Buffalo’s The post The Night B4 Thanksgiving Takes Over 500 Pearl in […]

On October 15, Mushroomhead stormed into Anthology for a theatrical, wet and wild ride. Filling the night with the fundamentals that made the band iconic in the 1990’s: raw lyrics, down-tuned syncopation, horror avant-garde, and atmospheric elements, manufacturing a perfect Halloween experience for any metal enthusiast. Loyal fans from all ages squeezed to the front The post Mushroomhead Storm […]

Another year, another Rochester Fringe Festival has come and gone — celebrating its 14th year with a dynamic array of performances spanning comedy, theater, dance, music, film, and beyond. The festival has long been a cornerstone of the local arts community, highlighting both emerging and established talent. One standing performance this year was Live & The post ESL Rochester Fringe […]

The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced they have been selected as one of 16 orchestras nationwide to partake in a new initiative showcasing the works of women and nonbinary composers on a repeated basis. The offer to join this monumental initiative was extended to the OSFL from the League of American The post OSFL Joins New Initiative Honoring Women & Nonbinary […]