THE BIDWELL PARKWAY CONCERT SERIES – OLMSTED DUB SYSTEM

Join us for an incredible lineup of live music every Tuesday at 7PM, from June 17 through August 5, right on Bidwell Parkway. Bring your family, friends, and a blanket—it’s going to be a great summer!

Presented by The Big Easy in Buffalo, James Andrews is a vocalist, songwriter, and trumpet legend from New Orleans. He hails from a musical family, the grandson of the late Jesse “Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo” Hill and the brother of Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. A trumpeter and vocalist with a tone and voice as distinctive as Louis Armstrong, Andrews is one of the primary cultural ambassadors from the cradle of music. James and his band will be joined by special guest Black Masking Indian Spy Boy Al Polite. Opening set by Buffalo’s own George Caldwell, a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, who has toured the world with bands including the legendary Duke Ellington and Count Basie Orchestras, playing Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, the Kennedy Center, The Blue Note, Montreux and Newport Jazz Festivals, to name just a few.

Admission and parking are free thanks to KeyBank and Independent Health, Food and drink available for purchase.
No coolers, outside food or drinks allowed, folding chairs are welcome.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 21 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM

Week Of Show Admission : Sun, 15 Jun 2025 at 03:00 AM

Artist Presale : Wed, 19 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM

Spotify Presale : Thu, 20 Feb 2025 at 12:00 PM

Artparker Membership Presale : Thu, 20 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM

Mother’s Day Promotion : Fri, 9 May 2025 at 10:00 AM

Father’s Day Promotion : Tue, 10 Jun 2025 at 10:00 AM

Father’s Day Offer : Sun, 15 Jun 2025 at 03:00 AM

Buffalo Place will produce the free outdoor summer series, Thursday & Main, weekly from June 5th through July 31, 2025 in Downtown Buffalo at Fountain Plaza.

The series continues to pay homage to the venerable Buffalo Place-produced summer tradition, Thursday at the Square. Thursday & Main is presented by M&T Bank.

Thursday, June 19th brings a powerful tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved bands as The Strictly Hip take the stage at Fountain Plaza, with phenomenal vocalist Erin Hoyle supporting the evening. Since 1995, The Strictly Hip have been passionate ambassadors of The Tragically Hip, performing their music with a deep sense of reverence and precision. With a nearly academic dedication to authenticity, the band captures the spirit and sound of The Tragically Hip in a way that resonates with diehard fans and new listeners alike. A true Western New York summer staple, Buffalo Place is thrilled to welcome these extraordinary musicians back to Thursday & Main.

Thursday & Main is made possible with the generous support of our official sponsor family. The series is presented by M&T Bank and supported by Crowley Webb, Big Ditch Brewing Company, Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Iroquois Construction Services, Katz Americas, Labatt, Lawley, Lemur Studios, National Grid, Premium Parking, The Buffalo News, Try-It Distributing, Uber, and VanDette Law.

Photo City Presents:

Sponge – 30th Anniversary of “Rotting Pinata”
w/ CrownDrop, The Empty Mouth, Slick Mick & The Novatones, and Courtyard

Thursday, June 19th
* Doors open at 6:00pm

@ Photo City Music Hall
543 Atlantic Ave
Rochester, NY 14609

– Get your tickets at: www.PhotoCityMusicHall.com

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Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City’s heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with their debut album “Rotting Piñata” (Sony). Emerging from Detroit with hits like “Plowed” and “Molly (16 Candles),” Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. Both “Plowed” and “Molly” hit #5 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Charts, catapulting “Rotting Piñata” to Gold, and ultimately Platinum status.

Sponge’s follow up album, the critically lauded “Wax Ecstatic” (Columbia) scored additional top ten Billboard hits including “Wax Ecstatic” and “Have You Seen Mary?” The band’s music was also featured in popular movies “The Craft,” “Chasing Amy,” “Mall Rats,” and “Empire Records.” Sponge’s star continued to rise with network appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman and the Conan O’Brien Show.

Sponge’s subsequent releases “New Pop Sunday,” “For All The Drugs in The World,” “The Man,” “Galore Galore,” and “Destroy the Boy ” showcased the band’s swirling sonic attack rooted in 70’s glam, and of course, the Motor City influences of The Stooges, The MC5, and Motown—but still sounding distinctly like no one else.

“Plowed” continues to be the band’s signature rock track, having been spotlighted on Guitar Hero’s “Warriors of Rock – 90’s Rock Track Pack” – and on the Paper Jamz Guitar Series 2, in addition to the soundtrack for the Gerard Butler surf movie “Chasing Mavericks.”

🎉 Party on the Portico is BACK!
Starting on June 20 with Damon Jackson Outcome featuring Myq Farrow Trio
Dance under the stars, sip local drinks, and take in the most iconic sunset view in Buffalo—all from the historic steps of the Buffalo History Museum.

✨ Live music
🍸 Local sips
🌇 Front-row sunsets
🏛️ Historic vibes only

Summer nights don’t get better than this.
#PartyOnThePortico #BuffaloHistoryMuseum #BuffaloEvents

Best Shot is a dynamic live tribute to one of the most influential female rock vocalists of all time, the great Pat Benatar.
The band recreates a classic Benatar concert featuring note-for-note renditions by stellar lead vocalist, Melissa Lotardo.
Melissa impeccably recreates Pat Benatar’s classic look and sound from her 80’s heyday.

Audiences will thrill to Melissa’s renditions of Pat Benatar’s greatest hits including Shadows of the Night,
Heartbreaker, Love Is a Battlefield, and all the rest.

Best Shot will keep their Promises in the Dark!

SWEMO – Emo Night Taylor’s Version comes to Buffalo Iron Works on Friday June 20th, 2025!

Emo Night Taylor’s Version, or “Swemo Night,” exploded onto the scene

with a sold-out debut at Nashville’s Vinyl Lounge, drawing over 350 fans

eager for a new twist on Taylor Swift’s biggest hits. This adrenaline-fueled,

full-band experience lead by Lyssa Coulter, Walk on Mars and Julia Larkin fuses the heart of Nashville’s rock and pop-punk scene with Swift’s iconic songs, delivering an unforgettable, high-energy show that has already sparked major buzz.

With their growing fanbase and electrifying performances, Swemo Night is quickly becoming a must-see event for venues seeking to tap into this rising phenomenon. If you are a pop-punk band who loves T-Swift be sure to check out Swemo on social media for your chance to join this experience on stage by opening the show in your city!

Buffalo Iron Works

49 Illinois St Buffalo, NY 14203

Tickets: $20.00

Doors: 7:00pm

Show: 8:00pm

Ages: 18+

Photo City Presents:

Late Night Heartbreak – Emo Tribute Night

* Featuring:
Creating A Sinner – performing Hawthorne Heights
Zackstreet Boys – performing Blink 182
Gumshoe – performing Taking Back Sunday
Forever Warped – performing Fall Out Boy

– w/ acoustic sets on the Front Stage by:
Never Again
& Anthony Wachowiak (of Mother Nature’s Son)

Friday, June 20th, 2025
21+ (ID Required) – No ID/No Entry
Doors open at 8:00pm

Tickets: https://latenightheartbreak.eventbrite.com/

at: Nietzsche’s
248 Allen St
Buffalo, NY 14201

“David Cloyd is back, and back with a vengeance.”
—The Big Takeover

Celebrate the release of David Cloyd’s new album Red Sky Warning as he performs with a band of Buffalo all-stars, including Eric “CRiTT” Crittenden, D Ray, Nate Kalnitz, and Jeff Miers, with special guest Miranda Shulman on violin. Zak Ward & The Million Dollar Question opens.

***TICKETS ON SALE NOW***
Advance Tickets $15 | Day of Show $20
Duende Bin Stage (2nd Floor) | Concert starts at 9:00 p.m. | Doors at 8:15 p.m.

David Cloyd has returned to the national spotlight in stunning fashion—major press coverage, major and multiple editorial placements on Apple Music, and an invigorated and passionate audience on three continents. His new album, Red Sky Warning, written and performed by David Cloyd, and mixed and mastered by Blake Morgan (Lenny Kravitz, Lesley Gore, Janita), is out June 6th, 2025. Cloyd’s reputation as an indie-music cult figure has been cemented in recent months with the release of the singles “If We Could Escape,” “Drive With Me,” and “Ocean Of Hours” all being added to Apple Music’s “New In Alternative” playlist, alongside music from St. Vincent, U2, The Cure, My Morning Jacket, Bright Eyes, Bon Iver and others.

The Indie Grid writes, “Cloyd’s return promises not only a continuation of the distinctive artistry that made him a cult figure but also a deeper dive into the emotional terrain he’s been traversing throughout his career. As he navigates themes of time, love, and identity, this new material reflects the emotional complexity of someone who has lived through both the highs of indie stardom and the quieter more personal victories of life outside the spotlight.” Plastic Magazine adds, “Revered for his ability to craft emotive, intricately layered compositions, David Cloyd has enjoyed a decorated musical adventure that’s seen him become an indie cult hero.”

This new record finds Cloyd hitting the same brilliant note his earlier work struck. His artistry will draw comparisons to Radiohead, Beck, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, and Peter Gabriel as it always has, but Cloyd’s distinctive voice—both as a singer and as a record maker—continues to be completely his own.