AEG PRESENTS OLE 60: OFF THE GRID TOUR
Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. w. Yellow Jack – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Thursday August 13, 5pm doors, 7pm show
advance; day-of
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Buckwheat Zydeco Jr.’s story is one of musical inheritance, hard work, and dedication to preserving the spirit of zydeco music. From a young boy learning the craft of music by ear, to becoming a Grammy-winning artist, he continues to make his mark on the world stage. With his band and his son by his side, he is ensuring that zydeco music will continue to inspire and uplift audiences for generations to come. Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. was born into a musical family in Lafayette, Louisiana, a city deeply rooted in the sounds of zydeco and Creole culture. His father, Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural, Sr., was a legendary figure in zydeco music, and Buckwheat, Jr. was immersed in music from a young age.
Following the death of his father in 2016, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. assumed the mantle of his father’s musical legacy, continuing to lead the Ils Sont Partis Band. This band, which was originally formed by Stanley Dural, Sr., is a tribute to the vibrant tradition of zydeco and remains a vital force in spreading the genre’s infectious rhythms worldwide. Buckwheat, Jr. now performs with his father’s iconic custom monogrammed accordion and shares the stage with his son, Kyle Anthony Dural, who plays the rubboard. This family connection is deeply meaningful to Buckwheat, Jr., who reflects, “Everywhere I go, my son is on my right. It really is a blessing.”
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr.’s career has been marked by significant milestones, both alongside his father and as a solo artist. He shared the stage with some of the most renowned figures in music, including Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Mavis Staples, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Dwight Yoakam, and Los Lobos, to name a few. Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and The Ils Sont Partis Band won the 2024 Best Regional Roots Music Album – New Beginnings award at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, and also in 2024 got inducted at the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Yellow Jack plays rowdy roots, fiddle tunes, spirituals, hillbilly rave-ups and bluegrass from Buffalo-Niagara. Songs about local history, the Erie Canal, the mighty Niagara, the War of 1812, labor songs, traditional folk songs, very lively bluegrass and much more is what you’ll hear, many of them original songs written by Dennis Reed Jr.
Since 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low-cost live performance, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians, students, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students, dozens of local bands, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian, Erie County, The Cullen Foundation, Goldfarb Financial, Buffalo.fm, National Fuel Gas Co., Dick & Jenny’s, and Sportsmen’s Tavern.
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Mihali presents: Mihalidaze at Buffalo Iron Works on Wednesday, December 2nd!
Mihali:
For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music, the Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world.
His 2022 record, Effection [released via Ineffable Records], was a ten-track body of work that intertwines reggae spirit, fluid soundscape architecture, and invigorating mantras meant to be chanted aloud in a packed venue. With support from reggae and roots rock mainstays like Iration, Chadwick Stokes (of Dispatch), The Movement, The Elovaters, Jacob Hemphill (of SOJA), and Iya Terra, Effection effectively brought Mihali into the reggae spotlight, landing him on tour with SOJA and G. Love & Special Sauce in 2024.
Continually growing and transforming with his music, Mihali has released his 3rd studio record, Before The Dream [May 2, 2025 via Ineffable Records], a 14-track journey that delves into his personal psyche and delivers messages about life and vibes meant for a day on the beach or a smoke sesh with friends. Before The Dream once again features numerous huge names in the worlds of reggae, rock and pop music including Little Stranger, Tropidelic, Lily Fangz, G. Love, Brett Dennen, Andy Frasco, Seven Suns, Satsang, and Moon Taxi, who’s guitarist/producer Spencer Thomson also produced the record (alongside contributions from DENM and Aurorawave’s Nathan Feinstein).
With a constant touring schedule and new music rolling out on a monthly basis – with more sure to come even after his new record – Mihali continues to expand his reach, touching the hearts and souls of anyone who takes the time to listen.
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ages: 18+
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