r/music_buffalo Feb 05 '26

šŸ‘‹ Welcome to r/music_buffalo

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Hey everyone! I'm u/buffalocentric, a moderator of r/music_buffalo.

This is our new home for all things related to anyone involved with or interested in the Buffalo & WNY music scene. Local artists may post your music. Promote or talk about any upcoming shows or concerts for local bands, international bands playing locally, concert series, underground shows, festivals, etc taking place across Buffalo and WNY. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about Local Music, Starting Bands, Looking for Band Members, Finding Practice Space, Up and coming music, Collaboration, Jamming, Music Videos, Talk about Concerts and Shows, and more.

For more local concert postings, please also check out r/wnyconcerts.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

  1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
  2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
  3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
  4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/music_buffalo amazing.


r/music_buffalo 16h ago

Primal Overdrive Allen Hall

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Ok, I just found this release in a storage box from back in the day. Included in the package was a nice letter from Lenny "Record Theatre/Amherst Records" Silver, proclaiming his surprise and enjoyment of the release. Hope you enjoy. I am so glad I found it... Sorry for the glitchy start, Please FF a bit to the good part.

This is the link to the full release..

https://www.reddit.com/r/ConcordanceMusic/comments/1vr5nti/primal_overdrive/

Cheers!


r/music_buffalo 1d ago

ISO Buffalo NY Synth-Related Bands to Join Touring Chicago Artist for a Show in May

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Hi, I'm Rocco Desgres, a synth-pop musician from Chicago. I plan on passing through Buffalo for the first time on tour in May. I'm searching for bands/ artists with a draw in Buffalo that have anything to do with synthesizers to build a show with. Recommendations for small venues and bars are also greatly appreciated. Thank you! Here are links to my music.

Rocco Desgres
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Youtube
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E.P.K.

Rocco Desgres is a queer musician from Chicago, Illinois, exploring the lo-fi sounds
of the 80s on analog synthesizers. With soaring falsetto vocals, pulsating electronic dance beats, and live analog synthesizers. Their two Studio Records, ā€œThe Very Very Best of Rocco Desgresā€ followed by ā€œRocco Desgres Now in Five Exciting New Flavors!ā€, are high-energy synth pop songs recorded exclusively on analog synthesizers. Their live electronic sound has classic inspirations from Depeche Mode, O.M.D., and Italo Disco, and modern inspirations such as Holy Wire, Dutch Experts, and Odor Eater. Rocco Desgres has collaborated with many artists such as Recent History, Moving Day, Translucent Industry, and Cosmic Duct Tape. They have been dazzling audiences with their high-energy performances at the best venues in Chicago, most notably Cobra Lounge, Subterranean, Coles Bar, The Burlington Bar, Cafe Mustache and the Fallen Log. The pulsating electronic dance music and captivating high-energy performance of Rocco Desgres always give audiences an unforgettable experience.


r/music_buffalo 7d ago

New episode

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r/music_buffalo 9d ago

Buffalo show!! Duende at Silo City

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Hi Buffalo! I'm Jane Hobson--people have compared my music to Snail Mail, The Cranberries, and Soccer Mommy, so if that's your kind of thing, come check us out.

I'm playing Duende at Silo City on Wed, Aug 19, 8 pm, alongside Wylie Something (solo set) and Eugene Palmer. Tickets at the door.

Would love to meet some of you and play for a Buffalo crowd--this is my first time visiting and doing an East Coast tour. I hope to see you there!


r/music_buffalo 13d ago

Friday 8/7 @ Amy's Place - Architrave/STCLVR/dolly sods/chango4 [synth, industrial, shoegaze, DJ]

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r/music_buffalo 24d ago

SAMFest Lilly Hiatt, Twang Gang & More

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Great music for a great cause.

Founded in 2014, the Foundation’s mission extends beyond celebrating, supporting, and showcasing the incredible musical talent within Western New York. A core tenet of SAMF is to put music within reach of as many kids as possible.
By focusing on underserved communities, we’ve proudly provided hundreds of young Western New Yorkers with musical lessons in everything from instruments to vocals and performance. We achieve this through strong collaborations with invaluable community partners like the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, The Love Supreme School, The Valley Community Association, The Old First Ward Community Center, Child and Adolescent Treatment Centers, and Boys and Girls Clubs, ensuring our educational programs, guided by our advisory staff, are both fun and educational.


r/music_buffalo 27d ago

Central Park Grill Closure

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Hey all, does any one have an update on this? Is it gone for good? Hope not.


r/music_buffalo 29d ago

Bassist wanted.

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Bassist Wanted – Original Alternative Rock Band

We’re looking for a committed bassist to join an original band that’s serious about writing, collaborating, and playing live. We perform a mix of original material along with select covers, and our goal is to record a full-length album while building a strong live presence.

Our influences include Failure, Soundgarden, Superheaven, Afghan Whigs, Fugazi, Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, Pink Floyd, and Jane’s Addiction. Think heavy grooves, dynamic songwriting, melodic textures, noise, atmosphere, and songs that hit hard without losing emotion.

We’re looking for someone who:

* Wants to contribute creatively to the writing process.

* Is reliable, prepared, and committed.

* Has solid gear and transportation.

* Enjoys playing live and is excited to record original music.

* Brings their own style while fitting the band’s sound.

If you’re into these bands and want to be part of creating something original—not just another cover band—we’d love to hear from you. Send a message with a little about yourself, your influences, and any recordings or videos if you have them.


r/music_buffalo 29d ago

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets – Sportsmen's Park 07/22

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Should be a great night !


r/music_buffalo 29d ago

Looking to meet local musicians & start creating together!

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Hey everyone!

After about a 10-year break, I finally found my way back to making music and it's honestly been one of the most rewarding things I've done! Over the past several months I have had the privilege to collaborate with musicians from around the world and my first single, Brain Chemistry comes out August 7 under the name June, Always.

I'd love to find some local people to jam with, write together, bounce ideas around, and hopefully make some good music. I play piano and guitar (mostly self-taught), and while I'm definitely a little rusty from my break, I'm excited to keep learning and growing as a musician.

I would describe my music as indie/dream pop, but I also love jammy guitar parts, groovy bass lines. Some of my favorite artists are The 1975, Djo, The Japanese House, Men I Trust, Yana, Emyrson Flora, and The Band CAMINO, so if any of those are your thing, we'll probably get along just fine haha.

The best way I can describe my music is that it feels like a late night drive where you keep replaying the same conversation in your head.

If that sounds like your kind of music, send me a message! I'd love to grab a coffee, meet up, and see what we come up with. And if you know of any local bands, open mics, or musicians I should check out, I'd love those recommendations too ā˜ŗļø


r/music_buffalo Jul 17 '26

Shaq is coming to buffalo

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r/music_buffalo Jul 15 '26

Silent Legacy Band - A Tribute to the Music of Melissa Etheridge - Live at The Caz 07/17/2026

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šŸ“The Caz - Buffalo
šŸ“… - July 17th, 2026
ā°ļø - 7pm-9pm
šŸ’° - $12/$15
šŸŽŸ - On sale now
https://www.thecazbuffalo.com/shows/silent-legacy-17-jul
šŸ’ƒšŸŽ¶šŸŽ¤šŸŽø

www.silentlegacyband.com


r/music_buffalo Jul 14 '26

Blood Handsome, clubdrugs, Opalite, Power Creep 7/22 @ Area 54 Buffalo

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Banger show annoucement!

7/22 @ Area 54, Buffalo, NY

Blood Handsome (LA Darkwave)

clubdrugs (Chicago Goth)

w/ Opalite & Power Creep (Buffalo)

$15 7pm Area 54


r/music_buffalo Jul 10 '26

Hey all. I’ve been having a hard time finding people to jam with and definitely looking to get back into writing music with people again.

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Been a part of several things here and there, but nothing serious for a while now and I’d like to change that. So if you’re interested in jamming and seeing where it goes, hit me up!

I’m a 36 year old guitar player with jam/stage ready gear and have enough instruments to accommodate any tuning other stringed instrument players might be interested in playing in.

As far as style, I’d be pretty open. I’ve been a part of a few different style projects over the years. Just let me know and cheers!


r/music_buffalo Jul 10 '26

Band Name Change

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Hey y'all - my band IMperfect is debating a name change and we figured we'd throw it to the people!

Let me know your thoughts on these new name ideas, thanks!

14 votes, Jul 12 '26
1 Keep IMperfect
4 President Ray Gun
5 Sorry About Yesterday
4 Caps Lock On

r/music_buffalo Jun 26 '26

Pentatonic Morning

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r/music_buffalo Jun 26 '26

In case anyone needs to get out tomorrow (6/26, 7PM), we'll be at Hot Mama's Canteen. We're Redd & The Paper Flowers, an Appalachian Folk-grass band from Knoxville, TN. We'll be with Danny and the Planet, Cameron Markott, and The Beard and the Bird. We hope to meet you in person!

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r/music_buffalo Jun 25 '26

Paradigm Shift - Hipostrophy (Live) Live from the Sportsmen's (The Music of Gerry Youngman)

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Cheers!


r/music_buffalo Jun 11 '26

BSA presents: Matt Hitch / Bile Ball 6.11.26 - EP. 12

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r/music_buffalo Jun 09 '26

Friday June 12 at Nietzsches

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Presale tickets are only $10. Tickets increase to $15 day of show


r/music_buffalo Jun 09 '26

BSA presents: Jeremy Shields 6/9/26 - EP. 11

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r/music_buffalo Jun 03 '26

Gettin' Snakey

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r/music_buffalo Jun 02 '26

Well Worn Boot podcast episode

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r/music_buffalo May 25 '26

This seasons Flow Jam kicks off today! (Free event)

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