Western New York

Exploring the music scene in Western New York reveals a spectrum of venues that reflect the region's cultural diversity. From venerable theaters with a storied past to more intimate establishments pulsating with contemporary sounds, the…

The Irondequoit Concert Band has announced the world premiere performance of "Where the Land and Waters Meet," a captivating new fanfare for concert band by award-winning composer Stephen Shewan. The premiere performance is at the band's…

Several recording studios in Western New York are at the disposal of aspiring musicians looking to make a name for themselves in the industry. Within the region, Buffalo and Rochester are the epicenter of music-making. with many studios…

The annual Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival returns on July 22 and 23. The event runs 10AM-5PM on both Saturday and Sunday at the Seneca Art & Culture Center in Victor, NY. The festival is free to the public, however…

Bands largely based in Chautauqua and Erie County show up on a bi-weekly basis to take the stage at the Main Street Studios venue in Fredonia. Initially making cassettes for local bands, Foxhead Record Company rented out the building. …

Beloved live music venue The Haunt in Ithaca, NY has been recently sold and demolished, but relocation begins soon. At 702 Willow Street, The Haunt will be replaced by a building under the City Harbor Residential Project, which is…

With the bustling, vibrant music scene which Buffalo has remarkably fostered, there are often many places a music lover can find solace on an active Saturday night. Despite the many options, it seems many WNY music lovers knew the place to…