Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert News

A curated list of recommended club gigs and concerts for the holiday season

Design by Kim Miers

Happy holidays, Music Lovers.

Here’s a curated list of cool shows happening over the holidays, and a few suggestions for worthy causes, if you’re able to contribute. See you all next year!

A Funky Blue Note Crittsmas featuring The Damone Jackson Outcome

Friday, December 20, 8 pm at The Cabaret at MusicalFare Theatre, Amherst, NY

Terrapin Station Presents: Cool Yule Kickoff Event, to benefit The Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation

Saturday, December 21, Noon - 8 pm, Terrapin Station, Buffalo, NY

Featuring the Little Mountain Band Acoustic Duo performing ‘The Best of Garcia & Kahn,’ a special screening of the ‘Closing of Winterland’ film, refreshments, and a host of basket raffles.

The Strictly Hip

Saturday, December 21, 7 pm doors at Wayland Hall, Orchard Park, NY. $12/$15

January Residency

Fridays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025, 7 pm doors at the 9th Ward in Babeville, Buffalo. $25 for single show; or $100 for ‘Residency ticket’ to all

The Strictly Hip. Photo by Jonathan Coe.

January 3 – UP TO HERE w/ special guest Erin Hoyle & Ian Liedke

January 10 – ROAD APPLES w/ special guest Fuzzy

January 17 – FULLY COMPLETELY w/ special guest Jamie Holka

January 24 – PHANTOM POWER w/ special guest Jamie Holka

January 31 – YER FAVORITES w/ special guest Erin Hoyle & Ian Liedke

Friends Helping Friends 2024

Saturday, December 21, 8 pm at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo. $10

Gantzer Does Pink Floyd

Tuesday, December 31, 8 pm at Town Ballroom, Buffalo. $33.25

Buffalo Music Coalition presents

Saturday Sessions: Vinnie DeRosa’s Christmas show

Saturday, December 21, 4 pm at Flying Bison Brewing Company, Buffalo. FREE

Mary Ramsey and Friends' Holiday Show ft/ violinist Susan Ramsey

Thursday, December 19, 6:30 pm doors at PAUSA art house, Buffalo. $15/$12

NYE Buffalo Dead All Stars

Tuesday, December 31, 2 pm at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo. $10

Eggy

Friday, December 27, 7 pm at Electric City, Buffalo. $23-$50

22nd Annual Tribute to Joe Strummer & The Clash

Friday, December 20, 7 pm doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo. $21

Annual Holiday Office Party w/Just Good Business and Workingman’s Dead members

Monday, December 23, at The Cave, Buffalo. $

FAR

Sunday, December 22, 5 pm at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo. $10

The Ultimate Doors – A Tribute to the Doors

Friday, December 27, 7 pm doors at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo. $20/$25

The Sheila Divine New Years Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 8 pm at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo. $30

Funtime Presents

Lowest Of The Low

Friday and Saturday, December 27 and 28, 6:30 pm doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo. $37.25/$55 for 2-night pass

Christmas at The Caz | Buffalo Jazz Collective ft/ Alex McArthur

Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 6 pm doors at The Caz, South Buffalo. $79-$89 Dinner and a Show Experience

We’re Not Yet Dead

Thursday, December 19, 6:30 pm doors at Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo. $12

Funk Knights

Friday, December 27, 9 pm at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo. $10

Buffalo Music Coalition presents

Saturday Sessions: The Brothers of Invention

Saturday, December 28, 4 pm at Flying Bison Brewing Company, Buffalo. FREE

The Great Bluesky Revival: Celebrating the Music of the Allman Brothers Band

Saturday, December 21, 6:30 pm doors at Town Ballroom, Buffalo. $26.50

The Jay/Sharptet presents the Music of Chet Baker and More

Saturday, December 28, 7 pm at PAUSA art house, Buffalo. $15/$12

King Buffalo & Handsome Jack

Saturday, December 28, 7 pm at Electric City, Buffalo. $25-$75

Star People ft/ Alex McArthur

Friday, December 27, 7 pm at PAUSA art house, Buffalo. $20/$15

Isaiah Timothy & Friends

Friday, December 27, 10 pm at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo. $10

1st Annual Winter Jam

Friday, Decemer 20, 9 pm at Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo. $20/$25

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The Buffalo Hive

The Buffalo area non-profit journalism startup The Buffalo Hive is working to fill the gap left by the Buffalo News’ greatly diminished arts and culture coverage and reporting. The Hive has been buzzing since August of this year, and if you believe in independent arts journalism and value coverage of Buffalo culture, you might consider donating to support the Hive’s efforts this holiday season.

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Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation

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