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
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
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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Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation
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Thee Isolators w/ Matt Smith's Nervous System
Friday, December 27, 8 pm at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery, North Buffalo. $8