September 26, Addison Johnson with special guest Chris Welch Live @ The Bad Buffalo Listening Room, Alden, NY 9/26/26
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Goodbye June at Buffalo Iron Works October 6th 2026
Buffalo Iron Works is hosting Goodbye June with special guest Danny Worsnop on October 6th!
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
Wolfman Jack - Primal Dead at Buffalo Iron Works October 21st 2026
Deadheads, this one’s for you!
Wolfman Jack performs the psychedelic and electrifying Live Dead to Europe ‘72 era of The Grateful Dead.
Catch them live at Buffalo Iron Works on October 21st!
Grab those tickets today at buffaloironworks.com
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Apollo Canna Co. and Parkway Ridge, Halloween Party on Friday, October 30th featuring the Unplugged MTV Tribute Band
Apollo Canna Co. and Parkway Ridge, 380 Parkway Drive , Salamanca, NY, Present a Halloween Party featuring the Unpugged MTV Tribute Band.
Hurricane, The Music of the Scorpions - Buffalo, NY
Hurricane, The Music of the Scorpions - Buffalo, NY
HURRICANE ROCKS is the premiere national rock band based in NY performing across the entire USA, playing exclusively the music of the rock powerhouse The SCORPIONS.
https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneTheScorpionsTributeBand
Hurricane Promo video for the June 12th show w/Octane V2 at Iron Smoke Distillery, Fairport NY
Promo video for the May 9th 2025 show at The Stage in Williamsville, NY
Monday, September 14, 2026
Live Music Review: Led Zeppelin Magic and Local Music Mastery at Shredd & Ragan’s Zeptember Show
Live Music Review: Led Zeppelin Magic and Local Music Mastery at Shredd & Ragan’s Zeptember Show.
There is a unique magic that happens when a tight-knit local music community rallies around a great cause, and that wonderful magic was on full display under the open Buffalo sky at the Sportsmens Tavern outdoor stage for Shredd and Ragan’s annual Zeptember Show. Benefiting Make-A-Wish WNY, the late-summer air was alive with high-caliber local talent, culminating in a heavy dose of Zeppelin-infused nostalgia that left the packed crowd breathless. This review will focus on the bands that played on the outdoor open air stage.
Maria and I arrived during the Part-Time Genius set, the band proved to be the perfect spark plug for the evenings festivities. Delivering a refreshing, reggae-infused rock and ska set, they injected a sunny, grooving pocket into the afternoon air. The powerhouse engine of Jeremy "Kahuna" Wells on drums and Jon "Blufeather" Lorusso on Lead Vocals and Guitar locked down tight grooves, while the horn-driven energy of saxophone player Augie Bates paired with bandmates Ben Renzoni on Saxophone, Scott Howard on Bass, Al Polanski on Keyboards, Richard LeRouech on Trombone, and Jake Hettinger on Trumpet warmed up the outdoor crowd perfectly. Hey Hey What Can I Do was a highlight of their reggae-infused set. https://parttimegeniusmusic.com/
Part-Time Genius passed the Four Sticks on to Tsavo Highway, who raised the temperature with an intense, hard driving rock performance. Fronted by the energetic and commanding lead vocals of Emily Scripps, Christian Dobosiewicz added impressive riffs and soaring solos on Guitar. Backed by Brian Calisto holding down the low-end on bass and Brian McMahon driving the drum kit, they shifted the afternoon into a heavy rock gear that kept the momentum surging across the outdoor lot. Whole Lotta Love was a highlight of their tight set. https://www.tsavohighway.com/
By the time tribute heavyweights Out On the Tiles took the stage, the anticipation in the fresh air was electric. They did not disappoint. Right out of the gate, the band captured the raw, thunderous power of Led Zeppelin with The Immigrant Song, filling the open-air venue with massive guitar riffs and soaring vocals that had the entire crowd singing in unison. Out On the Tiles is fronted by Jimmy James who captured the energy, essence and the sound of Robert Plant to perfection. Jimmy James also added to the soundscape, playing Guitar, Keyboards and Harmonica.
Johnny Daniels (Gypsy Queen) played all the legendary Guitar riffs and solos with virtuosic precision. Joe Zarrillo was certainly most impressive, playing all the John Paul Jones bass lines note for note. His extended solo on The Lemon Song had the crowd cheering and applauding every note. Last but certainly not least, Rob Thurman absolutely killed it on the drums. The snare drum sound sounded exactly like John Bonhams and his thunderous extended solo for Moby Dick excited the crowd into a frenzy.
While the entire set was a Led Zeppelin masterclass, the highlight of the night came when the band welcomed veteran Buffalo vocalist Carolyn Daniels (Gypsy Queen) to the stage for a transcendent rendition of "The Battle of Evermore." Stepping into the iconic Sandy Denny vocal role, Daniels delivered a riveting performance that gave the entire audience literal chills. Her ethereal, soaring vocals carried beautifully through the open air with haunting precision, perfectly countering the driving acoustic arrangement provided by Jimmy James on Guitar and Johnny Daniels on Mandolin. For a few minutes, the outdoor festival space felt like a massive, legendary stadium show. The crowd, momentarily silenced in sheer awe, erupted into the loudest, most passionate ovation of the night as the final notes faded.
Hosted with the signature humor and high-spirited energy of 97 Rock’s duo of Shredd and Ragan, the outdoor Zeptember Show was a beautiful reminder of why Buffalo’s music scene thrives. It was an unforgettable night of high-caliber rock, community spirit, and pure open-air magical musical moments.
Sincerely, Maria and Joe Tell.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Show review for Throwback Fair- TRIBUTE TO LILITH FAIR - featuring the Silent Legacy band and the Unplugged MTV Tribute band from Buffalo Iron Works
Silent Legacy - Melissa Etheridge Tribute Opened the Show
UnPlugged- MTV - Unplugged Tribute Band
The Throwback Fair at Buffalo Iron Works on September 4, 2026, was an absolute triumph of 90s musical nostalgia, brilliantly honoring the iconic legacy of Lilith Fair and the powerhouse women of 90s rock. The Throwback Fair lineup included Silent Legacy (A Tribute to the Music of Melissa Etheridge) and the Unplugged MTV Tribute band.
From the moment doors opened at 7:00 PM, Buffalo Iron Works felt like a cozy, time-capsule time warp back to 1998. The venue’s industrial-chic aesthetic, excellent acoustics, and intimate, flower-filled layout provided the perfect backdrop for an acoustic-leaning celebration of female singer-songwriters. The crowd was warm, enthusiastic, and ready to rock along to every song.
Silent Legacy (A Tribute to the Music of Melissa Etheridge): Kicked off the night from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, the Silent Legacy Band set a fierce, soulful tone. Their rendition of Etheridge's catalog captured the raspy grit, emotional depth, and raw rock energy that defined the era. Silent Legacy brought the music of Melissa Etheridge to life with heart, soul, and unbridled energy. The Silent Legacy band features Tara Graves on Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, and Harmonica, Barry Edwards on Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, and Bradley Heath on Drums and Backing Vocals. Jay Carr filled in on Bass Guitar for this show and he did an excellent job. Jay fit in perfectly and performed like he'd been with the band for years.
Both bands delivered a STELLAR PERFORMANCE!
Tara Graves Tributes Melissa Etheridge in the Silent Legacy Band.
Jay Carr on Bass.
The Unplugged (MTV Unplugged Tribute) Band took the stage next, and Unplugged delivered an incredible "Ladies Night" journey spanning 22 legendary artists. Hearing note-perfect, passionate takes on tracks popularized by Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Tracy Chapman, and the Indigo Girls won the crowd over and gave the whole room goosebumps. The Unplugged Band features Sarah Gruenauer on Lead Vocals, Mike McLaughlin on Lead Guitar, Denny Soliday on Rhythm Guitar, Sean Gruenauer on Bass Guitar, and Rob Toscano on Drums.
Sarah Lynn rocking out from MTV UnPlugged
Tributing the 90s Women of Rock alongside her
husband Sean Gruenauer on Bass
Mike McLaughlin (Cheshire Cat) on Lead Guitar and Denny Soliday on Rhythm Guitar.
Throwback Fair was easily one of the best, joyful tribute shows of the summer season in Buffalo's Cobblestone District, hosted by Buffalo Iron Works. It wasn't just any old cover night; it was a heartfelt tribute to all of the female artists who shattered industry glass ceilings.
Special thanks to Buffalo Iron Works, Silent Legacy, and the Unplugged MTV Tribute band!
Sincerely, Maria and Joe Tell.
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