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 

All Photos By Joe Tell Music Blog/ Media

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.

Tara Graves Tributes Melissa Etheridge in the Silent Legacy Band

Both bands delivered a STELLAR PERFORMANCE!

                                                                     

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

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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Throwback Fair Celebrating the Women of 90s Rock, Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo, NY

Throwback Fair - A Celebration of Lilith Fair and the Women of 90’s Rock w Unplugged (MTV Unplugged Tribute) and Silent Legacy (Melissa Etheridge Tribute) comes to Buffalo Iron Works on Friday, September 4th, 2026!

 Silent Legacy - 8 - 9 pm Unplugged - 9:15 - 10:45 pm

About the Show:

The legacy of Lilith Fair is a celebration of the music and artists from the groundbreaking concert tours of the late 90’s. Lilith Fair challenged conventional industry beliefs regarding the worth and value of female musicians.

As Unplugged, this one-night-only Ladies Night features songs from 22 different artists that performed at Lilith Fair - Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Jewel, Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Meredith Brooks, and more, all stripped back to their most intimate, acoustic form.

Silent Legacy will be opening the show with a rousing tribute to Melissa Etheridge that you will not want to miss!

Come celebrate the Women of 90’s Rock and help us pay tribute to the legacy of Lilith Fair

Band Bios:

Unplugged -You may have seen them on the Buffalo Iron Works stage with their “Grunge Night Unplugged” and “Jagged Little Pill Unplugged” sets.

Est. 2020, Unplugged (MTV Unplugged Tribute) is a touring tribute band from Buffalo, NY. They are the nations first and only tribute to MTV Unplugged.

www.unpluggedtributeband.com

Silent Legacy (Melissa Etheridge Tribute) Silent Legacy encapsulates the true spirit of the music of Melissa Etheridge. WNY natives Silent Legacy cover Melissa’s extensive catalog of hits and deep cuts from the 1980’s through today. www.silentlegacyband.com

Flow Tribe Brought their Funky Fresh Rockin Soul to Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th!!

Flow Tribe from New Orleans, put on a phenomenal show, and the crowd loved their FUNKY FRESH SOULFUL rhythm, getting the crowd moving from the very first notes!!

Part of The Big Easy's 20th Anniversary Concert Season in Buffalo,  Flow Tribe performed at Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th - Their performance featured K.C. O' Rorke on lead vocals and trumpet, Kyle Chervanik on bass, Scott Sibley on drums, Jeremy Phipps on Trombone and Eli Wittman on guitar!

Band lineup left to right - 

Eli Wittman on Guitar,  K.C. O 'Rorke on Lead Vocals and Trumpet, 

 Jeremy Phipps on Trombone, Kyle Chervanik on Bass and Scott Sibley in the back on Drums!!

Photo by Maria /Joe Tells Music Blog & Media

We ( Joe Tell and I) were lucky enough to meet the band and stay for their whole New Orleans experience! This band put on a show that made it impossible to sit still...I found myself dancing throughout the whole show. The band themselves are personable and truly nice guys! It was refreshing to meet a band that is willing to come out and meet the audience and their fans! I was happy to meet them all, as I interviewed K.C O' Rorke before their Buffalo appearance, and he was even friendlier and more down-to-earth than he was in the interview on August 11th that he graciously did with me, talking about this show and their recent release, Unleashed - Live at French Quarter Fest 2026, via FaceTime. (Thank you again, K.C!!)

They kept the party going the whole show; at one point, Kyle, their Bass player, popped a string and never even flinched! He did not miss a single beat and kept on playing as if nothing was wrong at all! True professional right there, and we took note! Eventually he was able to remedy the situation, but that string hanging off as it was probably would have stopped an amateur musician in their tracks!

This band is so much fun to watch and makes you feel like you are at a private party put on just for you and all of your friends!  My favorite songs of the night were " Ooh La La, Walk Like an Animal, Keep Pushing and FREAK!!"

This band puts on a show that basically works on you like an ANTI- DEPRESSANT!! They are truly just what the Dr ordered, and my mood was improved for the past 48 hours due to the happy vibes they gave out during their show.  I, for one, wish that I could go see them again this weekend!

Until next time, Flow Tribe! 

We will be waiting for you to come back to Buffalo to give us another dose of your music that serves as medicine for the soul!! 

Thank you for a wonderful performance and for sharing your talents and passion for music with us all here in Buffalo!

Sincerely, 

Maria and Joe Tell 

Photos above by Maria /Joe Tells Music Blog & Media

Photo above by Joe Tell

Band lineup left to right - 

Eli Wittman on Guitar,  K.C. O 'Rorke on Lead Vocals and Trumpet, 

 Jeremy Phipps on Trombone, Kyle Chervanik on Bass and Scott Sibley in the back on Drums!!

Great time with Flow Tribe last night at Buffalo Iron Works!!! 

Photos below by Joe Tell

K.C. O'Rorke ( Lead Vocals & Trumpet) 

Kyle (Bass) with Maria from Joe Tells Music Blog & Media

Kyle Chervanik- Bass

Eli Wittman ( Guitar) 

Jeremy Phipps ( Trombone)

K.C ( Lead Vocals & Trumpet ) Scott Sibley ( Drums) and Eli Wittman ( Guitar) 

Relaxing after their show!

 

K.C. ( Lead Vocals & Trumpet) and Eli ( Guitar) 
with Maria of Joe Tells Music Blog & Media

Thank you very much to our sponsor !!

If you have not been to Buffalo Iron Works for a show lately or ever..?

You need to get there- it is a great venue and the sound is impeccable, seats available if needed, and just overall a great place to catch live shows! Located at 49 Illinois Street in the Historic Cobblestone District of downtown Buffalo, New York, right next door to the KeyBank Center.

Housed in a converted early-1900s industrial factory building, the venue preserves its historic architectural features—such as exposed wooden beams, an old brass elevator, and original flooring—while functioning as a modern entertainment space.


It operates as a concert hall with a full bar and a kitchen serving pub-style food like wings and fried concessions.
See you there soon! Tell them you read about them on Joe Tell's Music Blog!

Photo by Joe Tell

Thank you again Flow Tribe!! we will be following you and loved your show, the energy you gave out was much appreciated by all who were lucky enough to be at Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th,  2026!

Flow Tribe from New Orleans is "Ready to Light the Fuse!!" at Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th!

This high energy FUNKY ROCK band from the Crescent City (aka New Orleans)...is just what the Doctor ordered to cure what ails you and get you dancing!!!🕺

Known for their high energy live show, brings their traveling street parade with them to every concert. Relix Magazine called Flow Tribe “bizarrely irresistible.”

Flow Tribe is a Funky band from New Orleans and known for turning concerts into a "traveling street parade" full of carnival energy. A heavy-groove mix of funk, rock, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop featuring dual guitars, a tight rhythm section, and a blasting horn/washboard section.

Founded in 2004, Flow Tribe was solidified in the wake of Hurricane Katrina's destruction with the mission to bring the next generation of the New Orleans' sound of unstoppable rhythm and passion to the world. The next 21 years would find Flow Tribe performing over 120 shows a year crossing the country multiple times from the biggest festival stages to the nicest venues.

Flow Tribe is set to hit the stage and "Light The Fuse" as K.C. O'Rorke, (lead vocalist and trumpet player in the band) told me in the recent interview I had with him last week. We talked about their upcoming show at Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th, & their new album release, "Unleashed: Live at French Quarter Fest 2026" and what we all can expect to see and hear at the much anticipated Buffalo SHOW!

Thank you to K.C O'Rorke for taking the time to chat all about the bands history and what they are about! Thank you also to our sponsor, Buffalo Iron Works for helping to make this possible!

I enjoyed learning about the band and their unique sound and how they are looking to bring their FRESH FUNKY SOUL LIFTING MUSIC to Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th!

Click here - 

Listen to Maria talk with K.C. O'Rorke and their plans to get ya'll dancin' and funkified  August 25th at Buffalo Iron Works!

       Live now on Joe Tell's Music Blog Video Channel!

Maria Militello from Joe Tell's Music Blog

K.C O'Rorke from Flow Tribe

Then get your tickets for the August 25th Show!

Click here to get your tickets now!!!

Tickets for the Buffalo Iron Works August 25th Show

They are not your typical band!

They will get you movin' and groovin' to their FRESH, FUNKY, INFECTIOUS TUNES!!

The newest album from Flow Tribe is the live release Unleashed: Live at French Quarter Fest 2026, which began rolling out with singles and videos on August 5, 2026.

Features performances captured from their headlining performance on the Abita Brewing Company stage at the French Quarter Festival, featuring guests Mackeal Wells and Kristabelle Mendoza.

Flow Tribe Unleashed Release 8.5.2026

                       

Have a listen here as well!

Flow Tribe is made of seasoned blue-collar musicians who grind out the good times. They carry on the tradition of following the highway to wherever the next crowd congregates. Always full of energy and ready to go with a sound that is sure to get your backbone cracking and feet moving. The soul of the Crescent City can be heard in their high-energy sound and performance while the passion and love of New Orleans is evident in their demeanor and performance. Flow Tribe will bring the soul, funk, and fire to a crowd through various genres of music ranging from soul, funk, blues, rock, and so much more. At the heart of each tune is their passion for the beautiful music of New Orleans and the melting pot of influences can be heard in their music and performance.

K.C. O'Rorke - lead vocals, trumpet

Scott Sibley - drums

Kyle Chervanik - bass, backup vocals

Eli Wittmann - guitar, backup vocals

Bryan Santos - guitar, backup vocals

Evan Oberla - trombone, backup vocals

To learn more about Flow Tribe and purchase their music & cool merch!!! Check them out at these links below!

Flow Tribe Website

Flow Tribe Facebook

Spotify

Thank you very much to our sponsor Buffalo Iron Works for help in making the interview with Flow Tribe possible and their support of Joe Tell's Music Blog, and Joe Tell's Music Youtube Channel and all we do for the LOVE OF MUSIC!

For The Love of Music Since 2009!

SEE YOU ALL AT THE SHOW !!!

WNY LIVE Music and Buffalo NY MUSIC GIGS/EVENTS August 2026

August is just around the corner and here are some great options to see some AMAZING Talent!

Thank you for your support! Please submit your flyers to us to share here on our blog and also our social media sites!  #joetellsmusicblog

Please check out the GREAT GIGS listed below and as always if you don't see your bands gig listed - Just send us your request JTellfotos@yahoo.com 

or post your flyer on our 716 Radio Facebook page! 

Have a look at these awesome shows for August 2026 in Buffalo and WNY!

And MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! 

Please check it out and tell them you saw it here on....

JOE TELLS MUSIC BLOG!!! 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MAaZvghT_rM

Click below and see why you need to be there on August 9th!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxyIbX2261Y

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GET FUNKY WITH FLOW TRIBE!!!!!

 Have a listen here and see why you need to be at Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th!

Venues and Artist Full Schedules!!

Joe Tells Music Blog is sponsored by Buffalo Iron Works!

Originally a factory, its transformation into a music space has preserved its industrial character while infusing it with new energy. What makes it truly special is its commitment to showcasing diverse talents, from local up-and-coming artists to renowned national acts, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange. This blend of heritage, innovation, and inclusivity makes Buffalo Iron Works a cherished hub for music lovers and performers alike, contributing to the richness of Buffalo’s cultural landscape.

Here is their Full Event Calendar!

https://buffaloironworks.com/events-calendar/

More venue and artist calendars below!

https://rivieratheatre.org/upcoming-events/

More to come - posting daily check back to plan your August!!!