https://youtube.com/shorts/RvD8MvR30kE?si=2tYXrfk0nRwadYQl #OnThisDay In 1977, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia performs at Shea’s Theatre on Main St. This was Rundgren’s first show with Utopia in Buffalo and second show, with his first being…
https://youtube.com/shorts/kldP3prtyRg?si=C-TgWzfiKcXePkSA #OnThisDay In 1977, The Grateful Dead perform at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium for the famous “Buffalo 77” show. This three day stretch of concerts starting May 7th in Boston, May…
https://youtube.com/shorts/d7x_uJcTaNg?si=M99vm4-RB-QyQ6MY #OnThisDay In 1992, Phish perform at The Riviera Theatre for their third show in Buffalo. The show is rated 4/5 on Phish.net and as always with Phish shows, there…
https://youtube.com/shorts/gNpKcZQLhbI?si=7itnDkOoCO0mLRgx #OnThisDay In 1984, Howard Jones performs at North Park Theatre as part of his Human’s Lib Tour. Although mainly a cinema, North Park would host some concerts during the…
https://youtube.com/shorts/HI8ZLrD81Q4?si=PV43IxVdu93uA96O #OnThisDay In 1976, Bob Marley and The Wailers perform at Century Theatre with the Blues Busters. This would be Marley’s first and only performance in Buffalo. In 1978, he…
https://youtube.com/shorts/H-wBrKBEK8Y?si=jZuukq03-lXP9aRN #OnThisDay In 1980, Van Halen plays at The Aud with Rail as a part of their World Invasion Tour. This was Van Halen’s third performance in Buffalo and their…
https://youtube.com/shorts/vgzMcbXaXIY?si=8xWJwkK9osgtrOg8 #OnThisDay In 1974, Folk singer Melanie plays at Kleinhans Music Hall. Melanie had first performed in Buffalo at Kleinhans in 1971. Melanie is famous for being one of the…
https://youtube.com/shorts/tL2LPpF5v3s?si=DYUfZKQ83NLomx35 #OnThisDay In 1974, Eagles perform with Leo Kottke at ECC North Campus’s ECC Sports Palace, now known as Bell Sports Center in Williamsville. This was the Eagles first time…
https://youtube.com/shorts/EZCbwRTE6Bk?si=QB1PLtU8EXa32zFN #OnThisDay In 1969, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention perform at UB’s Clark Gym. This concert has become legendary because Simon & Garfunkel actually performed at this show…
https://youtube.com/shorts/BNtYMf0en_k?si=VLG7-dKaW_fcuFPF #OnThisDay In 1969, Sly & the Family Stone perform for their first time in Buffalo at UB’s Clark Gym. Interestingly enough, 1969 would be the only year Sly &…