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 &…
https://youtube.com/shorts/ItpdiHyQ-6Y?si=D6qV2HkzknW3TDyz #OnThisDay In 1973, Ella Fitzgerald performs at Kleinhans Music Hall as a part of Buffalo’s Jazz Festival. The “First Lady of Song” had one of the music hall’s most…
https://youtube.com/shorts/JmaXidD_dS4?si=rVdrOG7ujmA4bamy #OnThisDay In 1973, Stevie Wonder performs at Kleinhans Music Hall. Wonder had played the venue earlier the same month on the 1st. 1973 was Stevie Wonder’s first year performing…
https://youtube.com/shorts/kQo91Y7w9iI?si=oldLdXEEcwXIjQeo #OnThisDay In 1978, Lou Reed performs at Buffalo State with Ian Dury & the Blockheads to promote Reed’s new album Street Hassle. This was Reed’s 2nd last time in…
https://youtube.com/shorts/CBo-1Q5flsA?si=Hku8rsS7XZsdEOfq #OnThisDay In 1983, The Psychedelic Furs perform in Buffalo for the first time at the former Rooftop Skyroom. Despite being an English band, The Furs have performed in Buffalo…