https://youtube.com/shorts/q4lUpJsGy3A?si=N7z40mfJTNIGiZ51 #OnThisDay In 1984, Little River Band performs at Darien Lake’s Lakeside Amphitheater, their original concert venue. In 1993, the Lakeside Amphitheater’s use was minimized with the construction of their…
https://youtube.com/shorts/5rnFqn25i0Y?si=77gl7Wwdq2Y8Vhsa #OnThisDay In 1984, Michael Jackson and the Jacksons perform what some have dubbed “Concert of the Century” at Rich Stadium as part of the Victory World Tour. From what…
https://youtube.com/shorts/_7FgobVhBhY?si=ug_lHAnsWkroT5X3 #OnThisDay In 1999, The Cranberries perform at Darien Lake with Collective Soul opening for them. There is a full video and audio recording of the show on Youtube. From…
https://youtube.com/shorts/AzqTLryLvJI?si=UTipHeAydTO2ptWW #OnThisDay In 1981, Three Dog Night performs at the former Uncle Sam’s in Cheektowaga. One of the founders and lead vocalists, Cory Wells, was actually born and raised in…
https://youtube.com/shorts/SyT_2cIXy1Q?si=z9g5vFCW7v2ZSor- #OnThisDay In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic begins a two-concert run at the former Tralf Music Hall. Weird Al had only performed at the Tralf in 1983, 84 & 85…
https://youtube.com/shorts/2Fk014rZU7Q?si=lw7Jb-XKerqo1rNQ #OnThisDay In 1995, Testament performs at Blind Mellon’s in Cheektowaga. The Berkley thrash metal band has performed in WNY around a total of 9 times, first playing here in…
https://youtube.com/shorts/BBs2eqKVh4M?si=mONh4s10PcL_1dBV #OnThisDay In 1977, Yes, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, The J. Geils Band and Donovan perform at Rich Stadium for Part 12 of Superfest at the Stadium.…
https://youtube.com/shorts/xwrkWQdUlaE?si=jnJ0mQ0MP7tefWdy #OnThisDay In 1971, Prog rock legends Emerson, Lake & Palmer perform in Buffalo for their first time at the former Peace Bridge Exhibition Center. The group has played here…
https://youtube.com/shorts/iA0l7PChEpc?si=rAaPQBw5wMk7zsVb #OnThisDay In 1991, Punk legends Bad Brains plays at the Pink Flamingo Bar & Grill on Main St, more commonly known by its nickname “The New Pink”. The brief…
https://youtube.com/shorts/i8G55lu5v08?si=vKtD6Q9oFcHTZ7wr #OnThisDay In 1986, Psychedelic Furs perform at Shea’s Buffalo Theater with The Blow Monkeys as part of their 1986 World Tour. The Furs seem to always play Buffalo when…