https://youtube.com/shorts/nTLLiqzDC3s?si=C8w1wOufw0xEHTkL #OnThisDay In 2009, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic perform at Lafayette Square as part of Thursday at the Square. This was P-Funk’s first time performing back in Buffalo since…
https://youtube.com/shorts/Ov6i6M8l3o0?si=BvS85adL0Xsfd2NN #OnThisDay In 1956, Chuck Berry performs at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. This was Berry’s first time playing the Aud, performing there three more times. The rock n’ roll legend first…
https://youtube.com/shorts/5H0QNmXxBm8?si=VgwXyA21tWcQbN7f #OnThisDay In 1989, NYC Hardcore band Gorilla Biscuits plays at the former River Rock Cafe with Insted opening for them. River Rock Cafe was the hub for Buffalo Hardcore…
https://youtube.com/shorts/kEWTv4gXprc?si=Sx9utVOJ5JFxfKc9 #OnThisDay In 1969, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy perform on the final day of the Buffalo Blues Festival held at the former Rotary Field on UB’s South Campus. Blues…
https://youtube.com/shorts/YCIo32Egeyg?si=RQnvVcp5nXTDG0js #OnThisDay In 2000, Wilco performs at Artpark. This was the band’s first solo show in WNY , opening for the Tragically Hip at Darien Lake in 1997. Wilco would…
https://youtube.com/shorts/Dwe7StbZZMo?si=f4VUA9WPm1EQNEk6 #OnThisDay In 1969, Steppenwolf performs at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. This was Steppenwolf’s first show in Buffalo, performing at Niagara Falls Convention Center in 1974 and performing their last show…
https://youtube.com/shorts/c9bfphbzyro?si=D5F5WWp2Je-bL3aZ #OnThisDay In 1988, Poco performs at the former Peace Bridge Exhibition Center. Although I can’t find any photos of the venue, the site on which it stands now is…
https://youtube.com/shorts/dDdZo5Seq-M?si=Vq08TOnf3nTz9zW1 #OnThisDay In 1988, Emmylou Harris performs at Lasalle Park with the Hot Band. This tour was the Hot Band’s last major tour, with Harris forming a new band in…
https://youtube.com/shorts/5TQ8BwGUVgg?si=Ti-zgD7jyesqyIF3 #OnThisDay In 1977, Herbie Hancock performs a part of the V.S.O.P. (Very Special One-time Performance) Quintet at Shea’s Theater. Nicknamed “Herbie Hancock’s class reunion”, VSOP included Jazz legends saxophonist…
https://youtube.com/shorts/bmI1h3-fE2w?si=29H_mY-xKu_Fkjb3 #OnThisDay In 2002, Rush performs at Darien Lake as part of their Vapor Trails Tour. This concert was Rush’s first back to Buffalo since 1997, playing at around a…