https://youtube.com/shorts/k9Za_eibVDc?si=_AVi4tG_Vt8RMM6z #OnThisDay In 2004, Rock band America plays at Dunn Tire Park, now Sahlen’s Field. America first played in Buffalo at Kleinhans in 1973 and played their last in Buffalo…
https://youtube.com/shorts/6KffeN_LMuc?si=ghX4ShyoaA2eYky4 #OnThisDay In 1994, Ween plays their first show in Buffalo at the former Buffalo Icon at 391 Ellicott Street. Ween would return multiple times to Buffalo to perform, playing…
https://youtube.com/shorts/T0_cEpsJWfA?si=zJ32TNzK7byTn4cL #OnThisDay In 1974, Elvis Presley performs at Niagara Falls Convention & Civic Center, performing for his first time in Niagara Falls. “The King” would return a year later to…
https://youtube.com/shorts/zMa0PeQtf9I?si=MudX4_zmE18FI5h5 #OnThisDay In 1975, Eric Clapton and his Band perform at the former Niagara Falls Convention Center. Clapton brought out Carlos Santana to perform with him for 20 minutes. There…
https://youtube.com/shorts/DmmMxqzAafg?si=4XWqB20kuRVvHYFZ #OnThisDay In 1945, Ella Fitzgerald begins a week-long residency at Shea’s Theater. Fitzgerald was joined by Cootie Williams & Orch., including Eddie Vinson, Coke & Poke and Ralph Brown.…
https://youtube.com/shorts/sB8_YAtYpgc?si=UajBXOmH73ETGCjr #OnThisDay In 2008, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers perform at Darien Lake along with Steve Winwood. This was the band’s 5th time playing Darien Lake, returning three more times,…
https://youtube.com/shorts/NUydltsxOuo?si=8FrAxKLonZZrQdXN #OnThisDay In 1969 & 1978, Alice Cooper performs same day in Buffalo, nearly a decade apart. In 1969, Alice Cooper played his first time in Buffalo at UB’s Fillmore…
https://youtube.com/shorts/KdZ5eYCM0Hw?si=g7i6n_9QFXxBO6fY #OnThisDay In 2009, No Doubt performs at Darien Lake with Paramore and Janelle Monae as openers. This is the last time that No Doubt has performed in WNY. No…
https://youtube.com/shorts/b0l4fdsYiuc?si=Z4OPrXSHdJyIW4H7 #OnThisDay In 2014, British Alternative band Arctic Monkeys perform at Artpark as part of their AM Tour. This concert is their first and only time playing in Western New…
https://youtube.com/shorts/9CSFUhXfmhM?si=CkQrWU7ezXTS9i75 #OnThisDay In 1973, Electric Light Orchestra plays their first show in Buffalo at The Aud. The group would return four times in the next decade, making their last stop…