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…
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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…
https://youtube.com/shorts/klSLqNbb_xg?si=Ov_aUvMPu5YvHtrX #OnThisDay In 1984, INXS performs at North Park Theatre with the Go-Gos as part of their The Swing Tour. Interestingly enough, the two groups had performed over at Sherkston…
https://youtube.com/shorts/6JqTksGVgR0?si=yOe2lUdPdn_65MXm #OnThisDay In 1996, Dismemberment Plan plays at the Showplace Theater for their first time in Buffalo. The band was instrumental to the late 90s - early 2000s “sass” post-…