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…
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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…