https://youtube.com/shorts/06FB68l8oyQ?si=kbvxu_6U6gtOfWIt #OnThisDay In 1971, James Brown performs at Century Theatre for his first and only time. Brown has performed in Buffalo a total of four times, performing at The Aud…
https://youtube.com/shorts/ULIX_3znqf0?si=6lSgqYXoAG4ByFng #OnThisDay In 1980, Rush performs at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium with Max Webster opening. This was Rush’s 2nd time out of nine total performing at The Aud. Rush has played…
https://youtube.com/shorts/yLg9ZBOj7jg?si=wly1ibUMYkPQ3jR- #OnThisDay In 1992, MC Hammer performs at The Aud as a part of his 2 Legit 2 Quit Tour with Boyz II Men as an opening act. This was…
https://youtube.com/shorts/PVX1vzmt2Uo?si=MElUiFUUkZaiFRx2 #OnThisDay In 1980, Fleetwood Mac performs at The Aud for their third and final time as part of their Tusk tour. The band wouldn’t return until the 90s, playing…
https://youtube.com/shorts/I5-WswD7d2o?si=-ajWyrNGDJmOxiXe #OnThisDay In 1989, Buffalo natives Cannibal Corpse open for The Accused at the former River Rock Cafe, ocated at Hertel and Niagara. The death metal band had actually just played…
https://youtube.com/shorts/r_IekSZqNvI?si=MvXl_DDpDQDerQmp #OnThisDay In 1962, Malcolm X speaks at the University of Buffalo’s Harriman Hall . Malcolm X was invited to debate Rev. Clarence L . Hilliard, pastor of St. Paul…
https://youtube.com/shorts/cKnZyOqhV9A?si=QhXT01GYcLfQb7RY #OnThisDay In 1979, The Beach Boys perform at The Aud with Ironhorse. Prior to the show, the Beach Boys visited Record Theatre for a signing. This was the groups…
https://youtube.com/shorts/igQpW38X0mk?si=r6VzG0YqAgjwpWnE #OnThisDay In 1975, Minnie Riperton performs at New Century Theatre for her 2nd and last show in Buffalo, playing Kleinhans a year prior. Riperton is widely considered one the best…
https://youtube.com/shorts/-zLn_jRKajk?si=i3KKMiDlcIeQ8Cbd #OnThisDay In 1992, Kansas plays at the former Impaxx Nightclub for their first show in Buffalo in over ten years, last performing at The Aud in 1981. Kansas has…
https://youtube.com/shorts/wcVIby5PrJw?si=afTicWIBUzgas2FR #OnThisDay In 1973, The final third day of the Buffalo Folk Festival of 1973 kicks off at the University at Buffalo. The last day boasted blues and folk legends…