The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced an exciting collaboration with Jeans ‘n Classics, “Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA,” as the first performance of the Philharmonic’s 2024-2025 Visions Federal Credit Union Pops Series.
Acting as the Southern Tier’s largest and longest-serving professional symphony orchestra, the Binghamton Philharmonic serves up to 10,000 people annually through a variety of innovative, engaging, educational, and affordable programming upon the core philosophy of “building community through the power of music.”
Partnering with the Philharmonic is Jeans ‘n Classics, who have a remarkable 27 year legacy of their own. Since its inception, the group bridges the skill of symphony orchestras with that of emerging world-class rock musicians. Creating new interpretations of orchestral scores through a rock lens, Jeans ‘n Classics transcends both genre and generational boundaries to create a broader community of music lovers at large.
The two class acts will combine for one timeless evening celebrating all things ABBA in Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA. Featuring beloved hits like “Fernando,” “Waterloo,” and the title track of the evening “Dancing Queen,” it’s sure to be an unforgettable night of orchestral, rock, and Swedish pop fun.
Known for their particular spin on classic hits with orchestra, Jeans ‘n Classics’ skills will shine as their dynamic stylings meet the sonic grandeur of the Binghamton Philharmonic in a love letter to ABBA’s works. A lifelong fan or uninitiated to the 70s Swedish pop craze, Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA promises an unforgettable night of pure joy, celebration, and powerful live music.
Tickets are available now, with prices starting at $28. Kids 17 and under can attend free thanks to Pops Series Sponsor Visions Federal Credit Union. For more information on ticket purchasing and the Binghamton Philharmonic’s other events, visit their website here.
To learn about Jeans ‘n Classics, listen to their works, and keep up to date on future events like Dancing Queen, visit their website here.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Kleinhans Music Hall of Buffalo, the 120th birthday of legendary composer Harold Arlen will be celebrated.
Presented by JazzBuffalo in collaboration with Kleinhans Music Hall, a special 120th birthday celebration and concert will pay tribute to one of Buffalo’s most legendary musical icons, Harold Arlen, in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall.
Born on Feb. 15, 1905, Arlen was the composer behind some of the most beloved songs in the Great American Songbook such as, “Stormy Weather,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Get Happy,” and, of course, “Over the Rainbow.” The latter is of course the iconic song from The Wizard of Oz that earned him an Academy Award and is frequently hailed as the greatest song of the 20th century.
Since passing away in 1986, Arlen’s compositions have left a mark on American music, shaping the landscape of jazz and popular music for generations.
This concert aims to highlight Arlen’s Buffalo roots by exploring where he grew up, performed, and began his illustrious career. From his early days playing piano on the S.S. Canadiana to his rise as a Broadway and Hollywood composer, Arlen’s Buffalo upbringing was integral to his success, and the event will honor the city’s role in shaping his career.
The concert will be headlined by acclaimed jazz pianist and Western New York native Pete Malinverni, who has made a name for himself as a composer, arranger, and educator based in New York City. Joining Malinverni will be internationally renowned violinist Julie Kurtzman and rising star jazz vocalist Anaïs Reno. Together, they will bring new life to Arlen’s cherished songs, including “Over the Rainbow” through fresh arrangements and performances, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience the music of this Buffalo-born legend.
Early bird ticket pricing is available throughout Oct. at $35 and tickets are priced at $40 afterward. Purchase tickets here.
Revered alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is bringing her acclaimed live show on the road for four dates in New York State. The tour begins on October 11 in Fort Worth, TX and wraps up on February 28, 2025, in Miami, FL.
Lucinda Williams’ tour sees 18+ dates across the US, including four dates in NY. Williams plays Town Ballroom in Buffalo on November 8, The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on November 9, and the legendary Beacon Theatre in NYC on December 1 and 2. Williams’ shows at the Beacon Theatre include a benefit for rock artist Jesse Malin who has suffered a rare spinal cord stroke in 2023 leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
William’s 2023 memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets I Told You, was released to wide critical acclaim and debuted at #5 on the New York Times Bestsellers. This memoir is the subject of a few of her upcoming tour dates. Over the past two years, her music has been the force driving her recovery from a debilitating stroke she suffered on November 17, 2020, at age 67.
Her masterful, multi-Grammy-winning songwriting has never deserted her. To wit, her stunning, sixteenth studio album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart, brims over with some of the best work of her career. And though Williams can no longer play her beloved guitar – a constant companion since age 12 – her distinctive vocals sound better than ever.
Lucinda Williams 2024-2025 Tour Dates:
Oct 11, 2024 – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall – Fort Worth, TX – with special guest Kelsey Waldon
Oct 12, 2024 – The Guthrie Green Tulsa, OK – FREE SHOW
Oct 17, 2024 – Kia Forum Inglewood, CA – Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Nov 8, 2024 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
Nov 9, 2024 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
Nov 10, 2024 – White Eagle Hall – Jersey City, NJ
Nov 12, 2024 – Chevalier Theatre – Medford, MA
Nov 14, 2024 – State Theatre – Portland, ME
Nov 15, 2024 – Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Providence, RI – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals
Nov 16, 2024 – Garde Arts Center – New London, CT
Nov 19, 2024 – Lincoln Theatre Washington, DC – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals
Nov 20, 2024 – The Paramount Theater – Charlottesville, VA – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals
Nov 22, 2024 – McCarter Theatre Center – Princeton, NJ – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals
Nov 23, 2024 – Ocean City Music Pier – Ocean City, NJ
Nov 24, 2024 – The Grand Opera House – Wilmington, DE
Dec 1, 2024 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – JESSE MALIN BENEFIT
Dec 2, 2024 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – BENEFIT FOR JESSE MALIN
Feb 22, 2025 – Feb 28, 2025 – Outlaw Country Cruise – Miami, FL
To learn more about Lucinda Williams’ tour, and to purchase tickets to her upcoming shows, click here.
Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed has announced “The Sickness 25 anniversary tour” that will hit Madison Square Garden on Mar. 21 and KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Apr. 4.
Disturbed’s debut album, which launched the band into public consciousness, has reached its 25 anniversary and with it, the band has announced an anniversary tour that will hit 34 cities across the US from Feb. 25 until May 17.
Each night will feature two sets of music, opening with Disturbed playing the five times platinum The Sickness in full, followed by a full set of greatest hits. The first half of the tour will feature support from special guests Three Days Grace, featuring the return of original singer Adam Gontier, and opener Sevendust, and the second half will feature special guests Daughtry with opener Nothing More.
On Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10 am, tickets and VIP will be available in the artist pre-sale. Fans can pre-register for pre-sale tickets and dates in the UK and Europe will be announced soon.
Since The Sickness was released in 2000, the album was certified five times platinum by the RIAA, spent a total of 106 weeks on the US Billboard 200 chart, and Revolver named it one of “Top 25 Debut Hard Rock Albums.” Billboard said of the title track upon release: “‘Down With The Sickness’ is, of course, the quintessential Disturbed song, harnessing all the band’s seethe and its now-famous tribal beat and guitar chug into three and a half minutes of alt-metal mayhem. It’s menacing, it’s rhythmic, it’s rebellious.”
Full Tour Dates:
Feb 25 Nampa, ID Ford Idaho Center Arena*
Feb 27 Denver, CO Ball Arena*
Mar 02 Saint Louis, MO Enterprise Center*
Mar 04 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum*
Mar 06 Minneapolis, MN Target Center*
Mar 08 Chicago, IL United Center*
Mar 10 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena*
Mar 12 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center*
Mar 14 Boston, MA TD Garden*
Mar 17 Washington, DC Capital One Arena*
Mar 19 Montreal, QC Centre Bell*
Mar 21 New York, NY Madison Square Garden*
Mar 29 Cincinnati, OH Heritage Bank Center^
Mar 31 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse^
Apr 02 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center^
Apr 04 Buffalo, NY KeyBank Center^
Apr 05 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena^
Apr 07 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena^
Apr 09 Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge Fieldhouse^
Apr 12 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center^
Apr 14 Raleigh, NC Lenovo Center^
Apr 16 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena at The BJCC^
Apr 18 Sunrise, FL Amerant Bank Arena^
Apr 23 Duluth, GA Gas South Arena^
Apr 25 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center^
Apr 26 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena^
Apr 28 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center^
May 05 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena^
May 07 Portland, OR Moda Center^
May 09 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center^
May 10 San Francisco, CA Chase Center^
May 13 Inglewood, CA Kia Forum^
May 15 Phoenix, AZ Foot Print Center^
May 17 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena^
*with special guests Three Days Grace and opener Sevendust
^with special guests Daughtry and opener Nothing More
Jelly Roll on the Beautifully Broken tour, with openers Alexandra Kay and Warren Zeiders, rolled into Buffalo KeyBank Center on Sunday, October 6th, bringing a night of healing and good old country vibes on a Fall night.
The night started with independent artist Alexandra Kay. Alexandra Kay is from Waterloo, Missouri, about 40 minutes from St.Louis. She has taken the country scene by storm, having collaborated with some of the most iconic names in the music industry, like Randy Travis, Tim McGraw, and Scott Stapp of Creed, just to name a few. When Alexandra Kay came out, KeyBank Center was electric for her. She had tremendous energy and worked the stage to ensure everyone felt connected.
Warren Zeiders followed up Alexandra Kay. Warren is one of country music’s newest up-and-coming stars. He recently was nominated and won his first CMT Award for “Breakthrough Male Video of the Year.” His fans are eating him up, giving him 7.9 million monthly Spotify listens and 1 billion TikTok views. He continued to bring on that high energy that Alexandra brought to his set. Both Alexandra and Warren were such perfect opening acts to get everyone ready for Jelly Roll.
Before Jelly Roll took the stage in Buffalo, he started a countdown just after Warren Zeiders finished his set. When the countdown reached zero, a video started to play. The video welcomed everyone to the tour and let everyone know to come as they are and, most importantly, that “it’s okay not to be okay” and that this show would be healing and a good time. When the video finished, Jelly Roll started his walk to the B stage on the floor of the sold-out KeyBank Center.
Along the way, he shook hands and said hi to the fans. When he got to the stage, he started singing ‘I Am Not Okay.’ During the song, a metal house silhouette came down, hovering above the stage on fire. After the song, Jelly Roll returned to the main stage and performed ‘Halfway to Hell’ and ‘Get By.’
The concert features the world premiere of Rumor Mill, an STSC commissioned work by Palestinian-Jordanian composer Dr. Shireen Abu Khader featuring the poetry of Naomi Shihab-Nye.
In addition to the world premiere of Rumor Mill, the Southern Tier Singers Collective gives a guided musical tour of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including the Levant, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Spain, Greece, and Italy. The music encompasses works ranging from Gregorian and Greek chant to Renaissance polyphony, to arrangements of folk music from the region. This concert is generously sponsored in part by the Broome County Arts Council, WSKG, and the School of the Arts at Binghamton University.
Dr. Abu Khader will join the Southern Tier Singers’ Collective for a weekend of workshops with students from Binghamton University and area high schools as part of her residency. Students will have the opportunity to hear her works and also experience a variety of Arabic percussion playing traditions. This presentation will conclude with a Q&A and discussion with the artists.
To learn more about Memories of the Mediterranean featuring Dr. Abu Khader, click here.
New music venue, The Caz, in Buffalo, celebrates opening weekend Oct 17-20 with some great bands, including Buffalo locals, Johnny Hart & The Mess on Thursday, October 17. October 18 sees NY bands Big Shrimp and Escaper, as well as Buffalo locals, Type Relevant.
The venue features a restored historic listening room and is designed to provide superior sound and visuals for an unforgettable experience. The Caz is proud to be a venue that not only hosts national and international talent but also champions the incredible musical talent found right in Buffalo.
With the venue’s opening celebration on the weekend of October 17, The Caz excitedly hosts plenty of talented performers to kick off the upcoming bonanza. The Caz is redefining the live entertainment scene in the heart of South Buffalo. Savor delicious food from the full-time kitchen, complemented by themed cocktails and a selection of local craft beer and spirits.
Snag your tickets early to secure the best views from our elevated mezzanine and enjoy live performances from top local talent and national touring acts. The Caz is shaping itself up to be the ultimate destination for live shows in Western New York.
Big Shrimp returns with a fresh lineup and an electrifying sound, ready to make waves in the music world. Hailing from Bridgeport, CT, this versatile quartet features long-standing members Jared Sage Cowen and Jager Soss, alongside new talents Max Perrotti and Matt Takesh. Their evolution from a power trio to a quartet has broadened their musical scope, combining bold progressive fusion rock with innovative, polished new elements.
Escaper is a New York City band that blends funky jams with progressive psych-rock to create sci-fi dance parties. Known for the chemistry between Will Hanza and Phil Kadet. Escaper has played major Northeast festivals like Northlands, Great South Bay, and Bear’s Picnic. They have shared the stage with the likes of Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, and members of the Disco Biscuits, Dopapod, and more. Type Relevant is a Buffalo-based hip-hop collective that has been performing across Western New York for nearly two decades.
Big Shrimp
For more information on The Caz and to purchase tickets to the upcoming shows, click here.
Synonymous with quirky lyrics and dreams of being rich, The Barenaked Ladies brought their “In Flight” tour to Rochester on Wednesday, October 2. Passengers on this tour are fellow 90’s alt-rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Quietly gaining a strong following since 1986, Toad the Wet Sprocket has released seven studio albums and has had solid success on the pop charts with hits like “All I Want,” “Good Intentions,” and “Walk on The Ocean”. Playing for about 45 minutes, Glen Phillips and crew serenaded the sellout crowd as they filed to their seats to see the Canadian headliners.
Jamming through a 12-song set, lead singer Phillips is joined on stage by Dean Dinning on bass and rhythm guitar, Todd Nichols on guitar and mandolin, Josh Daubin on percussion, and Jonathan Kingham on keys.
After a brief delay in set up, Barenaked Ladies took the stage for nearly 2,000 fans shortly before 9pm. Starting out with “One Night” and 2003’s “Testing 1,2,3,” Ed Roberston and team were quickly thrown off script as there were more issues with sound, mostly with Jim Creegan’s bass. Luckily for them and the enthusiastic audience, BNL kept the show going as if nothing was wrong. Some ad-libs, a little magic trick and banter with bandmates paired with a less scary rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” kept the fans entertained.
With the sound issues taken care of, Robertson along with Tyler Stewart on drums, Jim Creegan on bass, and Kevin Hearn on keys rocked through their 19-song set, with tracks from nearly every album, dating back to 1992’s Gordon.
With nobody exempt from the wit of Robertson, including Robin the sound guy, “History Of Everything” theme from the Big Bang theory began with a jab at the opening band. While thanking Toad The Wet Sprocket for being on tour, he brags that although they are amazing in their own right, they don’t have a TV theme song.
Having been around for over 30 years, many like myself, will recall a time when fans would bring in boxes of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese to heave during the set, as they belted out “If I Had a $1,000,000.” Those days are long gone, but the days of fan screaming out lyrics remain. With some guidance from Robertson, tonight was no different. Right on cue, the crowd gave BNL exactly what he wanted, minus the dijon ketchup.
If I had a million dollars We wouldn’t have to eat Kraft Dinner But we would eat Kraft Dinner Of course we would, we’d just eat more
Rounding out the classic, quirky set, the guys came out for a two song encore of “Tonight is The Night I Fell Asleep at The Wheel” and “Lovin Life.” The latter couldn’t have been better song to end the night, speaking about lovin’ the life you have and making the most of it, no matter what happens.
Nearly 40 years, 17 studio albums, and millions of downloads later, Barenaked Ladies are still the goofy band from Canada that loves to have fun on stage and can make even a rough start (thanks, Robin) turn into a night of improv and laugher from start to finish. Make sure you go check them out if you haven’t already seen Barenaked Ladies.
Toad the Wet Sprocket setlist: Come Down, California Wasted, Inside, Transient Whales, Nanci, Good Intentions, The Moment, Walk on The Ocean, Nightingale Song, Something’s Always Wrong, Fall Down, All I Want
Barenaked Ladies setlist: One Night, Testing 1-2-3, Thriller (M. Jackson cover), For You, The Old Apartment, Big Back Yard, Boomerang, Just Wait, Toe to Toe, Brian Wilson, Fifty for a While, Aluminum, Pinch Me, Odds Are, History of Everything (Big Bang Theory theme), One Week, If I Had $1000000, Tonight Is The Night I Fell Asleep at The Wheel, Lovin’ Life
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Get ready, Jimkata fans! The Psychedelic super pop jam band is back with a fresh new single, “Off The Rails” that’s set to be the soundtrack of your fall.
Known for their electrifying blend of indie rock and synth-driven beats, Jimkata has been a staple of the indie music scene, and their latest track doesn’t disappoint. The single offers a glimpse into their upcoming album, Running In Place which is released Friday, October 4th and is packed with the band’s signature energy and fresh new vibes.
To celebrate the release, Jimkata is hosting an Album Release Party Friday at Asbury Hall aka Babeville in Buffalo, and you won’t want to miss it! This is your chance to catch them live, hear your favorites plus hits off the new album, and experience the magic that only Jimkata can deliver. Big Something is opening the show.
NYS Music spoke to Jimkata ahead of the show and album release.
NYSMusic: What kind of themes or stories are fans going to hear on this new album? Did anything unexpected inspire you guys this time around?
Jimkata: I think as musicians and individuals we’ve all been navigating our way through a lot of changes and challenges the last few years. We started working on this album as a three piece, sort of doing what we could here and there while touring and Packy and Aaron becoming new fathers, while also trying to fund the process entirely independently. It hasn’t always been easy the last few years but it feels like a “pressure makes diamonds” type of situation. In that time, we added Cooper into the band full time on bass/synths and have been discovering a new sound or really, just advancing it to a new level. It’s hard to sum it up musically or lyrically since I think it’s pretty diverse between songs but I know for sure I pushed myself into some new territory at times while writing and recording this one. There were plenty of unexpected “aha” moments.
NYSMusic: If you could describe the new album in three words, what would they be? What kind of wild ride can Jimkata fans expect?
Jimkata: Full Spectrum Jimkata. We chose to incorporate both studio and live tracks to try to encompass where we’re at right now. It felt natural to end the album with the live stuff since this process began with a lot of isolated sessions, often just one or two of us working on a demo at home or with a producer. Then after playing a bunch of shows on the fall tour, building some chemistry on stage between the four of us, we knew we needed to get all of us in a room to work on the remaining new songs as a band and capture the vibe. I think the emotion of our songs gets amplified at shows because of the energy in the room and we wanted to show what that currently sounds like literally but also channel that into the studio stuff too.
NYSMusic: How do you decide which older songs to include in the setlist alongside the new tracks? Are there any fan favorites you always keep in rotation?
Jimkata: Sometimes it’s by fan request. Someone messages us about wanting to hear a certain song one night and we say, yea lets do it. Sometimes it’s something one of us brings up in a rehearsal. Like, “Hey what about this song?”. Sometimes we feel like we need a certain tempo or vibe at a specific time in a set and there are a few that always seem to do the trick. Its kinda tough because we have so many to choose from now but we’ve been embracing the whole catalog a lot more these days. We definitely know which songs seem to be clicking with the crowd but are always testing out new ideas or further enhancing an old song.
NYSMusic: Any songs on the new album that ended up surprising you or going in a completely different direction than you thought?
Jimkata: Almost all of them but probably the song Running in Place was the big surprise. It came together after a frustrating day in the studio where we seemed to be losing creative steam on a different song. We thought about what kind of song we needed vibe wise to round out the album and it just wasn’t it. Jocko (producer) asked if I had any other demos laying around and I rifled through a bunch of song ideas for them and the immediate reaction to Running in Place (aka ‘Spirals’) from everybody was, “Yea this one!”. We were getting really close, if not already past the deadline we gave ourselves so I went home and finished writing the song over the weekend and sent it around to everybody. We went back in and tracked it in a day and overnight we had this brand new tune that didn’t exist a week ago. Lyrically we felt like this idea of Running in Place resonated with how we felt about life lately- working your ass off trying to keep up with everything and in some ways feeling like you’re moving forward but other times like you’re just running on a treadmill.
The middle section on “Off the Rails” was also an unexpected moment of inspiration. We stumbled into the breakdown section while playing it live in the studio. Then weeks later, I’m driving there to record vocals, listening to the song, and I come up with this vocal idea. It’s almost insane sounding and we wanted to lean into that unhinged character. I really enjoyed yelling like a crazy person in the vocal booth, something I’m not sure I’ve done before but clearly was exactly what I needed to do and is probably a more accurate portrayal of how stressful life has been at times in the last few years for me. “
NYSMusic: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to upcoming and inspiring indie artists trying to find their voice and grow their audience in today’s music scene?
Jimkata: We don’t really know what to tell anyone since it seems like today’s landscape is very different from the one we started with and even the “professionals” are always trying to figure out what the hell is going on. However, we’ve seen a lot of things come and go in a short amount of time and things change, but some things remain true. Obviously social media is important, but I’d say don’t forget to just get out there and play a show, a party, whatever. Get together with friends and jam, go to shows and meet other musicians, other bands. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, suck, mess up in front of people, write songs you might not like later. Just laugh and learn from it. With a world of talented people on a screen in our pockets it can be intimidating and feel like maybe you’ll never be “good enough” to put yourself out there. But music is art, expression. It’s not always about technical ability although that’s important too. It’s about expression and having fun and sharing an experience with others not just on a screen, but in person.”
Roger Bryan and The Orphans is a Buffalo-based rock band that boasts sounds of alternative flare and indie spirit.
They are comprised of vocalist Roger Bryan, drummer Mike Sobieraj, Matt Lavin on bass and Dave Calos on guitar. The band originated in Buffalo in 2008 and have cycled through members before finally finding the core four Orphans.
The name Roger Bryan and The Orphans comes from the idea that the bandmembers were originally parts of other bands, but these groups dissolved, bringing them together as orphans of their past. The band’s sound contains a mix of soft indie and edgy alternative. The combination of this sound does the band well as they use their dynamic sound to express their musicianship over the years.
Over the course of 5 albums, multiple EPâs and singles, they have created a catalog of ragged glory that continues to grow and evolve while managing to keep a heart still stitched on its worn sleeve. Their latest album Days or Nights/That’s Life! combines songs from their 2023 EP That’s Life! along with some recent, polished tracks.
Around seven years in, there were big changes within the band. Mike and Roger found themselves reduced to a duo wondering where exactly to go. Eventually, the duo built it back up with Matt Lavin. Dave Calos was the last to join a couple weeks later.
Since then, Roger Bryan and The Orphans have released many works, each with their own unique sound. The group does not conform to a single sound, they have dynamic songwriting techniques, and a variety of sound to output. That said, the group’s overall tone is recognizable as something of their own.
The band has a couple upcoming shows in October and November, both in Buffalo. On October 11 at Jackrabbit music venue and eatery, Roger Bryan and The Orphans see the stage with Johnny Nobody for a live recording of their catalogue. November 16, at the Cave music venue, the band performs for their label Harvest Sum’s 20th anniversary show.
To learn more about Roger Bryan and The Orphans and to hear their works, head to their Bandcamp by clicking here.
