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SUMMARY:Mardi Graski 4 - The Buffalo Touch & LeeRon Zydeco
DESCRIPTION:LeeRon Zydeco & The Buffalo Touch\nMardi Graski with The Big Easy in Buffalo!\nPotts Banquet Hall\nSunday February 23\n1pm doors\, 2pm show\n$10 advance / $15 door\nAdvance tickets now available at Potts Deli & Grill or\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-graski-4-tickets-1207921609049 \nCelebrate Mardi Gras\, Buffalo style with local legends LeeRon Zydeco and The Buffalo Touch polka band\, playing separately AND together to celebrate the season.They’ll also be joined by special musical guests Captain Tom (Cpt Tom & The Hooligans) and Kyle Yagielski (The Brass Machine). The dance floor will be open! So will the bar and restaurant\, and there will be plenty of seats. Wear your best Polish or New Orleans outfits and get ready to party at The Big Easy in Buffalo’s 19th annual Mardi Gras Jam(ski)! \nLEERON ZYDECO\nRon Davis aka LeeRon Zydeco is a professional musician with over fifty years of experience in recording and live performance. His credits include the Four Tops\, Spencer Davis\, Otis Rush\, Bernard Purdie\, Sean Costello\, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. In 1991 he formed LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tamales. The band was the first in the Buffalo area to blend bluesy Cajun and Tex-Mex music into a roots sound. The group performs throughout the Eastern United States. \nTHE BUFFALO TOUCH\nHigh energy\, entertaining\, a good time\, and “plenty of dancing” is how to describe shows performed by The Buffalo Touch. This Award-Winning Polka Band performs music sure to put a smile on the face of everyone young and old alike. The Buffalo Touch has received three Grammy nominations for “Best Polka Album” and were the sole representatives of Western New York at the 45th\, 46th\, and 51st annual Grammy awards. \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Goldfarb Financial\, Dick & Jenny’s\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, and Potts Banquet Hall.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/mardi-graski-4-the-buffalo-touch-leeron-zydeco/
LOCATION:Potts Banquet Hall\, 41 South Rossler Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, US
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SUMMARY:The Kevin Gordon Trio & The David Miller Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sportsmens presetns \nThe Kevin Gordon Trio & The David Miller Trio \nThursday\, June 12\, 2025 7pm \n$15ad($17.60w/online fee) or $20 door\n“He’s amazing.” –Jim Lauderdale \n“Dude’s a juke-joint professor emeritus”–Rolling Stone \nKevin Gordon’s Louisiana is a strange place. It’s a place where restless teens road trip\nto where the highway dead-ends at the Gulf of Mexico; a place where prisoners who are\nin for life compete in a rodeo while the town watches; where a character can get lost in\nthe humid afternoon and where religion may not signify hope; and where rivers\, never\nfar away\, carry secrets behind levees. “One of the things I like about it and am mystified\nby is that what passes for normal in Louisiana would not make the grade elsewhere\,” he\nsays. \nThe kicker? All of these postcards are based on true stories. It’s a place that he’s been\nexploring for twenty years now\, on the eve of the release of his astonishing new album\n“Tilt And Shine” on Crowville Media. It is work that has earned him fans like noted author\nand Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick; New West Records artist Buddy Miller;\njournalist\, songwriter\, and Country Music Hall of Fame staffer Peter Cooper; Todd\nSnider; head of the Americana Music Association Jed Hilly; and Lucinda Williams\, with\nwhom Kevin dueted on the song “Down To The Well” (which was featured prominently on\nan Oxford American compilation). \nBefore you even hear his vivid lyrics\, you start feeling the sound of that ’56 Gibson ES-\n125 tuned down to open D\, often with the tremolo flowing like a river\, and an\nunstoppable groove distilled from swamp blues and Sun Records. His MFA from the\nUniversity of Iowa Writers’ Workshop allows him to capture it with a degree of precision. As the New\nYork Times put it in its headline of a feature on Kevin\, “A Musician Or A Poet? Yes to\nBoth.” \nKevin sums it up\, “There are so many stories in north Louisiana and it’s a place that\nnobody pays attention to. For me\, you can feel the arc of time passing there. I’m captivated by\nthe power of strong memories—those films that run continuously in your mind\, if you let\n‘em.” With “Tilt and Shine\,” those movies translate into rock n’roll poetry.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/the-kevin-gordon-trio-the-david-miller-trio/
LOCATION:326 Amherst St\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States\, New York 14207
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SUMMARY:KeyBank Live at Larkin with James Andrews & The Crescent City All Stars w/the George Caldwell Trio
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Big Easy in Buffalo\, James Andrews is a vocalist\, songwriter\, and trumpet legend from New Orleans. He hails from a musical family\, the grandson of the late Jesse “Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo” Hill and the brother of Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. A trumpeter and vocalist with a tone and voice as distinctive as Louis Armstrong\, Andrews is one of the primary cultural ambassadors from the cradle of music. James and his band will be joined by special guest Black Masking Indian Spy Boy Al Polite. Opening set by Buffalo’s own George Caldwell\, a native of Clarksdale\, Mississippi\, who has toured the world with bands including the legendary Duke Ellington and Count Basie Orchestras\, playing Carnegie Hall\, Royal Albert Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, The Blue Note\, Montreux and Newport Jazz Festivals\, to name just a few. \nAdmission and parking are free thanks to KeyBank and Independent Health\, Food and drink available for purchase.No coolers\, outside food or drinks allowed\, folding chairs are welcome.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/keybank-live-at-larkin-with-james-andrews-the-crescent-city-all-stars-w-the-george-caldwell-trio/
LOCATION:745 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States\, New York 14210
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SUMMARY:John Papa Gros Band wsg. Critt's Juke Joint - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
DESCRIPTION:John Papa Gros Band wsg. Critt’s Juke Joint – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA series\nThe Cave\nSaturday July 12\, 2pm doors\, 3pm show\n$20 advance\, $25 day-of\nhttps://www.showclix.com/event/-john-papa-gros-band-w-critt-s-juke-joint \n“John ‘Papa’ Gros is a bedrock New Orleans artist\, a keyboardist\, singer and songwriter who draws on funk\, rhythm & blues and Americana songcraft; he also knows his way around the Mardi Gras music repertoire about as well as anyone.” – Keith Spera The New Orleans Advocate \nBetween 2000 and 2013\, Gros led Papa Grows Funk\, a highly revered group that mixed hard-hitting funk grooves with often unpredictable jazz spontaneity. The band released six critically-acclaimed studio albums\, including Needle in the Groove\, which was co-produced by New Orleans legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee\, Allen Toussaint. The group’s weekly gigs at the world-famous Maple Leaf became a staple for both locals and tourists alike\, eventually leading to Gros touring in far off countries like Japan and Brazil. \nAfter Papa Grows Funk dissolved\, Gros briefly returned to sideman work\, playing organ for a series of all-star tributes to Dr. John and the Neville Brothers. The 2014 Dr. John tribute\, The Music Mojo of Dr. John\, was later released as a critically-acclaimed live album that featured Gros playing with Bruce Springsteen\, Mavis Staples\, Jason Isbell\, and John Fogerty. More importantly for Gros\, those tribute concerts allowed him to play alongside his two biggest influences: the Doctor and Art Neville\, both of whom passed in 2019. \nIn 2016\, Gros returned to the spotlight yet again with his second solo album River’s On Fire\, the much anticipated follow up to his 2004 debut Day’s End. Co-produced by Gros and Tracy Freeman (Harry Connick Jr\, Rebirth Brass Band\, Bonerama)\, the album’s fiery funk rock showed how Gros had matured as both a songwriter and bandleader. It firmly established Gros’ identity as a solo force. In 2020 Gros released Central City\, his third solo album. The album is a collection of classic New Orleans songs\, both new and old\, filtered through his decades of dedication to his craft. The album features Gros’ feel good originals alongside his takes on beloved songs by Allen Toussaint\, Lloyd Price\, and John Prine.\n“I’m walking in the same path [as Dr. John\, Allen Toussaint\, and Art Neville\,]” explains Gros. “I’ve been following them my whole life. Now\, they’re no longer in front of me. They’ve gotten off the path but the path is still very clear.” \nEric “Critt” Crittenden has over 25 years as a touring performer under his belt\, sharing the stage with the likes of Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead\, Sinbad the Comedian\, Michael Franti\, G-Love & Special Sauce\, Jefferson Airplane/Starship\, Dirty Dozen Brass Band\, and so many more. \nSince his birth in Buffalo\, NY\, Eric has been immersed in the funk and feel-good soul sound of Motown. (After all\, his father played with James Brown for 13 years.) But it was in his twenties that he really discovered the organic self expression of jazz\, listening to Eddie Harris\, John Coltrane\, and Herbie Hancock. Branching further out into rock\, including the Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd\, completely changed his life and started him on a path to genre mixing that was accessible to everyone. “For me\, in order to go forward\, you have to go back\,” says Eric. “I was raised with old school R&B and soul. This is who and what I am all about. But this is a new era\, and music needs evolution. I’m fortunate to be able to do my part.” \nAs a highly respected music educator\, he has conducted over a hundred master classes and edutainment performances\, and has been a key force behind numerous arts education efforts in Buffalo and Western New York\, including The IMAGE Urban Arts Workshop (co-sponsored by New Era Cap)\, the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (where he served as Arts Director)\, and his music camp program “Future Sounds of Buffalo.” Today\, he teaches music in the public school system of Buffalo\, NY\, where he continues to perform and dedicate his career to the local music scene and the youth in the community. \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture.The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, buffalo.fm\, Goldfarb Financial\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, and The Cave.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/john-papa-gros-band-wsg-critts-juke-joint-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-nola-series/
LOCATION:The Cave\, 71 Military\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, US
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SUMMARY:TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE - MIGHT NOT MAKE IT HOME TOUR w/ JJ Grey & Mofro
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 13 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM \nArtist Presale : Wed\, 11 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM \nArtparker Member Presale : Thu\, 12 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM \nWeek of Show Admission : Sun\, 13 Jul 2025 at 03:00 AM \nGA Upgrade WOS : Sun\, 13 Jul 2025 at 03:00 AM \nMother’s Day Promotion : Fri\, 9 May 2025 at 10:00 AM \nFather’s Day Promotion : Tue\, 10 Jun 2025 at 10:00 AM \nSCI audience promotion : Thu\, 19 Jun 2025 at 12:15 PM \nGary Clark Jr. Audience Promotion : Wed\, 25 Jun 2025 at 04:35 PM
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/trombone-shorty-orleans-avenue-might-not-make-it-home-tour-w-jj-grey-mofro/
LOCATION:Artpark
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SUMMARY:New Orleans-Style Jazz Mass & Concert w. The Brass Machine at St. Adalbert Basilica
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate through music!St. Adalbert Basilica is proud to host a jazz concert and mass featuring Buffalo’s own New Orleans-style brass band The Brass Machine.Fr. Cole Webster will be our celebrant. \nConcert – 5pm\nMass – 5:30pm\nLight Reception – Immediately following \nThe Brass Machine is a Buffalo-based\, professional touring band that has shared stages with Earth Wind & Fire\, Starship\, Rebirth Brass Band\, John Papa Gros and many more.Brass bands play an important role in celebrations of faith in New Orleans\, from church services to second lines as our faithful departed are laid to rest.The Brass Machine will share that music with us as we make a joyful noise in praise. Please join us for this special event!
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/new-orleans-style-jazz-mass-concert-w-the-brass-machine-at-st-adalbert-basilica/
LOCATION:212 Stanislaus St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States\, New York 14212
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SUMMARY:Sunny Side - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
DESCRIPTION:Sunny Side – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series\nAll Ages\nSunday\, August 10\nShow at 6:30pm\nDuende at Silo City (outdoors; moved inside in case of rain)\nFree (but please tip the band) \nNew Orleans Trad Jazz band Sunny Side returns to Buffalo for their annual trad jazz dance party!Weather-permitting\, we’ll be outside with plenty of room to dance\, so bring a chair as there’s limited seating (in case of rain\, we’ll move inside to the bin floor upstairs). \nSunny Side\, a jazz band based out of New Orleans\, is heavily influenced by the music of Louis Armstrong\, Duke Ellington\, Nat King Cole\, Fats Waller\, and many other early jazz legends. During the 2020/2021 quarantine\, Sunny Side provided a ‘Jazz in Coliseum Square Park’ series in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans hosting a variety of live music including themselves. Many locals expressed much gratitude for the music during the challenging time. Sunny Side is planning their fifth national tour for summer 2025. \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture.The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Goldfarb Financial\, buffaloFM\, Dick & Jenny’s\, Duende\, and National Fuel Gas Co.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/sunny-side-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-nola-series-3/
LOCATION:Duende at Silo City\, 85 Silo City Row\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, US
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SUMMARY:Buckwheat Zydeco\, Jr. wsg. Ten Cent Howl – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
DESCRIPTION:Buckwheat Zydeco\, Jr. wsg. Ten Cent Howl – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series\nSportsmen’s Tavern\nThursday September 4\, 5pm doors\, 7pm show\n$15 advance; $20 day-of\nhttps://www.showclix.com/event/buckwheat-zydeco-jr-wsg-ten-cent-howl \nBuckwheat Zydeco Jr.’s story is one of musical inheritance\, hard work\, and dedication to preserving the spirit of zydeco music. From a young boy learning the craft of music by ear\, to becoming a Grammy-winning artist\, he continues to make his mark on the world stage. With his band and his son by his side\, he is ensuring that zydeco music will continue to inspire and uplift audiences for generations to come. Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. was born into a musical family in Lafayette\, Louisiana\, a city deeply rooted in the sounds of zydeco and Creole culture. His father\, Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural\, Sr.\, was a legendary figure in zydeco music\, and Buckwheat\, Jr. was immersed in music from a young age. \nFollowing the death of his father in 2016\, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. assumed the mantle of his father’s musical legacy\, continuing to lead the Ils Sont Partis Band. This band\, which was originally formed by Stanley Dural\, Sr.\, is a tribute to the vibrant tradition of zydeco and remains a vital force in spreading the genre’s infectious rhythms worldwide. Buckwheat\, Jr. now performs with his father’s iconic custom monogrammed accordion and shares the stage with his son\, Kyle Anthony Dural\, who plays the rubboard. This family connection is deeply meaningful to Buckwheat\, Jr.\, who reflects\, “Everywhere I go\, my son is on my right. It really is a blessing.”  \nBuckwheat Zydeco Jr.’s career has been marked by significant milestones\, both alongside his father and as a solo artist. He shared the stage with some of the most renowned figures in music\, including Eric Clapton\, Paul Simon\, Willie Nelson\, Mavis Staples\, Albert Collins\, Buddy Guy\, Dwight Yoakam\, and Los Lobos\, to name a few. Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and The Ils Sont Partis Band won the 2024 Best Regional Roots Music Album – New Beginnings award at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards\, and also in 2024 got inducted at the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. \nTen Cent Howl has been making waves in the Buffalo Americana scene for over two decades with their original music. The Howl is known for their riveting original songs as well as their extensive catalogue of cover songs ranging from folk to roots to country to classic rock. Ten Cent Howl can make you dance\, sing\, laugh and cry with their tremendous musicianship\, craftsmanship\, and harmony. “Sounding like they come from a simpler time\, unspoiled by the marvels of modern technology\, Ten Cent Howl offers a refreshing glimpse into rural American living through their vacillatingly uplifting and melancholy songs\, many of which are about love lost and found.” – Amy Lieberman – NYSMusic.com \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low-cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, buffalo.fm\, Goldfarb Financial\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, Dick & Jenny’s\, and Sportsmen’s Tavern.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/buckwheat-zydeco-jr-wsg-ten-cent-howl-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-nola-series/
LOCATION:Sportsmens Tavern\, 326 Amherst St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000
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SUMMARY:Borderland Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Borderland Festival returns to Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora\, NY on September 12-14. We’re back with Vampire Weekend\, Khruangbin\, Mt. Joy\, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and many more gracing the beautiful Borderland stages for WNY’s biggest end-of-summer music festival. Enjoy\, craft beverages\, local art\, regional fare and much more on the Borderland this September! \nGA & VIP passes are now on sale at borderlandfestival.com.  \nSign-up for our newsletter and texts to stay in touch here: https://laylo.com/borderlandfesttival
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/borderland-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Knox Farm State Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T120000
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SUMMARY:Help us get a grant by sending a text!
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all\, The Big Easy in Buffalo\, with the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy\, are competing for a Levitt Music Series grant for $120K over three years to bring MORE FREE concerts to Buffalo—and we need your help to get out the vote!\nPublic voting runs from NOW through SEPT 15 (8 pm ET). \nIt’s quick and easy for people to vote: \nText BUFFALO to 877-409-5525\nOr visit https://levitt.org/vote\nAnd please share this with all your friends\, colleagues\, etc! \nStrong community support will help show the Levitt Foundation that Buffalo is ready to bring our community together and host free\, high-quality live music in Ralph Wilson Park beginning next year\, and part of those free shows will be some great NOLA artists brought to you by The Big Easy in Buffalo!
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/help-us-get-a-grant-by-sending-a-text/
LOCATION:Buffalo\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Bully Brass Band Bflo-NOLA Tailgate Party
DESCRIPTION:Well of course The Big Easy in Buffalo has to celebrate when Buffalo and New Orleans are coming together on the football field!Join us for a free tailgate the night before at Wayland Brewing with Buffalo Bully Brass Band.Then\, if you’re headed to the game\, catch The Brass Machine on the Billevard as part of the official pre-game party.Our worlds collide! \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low-cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, buffalo.fm\, Goldfarb Financial\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, Dick & Jenny’s\, and Sportsmen’s Tavern.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/buffalo-bully-brass-band-bflo-nola-tailgate-party/
LOCATION:Wayland Brewing
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SUMMARY:Split Club Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Big Easy in Buffalo for an afternoon of good food\, good music\, good libations\, and a chance to win one of 25 prizes – it’s our first-ever SPLIT CLUB PARTY! \nCASH PRIZES OF $1\,000 / $500 / $500 / $250 / $150 / $100\n19 Additional Prizes – Gift Cards\, Spirits\, and More\nONLY 75 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD\nNo Repeat Winners – 1 of 3 WILL win a prize!\n(winners need not be present) \nDonation of $100 gets you entry into the raffle\, NOLA-style food\, two drinks\, live music from Joe Bellanti of Organ Fairchild\, and the chance to help us bring some of Louisiana’s finest bands to town for free and low-cost shows and to work with local professional and student musicians. \nTickets are available at venmo @The-Big-Easy-In-Buffalo \, atwww.thebigeasyinbuffalo.org\, by emailing thebigeasyinbuffalo@gmail.com\, or calling 716-912-8236.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/split-club-party/
LOCATION:Dick and Jenny’s
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T233000
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SUMMARY:Sally Baby's Silver Dollars at Folkfaces Fest!
DESCRIPTION:The Big Easy in Buffalo presents Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars direct from New Orleans as part of the Folkfaces Fest lineup!SBSD plays at 11:30pm on Saturday October 4\, but check out the entire four-day lineup of this great festival! \nFolkfaces Fest 9\nOctober 2nd-5th 2025\nCherry Hill Campground Darien Center\, NY\n4 days of music\, camping\, workshops\, vendors\, and more!\n📣FOLKFACES FEST 9📣\n☁️🐈 LINEUP IS HERE🐈☁️\nWe’re so thrilled to announce another year of Folkfaces Fest! Can’t believe it’s been 9 years! Can’t wait to gather with all our friends and celebrate in the woods! Music\, dancing\, art & community! We’ve got an incredibly special lineup of curated artists from all over the country and beyond!\nThe theme is “Felines & Cloud 9” (cats & clouds). Start thinking about that costume! Workshops schedule\, activities & more coming soon!\nFolkfaces x2\nThe Tillers\nSally Babys Silver Dollars\nThe Flying Clouds of South Carolina\nRed Elvises\nShowman & Coole (of Lonesome Ace Stringband)\nTrombone Charlotte (artist at large)\nMartha Spencer\nMeredith Moon\nUncle Ben’s Remedy\nBosko Baker\nHobo Gadget Junk Band\nJohanna Rose\nThe Vaudevillian\nFlying Object\nWhitford Klyma Band\nFunknut\nMoon Hollow\nMelanie Beth Curran\nPersonal Blend\nCast Iron Cowboys\nCandy\nSousaphunk\nFamily Funktion Sitar Jams\nLeah Ou & Alyssa Rodriguez\nBuffalo Choro\nSlyboots Circus\nThe Traveling Pianist\nShaun Jones\nBenjamin Richard\nKody & Herron\nSweet Degenerates\nPerry Gordon\nSongwriters:\nOscar Fargnoli\nKatie Mangiamele\nMaria Sebastian\nBen Perello\nSponsored by:\nSlyboots School of Music\, Dance & Art\nArt By Joeski\nJack Rabbit\nCaptain Tom & the Hooligans\nBuffalo Friends of Folk Music\nBop Shop Records\nTupelo Honey Spa LLC\nSportsmens Americana Music Foundation\nOld World Warblers\nAllentown Music\nPaul Fancher\nLavender Haze Collective\n42 North Brewing Company\nBernunzio’s Uptown Music\nShianne Waxing Studio\nThe Big Easy In Buffalo\nThe Fretted Buffalo\nLegacy Sport Fishing\nANITHS\nHans Neilson\nNietzsches\nHouse of Charm\nJoanie Conti\nTickets on sale now:\nhttps://theticketing.co/e/folkfacesfest9\nBook camping at cherryhillcamp.com\nTheme:\nFelines & Cloud 9\nVendors:\nWant to vend at Folkfaces Fest 9? Please email Candace at Clain117@yahoo.com & put “Folkfaces Fest vendor” in the subject line.\nSponsorship opportunities:\nEmail us at folkfacesmusic@gmail.com\nDescription:\nFolkfaces Fest is a living growing grassroots style music festival thrown by Tyler Westcott & his band Folkfaces. The fest is rapidly approaching its 9th year! This year the festival date is set for October 2nd-5th. The festival takes place at Cherry Hill Campground in Darien Center\, NY (40 minutes from Buffalo\, about an hour from Rochester). Located directly across the road from Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park.\nAbout Cherry Hill Campground:\nThis well manicured campground has 50 campsites scattered throughout its 63 acres. Each with their own picnic table and fire ring. A few unfurnished barebones cabins. A bathhouse with 6 flush toilets and two showers\, coin operated laundry and vending machines. There are numerous spigots with potable water spread throughout the festival grounds. A camp store with all your camping supply needs\, snacks\, drinks and more. Located directly across the road from Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park. Which creates a unique backdrop for incredible sunsets with a rollercoaster skyline!\nStages:\nThe festival has three areas for performances: The Greystone Stage (main stage)\, The Gage Stage (side woods stage)\, and the Slyboots Tent (a large circus tent for performance\, workshops\, activities and more).\nArtists village & food vendors:\nWe host food vendors of all varieties. We try our best to have a range of healthy options as well as standard fair fare. We include many art and craft vendors. We are always seeking more vendors to add to our food court and artist village. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks as well.\nOther activities:\nIt’s a theme party! (Past themes include sci-fi\, denim\, hot dogs). Costumes\, festive attire and decorations encouraged. We host a yearly film fest\, midnight movies\, square dance\, costume contest\, raffles\, art installations\, a paint wall\, mycology foray\, & workshops with artists (past workshops have included swing dancing\, zydeco dancing\, songwriting\, singing saw\, harmonica\, guitar\, bass\, fiddle\, banjo\, spoons\, washboard\, novelty instruments\, New York State fiddle tunes). There’s also a volleyball net\, tetherball\, horseshoe pits as well as hiking trails.\nMusicians:\nAt Folkfaces Fest we curate unique national and regional acts mostly of the roots music or world music variety. Over the last half a decade we have hosted many notable performers including Grammy award winning co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops Dom Flemons “the American Songster”\, Pete Bernhard of the Devil Makes Three\, the father of modern Bluegrass Tony Trischka\, champion fiddler & ragtime banjoist Aaron Jonah Lewis\, Viral YouTube sensation Abby the Spoon Lady\, folk music hero Bruce Molsky\, Psychedelic prog rockers Consider the Source\, ragtime blues guitarist Andy Cohen\, Kentucky Colonel and front man of the Legendary Shack Shakers -JD Wilkes\, Texas based dirty old one man band: Scott H. Biram\, Nashville based slide guitarist and songwriter Cristina Vane\, African drum and dance troupe Slyboots Circus\, Innovative folk duo Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton\, freak folk legend Baby Gramps\, New Orleans tenor banjoist Hunter Burgamy\, Australian folk singer Archer\, Ashevilles’ The Resonant Rogues\, Alabamas own Steel City Jug Slammers\, Boston area Trad Jazz outfit Annie & the Furtrappers\, many many others…\nWe have built a beautiful community over the years and we hope you will join us this year and see what Folkfaces Fest is all about!
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/sally-babys-silver-dollars-at-folkfaces-fest/
LOCATION:Cherry Hill Campground\, 1516 Sumner Rd\, Darien Center\, NY\, 14040\, US
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SUMMARY:Joe Krown Trio +1 feat Papa Mali wsg "Busted on Bourbon St" - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
DESCRIPTION:Joe Krown Trio +1 feat. Papa Mali wsg. “Busted on Bourbon St.” feat. members of Organ Fairchild & The Brass Machine – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series\nThe Cave\nFriday October 10\, 7pm doors\, 8pm show\n$15 advance; $20 day-of \n“Joe has the New Orleans piano style nailed\, as the presence of Professor Longhair\, Allen Toussaint\, Dr. John and James Booker are everywhere throughout this recording.” Blues Blast Magazine \nCollectively Joe Krown and Papa Mali are taking Joe’s latest release “Tribute” on the road. It is a curated collection of songs from many of New Orleans’ gifted musicians: Allen Toussaint\, Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington\, and many more.Joe showcases his piano expertise while showcasing the plethora of friends who joined him in making this release a true work of art. With a little bit of help from his friend\, Papa Mali\, the songs will come to life. This show is a must for all who love New Orleans music. Specifically\, New Orleans piano.Joe currently tours the world as a member of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band\, and has previously been bandmates with Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and Walter “Wolfman” Washington.Papa Mali is best known as the frontman of 7 Walkers\, a band formed in 2009 that includes three musical icons: Grateful Dead founding member and drummer Bill Kreutzmann\, The Meters’ founding bassist\, George Porter Jr. and lyricist Robert Hunter. \n“Busted on Bourbon St.”\, featuring members of Organ Fairchild and The Brass Machine\, turns the Grateful Dead songbook into a brassy\, funky New Orleans jam. \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low-cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian\, Buffalo.FM\, Goldfarb Financial\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, Dick & Jenny’s\, and The Cave.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/joe-krown-trio-1-feat-papa-mali-wsg-busted-on-bourbon-st-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-nola-series/
LOCATION:The Cave\, 71 Military\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
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CREATED:20251012T164037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T164036Z
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SUMMARY:Rebirth Brass Band wsg. The Brass Machine – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
DESCRIPTION:Rebirth Brass Band wsg. The Brass Machine – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series\nNietzsche’s (248 Allen St. Buffalo)\nWednesday November 5 – 7pm doors\, 8pm show\n$15 advance; $20 day-of\nhttps://rebirth-buffalo.eventbrite.com \n“Just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND\, unbelievable. Hard as hell\, free as a ray of light\, there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” – Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers \nFor nearly four decades\, The Rebirth Brass Band has redefined what it means to bring the vibrant spirit of New Orleans music to the world. Founded in 1983 by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier along with their friend Kermit Ruffins\, the band quickly became a sensation\, blending the traditional brass sounds of the Big Easy with modern funk\, jazz\, soul\, and hip-hop influences. What began as a group of high school musicians performing on the streets of New Orleans has now evolved into a world-renowned musical force. \nFrom their earliest gigs at the now-legendary Maple Leaf Bar to Grammy Award-winning recordings\, The Rebirth Brass Band continues to push the boundaries of brass music. In 2012\, the band received the Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album for Rebirth of New Orleans\, solidifying their place as both guardians of tradition and pioneers of innovation.\nTheir sound is a seamless blend of second-line rhythms and energetic brass arrangements that resonate with audiences young and old. Whether performing at Mardi Gras parades\, festivals like Jazz Fest\, or on international stages\, The Rebirth Brass Band brings an unmatched energy that compels every listener to dance. \nThe Brass Machine lays down funky New Orleans-style street beats. Formed in 2014 at the University at Buffalo\, The Brass Machine provides a unique blend of jazz\, funk\, and R&B\, all in an infectious and energetic brass-y package. Having performed alongside national acts such as Earth\, Wind\, and Fire\, Starship\, The Soul Rebels\, Rebirth Brass Band\, Bonerama\, John Papa Gros\, CJ Chenier and more – The Brass Machine is hittin’ the streets HARD. Led by frontman “Kidd” Kyle Yagielski\, the group has been named the best FUNK BAND in Western New York three years in a row by JazzBuffalo. If you want to hear music that’s good for your souls and soles\, come party with The Brass Machine! \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low-cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian\, Buffalo.FM\, Goldfarb Financial\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, Dick & Jenny’s\, and The Cave.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/rebirth-brass-band-wsg-the-brass-machine-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-nola-series/
LOCATION:Nietzsche’s
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Creole Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Performing Arts Center welcomes New Orleans jazz legends\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, on Saturday\, December 6 at 8 p.m. Originally founded by New Orleans tuba player Allan Jaffre in the early 1960s\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band has performed with award-winning jazz musicians for more than 60 years. In 2006\, the band was awarded the National Medal of Arts\, the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence. Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with its Creole Christmas concert\, full of New Orleans classics and beloved holiday selections with a twist.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band-creole-christmas/
LOCATION:1300 Elmwood Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States\, New York 14222
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000
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CREATED:20260110T164110Z
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SUMMARY:LeeRon Zydeco & The Buffalo Touch - Mardi Graski 5!
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Touch & LeeRon Zydeco – Mardi Graski 5\nThe Big Easy in Buffalo\nPotts Banquet Hall\nSunday February 15\n1pm doors\, 2pm show\n$12 advance / $15 door\nReserved table of 10 for $100. \nAdvance tickets now available at Potts Deli & Grill or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-graski-5-tickets-1980233866802 \nCelebrate Mardi Gras\, Buffalo style with local legends LeeRon Zydeco and The Buffalo Touch polka band\, playing separately AND together to celebrate the season. They’ll also be joined by special musical guests Captain Tom (Cpt Tom & The Hooligans) and Kidd Kyle (The Brass Machine). The dance floor will be open! So will the bar and restaurant\, and there will be plenty of seats. Wear your best Polish or New Orleans outfits and get ready to party! \nLEERON ZYDECO\nRon Davis aka LeeRon Zydeco is a professional musician with over fifty years of experience in recording and live performance. His credits include the Four Tops\, Spencer Davis\, Otis Rush\, Bernard Purdie\, Sean Costello\, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. In 1991 he formed LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tamales. The band was the first in the Buffalo area to blend bluesy Cajun and Tex-Mex music into a roots sound. The group performs throughout the Eastern United States. \nTHE BUFFALO TOUCH\nHigh energy\, entertaining\, a good time\, and “plenty of dancing” is how to describe shows performed by The Buffalo Touch. This Award-Winning Polka Band performs music sure to put a smile on the face of everyone young and old alike. The Buffalo Touch has received three Grammy nominations for “Best Polka Album” and were the sole representatives of Western New York at the 45th\, 46th\, and 51st annual Grammy awards. \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Goldfarb Financial\, Buffalo.FM\, National Fuel\, Dick & Jenny’s\,and Potts Banquet Hall.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/leeron-zydeco-the-buffalo-touch-mardi-graski-5/
LOCATION:Potts Banquet Hall\, 41 South Rossler Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T200000
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SUMMARY:CJ Chenier wsg Banjo Juice Jazz Band - 19th Annual Mardi Gras Jam
DESCRIPTION:C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band wsg. Banjo Juice Jazz Band – The Big Easy in Buffalo 19th Annual Mardi Gras Jam \nSportsmen’s Tavern\nFriday February 20\n6pm doors\, 8pm show\n$20 advance\, $25 day-of\nhttps://www.showclix.com/event/c-j-chenier-the-red-hot-louisiana-band \nC.J. Chenier\, a Creole born and raised in an indigenous American culture with its distinct language\, cuisine and music\, delivers a soulful vocal and accordion! Chenier\, a GRAMMY® nominated world renowned musician and recording artist\, has performed alongside many internationally recognized artists including his GRAMMY® awarded father\, Clifton Chenier “The King of Zydeco”\, Paul Simon\, Joe Sample and Ray Parker\, Jr.\, The Gin Blossoms\, and John Mayall. He has appeared on the Jon Stewart Show\, CNN and was featured on VH1 and Entertainment Weekly. C.J. has exhibited his musicianship at many large festival venues such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival\, Chicago Blues Festival and Austin’s SxSW Music Conference. In addition to a GRAMMY® award nomination in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category\, C.J. has received many major awards inclusive of the Living Blues Critics’ Poll Award\, Indie Award (from AFIM) for Best Zydeco Album\, Coups de Coeur (Blows of Heart) Blues Category Award from l’Académie Charles Cros (France) and Best of the Beat Best Zydeco Album (Offbeat Magazine). \nBanjo Juice Jazz Band: Call it what you want! “Hot jazz” or “Trad jazz” or “New Orleans jazz” or just “Jass”. It’s just fun music. It makes you dance\, cry\, laugh\, and hopefully feel something. It’s raw\, organic and infectiously joyful or melancholy. This supergroup is made up of recognizable musicians from various bands throughout Western New York with a shared love of those old-timey songs from way back when\, led by Vocalist\, Banjoist\, & Guitarist Tyler Westcott (of Folkfaces). \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Goldfarb Financial\, Buffalo.FM\, National Fuel\, Dick & Jenny’s\, and Sportsmen’s Tavern.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/cj-chenier-wsg-banjo-juice-jazz-band-19th-annual-mardi-gras-jam/
LOCATION:Sportsmens Tavern\, 326 Amherst St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
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SUMMARY:The Travesties & Canela - The Big Easy in Buffalo Local Series
DESCRIPTION:The Travesties & Canela\nThe Big Easy in Buffalo Local series\nSportsmen’s Tavern\nThursday April 30\, 5pm doors\, 7pm show\n$15\nhttps://www.showclix.com/event/-the-travesties-canela  \nThe Travesties (garage folk) & Canela (tango/string quartet)\, performing separately and together. Sally (of The Travesties) will be writing a string quartet arrangement for a Travesties original song and Vanessa (of Canela) will be writing a full rock band arrangement for a Canela original – to be performed by both bands together! \nBuffalo-based folk rock band THE TRAVESTIES breathe fire into folk songs old and new\, including a treasure trove of Americana and Irish music. Songwriter Tyler Bagwell is a historian with a busker’s voice in search of couplets within the notion that “history rhymes.” Fiddler Sally Schaefer is an ethnomusicologist with wide-ranging folk and traditional music interests. Together\, with bassist Patrick Jackson of Folkfaces and drummer Marc Smith of BTPM The Bridge\, they invent and reinvent songs highlighting events\, people\, and places of local and national note. \nCANELA is not your ordinary quartet. Augmented by bass and percussion\, we take a fresh look at what a string ensemble can accomplish and communicate when traditional boundaries of genre and style are reimagined.  \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low-cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Goldfarb Financial\, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian\, Buffalo.FM\, Dick & Jenny’s\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, and Sportsmen’s Tavern. \nCover poster by S Schaefer\, featuring public domain art “The Old Violin” by John Frederick Peto (c. 1890).
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/the-travesties-canela-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-local-series/
LOCATION:Sportsmens Tavern\, 326 Amherst St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
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SUMMARY:John Papa Gros Band w. The Brass Bachine - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA series
DESCRIPTION:John Papa Gros Band w. The Brass Bachine\nThe Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA series\nTown Ballroom (front stage)\nFriday June 5\, 7pm doors\, 8pm show\n$20 advance\, $25 day-of\nhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/p/45421266/john-papa-gros-band-buffalo-town-ballroom-buffalony \n“John ‘Papa’ Gros is a bedrock New Orleans artist\, a keyboardist\, singer and songwriter who draws on funk\, rhythm & blues and Americana songcraft; he also knows his way around the Mardi Gras music repertoire about as well as anyone.” – Keith Spera The New Orleans Advocate \nBetween 2000 and 2013\, Gros led Papa Grows Funk\, a highly revered group that mixed hard-hitting funk grooves with often unpredictable jazz spontaneity. The band released six critically-acclaimed studio albums. The group’s weekly gigs at the world-famous Maple Leaf became a staple for both locals and tourists alike\, eventually leading to Gros touring in far off countries like Japan and Brazil. \nAfter Papa Grows Funk dissolved\, Gros briefly returned to sideman work\, playing organ for a series of all-star tributes to Dr. John and the Neville Brothers. The 2014 Dr. John tribute\, The Music Mojo of Dr. John\, was later released as a critically-acclaimed live album that featured Gros playing with Bruce Springsteen\, Mavis Staples\, Jason Isbell\, and John Fogerty. More importantly for Gros\, those tribute concerts allowed him to play alongside his two biggest influences: the Doctor and Art Neville\, both of whom passed in 2019. \nTurning his attention back to being a bandleader\, John has now released four albums\, including this year’s “Giants” which pays tribute to some of his main musical influences. “I’m walking in the same path [as Dr. John\, Allen Toussaint\, and Art Neville\,]” explains Gros. “I’ve been following them my whole life. Now\, they’re no longer in front of me. They’ve gotten off the path but the path is still very clear.” \nThe Brass Machine lays down funky New Orleans-style street beats. Formed in 2014 at the University at Buffalo\, The Brass Machine provides a unique blend of jazz\, funk\, and R&B\, all in an infectious and energetic brass-y package. Having performed alongside national acts such as Earth\, Wind\, and Fire\, Starship\, The Soul Rebels\, Rebirth Brass Band\, Bonerama\, John Papa Gros\, CJ Chenier and more – The Brass Machine is hittin’ the streets HARD. Led by frontman “Kidd” Kyle Yagielski\, the group has been named the best FUNK BAND in Western New York three years in a row by JazzBuffalo. If you want to hear music that’s good for your souls and soles\, come party with The Brass Machine! \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Goldfarb Financial\, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian\, buffalo.fm\, Dick & Jenny’s\, Town Ballroom\, and National Fuel Gas Co.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/john-papa-gros-band-w-the-brass-bachine-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-nola-series/
LOCATION:Town Ballroom\, 681 Main St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, US
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SUMMARY:Borderland Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Borderland Festival is back! Don’t miss Jack White\, Alabama Shakes\, Lord Huron & so many more at Knox Farm State Park in historic East Aurora\, NY this September 18-20.  \nWeekend\, Single-Day & VIP Passes are now on sale at borderlandfestival.com \nHead to borderlandfestival.com to learn more about tickets\, lodging\, experiences\, camping and general FAQs. \nSee you on the Borderland!
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/borderland-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Knox Farm State Park
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SUMMARY:Tab Benoit w. Ghalia Volt "Soul of the Swamp Tour" - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
DESCRIPTION:Tab Benoit w. Ghalia Volt “Soul of the Swamp Tour”\nThe Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series\nThursday October 15\nTown Ballroom\nDoors 7pm\, Show 8pm\nAges 12+\, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent\nGovernment Issued ID Required\n$35 – $65\nPRESALE 3/25 10am – 3/26 11pm\nPRESALE CODE: BigEasy20\nGeneral Onsale 3/27 10am\nhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/p/95843368/tab-benoit-with-ghalia-volt-buffalo-town-ballroom-buffalony \n“Tab rarely plays the same show twice and eschews a standard setlist. He treats his shows like he treats his songs. He stretches things out and totally jams out making every night and half the time every song a bit different which adds to the entertainment and uniqueness of every night he plays.” – Splice Magazine \nTab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer\, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues\, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way\, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards\, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He has recorded and/or performed with Junior Wells\, George Porter Jr\, Dr. John\, Willie Nelson\, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux\, Billy Joe Shaver\, Maria Muldaur\, James Cotton\, Cyril Neville\, Kenny Aronoff\, Allen Toussaint\, Kim Wilson\, Jimmy Thackery\, Charlie Musslewhite\, Kenny Neal\, Chris Layton\, Ivan Neville\, Jimmy Hall\, Jim Lauderdale\, Anders Osborne\, and Alvin Youngblood Hart to name a few. Tab recently released his first album in 13 years\, “I Hear Thunder”. \nLocated in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, Ghalia Volt is a Belgian-born blues-rock singer\, guitarist\, drummer\, and songwrite whose dynamic\, gritty music blends roots\, hill country blues\, garage\, and rock ‘n roll influences. After cutting her teeth as a street performer in Eurpose and immersing herself in American roots music\, Volt has released five acclaimed albums – including Shout Sister Shout!\, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Her highly anticipated new record\, Burn the House Down\, is set for release on May 15\, 2026\, showcasing her raw energy and expansive musical vision as she continues to define her place in modern blues and roots rock. Whether performing solo or with a full band\, she delivers high-energy\, trance-driven sets that connect across generations and genres – blues & roots-based music that’s physical\, loud\, and built for the live stage.  \nSince 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance\, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians\, students\, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students\, dozens of local bands\, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature\, Erie County\, Goldfarb Financial\, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian\, Buffalo.FM\, Dick & Jenny’s\, National Fuel Gas Co.\, and Town Ballroom.
URL:https://thebigeasyinbuffalo.com/event/tab-benoit-w-ghalia-volt-soul-of-the-swamp-tour-the-big-easy-in-buffalo-nola-series/
LOCATION:Town Ballroom\, 681 Main St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, US
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