The Big Easy in Buffalo

New Orleans Jazz Mass and Concert
2026-06-13 16:30 (America/New_York) | 212 Stanislaus St., Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14212
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 featuring vocalist Lindsey Holland. Fr. Cole Webster will be our celebrant.
Concert – 4:45pm featuring New Orleans secular & sacred music.
Mass – 5:30pm featuring New Orleans songs of praise.
Second Line and Light Reception – Immediately following
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, presented with support from Friends of St. Adalbert Basilica and The Big Easy in Buffalo.
The 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.

The Brass Machine Jazz Mass @ St. Adalbert Basilica
2026-06-13 16:45 - 18:00 | Saint Adalbert Basilica
This Saturday, we’re so exciting to be working with the Saint Adalbert Basilica & The Big Easy in Buffalo for a New Orleans Jazz Mass!⚜️
…join us at 4:45pm for a taste of New Orleans Jazz & Brass!❤️

KeyBank Live at Larkin ft. Bonerama with Buffalo Bully Brass presented by Big Easy in Buffalo
2026-06-17 17:00 - 20:00 | 745 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14210
Enjoy live music along with a curated selection of food offerings. Admission and parking are free thanks to presenting sponsor KeyBank and sponsor Independent Health.
Bonerama is a New Orleans-based band that fuses everything that has made that city’s music famous into a genre defying gumbo. The band has taken the best elements of rock, soul, fusion, pop, jazz, funk, brass, gospel and blues to forge its unique sound. With opening support from a mix of Afrobeat, New Orleans jazz, funk and hip-hop in Buffalo Bully Brass.

The Big Easy in Buffalo presents: The Soul Rebels & Honey Island Swamp Band
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | 20 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14202
Buffalo Place will produce the free outdoor summer series, Thursday & Main, weekly from June 4th through July 30, 2026 in Downtown Buffalo at Fountain Plaza. Thursday & Main is presented by M&T Bank.
On Thursday, June 18th the series shifts into high gear as our partner, The Big Easy in Buffalo, takes us down to New Orleans for an electrifying night of “swamp and soul,” featuring The Soul Rebels and Honey Island Swamp Band. Hailing from New Orleans, The Soul Rebels have redefined the modern brass ensemble by blending elements of funk, jazz, hip-hop, and soul into their unmistakable sound. Known for their high-energy performances and innovative approach, the group has built an international reputation for turning every show into a full-scale dance party. Honey Island Swamp Band complements the evening with a rich mix of Southern rock, Americana, and swampy grooves, creating a layered and immersive musical experience. “As The Big Easy in Buffalo marks our 20th season of bringing the best in Louisiana music to Western New York, we’re thrilled to be part of the 10th annual Thursday & Main series for this free community celebration,” said Big Easy in Buffalo Director Tod Kniazuk. “Thanks to Buffalo Place for letting us join the party!”
Thursday & Main is made possible with the generous support of our official sponsor family. The series is presented by M&T Bank and supported by Big Ditch Brewing Company, Iroquois Construction Services, Katz Americas, Lawley, National Grid, Premium Parking, The Buffalo News, Try-It Distributing, VanDette Law, WKBW-TV 7, and Yuengling.

Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. w. Yellow Jack – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
2026-08-13 19:00 | Sportsmens Tavern, 326 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY, 14207, US
Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. w. Yellow Jack – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Thursday August 13, 5pm doors, 7pm show
$15 advance; $20 day-of
https://events.leapevents.com/event/buckwheat-zydeco-jr-26
Buckwheat 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.
Following 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.”
Buckwheat 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.
Yellow Jack plays rowdy roots, fiddle tunes, spirituals, hillbilly rave-ups and bluegrass from Buffalo-Niagara. Songs about local history, the Erie Canal, the mighty Niagara, the War of 1812, labor songs, traditional folk songs, very lively bluegrass and much more is what you’ll hear, many of them original songs written by Dennis Reed Jr.
Since 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, National Fuel Gas Co., Dick & Jenny’s, and Sportsmen’s Tavern.

Sunny Side Jazz Band - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
2026-08-22 19:00 | Duende at Silo City, 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo, NY, 14203, US
Sunny Side Jazz Band – The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
Saturday, August 22
Show at 7pm
Duende at Silo City (outdoors; moved inside in case of rain)
Free (but please tip the band), All Ages
New 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).
Sunny 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 sixth national tour for summer 2026.
Since 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, The Cullen Foundation, buffaloFM, Dick & Jenny’s, Duende, and National Fuel Gas Co.

NEW DATE: Organ Fairchild w/ The Brass Machine - FREE show at Ralph Wilson Park, Buffalo NY
2026-08-24 17:00 | Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy, 5 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14201, US
Free live music is coming to the Buffalo Waterfront, thanks to the Levitt VIBE Buffalo Music Series!
Bring a blanket, grab a bite from the weekly food trucks, and enjoy the show!
Organ Fairchild is thrilled to be bringing you the season finale of this new music series at the brand-new Ralph Wilson Park (formerly LaSalle Park) on Monday, August 24 along with our friends The Brass Machine!!
Join us for an all-new Buffalo summer tradition – – music starts at 5:30pm each Monday, and it’s completely FREE 🎶💃🏽
Big thanks to The Big Easy in Buffalo for asking us to inaugurate this series, and to Levitt Family Foundation and Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy for making these events possible!
#MusicMoves

Borderland Festival 2026
2026-09-18 13:00 - 2026-09-20 21:00 | Knox Farm State Park
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.
Weekend, Single-Day & VIP Passes are now on sale at borderlandfestival.com
Head to borderlandfestival.com to learn more about tickets, lodging, experiences, camping and general FAQs.
See you on the Borderland!

Tab Benoit w. Ghalia Volt "Soul of the Swamp Tour" - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
2026-10-15 20:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, US
Tab Benoit w. Ghalia Volt “Soul of the Swamp Tour”
The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
Thursday October 15
Town Ballroom
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent
Government Issued ID Required
$35 – $65
PRESALE 3/25 10am – 3/26 11pm
PRESALE CODE: BigEasy20
General Onsale 3/27 10am
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/95843368/tab-benoit-with-ghalia-volt-buffalo-town-ballroom-buffalony
“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
Tab 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”.
Located 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.
Since 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.
