Geoff Tate

Geoff Tate Delivers a Big Rock Show to Buffalo, NY

Geoff Tate – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY

Geoff Tate always delivers – always – and this night was no different. A few band members may have been switched up, yet that did not stop Geoff Tate from delivering the Big Rock Show Hits as touted. Tate has always been a very solid powerful vocalist and performer, so I make sure to never miss a show when he comes to the area. A packed venue proved I was not the only one that feels that way.

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The 69 Eyes

The 69 Eyes Death of Darkness Tour Descends Upon Buffalo, NY

Jyrki 69 – The 69 Eyes – Rec Room, Buffalo, NY

It was a chilly night in Buffalo, NY when The 69 Eyes played the Rec Room. It was the first time in their nearly 35 year history, they performed in the historical city. Fondly referred to as the Helsinki Vampires, it was no surprise the venue was packed with a crowd mostly clad in black leather, vinyl, and tons of heavy black eyeliner.

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KK’s Priest / LA Guns / Burning Witches

KK’s Priest Ride Through Buffalo, NY

KK Downing, Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, A.J. Mills – KK’s Priest – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY

Return of the Sinner USA tour stopped in Buffalo, NY on March 13, 2024. Buffalo’s Town Ballroom became host to the event 2 days previously. The change of venues did not deter the fans from coming out to show their love and support for metal and more over for legendary guitarist KK Downing’s new band, aptly named KK’s Priest. Currently on tour in support of the band’s 2023 release, The Sinner Rides Again. Along for the ride is the never disappointing, LA Guns, and the ever enchanting, Burning Witches.

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Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold Kick Off North American Tour in Buffalo, NY

M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold – Keybank Center, Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY was the opening night for the 3rd leg of the Life is but a Dream North American tour featuring Avenged Sevenfold, Poppy and Sullivan King. The KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo was the first real life show after releasing their first VR concert a few weeks earlier. Nearly 10 years since having last played the area, fans of all ages filed into the arena excited to to see their favorite band. They lined up at the merch booths to make sure they took home a memory of the event with them.

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Saint Asonia / Black Stone Cherry

Saint Asonia Co-Headline tour with Black Stone Cherry

Saint Asonia – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY

What started out as a wildly warm day in late February for Buffalo, NY quickly turned into near white out conditions later in the evening due to a fast approaching lake effect storm did not prevent fans of Saint Asonia and Black Stone Cherry. The bands were scheduled to play a co-headline show at the historic Town Ballroom in Buffalo’s theatre district.

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Living Dead Girl

Not So Innocent Tour – Tonawanda, NY

Living Dead Girl – Stamps Bar, Tonawanda, NY

The female fronted band, Living Dead Girl, brought their Not So Innocent tour to Stamps the Bar in Tonawanda, NY. The goth/metal/pop-punk band singer, Molly Rennick is joined on stage by Jordan Storring {bass}, Jonni Laww {guitar} and Steve Haining {drums}.

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Jerry Cantrell

Jerry Cantrell ‘Brighten’ tour – Buffalo, NY

Jerry Cantrell – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY

Founding member of one of thee most iconic bands born of the grunge era, Jerry Cantrell brought his solo project to Buffalo’s Town Ballroom. Celebrating his third solo album, Brighten, Cantrell hit the road with fellow Seattle band, Thunderpussy, as openers.

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Riki Rachtman

‘One Foot in the Gutter’ spoken word tour

Riki Rachtman – Rec Room, Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY was treated to an evening of storytelling from the one and only Riki Rachtman. Only five dates were booked throughout the beginning of December, to gauge the interest in his “behind the scenes” recollections. Limited capacity venues were picked and tickets sold quickly.

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