Pennywise has been doing this for nearly 40 years, and Saturday night at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom felt like a reminder of why the band has lasted. Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Randy Bradbury and Byron McMackin ran through a set that had the room moving from the opening notes of “Peaceful Day” through a “Bro Hymn” finale that brought Murphy’s Law’s Jimmy Drescher back onstage.
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Bad Nerves did not need much stage banter to make their presence felt at Buffalo Iron Works. The British punk quintet ripped through 17 songs with garage rock grit, power pop hooks and plenty of chaos, giving Buffalo a taste of the band currently touring with The Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter.
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From Emily Wolfe’s opening set to Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls’ 23 song performance, there was plenty happening at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom. Wolfe showcased her mix of heavy riffs, bluesy guitar, and garage rock, while Turner kept the crowd engaged with a set built around punk rock, storytelling, and songs that ranged from acoustic driven to downright heavy.
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Buffalo got a different look at Helmet as the band stepped into the headline slot for the final night of a short run booked around their Strap It Down Tour dates with Down. Spirit In The Room opened with a brooding mix of industrial textures, punk and psychedelia, followed by Helmet’s precise guitar driven sound at the Town Ballroom.
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Lights brought the party to Buffalo’s Town Ballroom. From hits spanning her 2009 debut to new tracks from A6EXTENDED, the award winning artist made the night electric with a packed, high energy crowd. Come Get Your Girl has never felt more alive.
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Mammoth launched The End Tour with a sold out night at Town Ballroom in Buffalo. Wolfgang Van Halen and his band delivered a powerful set packed with fan favorites, heavy riffs, and the live debut of “Something New”.
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Fifteen years after Warp Riders first dropped, The Sword returned to a sold out Town Ballroom with a show that was anything but nostalgic. From crushing riffs to a jaw dropping David Bowie cover, their reunion felt like a cosmic reset. This was not just a comeback. It was a resurrection.
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Gary Numan stormed Buffalo with a performance that was anything but retro. Swapping synthpop nostalgia for a blistering industrial sound, he delivered a night of shadow, fury, and full-bodied sonic assault. Ageless and unapologetic, Numan proved he’s not just a legend — he’s a force still evolving.
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This year, 2024, marks the 40th year anniversary of the inception of industrial forefathers, KMFDM. Not only is the band out celebrating the major milestone, they are supporting their recent release and 23rd studio album, Let Go.
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Stryper decided to pitch the {majority of their} amps and head out on the road in support of their newly released acoustic album, To Hell With The Amps. What better way to support an unplugged album than by performing an 80 minute set – unplugged, for the most part. Vocalist, Michael Sweet, admitted to the crowd at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY that they had, in fact, the help of a few amps.
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