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'Canalside Live' summer concert series announced; headliners include Vanilla Ice, Fitz & The Tantrums, Arrested Development
Thu, May 10th 2018 05:40 pm
"97 Rock" personality Rich "Bull" Gaenzler joined Canalside Management Group on Thursday to announce the lineup for "Canalside Live," the boardwalk's 2018 summer concert series. The acts include:
BPO announces summer season
Wed, May 9th 2018 12:55 pm
The BPO has planned a busy summer season that will not only take the orchestra to venues throughout Western New York's eight counties, but will extend its missions of education and community engagement.
'Into the Badlands': More Emily Beecham in The Widow this season
Fri, May 4th 2018 03:05 pm
As this black clothes-clad, well-made-up, intimidating figure spread her arms over the badlands and sent her butterflies to route her foes, something unexpected began to happen. In the season three premiere, fans began to see less of The Widow, and more of actress Emily Beecham.
Owl City announces 'Cinematic' North American tour
Fri, Apr 20th 2018 09:55 pm
Owl City on Friday announced the "Cinematic Tour" - his first North American tour in more than three years. Kicking off this September in Milwaukee, the tour will bring Owl City (Adam Young) to 24 markets across North America in support of his new album - "Cinematic" - which is slated for release on June 1.
Carrie Underwood announces release date for her new album, 'Cry Pretty'
Thu, Apr 19th 2018 02:30 pm
Multi-Platinum global superstar Carrie Underwood will release "Cry Pretty," her first studio album on Capitol Records Nashville, on Sept. 14.
Interview: With new perspective on life, Tenth Avenue North touring as 'Followers'
Tue, Apr 17th 2018 07:50 pm
Not taking the self-high-five approach, Tenth Avenue North opted for straight-up bluntness when describing their 2016 album, "Followers." Such an approach is unusual - but it was fitting. It's that kind of honesty that is threaded through the album's songs.
Artpark: 'Tuesdays in the Park' lineup complete with addition of Gov't Mule, Blue Rodeo & The Spinners
Tue, Apr 17th 2018 02:30 pm
Artpark & Company on Tuesday announced the addition of Gov't Mule with Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real (July 24), Blue Rodeo with Colin James (June 26), and The Spinners with Dave Schulz and C.O. Jones (Aug. 21). These acts complete the 2018 "Tuesdays in the Park" presented by M&T Bank lineup. Tickets for all three shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20.
Schumer, Tomlin, Aykroyd, original 'SNL' cast headline National Comedy Center grand opening
Tue, Apr 10th 2018 10:50 pm
The National Comedy Center will celebrate its grand opening with appearances by Amy Schumer, Lily Tomlin, "Saturday Night Live" original season alumni - including Dan Aykroyd - and coincide with annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
Sugarland, Jay Leno, Kane Brown, 'Lord of the Dance,' Tony Orlando and Steven Ma with Nancy Wu bring summer fun to Fallsview
Tue, Apr 10th 2018 10:30 pm
July 6 and 7, Grammy Award-winning Sugarland performs. Following an exciting season of mentoring on "The Launch," Jennifer Nettles visits Fallsview Casino Resort for two nights with band member Kristian Bush (and special guest Brandy Clark). The powerhouse songwriting duo will perform hit singles such as "All I Want To Do," "Stuck Like Glue," "Baby Girl," "It Happens" and "Stay."
Goo Goo Dolls announce 20th anniversary tour for iconic album 'Dizzy Up The Girl'
Tue, Apr 10th 2018 07:15 am
This fall, multi-Platinum-selling Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls will embark on the "SiriusXM Presents: Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy Up The Girl 20th Anniversary Tour," in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their iconic album, "Dizzy Up The Girl." The band will perform the record in its entirety at each show, followed by an additional set packed with surprises and more of their hits.
Derek Hough, NE-YO, Nikki Bella to take on obstacle course on 'Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day' to raise money for charity
Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 11:15 am
"Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" returns with a star-studded lineup as a part of NBC's fourth annual Red Nose Day celebration on Thursday, May 24 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). With "American Ninja Warrior" hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila at the helm alongside Kristine Leahy as co-host, the show will feature celebrities from all walks of entertainment as they attempt to overcome the famed obstacle course.
Artpark: Jeff Beck with special guest Ann Wilson of Heart to perform Aug. 7
Mon, Apr 2nd 2018 10:30 am
Jeff Beck with special guest Ann Wilson of Heart will perform on Aug. 7 as part of "Tuesdays in the Park" presented by M&T Bank at Artpark. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 6.
'Roseanne' already picked up for 11th season on ABC
Fri, Mar 30th 2018 02:10 pm
The ABC Television Network has picked up hit comedy revival "Roseanne" for an 11th season, Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, announced Friday.
'Rock & Roll Express' Tour brings 3 Doors Down & Collective Soul to Niagara Falls
Mon, Mar 26th 2018 10:20 am
With more than 30 million albums sold, 18 million digital single sales, billions of streams and 12 iconic hits combined, 3 Doors Down and Collective Soul are inviting fans aboard "The Rock & Roll Express" Tour this summer.
Artpark loves the '80s! Venue welcomes Boy George & Culture Club, The B-52s, Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
Tue, Mar 20th 2018 10:55 am
Artpark & Company's "Tuesdays in the Park" presented by M&T Bank concert series continues to take shape. On Tuesday, the venue added Boy George and Culture Club, The B-52s and Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey to the close the lineup. The acts will perform starting at 6 p.m. Aug. 28.
Brit Floyd brings 'Eclipse World Tour,' 45 years of 'The Dark Side of the Moon,' to Artpark
Mon, Mar 19th 2018 11:00 am
Artpark & Company announced Monday a return date for Brit Floyd. The premier Pink Floyd tribute band will bring its "Eclipse World Tour 2018" to Lewiston - promising "45 years of The Dark Side of the Moon' " - on July 31. The 7 p.m. "Tuesday in the Park" concert series event will take place in the Outdoor Amphitheater.
Artpark welcomes Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler to Lewiston
Mon, Mar 19th 2018 10:35 am
Legendary rock 'n' roll star Steven Tyler will headline Artpark's "Tuesday in the Park" on June 12. He will be accompanied by classic rock/country/Americana act The Loving Mary Band.
Little Big Town & Miranda Lambert Bandwagon Tour heads to Darien Lake
Fri, Mar 16th 2018 09:50 pm
Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winners Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert's co-headlining "The Bandwagon Tour" will visit the Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16.
Hard Rock grant will enable Buffalo Music Hall of Fame to help Niagara County veterans
Fri, Mar 16th 2018 09:05 pm
It was almost two years ago - as the Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA, was celebrating its 20th anniversary - that Richard Sargent first told this news outlet of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame's desire to bring its Musician Medics program to Niagara Falls. The local rock 'n' roll stars sought to pay it forward in the Cataract City - but there was a roadblock: funding.
Atlantic Records/Hear It Loud announce signing of Skillet's Jen Ledger to solo endeavor
Fri, Mar 16th 2018 08:40 pm
Jen Ledger, drummer and vocalist of multi-Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated rock band Skillet, is signing with Atlantic Records and Hear It Loud, the imprint encompassing the creative team of Skillet's John and Korey Cooper and longtime manager Zachary Kelm.
Funtime Presents Lindsey Stirling at Artpark Mainstage Theater on Aug. 9
Wed, Mar 7th 2018 09:40 am
Violinist Lindsey Stirling will perform with a full orchestra at the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Thursday, Aug. 9, as a special Funtime Presents event. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 9.
'I Can Only Imagine - The Very Best Of MercyMe' available now ahead of major motion picture release
Mon, Mar 5th 2018 03:10 pm
Multi-Platinum-selling band MercyMe just released "I Can Only Imagine - The Very Best Of MercyMe," a 13-piece collection of their most beloved songs. The album is accompanied by a special version of the monumental hit "I Can Only Imagine," made just for the anticipated movie of the same name called "I Can Only Imagine (The Movie Session)."
Gotee Records' Ryan Stevenson set to release new full-length album 'No Matter What'; 'Faithful feat. Amy Grant' available now
Mon, Mar 5th 2018 01:30 pm
Gotee Records' Ryan Stevenson will release a new full-length studio album on April 6, titled "No Matter What." Last week, Stevenson released a new song from the upcoming album, "Faithful (feat. Amy Grant)" written by Stevenson, producer Bryan Fowler and Grant. The song was also featured in Spotify's "New Music Friday" Christian playlist and top Christian playlist.
NBC celebrates musical theater legend Andrew Lloyd Webber with 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute to a Superstar'
Mon, Mar 5th 2018 01:25 pm
In a festive 70th birthday celebration honoring one of theater's most celebrated composers, NBC is set to air "Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute to a Superstar" on Wednesday, March 28 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
Third Day announces 2018 'Farewell Tour'
Fri, Mar 2nd 2018 06:15 pm
Four-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum-selling band Third Day will hit the road one last time this summer to headline their "Farewell Tour," which concludes an extraordinary touring career that spans 25 years and boasts legions of loyal fans from around the world.
Niagara University honoree Margaret Brennan named host of 'Face the Nation' on CBS
Thu, Feb 22nd 2018 04:50 pm
Margaret Brennan, who was presented with an honorary doctor of humane letters during Niagara University's 2015 undergraduate commencement ceremony, was named by CBS today as the next moderator of "Face the Nation," the Sunday morning political talk show.
Newsboys United launch history-making tour with string of sellouts
Thu, Feb 22nd 2018 04:45 pm
Kicking-off last week in California, the landmark "Newsboys United Tour" saw sellout crowds throughout the opening weekend. Boasting "all the hits ... under one roof ... for one tour," the history-making Newsboys United lineup played to capacity audiences at City National Civic in San Jose, Redding Civic Auditorium and the Visalia Convention Center, as well as to a near-sellout crowd at Stockton's Bob Hope Theatre.
Home Free bring 'Timeless World Tour' to Riviera Theatre North Tonawanda
Wed, Feb 14th 2018 10:05 am
Bonafide country a cappella entertainers Home Free are ready to take the "Timeless Tour" to the Historic Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center in North Tonawanda on March 21. The Columbia Records quintet is comprised of Austin Brown (high tenor), Adam Chance (baritone), Tim Foust (bass), Rob Lundquist (tenor) and Adam Rupp (vocal percussion/beatboxer).
O.A.R. books return engagement at Artpark
Mon, Feb 12th 2018 03:10 pm
Of A Revolution brings its "The Just Like Paradise Tour" to Lewiston for a show on Wednesday, Aug 22. Special guest Matt Nathanson will open. Tickets for the "Coors Light Concert" show at Artpark go on sale at noon Friday, Feb. 16.
Artpark: Vanessa Williams in concert with BPO on July 19
Mon, Feb 12th 2018 12:10 pm
Television, film and Broadway star Vanessa Williams and her band will join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in a special concert event at the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 pm. Thursday, July 19. Under the baton of Stefan Sanders, Williams will perform songs that span her impressive career, including "Dreamin," "Save the Best for Last" and "Love Is."
Artpark adds Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton to 'Tuesdays in the Park' lineup
Mon, Feb 12th 2018 10:05 am
Artpark & Company on Monday announced classic rockers Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton will team up for a special double-bill on July 3 as part of the M&T Bank presents "Tuesdays in the Park" summer concert series.
'Avengers' to MI6 agents: Big film spots debut at Super Bowl LII
Thu, Feb 8th 2018 02:45 pm
Sure, snow is covering the ground. That doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about summer blockbusters.
Passion's 'Whole Heart' to release digitally Feb. 23
Tue, Feb 6th 2018 01:00 pm
Recorded live with the sold-out backdrop of Atlanta's Philips Arena, Infinite Energy Center and D.C.'s The Anthem, "Whole Heart," the newest collection of songs from Passion, will street digitally on Feb. 23, followed by a physical release date of March 23. "Passion 2018" brought together more than 32,000 students from 700 universities and 35 countries to three arenas in Atlanta and, for the first time, Washington, in addition to a simultaneous live stream.
Portugal. The Man headed to Artpark as part of 'Coors Light Concert' series
Tue, Feb 6th 2018 10:35 am
Grammy Award-winning Portugal. The Man announced their 2018 summer tour on Tuesday, including a stop at Artpark on Aug. 1, as part of the "Coors Light Concert" series. The 6 p.m. show will take place in the Outdoor Amphitheater.
Fresh from Super Bowl LII on NBC, Justin Timberlake to perform in Buffalo
Mon, Feb 5th 2018 10:50 am
Super Bowl LII Pepsi Halftime Show headliner Justin Timberlake returns to Buffalo on Sunday, Oct. 28. The former N'SYNC member, now a Grammy Award-winning performer, actor and solo artist, performs at 7:30 p.m. in KeyBank Center as part of his "The Man of the Woods Tour."
Primus & Mastodon added to 'Coors Light Concerts' at Artpark
Mon, Jan 29th 2018 12:25 pm
Bay-area alt-rock outfit Primus and Atlanta metal act Mastodon will kick of the 2018 season of "Coors Light Concerts at Artpark" on Wednesday, May 23, in the Outdoor Amphitheater. The concert is presented by Funtime and will feature support act All Them Witches.
Daryl Hall & John Oates, Train join forces for co-headline summer 2018 tour
Mon, Jan 22nd 2018 04:50 pm
Multi-platinum and award-winning artists Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train on Monday announced a co-headline North American summer tour, kicking off May 1 in Sacramento, California, and wrapping Aug. 11 in Seattle, Washington.
Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker announce co-headlining trek, 'Summer Plays On Tour'
Mon, Jan 22nd 2018 02:10 pm
Seven-time Grammy Award-winning and current nominees Lady Antebellum and three-time Grammy-winner Darius Rucker announced they will head out on the road together for their co-headlining "Summer Plays On Tour," kicking off July 19 in Toronto.
Lauren Alaina will join Jason Aldean on his 'High Noon Neon Tour' this summer
Mon, Jan 22nd 2018 02:10 pm
Lauren Alaina will join Jason Aldean on his "High Noon Neon Tour" this summer. The trek, which will also feature Luke Combs, will kick off May 10 in Kansas City, Missouri, and hit 34 cities across the country.
Artpark: The Decemberists to perform May 26 on Mainstage Theater; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats + The Head and the Heart co-headline Coors Light Concerts on June 2
Wed, Jan 17th 2018 01:45 pm
Artpark & Company announced Wednesday that The Decemberists (May 26) will perform in a Mainstage Theater event presented by Funtime. Additionally, a co-headlining bill featuring Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats + The Head and The Heart (June 2) will be part of the Coors Light Concerts Series at the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, co-presented by Artpark and Funtime.
 

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