Author: Devin Chavanne

Devin is a videographer, sports, and chicken wings fanatic. Ub graduate, joined the BR team in 2019.

Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Johnny Hart and the Mess came through and showed us their modern twist on classic rock. Through originals like “Midnight with Molly” and “Hey!” Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Instagram: @jhatm_bflo

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Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Tonight, we welcome Ex-Pat. The unparalleled artist performed two originals, “All These Years” and “Lifeforce.” Honestly, we can’t compare to this to anything we’ve heard before and we love that. Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Instagram: @ex.pat

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Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Tonight we blew the roof off the spot with SMUG. The trio, originally from Grand Island, performed a four-song set, including their new single “Wicked Dreams.” Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Instagram: @smug_theband

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 Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Tonight we welcome Wild Once to our spot to play some tracks off of their newest EP “We Did It Anyway.” Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Instagram: @wildonceny 

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Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Tonight we welcome The Burkharts, an alternative rock ‘n’ roll band, and self-proclaimed yellow boys. This four-piece band will be playing two new songs off their upcoming album, as well as a more seasoned selection. Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Instagram: @theburkhartsmusic 

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 Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Today we welcome a very talented trio comprised of Elder Henry Vernon Reed, Eric Reed and Earl Roberson. Henry is an author, poet, singer-songwriter, recording artist and preacher, while Eric has recorded and toured with Byron Cage and Fred Hammond. The last of the trio, Earl, is a former member of The Gap Band and saxophonist for Charlie Wilson. Enjoy these three originals written by Elder Henry Vernon…

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Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Tonight we welcome Trever Stribing of PA Line. PA Line is a three-piece Alt-Folk/Americana rock band. Trever, lead vocalist, stopped by with his acoustic guitar and his passion, and played some solo jams. Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. PA Line Instagram: @palineofficial  Trever Stribing Instagram: @treverstribing

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Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Tonight we welcome Buffalo Chamber Players to our spot. The socially-distanced ensemble chose some classical and local pieces to perform for our audience. Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Buffalo Chamber Players Instagram: @buffalochamberplayers

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 Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to perform. Tonight, Mike of Hotel Etiquette checked in to perform a few of his songs in person, for the first time! Mike also brought his projector to add a little bit of visual flavor to his set. Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Instagram: @hoteletiquette

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 Just because there aren’t concerts right now, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy live music. Welcome back to WNY SOUNDSTAGE, where we invite local artists to our spot after hours to play. This week we feature the duo, GirlCrush. Sara and Cortney dropped by to sing a few of Sara’s empowering and original songs—songs written by and for women. To our ears, no matter your gender, these songs ROCK! Special thanks to Series Sponsor, Evans Bank: A Better Way. Full-Service Banking, Insurance, and Wealth Management in Western New York. Sara’s Instagram: @rarasogers | Cortney’s Instagram: @cortneychyme 

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