Buffalo Jukebox

Actor Wallace Shawn will be appearing at Niagara Falls Comic Con in July. Ahead of the convention, he spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about his upcoming film “Toy Story 5” and next year’s 40th anniversary of “The Princess Bride.”

The Commodores will be performing at Fallsview Casino on May 16 and ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with guitarist and founding member William A. King about the band's newest music, the legacy members of the group's new lineup, and outside-the-studio interactions with Marvin Gaye and the Jackson 5.

Actor Wyatt Russell will be taking the plunge into Lake Erie this weekend after losing a bet with his friends at Lake Hour, the canned cocktail company he co-founded, in which he said if the Sabres ended the longest playoff drought in NHL history, he would chug the beverage from a Buffalo Sabres beer sabre after jumping into the lake. Ahead of the big jump on Saturday, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Du...

Arkells are returning to Buffalo this weekend in celebration of their new record, "Between Us," which drops tomorrow. To kick off their corresponding tour, the band will be playing two shows at Town Ballroom, a venue frontman Max Kerman described as one of his favorite clubs in the world. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Kerman ahead of the shows to talk about the album, the tou...

Folk singer-songwriter Sam Beam, known by his stage name Iron & Wine, will be performing May 9 at Fallsview Casino's Avalon Theatre in support of his February record, "Hen's Teeth." Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Beam ahead of the show about the record, collaborating with his daughters, his songwriting process, and more.

The Concert for Jenn IV is taking place April 24 at Nietzsche’s on Allen Street. Doors will be at 7 p.m. with music at 7:30. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with organizer Brendan Orr about the annual show, honoring his sister, beneficiary the Kirsten Vincent Respite and Recovery Center on Buffalo’s East Side, and more.

The fourth annual Concert for Jenn is scheduled for April 24 at Nietzsche’s. This Friday on Buffalo Jukebox, you’ll hear from show organizer Brendan Orr of the band deb. about this year’s remembrance show, which will again benefit the Kirsten Vincent Respite and Recovery Center in honor of Orr's sister, Jennifer. Today, a look back at Jukebox host Adam Duke's interview with Brendan ahead o...

​Comedian Marlon Wayans will be playing five shows at Buffalo's Helium Comedy Club between April 10 and 12. Ahead of the shows, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Wayans about the tour, about his upcoming film "Scary Movie 6," for which he was preparing for final shoots at the time of the interview, and potential sequels for past projects he's worked on with his family, as...

Following the episode of Buffalo Jukebox featuring wrestling Hall of Famer and storytelling comedian Mick Foley, Jukebox host Adam Duke takes a look back at a 2024 interview of his with another entertainer in both camps: Chris Gullo, comedian and Empire State Wrestling ring announcer. Duke spoke with Gullo ahead of his move from Buffalo, though Gullo has returned to announce various ESW events in...

Hall of Fame wrestler and storytelling comedian Mick Foley on April 5 will be stopping by Buffalo's Helium Comedy Club as part of his "40 Years of Foley" tour. Ahead of the show, he spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about WNY's wrestling history, the Buffalo Bisons, potential upcoming Hollywood projects, and more.

For the final Music Monday throwback episode, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke takes a look at what was initially Music Monday #13, recorded with the band No Vacancy. The group's final lineup, interviewed in this episode, in addition to guitarist and vocalist Jackson Rotella, have since formed the band Orange Zest.  Originally published on WIVB.com on Nov. 28, 2022.

Rock band Lit will be playing Fallsview Casino on May 22 alongside Switchfoot and Fuel. Ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with guitarist Jeremy Popoff about the band's upcoming work, their 2017 country album, and their recently digitized documentary, "All Access."

Morgue Terror guitarist David Jurenovich is putting together his first festival: Buffalo Gorefest, a death metal festival that will take place at Buffalo Iron Works on June 6, and feature 11 bands & four vendors, for what Jurenovich promises to be a loud and brutal show. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Jurenovich earlier this month about what to expect and the undertaking of booking...

Husband and wife duo Michael and Becca Hansen, also known by the band name Rumble Pack, makes punk music for kids. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with them at their studio in downtown Buffalo following the release of their EP "Something to Get Stoked About" and lead single "Pizza Party." Originally published on WIVB.com on Feb. 6, 2023.

Canadian rock band Triumph will be returning to the stage this summer on their first full-length North American tour in 38 years. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with drummer Gil Moore about the band's return, their relationship to Buffalo, receiving the Key to the City in 1981, the NHL playoffs, and more.

​Buffalo rock band Ashford recently celebrated 6 years of their debut EP, "Patterns," and on March 22 will be opening for Keep Flying at Rec Room. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with the band's Nathan Kohler and Trevor Balbierz ahead of the show about the milestone, their influences, working in the studio, and more.

The band Canetis is on hiatus, though a recent post on social media indicates they may be regrouping soon. In 2023, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with frontman Brendan Orr, bassist and vocalist Matt Broconier, and guitarist Mike Butler ahead of the release of their album "On All That's Real" for what was initially Music Monday #19. The interview was conducted at Thin Man Brewery on Elmwood...

National Baseball Hall of Famer and Western New Yorker James “Jimmy” Collins, known best for in the early 1900s revolutionizing the way third base is played, was a first-generation Irish-American, a savvy businessman, and was dedicated to the game even beyond his retirement in 1908, as he served as president of the Buffalo Municipal League for 22 years. Story originally published on WIVB.com in Oc...

Terry Sylvester will be bringing the hits of The Hollies to Fallsview Casino on March 7. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Sylvester about the My Generation tour, the state of music, the recent Rock Hall nominations, and his love of sports.

Micky Dolenz will be Monkee-ing around at Riviera Theatre this fall as part of his 60-year anniversary celebration of The Monkees. He spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about the tour, the TV show, the group's impact on the SOMETHING of performing arts, and more.

Another look back at Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke's collection of 39 Music Monday interviews from 2022 and 2023, installment #12 of the series featured Matt Foote, frontman of alt rock band Amateur Hockey Club, three days after the release of their third single of the year, "You Started a Fire." Originally published on WIVB.com on Nov. 21, 2022.

Singer and icon of the dance floor Chubby Checker will be performing from March 10 to March 12 at Fallsview Casino's Avalon Theatre. The newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Famer spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke once again to discuss the upcoming shows.

Buffalo band Eye Opener released their latest single, "Wilted Flowers" on Valentine's Day weekend. The song is about finding one's own closure after a relationship. Frontman Joe Pulaski III spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about the song and the band's upcoming show May 3 at Evening Star Concert Hall in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

EGOT-winning singer-songwriter John Legend will be making his return to Buffalo on April 22.

The band Market Research went their separate ways in September 2024. Following the release of their album "Core Values," the band sat down with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke for Music Monday #35. Originally published on WIVB.com on May 8, 2023.