In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg

This week marks the seventh session of "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff," our captivating collaborative series that brings you unique insights and stories from different guests associated with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. As a reminder, new episodes in this special series drop every two months on the second Saturday. In this week's edition, we're spotlighting the Buffalo United Community Choir (B...

This week's episode, was recorded remote from the Onöhsagwë:de' Cultural Center (Seneca Iroquois National Museum) in Salamanca, NY, where we explored Native American music, dance and culture with Alan Dowdy, the museum's Lead Cultural Interpreter. Alan is a member of the Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan and was born and raised on the Seneca Allegany Territory where he resides with his family. He and...

This week's edition of the podcast was recorded live from the Town of Tonawanda Public Library (Kenmore Branch) on Wednesday, June 17 to celebrate Kenmore Porchfest . Founder Eric Nagel was there to talk about the incredible grassroots festival that transforms local front porches into vibrant community stages. Since its kickoff in 2021, Porchfest has grown every year, bringing neighbors together f...

Exploding onto Buffalo's music scene, Samantha Hoy has raised her voice in celebration of the local soul with gritty intoning, raw belting, and a spirited passion for performance.   Samantha is Currently lead vocalist for one of Western New York's newer rock bands, "Bubblegun." Samantha brings a unique and personable energy that she credits to some of her favorite artists: Thom Yorke, Trent Reznor...

This week marks the debut session of "Favorites," a captivating new series where I step outside the 716 area code to shine a spotlight on my personal favorite artists. These are the trailblazers, icons, and sounds that have shaped my musical DNA.   Blaise Dahl, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and lead vocalist of the Midnight Cowgirls, virtually visited the Flamingo Lounge on Thursday, June 11 t...

This week's guest is an international musician and entertainer whose journey is fueled by passion, creativity, and a mission of female empowerment. Courtney B. Holmes, known to fans worldwide as DrummerGurl and DJ CoCo B., started her musical path singing at four years old and drumming in church at thirteen. Since then, she has brought her immense talent to major venues like the KeyBank Center for...

Dee Adams has been playing guitar and singing for over three decades, with twenty of those years spent as a staple in the Buffalo music scene. While solo acoustic is how most folks are used to hearing her lilting, lyrical voice, she shines in a full band, whether it's as a leader or a backing vocalist. With roots firmly set in acoustic folk and pop, with lots of room for growth into the beautiful...

NSS's musical direction is stylistically hard to pin down as he refuses to be categorized, bracketed, nailed down, pinpointed, shepherded, or grouped but one might suggest, taking a little Frank Zappa, adding a generous portion of The Allman Brother's Band, throwing in a dash of Harry Chapin then mix thoroughly with the essence of King Diamond, chill, distill through a Jean Michele Jarre filter, a...

Jeff Nixon is widely recognized for his defensive career with the Buffalo Bills, yet his life is equally defined by his craftsmanship as a musician. A dedicated songwriter and guitarist, Jeff blends the precision of a professional athlete with the soulful depth of the blues—a talent honored by Buffalo Nightlife when they named him R&B Guitar Player of the Year for three consecutive years (2006–200...

Hailing from Buffalo with a "Rust Belt Rock 'n' Roll" sound, Letter to Elise masterfully balances 80s alt-pop shimmer with raw, modern energy and blue-collar grit. Following a breakout run on NBC's The Voice as part of Team Reba, where Reba McEntire herself praised their high-energy performance and harmonies, the band has solidified their hometown pride with their debut record, Risen From Rust. Ha...

This week's guest, Sal Andolina, is the BPO's hottest switch-hitter in his permanent position of clarinetist, bass clarinetist and saxophonist. He has been a full-time member of the BPO for the past 21 seasons. His association with the Orchestra began in the late '70s when he was a standout performance major at the University at Buffalo as a full-scholarship student on the clarinet. Upon completio...

The Trend is a Buffalo-based band formed in 1966, known for covering '60s rock 'n roll and rhythm and blues at High school parties and CYO dances. They often performed at local venues including Point Gratiot in Dunkirk NY. Fifty-plus years later, the lineup has evolved, but the core of that 1966 spirit is still there. Joining me in the lounge today are three of the guys who have been keeping The T...

The Spin Wires are a four-piece outfit from Buffalo, New York, delivering a high-energy fusion of punk, dance rock, new wave and garage rock. Recently celebrating their ten-year anniversary, the band has released four original albums and seen their music licensed across major platforms—including the Showtime series Shameless, CBS's Player Style Files, and various PlayStation and Nintendo titles. W...

This week's episode falls on a very special day for the audiophiles, the crate-diggers, and the music obsessed. It is Record Store Day, and we are celebrating in the best way possible. Joining us is a man who has turned his passion for vinyl into a Western New York institution. Phil Machemer started his journey in 2010 selling records out of his garage. Fast forward to today, and he's the owner of...

Richie English is a nationally recognized composer, pianist, arranger, and producer. He has worked on several Billboard-charting albums by artists including the Goo Goo Dolls, Michael Franti, and Moody Blues founder Denny Laine as orchestral composer and co-writer. English was the youngest registered piano teacher in NYS at 11 years old, studying under Juilliard-trained pianists Frieda & Stephen M...

This week's guest, Singer/instrumentalist Joe Rozler visited the Flamingo Lounge on March 5, 2026. Joe Rozler has been a fixture in the Buffalo music scene for decades. He's active as an entertainer and recording artist in pop, jazz, rock and less classifiable music. In 2008, Rozler was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.   In his varied career, Joe has created music for soap operas, vid...

On January 23, 2026, Anita West joined me for a great conversation on her life's journey in music. Anita West is the embodiment of energy and musical passion. Her commercial rock journey began in Atlantic City in 1983, eventually leading her to Buffalo in 1988, where she became the midday personality of 97 Rock. A self-proclaimed "music head," Anita's life revolves around the industry; when she's...

On February 20, 2026, the Kenilworth Library hosted an intimate evening with Dick Bauerle, a celebrated Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee. Bauerle captivated the audience with stories from his expansive musical journey, offering a rare glimpse into the life of a professional musician. A poignant highlight of the night was Bauerle's tribute to the late Art Kubera, emphasizing Kubera's profound an...

Mark Hodges is the Principal Percussionist of the Grammy Award–winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. An accomplished recording artist, he has appeared on more than 60 recordings with the BPO and has also recorded extensively with the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra. He has toured internationally across multiple continents, performing both standard and contemporary repertoire. Alongside his pe...

Harry Altman: Buffalo's Master Showman, by Susan Fenster, is a biography about the impresario who ran the famous Town Casino and Glen Casino in Western New York, bringing major stars like Sammy Davis Jr. and Jayne Mansfield to the region from the 1920s to the 1960s. The book details his rise from a Russian-Jewish immigrant to a major entertainment figure, navigating challenges like antisemitism an...

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Buffalo String Works Development Manager, Whitney Dann and Outreach & Engagement Manager, Aye Min Thant visited the Flamingo Lounge on February 10, 2026. n March 2014, a performance at Buffalo's P.S. 45 revealed a profound truth: music transcends language. After hearing Brahms, a young student poignantly identified the music's theme as "love," prompting founders Elise Alaimo, Yuki Numata Resnick,...

In the Flamingo Lounge this week, from the Theatre of Youth Company Inc., affectionately known as the TOY, is Executive Director, Tracy Snyder  About the Theatre of Youth Company, Inc. TOY, which is Currently celebrating their 54th season, stimulates the imagination, nurtures the creative spirit and enhances the education of young people by engaging them in relevant, child-centered, and profession...

Jacob Nicholson is a Buffalo based musician, music therapist, and music educator.   Jacob studied general music at Onondaga Community College, and music therapy at SUNY Fredonia with a focus on singing as his primary instrument.   He has sung bass in multiple professional choirs in Central and Western New York, including the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus.   Now, he performs on keyboard with multiple...

From scoring sci-fi films with blenders and hair dryers to shredding with the Hall of Fame jazz group Gamalon, guitarist Dave Schmeidler has spent a lifetime coloring outside the lines. A Kenmore native who cut his teeth alongside legends like Billy Sheehan and studied under icons like Joe Pass, Dave's career spans prog, Celtic, blues, and experimental rock. While his resume boasts award-winning c...