In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg

Buffalo-based folk duo Sally Schaefer (fiddle, vocals) and Tyler Bagwell (guitar, vocals) breathe fire into folk songs old and new, including a treasure trove of Americana, Celtic, and Erie Canal music. Sally is a well-known ethnomusicologist and musician around the Western New York area, appearing with numerous bands and recording for various projects representing an array of musical genres. Tyle...

Diane Kallay is a highly-regarded vocalist and staple of the Western New York music scene, originally hailing from East Lovejoy. Her national recognition includes opening for legendary acts such as Dave Mason, The Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special, and Kim Mitchell at major local concert series like Artpark's "Tuesdays in the Park" and Buffalo Place's "Thursday at the Square." Her versatile musica...

This week is a special week. We first dive into the fourth session of Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff – our acclaimed series with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. And, this week marks a major milestone: the 200th episode of In the Flamingo Lounge! Joining us this week for an exciting conversation is my featured guest, Jonathan Borden from the renowned Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra! Double bassist Jo...

On December 17, 2025, the Flamingo Lounge welcomed the prolific Josh English for an in-depth conversation about his life behind the kit. Josh shared insights into his primary work with the high-energy group Grosh, as well as the various other musical projects that keep his schedule packed. Josh has shared the stage with many national acts, including Larkin Poe, Gary Numan, Hollerado, Goo Goo Dolls...

This week's guest In the Flamingo Lounge, Tod Kniazuk, serves as Artistic/Executive Director of the nonprofit music and mentoring organization The Big Easy in Buffalo and is planner for Buffalo's Best Kielbasa Contest. Tod has been recognized as a top local arts agency leader and has presented at the NYS Public Safety Symposium on grant management and alternative programs. Tod also serves as Board...

Chris Panfil is a solo performer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist bluegrass musician. His musical palette includes vocals, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, and various guitar styles. His passion is writing, singing, and playing his original Americana-influenced songs, but he also enjoys performing Pop/Rock and Country "chestnuts." The Panfil Brothers Chris and his brother, Mark Panfil, were indu...

Charlie Coughlin, born in Buffalo's Irish heritage district, brings a unique blend of Irish and American tunes, folk songs, and new music sensibility to his solo act, forming his own Neo-Folk sound. As the fiddler for Crikwater, The Brothers Blue, Steel City Rovers, and Bánóg, Charlie has been performing in the Buffalo area for more than ten years. He has played on stages from Buffalo to New York,...

This week's guests In the Flamingo Lounge are Cami Clune and Mason Laboski. They joined Rockabilly Greg on November 13, 2025 to tell their story and perform some original music. Cami first gained national recognition as a four-chair turn finalist on NBC's The Voice. A versatile powerhouse, she blends pop-rock originals with subtle touches of country and theatrical flair, influenced by icons like A...

This week's guest In the Flamingo Lounge is Grace Lougen. Grace is an accomplished, award-winning guitarist and songwriter known for taking listeners on a journey with her intense, tasteful solos. Grace has toured in the US and Europe with award-winning bandleader Robert Parker and with another incredible local artist, Grace Stumberg. Grace has lent her talents to over a dozen records, and worked...

ECHO 23 joined Rockabilly Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on October 16, 2025. ECHO 23 is an attitude-fueled alternative rock band channeling the best of the '90s and '00s. They officially formed post-COVID in 2021 and began tearing up their home base, The 33 Speakeasy , in May 2022. The band's centerpiece is the fierce, young, lead singer Cassandra Warren , who uses her incredible voice and attitude...

Gus Walters is an award-winning songwriter, audio and video producer, and an accomplished show runner. Bands that he's helmed have gone on to place top 3 in the world in the 2014 Hard Rock Battle of the Bands, which led to opening for national acts such as Weezer, Brand New, Theory of a Deadman, The Tea Party and Canadian rock heroes Lowest of the Low. "On the scene" since 1994, he's cut his teeth...

Joining us on the third episode of the "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff" series, is conductor Bradley Thachuk. Maestro Thachuk, is the Music Director of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra (NSO). He has been connected to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for over 10 years, conducting occasional Pops and Rock series performances each concert season. Post-pandemic, he's served as the conductor of the Rock ser...

Miranda Wilcox is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter fresh on the Western New York music scene . Currently studying Music Education with a concentration in voice at SUNY Fredonia , music plays a multitude of roles in Miranda's life. From sound recording to operatic performance , Miranda can be seen enjoying music in several different ways. This young musician will thrill you with her eclectic musi...

The Edward Honeck's Night-Life Music Awards are a prominent event in the Western New York music scene, dedicated to honoring local bands and musicians. Originally conceived by the late Ed Honeck, who was a major music supporter known as "Mr. Night Life" and associated with Night-life Magazine. The awards were brought back in 2023 to honor Ed Honeck and the Buffalo music scene by Will Schulmeister....

The dynamic voice behind Buffalo's acclaimed rock band, Grosh , is none other than Megan Brown . Known for her powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence that anchors Grosh's blend of hard rock, blues, and funk, Megan has been a fixture in the Western New York music scene for years. While Grosh continues to thrive—most recently with their Tim Lefebvre-produced album Start Again —she is also...

Borderland Band Camp is a 3-day summer music program (August 25-27, 2025) for middle-school and high-school teens with a BIG goal—to share the stage with professional musicians for two live performances, culminating in a spot on the Homespun Stage at Borderland Music + Arts Festival. There's nothing more tantalizing to a musician than a chance at a big stage—and the Homespun Stage at Borderland Mu...

Greg Klyma is prolific songwriter and seasoned road performer known for his energetic live performances and clever storytelling lyrics that deliver entertaining rides through hilarity, reflection, passion and loss. Buffalo-born and based, Klyma is a scholar of rock 'n' roll and country music. From that foundation, he has developed a distinctive and compelling sound that resonates with audiences ac...

Sue Kincaid's journey began in 1981 at a small club on Delaware Road in Kenmore, New York. Since the tender age of 14, Sue has been singing songs that inspire her and bring peace to others. From those early days of singing popular rock 'n' roll, Sue's repertoire has expanded to include all genres of music. Yet, her main passion remains writing and recording. Sue has performed countless original pi...

Andrew Loefke, also known as LoF or andy13, is a veteran bassist and vocalist with decades of experience in rock and roll. His sound is heavily influenced by British blues, East Coast punk, and psychedelic rock, resulting in a heavy, loud, and relentless musical style. Loefke is an active member of the Buffalo, New York music scene, currently performing with six bands: Chloroform, Iron Fist, Tombs...

This week marks the second session of "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff," a captivating new series of "In the Flamingo Lounge" dropping every two months on the second Saturday. Each episode promises unique insights, featuring a special guest from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Joining us on the second episode of the "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff" series, is Classical crossover tenor Jay Dref. Jay inspi...

Danielle A. joined Rockabilly Greg "In the Flamingo Lounge" on August 21, 2025 after a 14-hour drive from Atlanta. Danielle shared her story and a heartfelt rendition of her song "Better". Danielle is a Buffalo-born soul fusion artist whose music blends gospel, R&B, jazz, and other influences into a sound that is both powerful and deeply personal. With a background in theater, poetry, and music, s...

Adam Bronstein (ABtrio) and Ellen Pieroni joined Rockabill Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on August 20, 2025. Ellen Pieroni, a soul jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY, has been a prominent figure in the local music scene for over a decade. Her band, Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul (EoS), was recently featured on NPR's All Things Considered as a "jazz standout" in thi...

Biff Henrich, original member of the Vores, Visited the Flamingo Lounge on August 13 to review the history of the band and share some original music. The Vores first stalked the stages of Buffalo rock events during the New Wave era of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their music was labeled punk at the time, but much of the tense dissonance they perpetrated was actually ahead of its time. Their sty...

This week in the Flamingo Lounge I sat down with visual artist, Jeff Garbaz, on August 7, 2025 to get a behind-the-scenes viewpoint. Jeff Garbaz has been directing videos and photography for the last 20 years in the entertainment business. He has made a name for himself in the industry by directing video screens in a live atmosphere and has worked all over the world. Some of the venues where he ha...

Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp from the Jay/Sharptet visited the Flamingo Lounge on July 30, 2025. Based in Buffalo, NY, the Jay/Sharptet performs music with a focus on original compositions and arrangements. Founded by musicians Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp, this versatile ensemble can perform as a trio, quartet, quintet, or even a big band. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like the Miles Davis...