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The Struts
The Struts perform, with Lo Spirit at Electric city.
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Tim McGraw
Three-time Grammy® Award winning superstar Tim McGraw‘s highly anticipated headline 2024 Standing Room Only Tour is about to get even bigger, with the announcement of 11 new dates, including a stop at KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Produced by Live Nation, the Standing Room Only Tour launches March 14, 2024 and will hit arenas across 40+ cities. The trek will feature GRAMMY-Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce on all dates as a special guest.
Long proven as a titan of touring across a career spanning more than three decades, the Standing Room Only Tour promises more unparalleled, high energy live shows from McGraw. Featuring a huge production, his biggest hits, and songs from his recently released 17th studio album Standing Room Only, the tour promises the most fun and memories of a lifetime.
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Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown!
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Dukes of Funnytown!” is a comedy show, a joyous and self-deprecating romp from two masters of comedy who are driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience.
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Bad Bad Hats
The Minneapolis, Minnesota duo Bad Bad Hats are named after a little-known song from “Madeline,” a beloved children’s book series about a mischievous young girl and her yellow-clad classmates. Founded by singer/songwriter Kerry Alexander and guitarist Chris Hoge, the band
traffics in similarly playful concepts and warm scenes of youth. Bad Bad Hats are celebrated for crispy, lived-in melodies, big choruses that stick for days, and an easy musicianship that carries across their eclectic, wide-ranging releases.
Star Wars Night at the Ballpark
One of the ballpark’s signature nights is set to return in 2024! Star Wars Night Epsidoe XV, presented by Alfred State College, is Saturday, May 25 as the Herd takes on the St. Paul Saints with a 6:05 p.m. first pitch from Sahlen Field.
This night is a must-attend for both baseball and Star Wars fans of all ages! Even before the Bisons take the field, fans rush to Sahlen Field to enjoy Fan Costumer Appearances throughout the ballpark’s concourse as soon as ballpark gates open (Gates: 4:30 p.m.). We’ll also have commemorative Laser Sword available for purchase, with proceeds to benefit Compass House, while the Bisons players will wear custom-made The Mandalorian Star Wars Jerseys as they face the Saints (raffle info TBA).
Of course, the night doesn’t end until a thrilling Postgame Show that includes one of the largest Fireworks Shows of the season!
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Buffalo Pride Festival
This is the main event! No other event in WNY touches such a varied and large demographic cross-section of residents and visitors, while bringing neighbors together to celebrate pride in our community. Immediately following the Parade, join us for a vibrant celebration of WNY’s LGBTQ+ community, featuring entertainment, family activities, food and beverages, live performances and nonprofit and retail vendors. And while you’re at it, bring some new faces! Invite friends and family who haven’t experienced the Festival to come and see what it’s all about.
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Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire
Last year, 2023, was another pivotal year for music icon Lionel Richie, who has sold over 125 million albums. He was recently inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library Congress and was honored at Kennedy Center Honors.
With over 100 million albums sold worldwide and an impressive nine GRAMMY® Awards, Earth, Wind & Fire has cemented their lasting impact on popular music as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Most recently, the legendary musical group earned their 27th career GRAMMY® nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance as a featured artist on Victoria Monét’s song “Hollywood.” These two iconic artists have now sold a combined quarter billion albums worldwide.
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Nate Bargatze
Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows around the world.
An Old Hickory, Tennessee native, Bargatze followed in the showbiz footsteps of his father, a former clown turned world-class magician, whose influence is seen on his 2015 debut Comedy Central special, Full Time Magic , and his debut album, Yelled at By a Clown, which reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and remained on Billboard’s Top Ten Comedy Charts for weeks.
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Taste of Country 2024
The concert event of the summer is back with Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Jansen and American Idol winner Chayce Beckham.
We have another exciting lineup this year starring the reigning CMA and ACM vocal group of the year: OLD DOMINION. With special guests Grand Ole Opry member JON PARDI, singer-songwriter CHRIS JANSON, and American Idol winner CHAYCE BECKHAM.
Read More: Taste of Country 2024 Lineup Featuring Old Dominion | https://wyrk.com/taste-of-country-2024-lineup/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
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Independence Eve with the Buffalo Bisons
The absolute best WNY summer tradition returns to Sahlen Field. Join us on Wednesday, July 3rd for the 28th Annual KeyBank Independence Eve Celebration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Largest Fireworks Show as the Bisons host the Rochester Red Wings (6:05 p.m.)!!!
Since the event began in 1995, nearly a half a million fans have joined their fellow citizens at Sahlen Field to celebrate our nation’s birthday and pay tribute to everything that makes the USA the greatest country in the world! It’s a can’t miss event that’s fun for the whole family!
The KeyBank Independence Eve Celebration features the best that America has to offer. Our national pastime played out between two great rivals. Then after the games, sit back and enjoy a great post game concert from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Of course, no KeyBank Independence Eve concert would be complete without several numbers to honor our brave servicemen and servicewomen.
After a feast for the ears, get your eyes ready to be amazed. As the concert ends, the Largest Fireworks Show of the Season begins.
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