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"Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert" will be coming to the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda on Sept. 14 in celebration of the film's 40th anniversary. Ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with musical director and keyboardist Rose Van Dyne about the performance, the lasting legacy of the film, and the artistic influences of Henson and the film's star, David Bowie.

Acoustic rock duo Joe and Robin Bacon, who perform together as "Meet the Bacons," have shows coming up at Tonawanda Porchfest, The Gin Mill in Ellicottville, and The Banshee Irish Pub. They were selected to perform at the Buffalo Waterfront's first-ever "Sunday Social" events this summer, and released their album "The Ones" last year. The couple spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about their music, live performances, and how they met.

Improv comedian Colin Mochrie of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and hypnotist Asad Mecci have joined forces to bring their blend of artforms on tour, with their HYPROV show stopping by Fallsview Casino on Aug. 22 and 23. The dynamic duo spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke prior to the show to discuss the origins of HYPROV, their experiences with past shows, and how working together differs from their individual performances.

Comedian and actor Craig Robinson is coming back to Buffalo's Helium Comedy Club this weekend for half a dozen shows between Thursday and Sunday. Ahead of his shows, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Robinson about his blend of music and comedy, his television performances, his role as Atlas the GPS in 2026 blockbuster "Toy Story 5," and his forthcoming recorded musical work.

Canadian rock band Arkells will be returning to Buffalo for their third show of the year. After a successful release weekend at Town Ballroom, they'll be taking to the Outer Harbor for a show on Aug. 15, and this past weekend, selected a winner of two tickets to the Buffalo Bills preseason game earlier in the day and VIP tickets to the concert later in the evening. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Arkells frontman Max Kerman to learn more.

Three Dog Night will be performing at Fallsview Casino on Sept. 24. Ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with founding member Danny Hutton, who shared a plethora of stories, including buying his house from Alice Cooper, working with Brian Wilson, his stint as a cartoon on "The Flintstones," performing with his sons, listening to Eminem, the Brinks Robbery, being neighbors with Jack Nicholson and Harry Dean Standton, how he met his wife, and much more.

Buffalo rapper Marquel Jeffries, who performs under the name Francs, on July 16 released his first album in three years. The album, "Short & Sweet Symphonies," also marks his first since moving to Nashville. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Francs following the release.

Blues Traveler will be coming to the Erie County Fair with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors on Aug. 18. Ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with guitarist Chan Kinchla about the tour, whom he'd most like to collaborate with, his side project W4RHORS3, and more.

Ahead of his yearly festival, "Lost Evenings," which will be taking place in Dallas, Texas this year, folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner will be stopping at Buffalo's Town Ballroom on Sept. 16 for a performance on the road to "Lost Evenings IX." Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke caught up with Turner to discuss the festival, what he has in store for Buffalo, and what he's up to now.

Bowling for Soup frontman Jaret Reddick spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke last week about the band’s upcoming music, their latest cover songs, his thoughts on the punk genre, their Aug. 20 show in Toronto, ambiguous band names, and more.

Alternative artist Alejandro Rose-Garcia, known by his stage name Shakey Graves, will be taking the Artpark stage this Wednesday while touring his new record, “Fondness, Etc.” Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Rose-Garcia yesterday about the record, the tour, parenthood, and his now-famous haunted guitar.

Country singer-songwriter Phil Vassar will be performing at the Erie County Fair on Aug. 15. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke caught up with Vassar this week to talk his latest music, collaborating with his daughter, playing shows in the summertime, and more.

Country artist and singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina will be performing at Batavia Downs on Aug. 14. With her, she will be bringing her new album, "Bridges," her first full-length release in 12 years. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke caught up with Messina ahead of the show.

Buffalo band Amateur Hockey Club released its latest single, "Ted," on Friday, and will be performing at Fountain Plaza's concert series Thursday & Main on July 16. They also have plans to release their next single, "Heavy Thursdays" in the near future. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with the band's frontman Matt Foote about their upcoming endeavors.

New wave artist Howard Jones will be headlining a jam-packed '80s show at Artpark on Aug. 12, as part of his "Things Can Only Get Better" tour. He spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about the show, his upcoming album, and his latest single, "Stand Up," which released on Friday.

Singer-songwriter Cami Clune, who was a semifinalist on season 19 of reality singing competition show "The Voice," and received international recognition this past hockey season as the national anthem singer for the Buffalo Sabres, is releasing her first album on Friday. Ahead of the release, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Clune about the album's seven tracks, her songwriting, her relationship with the Sabres, and her upcoming performances.

Organist Richard Hills will be taking the stage at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on July 8 in celebration of the venue's 100th anniversary. Ahead of the performance, he spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, the theatre's centennial milestone, his experience performing around the world, and more.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pilot of beloved USA Network series "Psych," Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke takes a look back at his interview with the show's creator, Steve Franks, conducted in May 2021 ahead of the release of the third spin-off film, "Psych 3: This is Gus."

The pair discussed the series and movies, the challenges of filming in a foreign country during a pandemic, and other "Psych" lore.

Interview conducted on May 20, 2021 and published on WIVB.com on Nov. 27, 2021.

Artist, lawyer, manager, and Buffalo Music Hall of Famer LeRoi Johnson, brother of the late Rick James, joined Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke this spring to discuss James' legacy, their business partnership, his own artwork, and more.

Jazz guitarist Joe Negri, who also portrayed the handyman on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, died a month ago today, just 11 days shy of his 100th birthday. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke interviewed Negri prior his time working at WIVB, while an intern at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Negri was hosting a guitar class at Duquesne University to commemorate 45 years teaching at the school. Duke met with Negri in-person following the event, and spoke with him about his love for guitar and the importance of teaching jazz to the new generation. Because the internship had ended by that point, the follow-up interview went unpublished.

This year, Duke planned to reach out to Negri to catch up about the milestone birthday, and hoped to publish both interviews together, but unfortunately, never had the chance. In memory of Joe, a kind and generous man, and in celebration of 99 incredible years of life, here is that follow-up interview, from July 21, 2018.

Buffalo-based band the Far Trio recently released their latest record, "Here and Now" and is hitting the road for a slew of shows this summer. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with bassist and vocalist Eamon Rayhn and guitarist and vocalist Drew Azzinaro about their new music, how the band met, and more.

The Water Dogs and Noah Lee are gearing up to release a collaborative single later this summer. They will be debuting the song live at Lee's Taste of Country tailgate show on Friday, alongside his band, Noah Lee & the Stetsons. The Water Dogs will then host Lee at one of their shows later in the summer to perform the song again, before its launch to streaming in August. The Water Dogs and Lee joined Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke to discuss the forthcoming single.

Matteo Bocelli will be performing at the Fallsview Casino on July 4, following the release of his latest record, "Falling in Love." Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Bocelli about love, the inspirations for his music, the production process, and more.

Buffalo indie rock band Mother Nature's Son released their debut full-length record, "The Seven People You Meet in Heaven" on June 6. Thursday, the band will be performing at Area 54 for their record release show. Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with them ahead of the show about the record, their recording and producing process, and more.

Rock singer-songwriter Rick Springfield will be performing at Fallsview Casino's OLG Stage on July 12. Ahead of the performance, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Springfield about the show, his upcoming record, his acting work, the "Jessie's Girl" sequel he featured on with Coheed and Cambria, and more.

The Happy Together Tour is once again passing through the Erie County Fair, and ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Bob Cowsill of The Cowsills to learn more about this year's show, what the band is up to, the impact of the artists involved on the tour, and more.

Melissa Etheridge will be performing at Chautauqua Institution on June 27, returning to WNY after her show at Buffalo's Outer Harbor last summer. Since then, she released her latest record, "Rise."

Ahead of her co-headlining performance with Wynonna Judd, Etheridge spoke with Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke about the record, the evolution of her writing, her foundation, and more.

Blues legend Buddy Guy will be performing at Kleinhans Music Hall on July 18 in celebration of his 90th birthday. Ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with Guy about the blues, his newest record, the upcoming performance, his role in the 2025 Oscar-winning film "Sinners," and more.

Blues rocker Samantha Fish will be taking the Asbury Hall stage at Babeville on May 31. Ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with fish about her return to Buffalo, her upcoming live album, and more.

Canetis will be returning from a two-year break this weekend, making their return at Nietzsche’s on Saturday night. Ahead of the show, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke caught up with the band about the hiatus and their triumphant comeback.

Rock band Young the Giant released their latest record, "Victory Garden," on May 1. This week, Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with guitarist Eric Cannata about the record, the band's upcoming show at Buffalo's Outer Harbor, the story of their catalog from their time performing under the name "The Jakes" through present day, and more.

Donna McDaniel, the singer behind the 1975 Buffalo Sabres song “We're Gonna Win That Cup” is renowned for her performance of the song and its impact in Western New York.

Buffalo Jukebox host Adam Duke spoke with McDaniel about the song’s legacy, her heavy metal career, and the events business she now runs in Southern California.

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 Duke spoke with Russell, a Marvel Cinematic Universe star and former hockey goaltender.

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 tour, and what Buffalo, the place he described as his "home away from home," means to him.

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 of last year’s benefit show, as he discussed his sister’s impact on his life, his music, and the WNY community.

Originally published on WIVB.com on April 10, 2025.

​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 well as the comedy dynamic within the Wayans family.

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 the time since.

Article published on WIVB.com on March 15, 2024.

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 a festival.

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 Avenue.

Originally published on WIVB.com on Jan. 13, 2023.

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 October 2025, Copyright Nexstar Media Group.