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Upcoming Shows: West Herr Riviera Theatre
Whether it's your favorite Classic Rock band, artist or tribute - find your next live show at at The West Herr Riviera Theatre! See the lineup:
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97 Rock Bike Night
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Shredd's Backyard Rib Throwdown
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Giving Day FOR Kids
Giving Day FOR Kids returns, show your support for Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo during our special broadcast on March 25.
Rockin' The Downs Concert Series 2026
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Rock News
Death Cab for Cutie Detail New Album I Built You a Tower
Death Cab for Cutie have announced their 11th studio album, I Built You a Tower, set for release on June 5 through ANTI-. The project marks the band's...
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Longtime Music Executive and Producer David May Passes Away at 68
David May, a two-time Grammy-winning producer and longtime music executive, has died at 68. A notice confirmed that May died April 13 in Nashville, wh...
May 30, 2026
Paul McCartney Talks Unreleased Prince Cover and Draws Parallels to Taylor Swift
Paul McCartney has shared a rare detail about Prince's private archive, saying the late musician once recorded a version of The Beatles' The Long and ...
May 29, 2026
My Side of the Story: Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock Launches Autobiographical Film
Glen Matlock is putting his own Sex Pistols story back in focus with I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol, a new autobiographical documentary based on his well-...
May 28, 2026
Ahead of New Album, Paul McCartney Reflects on Pre-Beatles Liverpool Childhood
Paul McCartney opens up about memory, songwriting, and his early years in a newly released conversation with Paul Mescal tied to his upcoming album, T...
May 27, 2026
Sombr Delivers a Rain-Soaked Performance of 'Homewrecker' Amid 2026 AMAs Sweep
Sombr took the stage at the 2026 American Music Awards with a high-octane live performance of "Homewrecker," adding another major milestone to a break...
May 27, 2026
Neil Young Makes Surprise Live Return at David Suzuki's 90th Birthday Benefit in Vancouver
Neil Young made an unexpected return to the stage at a Vancouver benefit concert honoring environmentalist David Suzuki's 90th birthday. The appearanc...
May 26, 2026
Liverpool's Historic Jacaranda Venue Rebrands as The Maccaranda in Paul McCartney Collaboration
One of Liverpool's best-known music venues is getting a temporary new identity tied to one of the city's most famous artists. An announcement this wee...
May 26, 2026
