Buffalo Jukebox

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.