On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adam Weekley, whose exhibition Camp Everything is on view until October 26, 2026, at The Burchfield Penney Art Center.  Adam Weekley is a Buffalo-based visual artist, arts educator, and professor. His work has been exhibited throughout Western New York, including at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Hallwalls, Canisius College, Buffalo Arts Studio, and the Western New York Book Arts Center. He was named a Burchfield Penney “Living Legacy Artist” [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tiffany Gaines, curator at The Burchfield Penney Art Museum, and Valeria Cray, whose exhibition Surface Tension is now on view until September 27, 2026. Valeria Cray is a sculptor and public artist, a longtime Buffalo resident, and has been widely celebrated and recognized in the community. Her public artworks have become landmarks throughout the city, including the Tops Unity Memorial at the Jefferson Avenue Tops. Valeria Cray: Surface Tension [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Bandits on the Run about their upcoming performances at the Chautauqua Institution.    Hailing from the Brooklyn-Queens Border, Bandits on the Run is a trio featuring Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn. Together, they blend rich harmonies, inventive instrumentation, and theatrical storytelling, creating a sound that bridges folk, indie rock, and performance art. The trio will perform a free concert on Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 PM at [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Jeff Miers, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated music journalist whose insightful criticism and reporting have made him one of Western New York’s most respected voices on music. Through his Substack, Miers on Music, he continues to cover artists, concerts, and the ever-evolving music scene with the same depth, curiosity, and passion that defined his decades-long career.  On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Analog Rewind reunites five iconic Buffalo alternative rock bands from [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Grant O’Brien, the inaugural JoAnn Falletta Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.  Grant O’Brien is a conductor known for imaginative programming, dynamic performances, and a commitment to making orchestral music accessible to broad audiences. He previously served as Assistant Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Augusta Symphony, leading a wide range of family, education, pops, film, and community engagement concerts. His credits also include conducting live-to-picture performances of [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Cirone, playwright of His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir at Alleyway Theatre. Kevin Cirone is a playwright and Kennedy Center Playwriting alumnus whose work has entertained audiences across New England, New York, and beyond for over 20 years, with productions at the Huntington Theater Company, New York International Fringe Festival, Moonbox Theater Company, and multiple Boston Theater Marathon selections. His play, His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir, won [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Leslie Odom, Jr.  Leslie Odom, Jr. is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning, Emmy- and Oscar-nominated actor, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for originating Aaron Burr in Hamilton. He returned to the role in September 2025 to record-breaking box office success, and also earned acclaim and a Tony nomination for producing and starring in Purlie Victorious. His film and TV work includes portraying Sam Cooke in [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with playwright Douglas Lyons and cast members Michael ‘Bebe’ Blasdell and Matthew Crehan Higgins about Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of Pure Glitter.   Douglas Lyons is a two-time Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate artist whose Broadway debut play Chicken and Biscuits earned a GLAAD nomination and became one of the most-produced plays in America in 2022–23. His other works include Table 17 and Beau: The Musical. In addition to writing for Apple TV’s [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kristoffer Díaz about his play Things with Friends, now playing at Alleyway Theatre.  Kristoffer Díaz is a playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and educator whose work often blends sharp social insight with kinetic, character‑driven storytelling. His play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and has been widely produced across the country. He most recently wrote the book for the Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, [...]

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Barry Privett, lead singer of the band Carbon Leaf. Formed in 1992, Carbon Leaf is a Virginia-based band known for blending rock, folk, and Celtic influences into a signature sound. Over three decades, they’ve released numerous albums, toured extensively, and built a devoted fan base. Their latest release, Time is the Playground, continues to showcase their knack for storytelling and rich, melodic songwriting. Carbon Leaf is coming to Buffalo [...]