Anyone that wants to learn about the local music scene in Buffalo has come to the right place. The best musical instrument stores in your area including some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops here seem like the logical place for us to begin.
While there is plenty of crossover between some lists we think we got the right spots in the right sections for you. Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you because some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
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Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults. Following that we will give a shout out to the top stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records here.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while some others may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Buffalo music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
Everyone reading this is welcome to look through more of our blogs that break down everything about instruments and tunes in the Northeast at that link.
Buffalo Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Allentown Music at 497 Amherst St
- Music City at 3236 Main St
- Northtown Music at 3648 Harlem Rd
Allentown Music buys, sells, and trades musical instruments in your area.
Many people buy acoustic and string instruments, amplifiers and effects, accessories, and parts at Music City which also offers product demos, repairs, and local lessons.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- The Fretted Buffalo at 466 Amherst St
- R and B Vintage Guitars at 31 Mayberry Dr W
- West Seneca Music Center at 20 Center Rd
- Jackson Music at 1875 Grand Island Blvd
- The Guitar Factory at 5455 Webster Rd
- Guitar Center at 1092 Niagara Falls Blvd
The Fretted sells a wide range of high quality acoustic guitars in Buffalo.
Hard to find rare and vintage guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, and effect pedals are available at R & B Vintage Guitars.
Acoustic and electric guitars, basses, and accessories are sold at Jackson Music.
Guitar Center is home to one of the largest selections of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussions, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Don’t forget about the guitars at Allentown Music from our first instrument stores list.
Drum Shops Near You
Allentown Music and many of the other shops in other lists are good places to buy drums here.
Instrument Repair
Instrument repairs in Buffalo are available at Socha’s Band Instrument Repair at 247 Market St. Brass and woodwind restorations and repairs are its specialties.
Music City who we mentioned earlier offers professional instrument repairs too.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Buffalo Cello School at 2 Wallace Ave
- Fort Erie School of Music at 137 Catherine St
The Buffalo Cello School welcomes orchestra students and advanced musicians preparing for auditions whether they are kids or adults.
Private lessons for voice and all popular instruments are offered at Fort Erie School of Music.
Music City from our top list is also a great place for music lessons in town.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Doris Records at 286 E Ferry St
- Revolver Records at 1451 Hertel Ave
- Black Dots at 368 Grant St
- FYE at 1 Walden Galleria Space G204
- The Record Baron at 3048 Delaware Ave
Dorid Records is a good place to buy vinyl records near you along with DVD’s and CD’s.
You can find an extensive selection of new and used vinyl records in genres like rock and roll, jazz, soul, blues, indie rock, metal, hip hop, punk, international, disco, country, psych, folk, movie soundtracks, classical, and more at Revolver Records along with turntables, speakers, and music related gifts.
Albums, CD’s, cassettes, band t shirts, and other music related items are available at Black Dots.
FYE is a leading entertainment and pop culture merchandise specialty retailer selling records and CD’s in Buffalo in various genres.
A wide selection of new and used rock, metal, jazz, garage, and punk vinyl records, cassette tapes, imported LP’s, and more are featured at The Record Baron.
Buffalo Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at a live music venue in your area is always a good time:
- Buffalo Iron Works at 49 Illinois St
- Town Ballroom at 681 Main St
- Babeville at 341 Delaware Ave
- Tralf Music Hall at 622 Main St
- Kleinhans Music Hall at 3 Symphony Cir
Buffalo Iron Works is a live music venue in an early 1900’s factory space that offers burgers, wings, and other bar fare.
Town Ballroom is one of the city’s best restaurant and nightclubs that has featured musical legends including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Les Paul.
There are two local live music venues including the Asbury Hall and The 9TH Ward at Babeville.
Tralf Music Hall is a legendary concert venue for entertainment offering bar bites, rock and R&B music, as well as indie and comedy acts.
Kleinhans Music Hall is well known for hosting acoustical concerts and other live music performances in your area.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music near you:
- Hot Mama’s Canteen at 12 Military Rd
- The Groove Lounge & Cafe at 1210 Broadway & Lathrop St
- The Garage Cafe & Lounge at 1127 Hertel Ave 1127
Hot Mama’s Canteen is a restaurant that hosts live music in Buffalo every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
Delicious food is featured along with amazing live music performances and dance competitions at The Groove Lounge and Café.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Cobblestone at 130 South Park Ave
- Mr. Goodbar at 1110 Elmwood Ave
- Rec Room at 79 W Chippewa St
- Transit Music Lounge at 4723 Transit Rd
Top events including live music and DJ performances are hosted at Mr Goodbar including some of the area’s best regional bands on Friday and Saturday nights.
There are live concerts and live band karaoke every Friday and dueling piano bands every Thursday at Rec Room.
You can listen to your favorite touring and local bands at Transit Music Lounge.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Buffalo Niagara Blues Festival showcases performances and preserves authentic American art form through community education and free music festivals.
In the past we have also discussed where to find the top:
- Instrument Repairs In Toronto
- Instrument Repairs In Rochester
- Instrument Repairs In Syracuse
- Instrument Repairs In New York City
Enjoy The Buffalo Local Music Scene
We tried to cover everything as quickly and as well as possible for you on this page. After reading about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, classes and lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, and the best festivals in the region you should have a much better understanding of what is available.
And anyone that made it this far might just know a little bit about the local music scene themself and if so feel free to tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts. Now it is time for you to go enjoy the music in Buffalo.
