When looking back on 2023, there's no doubt that it was one of the best years for shows, events, and concerts in Western New York. Some amazing concerts, events, and shows came through Western New York and Southern Ontario last year, leaving us with some fantastic memories. Just look over the shows that came around in 2023, we had the likes of Post Malone, KC & The Sunshine Band, Pitbull, Carlos Santana, Chubby Checker, Katt Williams, Nickleback, Jelly Roll, and countless others took a ride through the region.

The concert bar was raised in 2023, and so far in 2024, it's beaten. This year, we know that Drake is coming through the 716 to play two shows, along with Old Dominion at the Taste of Country, Keith Urban, Janet Jackson, and countless more.

But could there be even more great shows on the horizon for Western New York?

Get Ready to Sing A Song All Night Long With Icons Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind, and Fire

The Elements are teaming up with the famous singer from The Commodores on the way to downtown Buffalo, and they're bringing more than 40 years of hits with them to the KeyBank Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

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The Sing A Song All Night Long tour has these music legends touring the nation, and their stop in the 716 is sure to be a classic.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire "Sing A Song All Night Long" Opening Night - St. Paul
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Lionel Richie, the four-time GRAMMY Award winner, set out on the road with Earth, Wind & Fire as his special guest in 2023, and the show hit more than 20 cities last year. It's picking up again this summer with more dates as they crisscross America again.

Tickets to the show at KeyBank Center, scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, go on sale this Friday, January 19, 2024, and can be picked up online right here via Ticketmaster.

"Curtain Up!" 10 Of the Best Live Concert Venues (Big and Small) in Upstate New York

There are hundreds of places to see a live concert across Upstate New York. They range from big arenas to tiny coffeehouses. From high school auditoriums to museums, to parks, to bars, to historic sites and more. Here are 10 unique places to see a live concert in Upstate New Yok. The largest place holds 20,000 people. The smallest....less than 100!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

WBLK Presents Benny The Butcher at the Rapids Theatre

After Dark and WBLK present Benny the Butcher with 38Spesh, Rick Hyde, and more live at The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls, New York. (Photo by Ed Nice Jackson / Nice Shot Media, Licensed to TownSquare Media)

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