In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg

Gus Walters is an award-winning songwriter, audio and video producer, and an accomplished show runner. Bands that he's helmed have gone on to place top 3 in the world in the 2014 Hard Rock Battle of the Bands, which led to opening for national acts such as Weezer, Brand New, Theory of a Deadman, The Tea Party and Canadian rock heroes Lowest of the Low. "On the scene" since 1994, he's cut his teeth in bands such as Milkrun, Dirty Sm...

Joining us on the third episode of the "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff" series, is conductor Bradley Thachuk.

Maestro Thachuk, is the Music Director of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra (NSO). He has been connected to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for over 10 years, conducting occasional Pops and Rock series performances each concert season. Post-pandemic, he's served as the conductor of the Rock series, which is comprised of three co...

Miranda Wilcox is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter fresh on the Western New York music scene. Currently studying Music Education with a concentration in voice at SUNY Fredonia, music plays a multitude of roles in Miranda's life. From sound recording to operatic performanc...

The Edward Honeck's Night-Life Music Awards are a prominent event in the Western New York music scene, dedicated to honoring local bands and musicians. Originally conceived by the late Ed Honeck, who was a major music supporter known as "Mr. Night Life" and associated with Night-life Magazine.

The awards were brought back in 2023 to honor Ed Honeck and the Buffalo music scene by Will Schulm...

The dynamic voice behind Buffalo's acclaimed rock band, Grosh, is none other than Megan Brown. Known for her powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence that anchors Grosh's blend of hard rock, blues, and funk, Megan has been a fixture in the Western New York music scene for years. While Grosh continues to thrive—most recently with their Tim...

Borderland Band Camp is a 3-day summer music program (August 25-27, 2025) for middle-school and high-school teens with a BIG goal—to share the stage with professional musicians for two live performances, culminating in a spot on the Homespun Stage at Borderland Music + Arts Festival.

There's nothing more tantalizing to a musician than a chance at a big stage—and the Homespun Stage at Border...

Greg Klyma is prolific songwriter and seasoned road performer known for his energetic live performances and clever storytelling lyrics that deliver entertaining rides through hilarity, reflection, passion and loss.

Buffalo-born and based, Klyma is a scholar of rock 'n' roll and country music. From that foundation, he has developed a distinctive and compelling sound that resonates with audie...

Sue Kincaid's journey began in 1981 at a small club on Delaware Road in Kenmore, New York. Since the tender age of 14, Sue has been singing songs that inspire her and bring peace to others.

From those early days of singing popular rock 'n' roll, Sue's repertoire has expanded to include all genres of music. Yet, her main passion remains writing and recording.

Sue has performed countless original pieces, both her own and those compos...

Andrew Loefke, also known as LoF or andy13, is a veteran bassist and vocalist with decades of experience in rock and roll. His sound is heavily influenced by British blues, East Coast punk, and psychedelic rock, resulting in a heavy, loud, and relentless musical style.

Loefke is an active member of the Buffalo, New York music scene, currently performing with six bands: Chloroform, Iron Fist, Tombstone Hands, Shoot Ya, Cowboy Vampir...

This week marks the second session of "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff," a captivating new series of "In the Flamingo Lounge" dropping every two months on the second Saturday. Each episode promises unique insights, featuring a special guest from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Joining us on the second episode of the "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff" series, is Classical crossover tenor Jay Dref.

Jay inspires audiences with his passionate, ...

Danielle A. joined Rockabilly Greg "In the Flamingo Lounge" on August 21, 2025 after a 14-hour drive from Atlanta. Danielle shared her story and a heartfelt rendition of her song "Better".

Danielle is a Buffalo-born soul fusion artist whose music blends gospel, R&B, jazz, and other influences into a sound that is both powerful and deeply personal. With a background in theater, poetry, and music, she weaves soulful vocals and poetic...

Adam Bronstein (ABtrio) and Ellen Pieroni joined Rockabill Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on August 20, 2025.

Ellen Pieroni, a soul jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY, ha...

Biff Henrich, original member of the Vores, Visited the Flamingo Lounge on August 13 to review the history of the band and share some original music.

The Vores first stalked the stages of Buffalo rock events during the New Wave era of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their music was labeled punk at the time, but much of the tense dissonance they perpetrated was actually ahead of its time. Their style of music has since come to be ca...

This week in the Flamingo Lounge I sat down with visual artist, Jeff Garbaz, on August 7, 2025 to get a behind-the-scenes viewpoint.

Jeff Garbaz has been directing videos and photography for the last 20 years in the entertainment business. He has made a name for himself in the industry by directing video screens in a live atmosphere and has worked all over the world.

Some of the venues where he has directed video include Red Rocks ...

Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp from the Jay/Sharptet visited the Flamingo Lounge on July 30, 2025.

Based in Buffalo, NY, the Jay/Sharptet performs music with a focus on original compositions and arrangements. Founded by musicians Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp, this versatile ensemble can perform as a trio, quartet, quintet, or even a big band. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like the Miles Davis Quintets, Chet Baker, and Roy Hargr...

Tom began his musical journey as the drummer for the recording group, Weekend, known for their top ten hits "Together" and "Everyday." In 2000, the band members of Weekend were inducted in the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, Tom has shared concert stages with legendary bands including Grand Funk RR, the Guess Who, Fleetwood Mac, STYX, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Marshall Tucker, Dave Mason, Todd Rundgren & other prominen...

It's musical theatre week in the Flamingo Lounge! Doug Kern and Leigha Marie Eichhorn from Rocking Horse Productions joined Rockabilly Greg on July 22, 2025, to chat about their journeys in theatre, including the world of musical theatre, and how they've thrived in a challenging industry.

Rocking Horse Productions is a community theatre company based in Buffalo New York, established in 2006 by Douglas Kern. The company is dedicated...