About

When I was in high school, WNYMusic.com was the only way a geeky 16-year-old kid from the suburbs could find out about the Buffalo music scene. I made friends, discovered bands, and even got some gigs out of it.

The website was created in 1996, peaked in 2005, and has been (mostly) a graveyard since 2012. 

Now it’s back and in a big way!

We are now a volunteer-run website for musicians and fans by musicians and fans. We’re bringing back The List of local bands (which features over 500 local bands). There is now a blog with numerous writers from around Western New York, and we host four podcasts. Most recently, we launched the WNYMusic.com archive as a place to trace back the history of WNY music and share exclusive concert bootlegs of local artists.

If you’re interested in helping out, please send us a message. We need programmers, writers, photographers, designers, social media people, and any other position you think you might be able to rock.

I was given this website for free with the stipulation that I do it justice. I plan to do just that. Come join us! Any help is welcome and appreciated to further blaze a path that allows local artists and their music to shine. 

– Ryan Gurnett (WNYMusicGuy@gmail.com)

Mission Statement

WNYMusic.com is a community of like-minded individuals interested in promoting, developing, celebrating, and archiving the music of Western New York. WNYMusic.com also serves as a hub for music industry students and graduates interested in gaining the experience, networking, and skills that will help them excel in their field. We accept all those interested in helping. We do our best to remain free of bias and are proud to feature the largest list of bands, artists, and performers in the region.