Saturdays in the Square

08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATES — 2027!

We’re already looking ahead to another summer of Saturdays in the Square!

June 19th
July 10th
August 21st

And next year is a big one: 10 YEARS of Saturdays in the Square!

We’re already making plans to make our August 21st show something extra special as we celebrate a decade of free live music, incredible artists, and summer nights together in downtown Buffalo.

More to come. For now, get these dates on your calendar — we’ll see you in the Square in 2027!

08/24/2026

What an unforgettable way to close out Saturdays in the Square 2026.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, filled Crazy Woman Square, danced, listened, brought your families and friends, and helped make our final show of the summer something truly special.

Thank you to the Bighorn Bluegrass Kids, Lena Marie Schiffer + Ani Casabonne, Rakish, and Stillhouse Junkies for an incredible afternoon and evening of music.

A special thank you to Cody Haar for making it all sound great, to our sponsors whose support keeps Saturdays in the Square free, and to all of our vendors for being part of it.

And most of all, thank you, Buffalo. Seeing the Square full of people enjoying live music together is exactly why we do this.

That’s a wrap on Saturdays in the Square 2026. What a summer. We’ll see you in 2027!

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Stillhouse Junkies (Durango, CO)

We’re excited to welcome Stillhouse Junkies back to Buffalo this Saturday! After a few years away, the Durango-based trio returns to Buffalo to help close out our final Saturdays in the Square of the summer.

Bluegrass heroes Stillhouse Junkies are on the forefront of breaking through the genre with their free-flowing musical interplay that weaves roots, classical, texas-swing and blues into a high-energy, intricately composed yet expansively improvised tapestry of sound.

The trio, Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), Jeanette Adams (bass) are based in the wilderness town of Durango, Colorado. Formed in 2017, the band is already 3 albums deep with singles constantly streaming out including a collaboration with Tim O’Brien. Their prolific songwriting, 3-part harmonies and outrageous instrumentals brought them the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Award “Momentum Band of the Year” in 2021.

Stillhouse Junkies are quickly becoming a household name as they tour incessantly across the United States. They have played beloved festivals such as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Rockygrass, Merle Fest, and ROMP gaining new fans every day. Their busy schedule has seen them supporting Willie Carlisle, The Lil Smokies and Asleep at the Wheel.

Read Stillhouse Junkies’ full bio on our website:
https://lobbanstreetmusic.org/band-bios

SATURDAYS IN THE SQUARE
Saturday, August 22
7:30 pm
Crazy Woman Square

08/19/2026

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Rakish (Boston, MA)

This Saturday, we’re excited to welcome Rakish to Buffalo for the final Saturdays in the Square of the summer.

And before the music gets underway at Crazy Woman Square, join us for a special listening session with Rakish, Storytelling at the Heart of Celtic Music, at 12:00 noon at the Cowboy Carousel Center. Come hear more about the stories, traditions, and influences behind the music before seeing Rakish take the stage later that day.

Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embodies earnest musical exploration and demonstrates an infectious playfulness on stage. In their sound together, it is evident the two friends share an unbridled love for the traditional sounds of Celtic and American music, and the tight ensemble of a group with years of collaboration under their belt.

Known for her toneful and award-winning fiddle playing in the Celtic music world, Maura Shawn Scanlin grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Maura is a 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition in Scotland.

Steeped in the Irish music communities of Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD where he was raised, acclaimed guitarist Conor Hearn developed a keen interest in literary theory and poetry, a unique well of material from which he draws unending musical inspiration. His settings of modernist poems, like James Joyce’s Chamber Music, epitomize the duo’s approach: the dexterous alchemy of the old and the new into something wholly Rakish.

Read Rakish’s full bio on our website:
https://lobbanstreetmusic.org/band-bios

SATURDAYS IN THE SQUARE

Saturday, August 22
Listening Session: 12:00 pm (Cowboy Carousel Center
Set: 5:30 PM
Crazy Woman Square

08/19/2026

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT!

Lena Marie Schiffer + Ani Casabonne (Livingston, MT)

This Saturday, we welcome Lena Marie Schiffer + Ani Casabonne to the Saturdays in the Square stage for our final show of the summer!

Lena Marie Schiffer is a folk singer-songwriter from Livingston, Montana, known for her deeply personal lyrics and powerful storytelling. After a decade of touring nationally with her former band, Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, she embarked on a solo career, developing a sound that blends folk, indie, and Americana influences.

In 2024, Lena teamed up with classically trained violinist, Ani Casabonne. Originally from Frisco, Colorado, Ani discovered her love for folk and bluegrass at a young age and quickly became a staple in the Montana music scene. Together, their undeniable chemistry captivates audiences, whether in intimate venues or on festival stages.

Lena's debut solo album, House of Sky, was released on February 6th, 2026. Produced by Courtney Hartman, the album is a powerful and intimate exploration of the peaks and valleys of life. Through her deeply personal lyrics, Schiffer gracefully explores themes of love and connection, while also confronting the raw pain of grief and the uncertainty of life's challenges. Schiffer's grounded voice and honest storytelling guide listeners on a journey of self-discovery and ultimate self-forgiveness, making House of Sky not just a debut, but a testament to the quiet strength found in moving forward.

Catch Lena Marie Schiffer + Ani Casabonne this Saturday, August 22, at Crazy Woman Square in downtown Buffalo.

Saturday, August 22
3:30 pm
Crazy Woman Square
Free and open to everyone!

08/17/2026

Saturday the 22nd!

08/13/2026

ONE LAST SATURDAY IN THE SQUARE!

We’re closing out the 2026 season on Saturday, August 22 with a fiddle-heavy show you won’t want to miss!

Lena Marie Schiffer + Ani Casabonne
Rakish
Stillhouse Junkies

Plus a special opening performance from our Bluegrass Kids Camp musicians!

📍 Crazy Woman Square — Downtown Buffalo
🕒 3:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ FREE!

But the music actually starts a little earlier…

At 12:00 noon, join us at the Cowboy Carousel Center for a special listening session with Rakish — an up-close opportunity to hear the music and spend some time with this incredible duo before they take the Square stage later that day.

Then head downtown, grab some food, find your spot, and settle in for live music as we send off another Saturdays in the Square season!

August 22. One last show. Let’s fill Crazy Woman Square!

07/17/2026

Prior to the August 22nd Saturdays in the Square, join Rakish for a journey into the myths and legends of Ireland, where music and storytelling are intertwined. In this workshop, participants will discover how folk tales, local lore, and even tune titles reveal the cultural heartbeat of traditional Irish music. Drawing on historic field recordings collected by
Alan Lomax and others, we’ll listen to the voices of great storytellers whose words continue to shape the way Celtic music is performed today. Through discussion, listening, and live performance, Rakish will illuminate the enduring role of storytelling in the tradition and invite participants to
experience the magic of Celtic culture firsthand.

07/11/2026

Today’s the day!

Saturdays in the Square is back today, and downtown Buffalo is the place to be! Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends and family, and get ready for an evening of incredible live music, great food, cold drinks, and an unbeatable community atmosphere.

It’s going to be a hot one, bring some shade, and sunscreen!

3:00pm-9:00pm!!