ALBRIGHT KNOX (1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo) Rockin’ at the Knox featuring Blondie and many other bands. Tuesday, June 20, 5-11pm; $40-$45 (www.ticketmaster.com, 852-5000). Summer Jazz Series, free concert series held every Sunday (July 16–Aug 13) at 2pm on the stairs. Concerts depend on weather conditions. (882–8700) www.albrightknox.org

AMHERST RECREATION CONCERT SERIES (Basset Park, 359 Klein Rd, Amherst, unless noted). Concerts at 7:30pm. Independence Day Celebration, Doug Yeomans & The Lo Blu Flame, Erie County Wind Ensemble, July 4; American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, July 6; Colleen Williams & The Bobby Jones Trio, July 9; Tommy Z.,July 11; Speedy Parker Blues Band, July 13; Bobby Militello Quartet, July 16; Wildfire, July 18; The Lance Diamond Show, July 20; Louis Marino Quintet, July 23; Big Wheelie & The Hubcaps, July 25; Buffalo Concertina All Stars, July 27; Peggy Farrell & Friends, July 30; Lance Diamond, Aug 1; Buffalo Boomers, Aug 3; Amrom Chodos’ Klezmer Band, Aug 8; Sentimental Journey, Aug 10; Steam Donkeys, Aug 15; Pointless Brothers, Aug 17; The Jamie Moses Band, Aug 22; Them Jazzbeards, Aug 24; The Outlyers, Aug 29. Free. (631-7132) www.amherst.ny.us

ARTPARK (450 South Fourth St., Lewiston). Also see “Dance,” “Theatre,” “Festivals” and “Kids Stuff” listings. For the Love of Song, June 4, 3pm. Tuesday in the Park runs from June 6 to Aug 29 with shows every Tuesday beginning at 6:30pm (Free). Tragically Hip, June 17, 8pm; Toronto All-Star Big Band, June 26, 2 & 8pm; The Wizard of Oz, July 8, 8pm; A Mozart Celebration, July 9, 3pm; Joshua Bell, July 14, 8pm; Fantasies & Fairytales, July 15, 8pm; Cirque Symphonique, July 16, 3pm; A Tribute To Benny Goodman, July 17, 2 & 8 pm; Bravo Beethoven!, July 23, 3pm; Artpark Wednesdays, July 26-Aug 30, 6:30pm, free; A Night At The Opera, July 28, 8pm; Gershwin To Bernstein, July 29, 8pm; Glenn Miller Orchestra, Aug 7, 2 & 8pm; The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, Aug 25, 8pm. Prices vary. Tickets.com outlets, Tops Friendly Markets or 1-888-223-6000. (754-4375) www.artpark.net

AVALON BALLROOM (Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls Ontario). Tony Bennett, June 1-3, $99.50-$149.50; Grasshopper, June 9 & 10, $48; Lyle Lovett, June 16 & 17, $69.50-$89.50; Concerto D’Estate, June 18, $85-$105; Allman Brothers, June 23 & 24, $79.50-$109.50; Doobie Brothers, June 29 & 30, $59.50-$89.50; Gypsy Kings, July 3-4, $79.50-$99.50; Elvis Costello and the Imposters with Allen Toussaint July 7-8, $79.50-$119.50; LeAnn Rimes, July 14-15, $69.50-89.50. George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Aug 10 & 11, $49.50-$69.50. Paul Anka, Sept 2–4, $69.50-$89.50. (ticketmaster.ca or 1-877-833-3110) www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com

BACH & BEYOND: A BAROQUE MUSIC FESTIVAL (The 1891 Fredonia Opera House 9–11 Church St., Fredonia) June 9-11. A celebration of Baroque music in an ideal Victorian setting. Ticket prices vary. (679-1891) ww.fredopera.org.

BEAR’S DEN (Seneca Niagara Casino, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls) Rick Wakeman, June 12, 7:30pm, $25; Smokey Robinson, June 16, 8pm; $40-$75; (www.ticketmaster.com/852-5000).

BEMUS BAY POPS (on the waterfront of Bemus Bay on Chatauqua Lake, Bemus Point) Concert series held on outdoor, floating stage, from June 25 to Sept 3. Legends of Rock & Roll featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly impersonators, June 25; Praise On the Lake, 9am, June 25; The Sinatra Show, 2:30pm, July 2; Ray Charles & Supremes Tribute, 2:30pm, July 9; Jimmy & Soul Blazers, 2:30pm, July 16; Johnny Cash Tribute, 2:30pm, July 23; Praise On the Lake, 9am, Nik and The Nice Guys, 2:30pm, July 30; Irish Festival, 12pm, Aug 6; Mark Schultz Live, 2:30pm, Aug 13; Malanie & Jam Boys, 2:30pm, Aug 20; Praise on the lake, 9am, Fleetwood Nicks Tribute show, 2:30pm, Aug 27; JJ Swing, 2:30pm, Sept 2; Trombone Salute, 6:30pm, Sept 3; Labor Day Finale & Fireworks featuring The Bemus Bay Pops Orchestra, 6:30pm. Free. (386-7000) www.bemusbaypops.com

BLUE MONDAYS (At the Gazebo, 4th & Center Sts, Lewiston) Blues concert series held every Mon, 7-9pm, July 10–Aug 28. (754-0166) www.crossborderblues.com

BLUES IN THE PARK (Fireman’s Park, Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls, Canada) Sept 8 & 9. Schedule TBA. Tickets: $10-$15 CDN per day/$20 CDN weekend. www.bluesinthepark.com

BLUES IN THE VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL (Warsaw Park Fireman’s Grounds on Liberty St., Warsaw) Aug 13, 1–10pm. Performances include Mark Winsick, Steve Grills and the Roadmaster, Mick Hayes, Mary Haitz, Barbara Saint Claire and The Shadows, Nigel Mack. Tickets: $15-$18, proceeds benefit local charities. (585-768-4380) www.bluesinthevalley.com

BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANCAL GARDENS (2655 South Park Ave, Lackawanna) June 28, 6-9pm. A Starry Night in the Garden fundraiser featuring Shawn Mullins and others. Tickets: $35 (Tickets.com). (827-1584) www.buffalogardens.com

BUFFALO PLACE ROCKS THE HARBOR (Erie Basin Marina, downtown Buffalo) July 29-30, 5–11pm. Buddy Guy with Kelly Hunt, July 29; Gov’t Mule, July 30. Free. (856-3150) www.buffaloplace.com

BURCHFIELD NATURE AND ART CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (2001 Union Rd, West Seneca) Every Tue at 7pm from June 6 through July 25. Every Tue at 6:30pm, Aug 1-29. Performences include: Dough Yeomans, Lo Blu Flame, Doerfel Family Bluegrass Band, WS Middle School Jazz Ensemble, WS East String Quartet, String Quartet Orchestra, WS Town Band. Free. (677-4843). www.buffalo.com/burchfieldnatureandart

CHAUTAUQUA AMPHITHEATER (Chautauqua Institution) Nine-week season runs daily from June 25 to Aug. 27. Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Performances throughout the summer beginning at 8:15pm. Summer Amphitheater Headliner lineup: An Evening with the Neville Brothers, June 24, $35; An Evening with Trace Adkins, June 30, $37; ABBA: the music, July 7, $35; The Magic of Motown, July 14, $37; An Evening with Lonestar, July 21, $37; An Evening with Peter, Paul & Mary, July 28, $38; Hootie & the Blowfish, Aug 4, $37; An Evening with Kenny Rogers, Aug 11, $37; An Evening with Lyle Lovett, Aug 18, $37; An Evening with comedian Loretta LaRoche, Aug 24, $30; An Evening with the Beach Boys Aug 25, $38; An Evening with Gary Puckett & B.J. Thomas, Aug 26, $30; ( 1-800-836-ARTS or 357-6250) www.ciweb.org

CLUB INFINITY (8166 Main St., Williamsiville) Klear w/Breakerbox, June 2, 7pm; Vixen, June 6, 7pm; Saving Jane, June 9, 6pm; The Fold, June 21, 6pm; Leftover Crack, June 23, 6pm; Toy Boy Heroes, June 24, 7pm; Against All Authority, June 26, 6pm; Pollack, June 30, 6pm; Displaced CD Release Party, July 7, 6pm; Suffer The Wicked w/Special Guests, July 8, 6pm; And Then I Turned Seven/Big City Dreams/Time & Distance/Merit Badge, July 28, 6pm; Open Mic Event, July 29, starts at 11am; Mae, Aug 18, 6pm. Prices vary. (565-0110) www.clubinfinitylive.com/web

CONCERT ON-THE-CANAL SERIES (Gateway Harbor Park on Sweeney St. in North Tonawanda and Young St. in Tonawanda) Series runs every Wed at 6pm in North Tonawanda and every Fri at 7pm in Tonawanda from June to Aug. American Brass & Soul Providers, June 21; Ike Smith & Boogie Monsters, June 23; New York Rock N Revue & The Boys of Summer, June 28; The Mark Stanley Band, June 30; Push Button Theory & Strictly Hip, July 5; Barbara St. Clair, July 7; Total Eclipse & Strictly Hip, July 12; Flipside & Switch, July 26; The Michael Bly Band, July 28; Route 66 & Bareback Jack, Aug 2; Only Human, Aug 4; Blackest Red & Weekend, Aug 9; Hollydaze, Aug 11; The Rev & Joyryde, Aug 16; NY2LA, Aug 18; Perfect Game & Black Widow, Aug 23; Mother May I, Aug 25; Urban Renewal & Hit N Run, Aug 30. Free. (692-5120) www.the-tonawandas.com

CREEKSIDE CONCERT SERIES (Casimir Pulaski Cultural Center in Cheektowaga Town Park; Rain Place: Alexander Community Center, 275 Alexander Ave., behind the Cheektowaga Rec. Center). Events held Sundays, 7-9pm. Ramblin’ Lou, July 9; The Road Runners, July 23; Sentimental Journey, July 30; American Legion Band of The Tonawandas, Aug 6; Buffalo Boomers, Aug 13; Terry Buchwald, Aug 20. (686-3400) www.tocny.org

DARTWOOD PARK CONCERT SERIES (222 Autumnwood, Cheektowaga) Carnival Kids Steele Orchestra Band, July 7, 7-9pm; Bart & Kevin, July 12, 6-9pm; Smooth As Silk, July 16, 7-9pm (686-3400) www.tocny.org

EDGEFEST (Lasalle Park, Porter Ave., Buffalo) June 26, 1pm. Gates open at noon. Rain or shine event. Hosted by WEDG 103.3. Acts to include Taking Back Sunday, Yellowcard, Hawthorne Heights, 30 Seconds To Mars, Buckcherry, Head Automatica, Matchbook Romance, Anberlin, Thousand Foot Krutch, The Subways, Hit the Lights, Halifax, Hedley, Speakerfire & Pryde. All ages event. Tickets: $29.50. (www.ticketmaster.com)

ELLICOTTVILLE SUMMER FESTIVAL of the arts (Rt. 219, slopes of Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville) Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performing John Williams’ work from the Star Wars movies, fireworks to follow, July 1, 8pm; Tommy James & The Shondells, July 2, 7:30pm. Other events throughout Ellicottville. Tickets: $25 advance, $30 at the gate. (800-349-9099) www.ellicottvilleny.com

ERIE COUNTY FAIR (Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg) Also see ‘Festivals’ section. Grandstand line-up: Big & Rich feat Cowboy Troy, Aug 10; Seether & Shinedown with Trapt & Halestorm, Aug 12; The Lettermen, Aug 13; Dierks Bentley feat Eric Church, Aug 14; Jesse McCartney, Aug 17; Carrie Underwood with Rockie Lynne, Aug 16; Ticket price varies (through Tops Friendly Markets, online at Tickets.com or by phone at 1–888–233–6000) www.americas-fair.com

FAMILY CONCERT SERIES (Casimir Pulaski Cultural Center in Cheektowaga Town Park. Rain Place; Alexander Community Center, 275 Alexander Ave. behind Cheektowaga Rec. Center) Wedensdays at 7pm, Children’s activities one hour prior to and after the event. Glenn Colton, July 5; The Hill Brothers, July 26 (686-3400) www.tocny.org

THE 1891 FREDONIA OPERA HOUSE (9–11 Church St., Fredonia). Bill Charlap, June 2, 8pm; Julius La Rosa, June 23, 8pm; Mary Stahl & The Jim Calabrese Trio, July 22, 8pm; Glenn Miller Orchestra, Aug 27, 1pm; Guy Davis, Sept 8, 8pm. Ticket prices vary. (679-1891) www.fredopera.org

GAZEBO SERIES (Ellicottville Gazebo, Ellicottville) June 30–Aug 3, Thursdays, 7pm-9pm. Glen Colton, June 30; Liz, Jack & Art, July 6; 23 Skidoo, July 13; The Complete Unknowns (a tribute to Bob Dylan), July 20; Emerald Isle, July 27; String Men, Aug 3. Free. (800-349-9099) www.ellicottvilleny.com

GREAT BLUE HERON MUSIC FESTIVAL (Sherman, NY exit 6 off Rt. 17) July 7-9. Festival features over 25 acts including Donna the Buffalo, The Horse Flies, Slo-mo, The Avett Brothers, The Town Pants, Big Leg Emma, John & Mary and many more. Weekend passes are available. Children under 12 are free. (487-1781) www.greatblueheron.com

GREENFIELDS CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES (GreenField Manor & Court Gazebo, behind the GreenField Health & Rehab Center, 5949 Broadway, Lancaster) Colleen Wiliams & Bobby Jones Trio, June 28; The Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra from Lancaster High School, July 12; Terry Buchwald, July 26; Niagara Frontier Fiddle Club, Aug 9; Stone Country & Clay Moden, Aug 23. All concerts begin at 7pm and are weather permitting. (684-8400)

HISTORIC LEWISTON JAZZ FESTIVAL (various locations, Lewiston, NY) Aug 25–27. Acts to include John Bacon, Dan Hull, Andrew Winsler, Tommy Z, The Zone, Babik, Jamie Holka, The U.S. Air Force Big Band and many more. Complete schedule of events, times and locations online. Free. (754-9500) www.lewistonjazz.com.

HSBC ARENA (1 Seymour Knox 111 Plaza, Buffalo). Nickelback, July 8, 7pm. Tickets: $39.50-$47.50. Tickets through all Tickets.com outlets, including participating Tops Markets (888-223-6000 or 855-4100) www.hsbcarena.com.

HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (1 Front St., Toronto) Radiohead, June 7 & 8; Dennis Deyoung, June 10; Zappa Plays Zappa, June 16; Lani Misalucha & Society of Seven, June 17; Etta James, June 27; Bonnie Raitt, July 10; Tom Jones, July 13; Trey Anastasio & Mike Gordon, July 18; Melissa Etheridge, Aug 12. Times and ticket prices vary. (416-870-8000 or 416-393-7469) www.hummingbirdcentre.com

JUNE IN BUFFALO (University at Buffalo, Lippes Concert Hall and Baird Hall, Amherst Campus) A festival and conference dedicated to composers. June 5–10. (645-2921) www.music.buffalo.edu/juneinbuffalo/2005/index.html

M&T BANK PLAZA EVENT SERIES (One M&T Plaza in Downtown Buffalo) Outdoor concerts take place Mon–Fri, noon–1pm, every week from June 6–Aug 26. Free. (842-5405) www.mandtbank.com/community/plazaevents.cfm

MASTERBA TOUR 2006 (Dome Theater, Niagara Falls, NY) Ministry with The Revolting Cocks and Pitbull Daycare, June 27, 7:30pm, $27.50-$30. (www.ticketmaster.com or 1-716-852-5000). (905-481-4444 or 585-232-1900)

MAYVILLE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL (Lakeside Park, Rt. 394, Mayville) June 17-18; With Cherryholmes, Rhonda Vincent, Richard Green & the Brothers Barton, Tony Trishka & the Ohio Math League, and many more. (753-7464) www.mayvillebluegrassfestival.com

MOLSON CANAL CONCERT SERIES (Gateway Harbor Park, Sweeney St., North Tonawanda). Concert series held every Sat, 5:30–10:30pm, through Sept 2. English Beat with Westbound Train, June 24; Robin Trower with The Mark Winsick Band, July 1; Foghat, July 8; Trick Pony with Julie Dunlap & High Maintenance, July 29; Lowest of The Low, Aug 5; Blue Rodeo with Luke Doucet & Leroy Townes, Aug 12; Tesla, Aug 26; Rusted Root with Zox, Sept 2. Free. www.canalconcerts.com.

MOLSON AMPHITHEATRE (909 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto) Dave Matthews Band, June 13; George Strait, June 14; Mark Knopfler with Emmylou Harris, June 19; Randy Bachman with Burton Cummings, June 23; Nine Inch Nails with Bauhaus, June 24; Dashboard Confessional, June 30; The New Cars with Blondie Road Rage Tour 2006, June 31; Edgefest, July 1; Slayer, Lamb of God, Unholy Alliance Tour, July 14; Taking Back Sunday, Angels & Airwaves, July 5; Great Big Sea, July 8; Ashlee Simpson, July 17; Counting Crows & The Goo Goo Dolls, July 24; Ozzfest, July 25; Blue Rodeo, Aug 23; Ben Harper, Sept 2. Ticket prices vary (www.ticketmaster.com, 852-5000 www.hob.com/venues/concerts/molsonamp

MUSIC IS ART FESTIVAL (at Chameleonwest Studios, 510 Franklin St.). June 10, 1–11pm; and June 11, 1–10pm. Two-day concert, visual art and performance festival featuring over 70 area bands and performers. Free. (886-3540) www.musicisart.org.

NEW YORK STATE FAIR (New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse). Grandstand line-up: Keith Urban w/Little Big Town, Aug 25; Carrie Underwood, Aug 28; Toby Keith w/Joe Nichols, Aug 29; Rascal Flatts w/Gary Allan, Aug 30; James Taylor, Aug 31; Gretchen Wilson w/Jason Aldean, Sept 2. Shows start at 7:30pm. Ticket prices vary (www.ticketmaster.com). (315-487-7711) www.nysfair.org

NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario) Over fifty concerts in various different venues around the Niagara-on-the-lake region. Preformers include Anton Kuerti, Gary Relyea, the Penderecki Quartet, the Moscow Piano Trio, Christopher Newton and members of the Shaw Festival acting ensemble.July 24–Aug 16. Ticket prices vary. (1-877-687-3378) www.niagaramusicfest.com

ROCK N OLDIES WEEKEND (throughout Ellicottville) Sept 15–17, 10am–2am. Lots of music, car show (Sunday), nostalgic dress. (800-349-9099) www.ellicottvilleny.com

ROCK THE FALLS (Seneca Square, outside Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls) Loverboy & Eddie Money, July 9; The Beach Boys, Aug 20, 4pm. Free. www.senecaniagaracasino.com

ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (Downtown Rochester) June 9-17. Features 100 shows performed by over 500 musicians for a nine-day stretch at various venues in Rochester. Headliners include Woody Allen, James Brown, Etta James. Ticket prices vary (www.ticketmaster.com/852-5000). For complete schedule including venue locations, visit www.rochesterjazz.com

ROCHESTER MUSIC FEST (High Falls Festival Site & Frontier Field, Rochester) July 7-9. Acts include DJ Marley Marl & Members of the Juice Crew, Whodini, Fantasia, Avant, Cherish, Cameo, The Emotions, KC & Jo-Jo. 2-day passes: $50 adults, $18 children 7-12, under 7 free; Day passes: $42 adults, $10 children 7-12, under 7 free. Tickets at www.redwingsbaseball.com. (585-423-9464) www.rochestermusicfest.com

Roycroft Chamber Music Festival (St. Matthias Episcopal Church, East Aurora) Friday June 23, 7pm. New York’s best chamber musicians perform works by Mario Escudero, Beethoven, Dvorak and many more. $18 (716-856-3858) (rcmf2004@yahoo.com) www.roycroftchambermusic.org

SENIOR CONCERT SERIES (3349 Broadway, Cheektowaga, gazebo behind the Senior Center) Tuesdays 6-8pm. City Side, June 27; NY Rockin’ Revue, July 18; Caribbean Extravaganza, July 25; Eddie Olinski & His Orchestra, Aug 8; The Bedrock Boys, Aug 22. (686-3930) www.tocny.org

SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (646 Main St., Buffalo) Train, June 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$42.50 (847–1410) www.sheas.org

SIX FLAGS DARIEN LAKE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (9993 Allegheny Rd., Darien Center) Performance Schedule: Dave Matthews Band w/ Matisyanu, June 14; Gretchen Wilson w/ Randy Owen of Alabama & Blaine Larsen, June 16; Sammy Hager & The Wabos w/The Other Half feat. Michael Anthoney, July 7; Phil Lesh & Friends, Trey Anastasio & Mike Gordon feat. Benovento/Russo Duo, July 8; Brad Paisley w/Sara Evans, July 9; Kelly Clarkson w/Rooney, July 10; Goo Goo Dolls w/Counting Crows, July 22; The Black Crows w/Robert Randolph & The Family Band & Drive-By Truckers, July 25; Ozzfest, July 27; Vans Warped Tour, Aug 1; John Fogerty, Willie Nelson, Aug 13. Ticket prices vary (www.ticketmaster.com, 852-5000). (599-4641) or www.darienlakeconcerts.com.

SUPERJAM 2006 (Creekside Grove, Union Road at William, Cheektowaga) All day event /annual fundraiser for the Blues Society of Western New York with Mark Winsick Band, Tommy Z. Band, Harmonica Dean & The Blue Lights, Black Cat Blues Band, Doug Yeomans & the Lo Blu Flames, Zark & the Sharks, Harvey and the Hurricanes, Dirty Murphy, Blue’s Justice, and others, 1-9pm; $12. www.wnyblues.org

TASTE (634 Main St., East Aurora) Ed Hart, June 2; John Fehskens, June 3; Paul Isaac & Red Thunder, June 6; Danny Lynn Wilson, June 7; Molly Reed, June 8; Aaron Cole, June 9; Mike Stroeble, June 10; Danny Lynn Wilson, June 14; Mark & Tony Eberhardt, June 16; Lance Drake, June 17; Danny Lynn Wilson, June 21; Jim Yeomans, June 23; Steve & Meredith, June 24; Danny Lynn Wilson, June 28; Bill Eager, June 30; Jim Yeomans, July 1. All music starts at 7:30pm. (655-1874)

THURSDAY AT THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES (Lafayette Square, Main at Court, downtown Buffalo) Concerts take place 5–9pm every Thu through Aug 31; Smash Mouth, June 1; Mike Doughty’s Band with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, June 8; Soulive with Bedouin Soundclash, June 15; Blues Traveler with Carbon Leaf, June 22; 54-40 with The Trews, June 29; India Arie, July 6; Jeff Martin, July 13; Shooter Jennings, July 20; Aqualung with Lazlo Hollyfeld, July 27; Violent Femmes, Aug 3; Yonder Mountain String Band, Aug 10; Donna The Buffalo with Tea Leaf Green, Aug 17; Sloan, Aug 24; Eric Burdon & The Animals, Aug 31. Free. (856-3150) www.buffaloplace.com

TONAWANDA FOLK FESTIVAL (Niawanda Park Miller Bandshell, Tonawanda) Outdoor folk music festival. Acts include Jason Gross, Tim Sylvester, Tina Williams, Alix Krzemien, Joe Sears, The Outfar Trio, Bent Persia, Katie & Kirk, Willie Breen, Kitchen Sinks, West of Eden, Hillary, Filthy Eve, The Wakps, Jim Pirinelli, West Wing Vacancy, Bill Neubauer and Inadaze, June 3, 10am–7pm. Free. (716-541-5869) www.tonawandamusic.com

TORONTO DOWNTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL (dowtown Toronto) June 23–July 2. 1500 international artists performing at 40 venues. Performers include: Etta James, Oharoah Sanders & Kenny Garrett, John Zorn, McCoy Tyner, Seu Jorge, Maceo Parker, Macus Miller, De La Soul, Kardinal Offishall, Buck 65, Dave Brubeck, Molly Johnson, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and more. Prices, venues & times vary (www.ticketmaster.com, 852-5000) www.torontojazz.com

TORONTO URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL (Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto) Sept 1 & 2. Tenth Anniversary, Canadian hip-hop superstars will entertain with free concerts at the CNE Bandshell (416-393-6300) www.theex.com

THE TRALF (622 Main St., Buffalo) Angie Stone, June 6; Jazz Pianist Hiromi, June 9; Anti-Hero, June 15; Janis Joplin’s Original Band, Big Brother & The Holding Co., June 17; Jazz Vocalist Rachelle Ferrell, July 13; Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout, Aug 20. Ticket prices vary (www.ticketmaster.com, 852-5000). (854-3068) www.newtralf.com.

WALKWAY TO THE FALLS (240 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls) Vendors daily at noon, walkway closes at midnight, Sundays are open mic with jam sessions from 1-5pm. June 1–Oct 30. Live bands on the weekends and other events. Check the Web site for more info (870-7322) www.walkwaytothefalls.com

WARM LAKE SUMMER JAZZ & CLASSICAL FESTIVAL (Warm Lake Estate Winery, 3868 Lower Mountain Rd., Lockport) “Cool Whites, Hot Nights,” July 22 & 23 and Aug 19 & 20, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12–6pm. $10 per person. (731-5900) www.warmlakeestate.com

WNED BUFFALO NIAGARA GUITAR FESTIVAL (downtown Buffalo) June 14–19; June 14: Duke Robillard at Nietzche’s, 8pm ($15 in advance, $17 day of); June 15: Hot Guitars at M&T Lunch Series, 12pm (free); Stringed Edition at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 3:30–8:30pm (free); June 16: Willie & the Reinhardts at M&T Bank Lunch Series, 12pm (free); June 17: The Tragically Hip with The Sadies at Artpark, 7pm ($25.50-$45.50); Gary Burton featuring Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow & Antonio Sanchez at (Ani DiFranco’s) The Church, 7pm ($37.50); June 18: Blake Shelton at Gateway Park, 7pm (free); June 19: The North American Rock Guitar Competition at U.B. Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm ($10-$12.50). (845-7000) www.guitarfestival.org.