Brian Higgins on the camp program at Shea's Performing Arts Center and the transformative power of theater. Tune into full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=oRFgkk… #JeffMiers #WhyMusicMatters #ArtsEducation #CommunityDevelopment

Out now: A conversation with musician, songwriter, local music advocate, and co-owner of the legendary Buffalo, NY, live music venue Nietzsche’s, Sam Marabella! Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=-i9pNA… #JeffMiers #WhyMusicMatters #sammarabella #sammarabellaband #nietzschesbuffalo

Catch Sam Marabella's amazing performance on the latest episode of the podcast! Watch his full performance here: youtube.com/watch?v=-i9pNA…… #jeffmiers #whymusicmatters #sammarabella #performance #musician

In the latest episode, The FAR Trio talks musical inspiration, the power of improvisation, and music’s ability to elevate both the musician and the listener. Tune in here: youtu.be/zSPfzHq3SCQ #jeffmiers #whymusicmatters #fartrio #podcast

"How can you not be in the moment if you’re improvising? You really have to be there to hear the sounds that other people are creating, to hear the sound you’re creating, because you don’t know what’s going to come next." Catch The FAR Trio episode here: youtu.be/zSPfzHq3SCQ

Zelda would love for ya'll to vote for the "Why Music Matters" podcast for Best Podcast in the Buffalo Spree magazine Best of WNY. Let's go! Vote here: surveymonkey.com/r/R35B6WB Thank you!!!

Tune into the newest episode of Why Music Matters with one of Buffalo’s most exciting young bands — Letter to Elise! We talk Springsteen-sized emotion, indie-pop polish, and creating for this city. Watch: youtu.be/CUiiJc-5DmA #WhyMusicMatters #LetterToElise #BuffaloNY

Letter to Elise on embracing your influences without losing your identity. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/CUiiJc-5DmA #jeffmiers #whymusicmatters #lettertoelise #podcast #buffalony #buffalomusic #buffalomusicians

In the latest episode, I’m joined by Marc Scibilia to talk songwriting, family, and how one powerful song ended up connecting him to people all over the world. Watch it here: youtu.be/l6K1WaUfg-g #jeffmiers #whynusicmatters #marcscibilia #buffalo #nashville #music #podcast

“Say thank you.” Marc Scibilia shares how his grandfather’s simple reminder shaped his life—and why gratitude still sits at the center of his music. Full episode here: youtu.be/l6K1WaUfg-g #whymusicmatters #jeffmiers #podcast #buffalony #musician #marcscibilia #musicpodcast

In the latest episode of Why Music Matters, I’m joined by my good friends—and deeply talented musicians—Michael Lee Jackson and Geno McManus to dig into what made Eddie Van Halen untouchable. Full episode: youtu.be/ba-lPjy63j4?fe…

Geno McManus and Michael Lee Jackson on the feel behind Van Halen. Van Halen wasn’t just heavy—it swung. Catch the full episode: youtu.be/ba-lPjy63j4?fe… #WhyMusicMatters #JeffMiers #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #AlexVanHalen #MusicPodcast #GuitarLegends

On the latest episode, Barry Privett and Terry Clark from Carbon Leaf join me to talk about the power of live music, audience connection, and staying true to their roots. Full episode here: youtu.be/RpoKtiRxq1s?si… #WhyMusicMatters #jeffmiers #CarbonLeaf #LiveMusic #Podcast

No budget. No team. Just flyers, postcards, and a relentless work ethic. Carbon Leaf's Barry and Terry get real about the early days—and what happens when the label steps in... and when it steps out. Full episode here: youtu.be/RpoKtiRxq1s?si… #WhyMusicMatters #CarbonLeaf

This week on Why Music Matters: Jamie Holka talks full-circle moments, deep influences, and finding his own sound. Catch Jamie at the release of "The Gathering" with a show at The Cave, 71 Military Rd in Buffalo, on Friday, June 6, at 7 pm. Episode: youtu.be/eO5MP5xrFT0

"Bobby goes, ‘Hey, you want to get Billy Sheehan on the album?’... I just didn’t think it was a possibility.” @jamieholka on how a dream lineup became reality. Tune into the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=eO5MP5… #jeffmiers #whymusicmatters #jamieholka #podcast #musicpodcast

Welcome back Ray Wawrzyniak! Ray Wawrzyniak returns to talk about the enduring power of Rush, the R-50 box set, and what it means when music truly lives on. Full episode is live now:youtu.be/xN5B3uNYoKw #WhyMusicMatters #jeffmiers #rush #Rush50 #RushFest #RayWawrzyniak #podcast

“A musician that revealing? That says something about their character.” Ray Wawrzyniak gets right to the heart of what makes Alex Lifeson’s solos resonate. Full episode: youtu.be/xN5B3uNYoKw #Rush #AlexLifeson #WhyMusicMatters #JeffMiers #RushFamily #RayWawrzyniak

Welcome back, ⓡⓞⓑⓑⓨ ⓣⓐⓚⓐⓒ! On his second visit, Goo Goo Dolls co-founder joins us from the road to talk 30 years of music, why “Iris” still resonates, the band’s new record, and coming full circle in Buffalo. Watch here: youtu.be/twfcCOO7pK8?si…

"That was a turning point for sure for the band." @robbytakac looks back on the moment everything changed for the Goo Goo Dolls — fans showed up, but not everyone understood what they had become. Full episode: youtu.be/twfcCOO7pK8?si… #whymusicmatters #jeffmiers #robbytakac