Why Music Matters With Jeff Miers

Listen in as Jon Nelson reflects on the shared experience of discovering albums with friends. Tune into the full episode to catch the rest of the conversation: youtu.be/MY1ufe_hfKw?si… #whymusicmatters #jeffmiers #jonnelson #frankzappa

“You can live artistically no matter what you do.” Music just makes it obvious. Hear Jon Nelson reflect on lessons from Frank Zappa, the Meridian Arts Ensemble, and a life in music on the newest episode: youtu.be/MY1ufe_hfKw?si… #whymusicmatters #jeffmiers #jonnelson #frankzappa

Billie Holiday endured darkness. What you hear in her voice is ease. Alex McArthur reflects on how that contrast reshaped her own approach to singing - and to herself. Full Episode: youtu.be/OVdNgk6ifW0 #whymusicmatters #billieholiday #alexmcarthur #georgecaldwell

I sat down with Alex McArthur & George Caldwell to talk about inhabiting Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, the power of “Strange Fruit,” mentorship & why music reaches where speech can’t. Full episode: youtu.be/OVdNgk6ifW0 Tickets: musicalfare.com/event/event:01…

@socialklyma graced us with a powerful rendition of Steve Earle’s “Goodbye.” Tune in to the full episode for another performance and the full conversation: youtu.be/PZBo0JFXihE #Podcast #NewEpisode #ListenNow #WhyMusicMatters #JeffMiers #GregKlyma #MusicPodcast

@socialklyma graced us with a powerful rendition of Steve Earle’s “Goodbye.” Tune in to the full episode for another performance and the full conversation: youtu.be/PZBo0JFXihE #Podcast #NewEpisode #ListenNow #WhyMusicMatters #JeffMiers #GregKlyma #MusicPodcast

It was great to have my old friend, @socialklyma, stop by to talk about making a life in music, road miles, and why the songs still matter. Tune in to the episode here: youtu.be/PZBo0JFXihE #Podcast #NewEpisode #ListenNow #WhyMusicMatters #JeffMiers #GregKlyma

Evan Laedke shares how Third Space Cafe and Entertainment is a place where creativity flows naturally, whether people are there to work or to make art. Tune into the full conversation to hear more: youtu.be/x5ZGKMoLhLA #WhyMusicMatters #EvanLaedke #ThirdSpaceBuffalo

On Dec. 8, 1980, U2 played for just eight people in Clarence, NY…while the world changed with John Lennon's murder. Jeff Miers joins the @BuffaloHistory podcast to revisit the music, the tragedy & the Buffalo connection. Listen here: youtu.be/ewYIfblIx9U

A room where “inspiration just flows.” That’s how Evan Laedke describes Third Space Cafe and Entertainment, and after this conversation, it’s clear why Buffalo’s buzzing about it. Episode live now: youtu.be/x5ZGKMoLhLA #WhyMusicMatters #BuffaloNY #LiveMusic #ThirdSpaceBuffalo

In tough times or good ones — music is what feeds the soul. Make sure to catch the new episode with @rockabillygreg here: youtu.be/KGpeMCv1Al4 And be sure to check out his own podcast, In the Flamingo Lounge! #WhyMusicMatters #JeffMiers #BuffaloMusic #WNYMusic #MusicHeals

"Music makes you whole.” Greg Hennessey's why, our why. Community, history, and songs that stick. Full conversation up now: youtu.be/KGpeMCv1Al4 And make sure to check out @rockabillygreg's own podcast, "In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg" #WhyMusicMatters

“We thought we were getting cut that night.” Letter to Elise opens up about their first rehearsal for @NBCTheVoice — what went wrong, how they pulled it together, and what it really takes to earn a chair. Tune into the episode to hear the full story: youtu.be/0avkEuEA83g?si…

Buffalo’s own, Letter to Elise joined us on the podcast for a second time to talk about their run on @NBCTheVoice, what they learned from the experience, and how staying true to who they are as a band has guided every step forward. Full episode here: youtu.be/0avkEuEA83g?si…

Excited to hear that Letter to Elise will be appearing on Season 28 of @NBCTheVoice! The new season kicks off September 22nd - be sure to tune in and show some support! And don’t miss their interview on the Why Music Matters podcast from back in March: youtube.com/watch?v=CUiiJc…

“Family made us who we are. Culture is our identity. Without it, who are we?" Ulithian Vibes share why pushing culture forward - through music that everyone can feel - is their mission. Hear more on the full episode: youtu.be/5YL2_A_kKvk #WhyMusicMatters #UlithianVibes

Ulithian Vibes isn’t just a band — it’s a movement to keep language alive, share ancestral stories & raise awareness about climate change on island life. Fresh off their first U.S. show at @borderlandfest, they shared their story: youtu.be/5YL2_A_kKvk #ulithianvibes

"The song comes from a lot of places… it exists on many levels.” Listen in as @anidifranco reflects on the meaning and layers within "You Forgot to Speak.” Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=x1oChi… #jeffmiers #whymusicmatters #anidifranco #buffalomusic #musicpodcast #babeville

@anidifranco reminds us: when the world feels overwhelming, lean harder into joy, beauty, and human connection. An honor to have her on Why Music Matters. Full episode out now: youtube.com/watch?v=x1oChi…

@the_water_dogs performed their new single, "Constellations" live in the studio! Hear more - including a performance of their song, "Ferris Wheel" in the full episode: youtu.be/byutHIjpTkk #whymusicmatters #jeffmiers #thewaterdogs #buffalomusic #liveperformance