Dean Brownrout is a big deal

Dean Brownrout is a big deal

A few photos from Buffalo’s Fitz Books salon event featuring author Dean Brownrout discussing his wonderful memoir “No Big Deal,” which traverses his career as a promoter and music industry veteran. The event was moderated by artist Julian Montague, who is a big deal in 

Catching up with Charity Nuse

Catching up with Charity Nuse

September 18th Third Thursday Jamestown will feature a true gem in the region’s music scene, when Charity Nuse (and her band) headlines the concert series that night (5 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE, Winter Garden Plaza). From Charity’s work with Big Leg Emma, her own 

Video: A look at Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival 2025

Video: A look at Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival 2025

Once again, SitlerHQ played the volunteer event director role for the 13th Annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival. It was a wacky weather day. One minute it was sunny, the next it was pouring buckets of rain…and it repeated all day. Everyone had a blast. 

June 2025: Third Thursday Jamestown Preview – Tsavo Highway

June 2025: Third Thursday Jamestown Preview – Tsavo Highway

Buffalo band Tsavo Highway is starting to create a name for themselves in the regional music scene. The driving-bluesy rock music is capture fantastically in the release of their excellent debut album “Circles.” This will be the band’s first Jamestown gig. Singer Emily Scripps provided 

Doug Sitler leads artist discussion with 10000 Maniacs at University at Buffalo

Doug Sitler leads artist discussion with 10000 Maniacs at University at Buffalo

Doug Sitler of SitlerHQ recently led a panel discussion with 10,000 Maniacs before their October 19th concert at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts. This intimate conversation offered a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s incredible journey—from their beginnings as a small band in 

Backstage photos from 10000 Maniacs concert at University at Buffalo

Backstage photos from 10000 Maniacs concert at University at Buffalo

Some photos of SitlerHQ catching up with our friends 10000 Maniacs before and after a stellar concert at the University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts. The band was in top form. An absolutely amazing evening.

A fun and funky season finale of Third Thursday Jamestown

A fun and funky season finale of Third Thursday Jamestown

The biggest crowd of the season showed up to watch hometown heroes Smackdab bring on the fun and funk to Winter Garden Plaza in downtown Jamestown. Buffalo’s Olmsted Dub System opened the evening with a reggae set that got people up on the dance floor. 

Smilo & The Ghost show why they are rising stars at Third Thursday Jamestown

Smilo & The Ghost show why they are rising stars at Third Thursday Jamestown

August’s Third Thursday Jamestown was special from the word “go!” A glorious late summer evening set the stage for amazing performances from Smilo & The Ghost, Charity Nuse & Sara Rafaloski, and a special tweener set from the cast of Lucille Ball Little Theatre of 

The summer time vibes flowing hard at July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

The summer time vibes flowing hard at July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

Third Thursday Jamestown was bathing in the summer time vibes last week at Winter Garden Plaza in downtown Jamestown, NY. Buffalo bands Letter to Elise and Karma Queen made their Jamestown debut at the monthly music series. They were warmly received by another large music 

A little promo video about July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

A little promo video about July’s Third Thursday Jamestown

Third Thursday Jamestown is more than just an music event. Several Jamestown downtown businesses also host creative events at their establishments during the Third Thursday Jamestown event at Winter Garden Plaza. Here’s a video that gives people the skinny on Thursday, July 18th’s Third Thursday