Behind the Scenes: the business of music and event promotion in WNY with Adrianne Salmon, Buffalo Iron Works

WNY Soundstage
Written By Daniel Lendzian
 

In this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Adrianne Salmon, Marketing Director of Buffalo Iron Works. Buffalo Iron Works is a live music venue, located in Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District. Known for the diversity in their music programming, Buffalo Iron Works is also host to Cobblestone Live, an outdoor music and arts festival, being held on Friday July 15, and Saturday July 16, 2022. Click here for a list of upcoming events.

This episode includes:

  • Why Buffalo Iron Works is important to the Cobblestone District

  • The creation of the events calendar

  • The balance between “known artists” and less familiar acts

  • The open stage program featuring local acts

  • The challenges of running a venue during a pandemic

  • The importance of the kitchen in the venue

  • A discussion of Cobblestone Live 2022

Connect with Buffalo Iron Works:
Buffalo Iron Works 
49 Illinois Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716.200.1893 | Twitter | Instagram

Lead Photo Copyright: Zachary Todtenhagen

 
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