From the fringes of mainstream pop to progressive artists around the world, WBFO The Bridge is home to the groundbreaking, alternative and occasionally idiosyncratic music of today alongside beloved classics. Hear: Nirvana, Nathaniel Rateliff, Death Cab for Cutie, The Tragically Hip, Goo Goo Dolls, Black Pumas, Mumford and Sons, U2, The Record Company, Run the Jewels, Elvis Costello, Pixies and more!
We connect audiences with artists — guiding them to the discovery of new music from emerging artists and from those they know and love. We are committed to showcasing the work of diverse artists from Western New York and Southern Ontario who are not yet receiving the attention they deserve.
The Bridge connects music lovers with music makers and engages in the community, supporting musicians, venues, and listeners. Basically, it’s college radio for adults.
Buffalo Toronto Public Media’s community-supported alternative music service, The Bridge can be heard on WBFO HD-2, WNED HD-2, or streamed on wbfo.org/the-bridge or our apps.
We connect audiences with artists — guiding them to the discovery of new music from emerging artists and from those they know and love. We are committed to showcasing the work of diverse artists from Western New York and Southern Ontario who are not yet receiving the attention they deserve.
The Bridge connects music lovers with music makers and engages in the community, supporting musicians, venues, and listeners. Basically, it’s college radio for adults.
Buffalo Toronto Public Media’s community-supported alternative music service, The Bridge can be heard on WBFO HD-2, WNED HD-2, or streamed on wbfo.org/the-bridge or our apps.
We are looking for original bands with roots in Western New York and Southern Ontario to feature on our station.
Got a few hours to spare? Love WBFO The Bridge? We are looking for volunteers to be part of our Street Team.
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PHOTOS: The Paddock | NXNE June 18, 2022
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WBFO The Bridge was pumped to be an official showcase sponsor of North by Northeast (NXNE), Canada’s most important music festival of emerging artists! Our Canadian debut at NXNE was incredible. We can not thank Stress Dolls, Grace Greenan, FARROW and Aircraft enough for supporting and believing in WBFO The Bridge. Toronto, WE'LL BE BACK!
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Stress Dolls performs at NXNE in Toronto
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Grace Greenan on the WBFO The Bridge stage at NXNE
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Grace Greenan at The Paddock at NXNE
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Grace Greenan at NXNE in Toronto
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WBFO The Bridge's bands at NXNE in Toronto
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Farrow on the WBFO The Bridge stage at NXNE
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Farrow at The Paddock at NXNE
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Farrow performs at NXNE in Toronto
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Aircraft on the WBFO The Bridge stage at NXNE
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Aircraft at The Paddock
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PHOTOS: Buffalo Porchfest May 21, 2022
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
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Nothing kicks off a Buffalo summer quite like the Elmwood Village Porchfest! As the official media sponsor of one of the city's favorite local music events, WBFO The Bridge hung out and jammed out in the heart of Buffalo on May 21.
Dallas Taylor, BTPM
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