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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.

Join WBFO The Bridge as we hop from bar to bar singing carols, enjoying drinks and spreading holiday cheer for all of Elmwood to hear! The festivities will start at Bidwell Parkway, where you will need to check in to receive your drink tickets. Here, we will do a quick caroling practice before going on our merry way. As we travel down the lively streets of Elmwood, we will stop at various bars including Breezy Burrito, Beer Keep, Jack Rabbit, Cole's and finish the night off at Goodbar.
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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 here on our on wbfo.org/the-bridge, smart speakers, or our apps.

Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Preview

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of their self-titled debut album, the folk punk group Violent Femmes invited the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to be their "back-up band" in this electrifying concert which mixes classical and rock. Watch on WNED PBS on Friday, December 13 at 10pm.

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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WATCH | Hear Here | Duende

In this episode of Hear Here, we’ll talk about how the establishment of a Silo City comfort station developed into a one-of-a-kind music venue with Silo City founder and Duende owner, Rick Smith; discuss what it’s like to play amid the city’s iconic grain silos with longtime Buffalo Music Hall of Fame musician, Tom Stahl; and learn about the many ways to enjoy music at Duende from venue regular, James Duggan.

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