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Bon Jovi Entertains Diehard Fans — Because He Can [PICTURES]

Brad Hohman — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:16:05 +0000

Bon Jovi took to the stage last night (February 24) at First Niagara Center and instantly brought tens of thousands of screaming women back to their twenties. On the Buffalo stop of the 'Because We Can' tour, just like all other shows, there is no opening act. You came to see Bon Jovi, and that is who you are going to see.

Bob Seger, Joe Walsh to Play First Niagara Center

Brad Hohman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:25:29 +0000

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will make their return to Buffalo on Thursday, April 18, with special guest Joe Walsh at the First Niagara Center. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 2, at 10 a.m. at the First Niagara Center Box office, online at LiveNation.com or by phone at 1-888-223-6000. Or, you can [...]

Bon Jovi 'Because We Can' Tour Ready to Rock First Niagara Center — And You Could Win Tickets!

Jack FM Staff — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:04 +0000

Get your Aquanet ready! For the first time since January 2006, Bon Jovi will be coming back to Buffalo to perform at the First Niagara Center. The concert will take place Sunday, February 24. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the First Niagara Center Box Office, online at tickets.com or by [...]

Warm Weather + Life in First Niagara Center — 10 Strangely Spring-y Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:07:31 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. School is back in session for most college students, and the semester started off with warm temperatures that just embodied the meaning of spring semester; it hit the 60-degree mark this past weekend, and [...]

While the Clock May Be Ticking, Rush's Marathon Show Close to Perfection [REVIEW] [GALLERY]

Joe Russo — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:30:19 +0000

Perfection -- that's one word that describes a Rush show. Technically flawless, Rush has managed to lead their fans on a sonic journey, only last night at the First Niagara Center, Rush made an even bolder statement. Forty years after the release of their first album and a few weeks removed from being nominated for the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, the power trio proved they still "have it" by showcasing songs from the recently released Clockwork Angels album.

A Rush Fan's Perfect Setlist — 20 Songs Hand-Selected From Their 20-Album Career

Joe Russo — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:03:05 +0000

There aren’t many bands that can quote Shakespeare, sing about magical places and mysticism and even reference the Hobbit. Rush is that band, which is why Rush fanatics like myself have been labeled a bit nerdy. No doubt, lyrically, there is no smarter rock band, and Rush’s fascination with science fiction and fantasy has likened [...]

Roger Waters — The Wall [REVIEW + PHOTOS]

Brad Hohman — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:10:26 +0000

Walls are built and walls are torn down. Walls are built to give shelter and to give people a place to work. Walls have been built to keep people out and keep people in, while some are built as memorials. Last Thursday, inside the walls of First Niagara Center, Roger Waters built and tore down [...]

Buffalo to Host Fall USA Hockey Event

Pete Colosimo — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:29:44 +0000

This fall, the First Niagara Center will host the first ever All-American prospects game. The game will include the top 40 American players eligible for the 2013 NHL entry draft. This announcement continues the trend of great national and international hockey events coming to the area. Remember that only a short while ago in December [...]

Bruce Springsteen 'Wrecking Ball' Podcast

Brad Hohman — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:40:18 +0000

It's no secret that Buffalo is a Bruce Springsteen kind of town, we are a blue collar, hard working community that has always been there for one another. Buffalo gets lucky on Friday the 13th as The Boss rolls into town for another sold-out show on Friday April 13th at the First Niagara Center with his legendary E Street Band and JACK FM has your chance to win tickets on our Freeloader page!

Van Halen's 'A Different Kind of Truth' is 'Heavier Than Expected' According to Early Listeners

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:00:48 +0000

When Van Halen comes to the First Niagara Center on March 9, they'll have some new material to play from thier new CD "A Different Kind of Truth." Reportedly a few lucky people have already gotten to hear the new Van Halen record well ahead of its Feb. 7 street date.

Van Halen Show in Buffalo Confirmed

Joe Russo — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:45:42 +0000

Leave it to the boys in Van Halen to throw us for a loop. When they play thier first show in Buffalo with David Lee Roth in nearly 28 years on Friday, March 9 at the First Niagara Center they’ll be doing it with Kool and the Gang. Really, this has to be a joke. [...]

Buffalo Sabres Locker Room Tour [PHOTOS]

Jillian Benedict — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:49:57 +0000

I had the privilege to tour the new locker room for the Buffalo Sabres. And all I can say is: Holy. Crap. If the attention to detail wasn’t enough, the way that the design incorporates the history with the future just blows you away. Before the tour, everyone was talking about the fireplace (awesome) and [...]