Thursday & Main: GROSH with Diyené

Buffalo Place will produce the 9th Anniversary season of the free outdoor summer series, Thursday & Main, weekly from June 5th through July 31st (no event on July 3rd), at Fountain Plaza in Downtown Buffalo. Thursday & Main is presented by M&T Bank. The series continues to pay homage to the venerable Buffalo Place-produced summer tradition, Thursday at the Square.

This free, open-to-the-public happy hour concert series, presented on Thursday evenings at Fountain Plaza on Main Street (south of Chippewa Street), carries forward the mission of Thursday at the Square: to create awareness and drive spin-off business for Downtown restaurants, bars, and retailers. In 1987, Fountain Plaza hosted the first season of Thursday at the Park, produced and managed by Buffalo Place. Just one year later, the growing crowds necessitated a move to Lafayette Square, where the series was renamed Thursday at the Square. In 2016, Buffalo Place debuted a new version of the series – Thursday & Main – bringing the concerts back to their original home at Fountain Plaza.

GROSH will light up the stage on Thursday, July 17th, bringing their signature high-energy rock sound to Thursday & Main. Known for their visceral, heavy, and inspiring style, the band recently released their highly anticipated new album, “Start Again,” showcasing their evolution with bold songwriting and electrifying performances. The group features acclaimed vocalist Megan Brown, whose powerful alto and commanding stage presence elevate every performance; guitarist and songwriter Grace Lougen, a force on the fretboard; bass virtuoso Dylan Hund; and powerhouse drummer Josh English, one of Buffalo’s most in-demand rhythm makers. Supporting the band is Diyené, a Buffalo-based soul, funk, and pop fusion band. Concert-goers will recognize lead singer Danielle Johnson, a powerful vocal force formerly of Farrow.

The 2025 Thursday & Main Series Schedule is:

July 17, 2025: GROSH with Diyené

July 24, 2025: The Sheila Divine with Stress Dolls

July 31, 2025: An evening with Donna the Buffalo

Attendees will enjoy a rotating roster of local restaurants. Bijou Grille, Fat Bob’s Smokehouse, and Jack Rabbit will be a part of the event each week with wonderful food items available for purchase.

Thursday & Main is made possible with the generous support of our official sponsor family. The series is presented by M&T Bank. Supporting Act Sponsors include: Crowley Webb, Big Ditch Brewing Company, The Buffalo News, Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Iroquois Construction Services, Katz Americas, Lawley Insurance, Lemur Studios, National Grid, Premium Parking, Try-It Distributing, Uber​ and VanDette Law PLLC.