Thursday & Main: The Strictly Hip with Erin Hoyle

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.

Thursday, June 19th brings a powerful tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved bands as The Strictly Hip take the stage at Fountain Plaza, with phenomenal vocalist Erin Hoyle supporting the evening. Since 1995, The Strictly Hip have been passionate ambassadors of The Tragically Hip, performing their music with a deep sense of reverence and precision. With a nearly academic dedication to authenticity, the band captures the spirit and sound of The Tragically Hip in a way that resonates with diehard fans and new listeners alike. A true Western New York summer staple, Buffalo Place is thrilled to welcome these extraordinary musicians back to Thursday & Main.

The 2025 Thursday & Main Series Schedule is:

June 19, 2025: The Strictly Hip with Erin Hoyle

June 26, 2025: Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime with Crooked Coast

July 10, 2025: Great Train Robbery with Maria Aurigema Trio

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.