AFTER DARK: (The Buffalo Ryders & DJs) Hosted At THE FRANKLIN CASTLE

The Franklin Castle invites you to an exclusive After Dark soirée, with all proceeds supporting the restoration of our historic home and cultural center!

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music from Akron’s own The Buffalo Ryders, paired with Thee Hypnotic Eye DJs spinning soul, moody mod, and garage rock grooves before and after the show. Gather your friends and family for a vibrant night of sound, atmosphere, and purpose—an intimate experience for your eyes and ears only, and one you won’t want to miss.

"Psychedelic-fuzz emanating gently through the atmosphere like mysterious radio waves from somewhere deep in the American midwest. The Buffalo Ryders would like to introduce you to the center of your own mind." - McIntyre, K. (Classic Rock Magazine)

"The Buffalo Ryders are yet another regionally-based group deserving of national notoriety and high-volume streaming. And a recent concert at Musica in Akron only intensified my appreciation for the band's guitar heft, moody vocals and alt rock legitimacy." - Balint, E. (Canton Repository)

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About: The Buffalo Ryders - singer-guitarist Joe Risdon, drummer Mike Lupica, bassist Mike Coduto hail from Akron, OH. Known for their blend of raw, riff-heavy alternative rock, the band recently toured the midwest and southeast in support of their latest album “Never on Time”. Risdon and Lupica founded the band with their debut EP “Egghead” (2019) followed up by their debut full-length album “Where the Liars Go” (2021), sophomore album “Going Nowhere” (2022), and newest album “ Never on Time” (2024). More information on The Buffalo Ryders can be found on social media and at www.buffaloryders.com.

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