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Explores WNY's creative economy through a series of conversations with artists, musicians, producers, directors, and authors from WNY and beyond. Join host, Daniel Lendzian, as he pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at current trends in the arts industry.What started during the pandemic as a series of free virtual concerts while stages were mostly dark, has turned into an in-depth reflection on current trends in the creative economy. Western NY's arts and cultural organizations generate more than $352.1 million in total economic activity throughout our region. Through this series we look at where the industry is heading with an evolving definition of art in all its forms, as well as feature the best our region has to offer across all artistic genres.In addition to this podcast, local event guides are posted monthly on BuffaloRising.com. Hosted By Daniel Lendzian | a working artist, author, and educator. He has mentored thousands of students a
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Signup to Generate a PitchExplores WNY's creative economy through a series of conversations with artists, musicians, producers, directors, and authors from WNY and beyond. Join host, Daniel Lendzian, as he pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at current trends in the arts industry.
WNY Soundstage is hosted by Buffalo Rising. The show has published 89 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Leslie Odom, Jr. on Performing With the BPO" (27 April 2026, 16 minutes), "The Necessity of Joy: Douglas Lyons on the importance of joy and chosen family" (23 April 2026, 28 minutes), and "Dinner Party at the End of the World: a Conversation with Kristoffer Díaz" (7 April 2026, 31 minutes).
WNY Soundstage publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 89 episodes.
Booking probability for WNY Soundstage is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WNY Soundstage requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. WNY Soundstage's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for WNY Soundstage are Artists, Writers & Performers. WNY Soundstage has a society audience.
Buffalo Rising hosts WNY Soundstage, a society podcast with 89 episodes published.
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Leslie Odom, Jr.  Leslie Odom, Jr. is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning, Emmy- and Oscar-nominated actor, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with playwright Douglas Lyons and cast members Michael ‘Bebe’ Blasdell and Matthew Crehan Higgins about Second Generation Theatre Company’s production of...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kristoffer Díaz about his play Things with Friends, now playing at Alleyway Theatre.  Kristoffer Díaz is a playwright, librettist, screenwriter...
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Barry Privett, lead singer of the band Carbon Leaf. Formed in 1992, Carbon Leaf is a Virginia-based band known for blending rock, folk, and Celtic...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with James Olmstead.  James Olmstead is a Broadway and symphonic music director, arranger, and orchestrator known for his work on both stage and...
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dante Williams, host of the No Label Podcast. Dante Williams, an East Side Buffalo native and versatile creative, has built a career blending music...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Heather Gring, Rare Book Curator at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, and Michael Bosworth, Executive Director of WNY Book Arts Center...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Anthony Parnther, guest conductor of Mozart’s Violin presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.  Conductor and Bassoonist Anthony Parnther...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s double-bassist Jonathan Borden about BPO UpClose.  BPO UpClose is an intimate, in-the-round concert experience in...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Ana Gasteyer.  Ana Gasteyer is an actor, singer, and comedian best known for her six seasons on Saturday Night Live. She has made countless...
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Terry Guest, playwright of OAK at Alleyway Theatre. Terry Guest is an award winning playwright, actor, director and producer. His play The Magnolia...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Eric Huebner and Alex Sesenton.   Eric Huebner is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) where he...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Preacher Lawson.  Preacher Lawson is a comedian best known for his energetic delivery, physical comedy, and charismatic stage presence. He gained...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Sandy Rustin, actor and playwright of The Cottage at Alleyway Theatre. Sandy Rustin is a prolific American playwright, librettist, and actress whose...
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Melissa Etheridge.  Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist whose powerful voice and raw honesty have defined her...
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kimberley Rampersad, Associate Artistic Director of The Shaw Festival, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada.   Set against the backdrop...
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Lisa Ludwig, Executive Director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.   Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Shakespeare in Delaware Park is a...
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On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Keelie Sheridan, artistic director of Irish Classical Theatre Company and director of Crocodile Fever.  Set in Northern Ireland in 1989, Crocodile...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Dave Wedekindt, President of Artpark.  Artpark is a renowned cultural venue located on the scenic Niagara River Gorge in Western New York...
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kishi Bashi about his upcoming performance at Babeville Buffalo, Asbury Hall on May 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available here.  Kishi Bashi...
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