Bilmuri at Buffalo RiverWorks in September. If you know Johnny Franck’s one-man-wrecking-crew project, you already know this show is going to be equal parts heavy, weird, and wildly entertaining in ways that are impossible to predict. If you do not know Bilmuri yet, this is the show that will make you a fan for life. There is nothing else in music quite like it. This is one of those nights where the lineup, the venue, and the timing all align perfectly for something memorable.
About Bilmuri
Bilmuri is the genre-defying solo project of Johnny Franck, former guitarist of Attack Attack. The music bounces between djent, pop, country, electronic, and whatever else strikes his fancy on any given day — often within the same song, sometimes within the same verse. It should not work. It absolutely does. Bilmuri’s live shows are chaotic, joyful, unpredictable celebrations of musical absurdity, drawing fans from across the heavy music spectrum who share one thing in common: they are tired of predictability and want something that genuinely surprises them. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, the live experience is where the music truly comes alive and reveals dimensions that recordings alone cannot capture.
The Venue
Buffalo RiverWorks on the Buffalo waterfront is a venue that can accommodate the unpredictable, high-energy chaos of a Bilmuri crowd. The spacious open layout gives fans room to move, dance, and generally lose their minds, while the industrial setting matches the band’s anything-goes aesthetic. It is a solid room for a Saturday night show, especially one where nobody knows exactly what is going to happen next. The venue’s staff and production team consistently deliver a professional experience that makes both artists and audiences feel well taken care of.
Tickets & Details
Bilmuri plays Buffalo RiverWorks on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Check the link for current pricing. Get tickets.
Bilmuri is the kind of act that defies every attempt at easy description, which is exactly why you need to see it live to understand what all the fuss is about. The recordings are wild enough, but the stage show brings a dimension of chaos and joy that cannot be captured in a recording. September in Buffalo, Saturday night, one of the city’s best venues — mark it down now and tell your friends. This one is going to be a party like no other. Shows like this are exactly why the Upstate New York live music scene continues to thrive and attract both artists and audiences who value authentic musical experiences over corporate entertainment.