Pat Benatar said it best after taking The Vindys out on tour: “That girl can sing her ass off.” If you have not seen them live yet, June 11 at Buffalo Iron Works is a very good place to fix that.
About The Vindys
The Vindys are a Youngstown, Ohio rock/soul/pop band built entirely around the voice and pen of Jackie Popovec — lead vocalist, guitarist, and the sole songwriter behind every track they have ever released. The band formed at the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University and has spent roughly 12 years grinding their way to a national fanbase through relentless touring and a live show that earns the hype every single night. In spring 2025, they completed a 26-city opening run with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. They have also shared stages with ZZ Top, Marcus King, Beth Hart, and Ann Wilson.
Their 2026 album Trap Door is their fullest statement yet — 10 Popovec originals produced by Grammy-nominated Ryan Nasci, with orchestral piano and synth woven through the band’s rock backbone. You may already know singles “Ooh La La,” “Electric,” and “Black Magic”; the newest, “Same Stars,” is out now. Cleveland Magazine named The Vindys their 2023 Editor’s Pick for Best Indie Rock Band. Music Connection Magazine called their sound “rock and roll at its finest.” Their 2023 music video for “Bugs” was selected for the Tribeca Film Festival.
Opening: Jessie Elizabeth
Opening the night is Jessie Elizabeth, a Buffalo-area native now based in Syracuse. Her debut album To Go and Grow (2025) earned airplay on 95X Syracuse, WAER FM, Tunes 92.5 Watertown, and WICB Ithaca — she has been quietly building a regional following through Alternative Americana that leads with genuine storytelling. Good bill.
Tickets & Show Info
The Vindys play Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Show time is 8:00 PM. Tickets start at $20. For a band at this stage — headlining their own tour off a strong album and a 26-city Benatar run — this is one of the better values coming through the Buffalo and Western New York concert calendar this summer. Get your tickets here.