Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman have become one of the most compelling pairings in indie rock, and they are bringing special guest Brennan Wedl along for a stop at UB Center for the Arts in Buffalo on April 23, 2026. If you have been paying attention to what has been happening in American guitar music over the last few years, this bill needs no further introduction. If you have not, consider this your wake-up call — this is where the energy is right now.
About Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman
Katie Crutchfield, the singer-songwriter behind Waxahatchee, has evolved from lo-fi bedroom recordings into one of the most acclaimed voices in indie and alt-country music. Her songwriting is unflinchingly honest, her melodies deceptively simple, and her recent work has drawn widespread critical praise for its emotional depth and sonic ambition. MJ Lenderman, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the most exciting guitar players and songwriters of his generation, blending slacker-rock aesthetics with deeply felt Americana and a lyrical sensibility that is equal parts playful and devastating. Together on the same stage, they represent the very best of where American rock music is headed — rooted in tradition, unafraid of experimentation, and crackling with creative energy. Brennan Wedl opens the evening, adding another talented voice to a stacked bill.
The Venue
The UB Center for the Arts in Buffalo is a 1,700-seat theater that provides an excellent setting for artists working at this level — large enough to generate real energy from a sold-out crowd, intimate enough that the emotional weight of the songwriting does not get lost in the room. The venue has become one of Western New York’s most reliable rooms for catching touring acts on the rise, with clean sound and strong sightlines throughout the house.
Tickets & Details
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman with special guest Brennan Wedl perform at the UB Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Showtime is 7:30 PM. Check the link for current pricing and availability.
This is one of those shows that, a few years from now, people will say they wished they had been at. Both Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman are operating at the peak of their creative powers right now, and catching them together in a theater this size is a rare opportunity that the indie faithful should not take for granted. Mark it down and get your tickets early — this could easily be the best night of live music in Buffalo this spring.