Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Artists & Bands

Harold Arlen

Composed over 500 songs. One of the greatest American songwriters of the 20th century. His work defined the Great American Songbook alongside Cole Porter and George Gershwin.
Upstate Connection

Harold Arlen was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, the son of a cantor at a local synagogue.

Sqwerve performing at Lark Hall

Key Achievements

Songwriters Hall of Fame (1971)
American Theatre Hall of Fame (1974)
"Over the Rainbow"
"Stormy Weather"
"Get Happy"
"That Old Black Magic"
Hall of Fame

Quick Facts

CategoryArtists & Bands
Upstate ConnectionBuffalo
Born AsHyman Arluck
Years1905 – 1986
Active1929-1976
GenreJazz