Think spring: New concerts announced with Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, Mötley Crüe, Lamb of God

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel to bring southern rock soul to UB Center for the Arts

Submitted by the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts

The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 in the Mainstage Theatre. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, through ubcfa.org, Ticketmaster, or at the UBCFA ticket office.

Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second-generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion and six-string mastery.

Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience.

With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock ’n’ roll history and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss.

Palmetto Motel is Johnny Stachela, guitar and vocals; Pedro Arevalo, bass and vocals; Vincent Fossett Jr., drums; and Max Butler B-3 organ.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel this spring,” said Jamie Enser, executive director of the UB Center for the Arts. “It will be an intimate night of southern roots, guitar driven storytelling and with the kind of energy our audiences love.”

Tickets are available for $45 in advance or $50 on the day of show. For ticket information, visit ubcfa.org or call 716-645-6915. The UBCFA ticket office is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Explore the full list of events and exhibitions coming up at ubcfa.org.

Mötley Crüe announces ‘The Return of The Carnival of Sins’ tour, with show at Darien Lake

Live Nation Press Release & Photo

iconic rock band Mötley Crüe announce “The Return of The Carnival of Sins,” a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-06 “Carnival of Sins” tour, and the 45th anniversary of the band.

The run will bring Mötley Crüe’s high-impact live show – renowned for its explosive production, unforgettable visuals, and decades-spanning catalog – to fans across the U.S. and Canada next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will stop in 33 cities across North America, including a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on Saturday, July 18, and feature performances by very special guests Tesla and Extreme.

When the “Carnival of Sins” tour first hit the road in 2005, it wasn’t just a concert – it was a full-scale production that pushed the limits of live shows. It combined grit, humor, and high-voltage energy with elaborate staging and a sense of chaos that only Mötley Crüe could pull off. Two decades later, fans will have the chance to experience “The Return of The Carnival of Sins,” as Mötley Crüe revisits one of the most memorable live tours of their storied career with a reimagined show and updated setlist.

“Bringing back the spirit of ‘Carnival of Sins’ has been a blast, and we wanted to take it even further for its 20th anniversary. This new show is for the Crüeheads who’ve been with us through it all and for the new Crüeheads who didn’t get to experience ‘Carnival of Sins’ last time around. Get ready – we’re coming your way and we can’t wait to see you next summer,” Mötley Crüe said in a joint statement.

General on-sale begins at 9 a.m. Friday. More information can be found at motley.com.

Through the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative, $1 from every ticket will be donated to ASAP! (After School Arts Program), a cause close to the hearts of the band members. With federal grants to music programs in schools being cut, millions of children across the U.S. risk losing access to creative, life-changing education and experiences in the arts. ASAP!’s mission is to nurture resilient, empathetic young people through hands-on programs in music, art, writing, theater, and play.

Coinciding with the tour announcement, Mötley Crüe’s “Theatre Of Pain 40th Anniversary Deluxe” box set is out and available here. A must-have for fans and collectors alike, the box set features reimagined artwork, the newly remastered album on color vinyl, a never-before-released 1985 Long Beach live concert (two-LP), rare demo recordings (one LP), and a 76-page hardcover book packed with never-before-seen photos and memories from Mötley Crüe’s “Theatre of Pain” era. This definitive set captures the raw energy and spirit of the band and is available only for a limited time.

For upcoming announcements, more information and tour dates, visit motley.com.

Lamb of God bringing what promises to be heaviest tour of 2026 to Buffalo RiverWorks

Live Nation Press Release

Lamb of God return to the road next spring for what promises to be the heaviest tour of 2026, with the North American trek, produced by Live Nation, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. The tour will make a stop at Buffalo RiverWorks in Buffalo on April 21.

Tickets for all shows are on-sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Visit Lamb-of-god.com/tour.

“We are beyond thrilled to announce the loudest, proudest, floor shakin’-est, earth quakin’-est, ear-splittin’-est, mosh pittin’-est, undiluted, undisputed HEAVIEST tour of the whole damn year,” Mark Morton declared. “Is this the largest collection of RIFFS ever assembled under one roof? It would seem so.”

Lamb of God are Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums).