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It’s with a heavy heart that we announce The Music Room will stop hosting Live Shows and Open Mics as of the end of 2024 (we will continue our studio recording services).

We’d like to thank all the great performers, audiences, and Sponsors we’ve had since we opened on 7/11/2014. Hopefully we’ve made an impact towards Our Mission to "Promote youth music in our community and help create a vibrant local music scene."

We are a recording studio located in East Aurora, NY, catering to local musicians. Services include:

• Live in Studio recording.
  
• Audio Recording, Mixing, and Mastering with 24 channel simultaneous multi-track recording capability.
• HD Video Recording.

Free Studio Recording - Get a song recorded in our studio for free (paid for by Our Sponsors). Contact Us for more information.

Our Mission

The Music Room of East Aurora has a very special place in my heart and the reasons go back before the place even existed.
 
I've been playing in bands since the spring of 2009 at the age of fifteen. At the time, I was just a part of other people’s bands and found it hard dealing with the workers who ran the venues that we played at. They wouldn't allow any type of extra equipment (AV equipment, banners, lights, etc.) and the sound people were generally novice. Then, in the summer of 2014, I had a band of my own design with the troubles of getting booked.

I was very fortunate to have my musical friends in Our Modern Moloch tell me about a new venue in East Aurora and that they had an open slot for a show. That first gig at the Music Room was unforgettable.  The sound was excellent and the tickets were cheap enough for my poor friends to come out and enjoy my music. As the year progressed, we booked more shows there with our own visual backdrop, lights, costumes, and the sound was always great. This was a place where bands can do anything, and if they pulled in enough people, could also make some money.

Beside the fact that I was finally able to put on the performance that I wanted with the quality I wanted, I've connected with so many talented people that I would have never known existed. These are fellow musicians that drive me to be a better performer and work well with others. The place is littered with young talent and untapped potential every week.

The Music Room opened up a lot of opportunities for my band and my own personal musicianship that I never thought possible. It was a game changer for East Aurora and can still change the game as time goes on. All this great venue needs is a little support from those that live in this fine village.  With everyone involved, we can make not only the Music Room, but East Aurora a musical staple of Western New York.

Sincerely,
Greg Clark

I am a seventeen year old musician who frequently performs and attends shows at The Music Room in East Aurora.  For over a year now, myself and many other young musicians have enjoyed the opportunities that The Music Room affords us, although I am sure many more have enjoyed the venue as well before I first came there. The best thing about The Music Room is its variety and affordability; various lessons, open mics, and diverse artists are available each week, usually at a cost of five dollars or less!

I got my start playing the free open mics and was soon able to book my own paid shows.  I was even able to get a live set recorded by The Music Room, and so my semi-professional music career has made it online, which is a crucial step in any musician’s life.  The friends I have earned and the lessons I have learned at The Music Room have influenced me far more than I could have dreamed; my identity owes more to this one venue than any other factor.

It is rare that I throw my support to anything or anyone.  However, I recommend to the fullest extent possible, to any musician or music fan, The Music Room in East Aurora, because their goal is not to soak up your money.  Their goal is a righteous path towards establishing a place for musicians to prosper.  Check it out!

Sincerely,
Finn Jackson 

Testimonials

Have you considered becoming a Sponsor of The Music Room? To remain viable, we depend on strong community support through Sponsorships.

The following are Testimonials from people who have personally experienced the value of The Music Room.

At 16, I found it really hard to find somewhere to play music live and to practice my original music with an audience. There’s a ton of open mics in WNY but so many didn’t really work as a 16 year old. Then I visited The Music Room EA. What I found was a listening audience, of all ages, and a space that I felt comfortable trying new music and old favorites.

The sound in the room is amazing and Dave has created a room that I always look forward to playing. From where I started which was Friday night open mics, to playing shows on Saturdays, to recording with Dave in the studio, The Music Room is a spot that is welcoming to all musicians, no matter the level, and I’m so grateful for that.

It was The Music Room that gave me the confidence I needed to really start writing music and playing it for an audience. Since I started playing there, I’ve won the songwriting scholarship for the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and the Memphis Bound Competition, which is sending me to Memphis, TN for the International Blues Challenge. The truth is though, no matter where I play, The Music Room will always be home.

I’ve been going to The Music Room for about a year and a half now. In that time I’ve come to take with me so many memories that wouldn’t have happened without The Music Room’s existence.  
Some would assume that The Music Room is just a small venue for local bands, but it’s a whole lot more than that. To me, The Music Room represents a well needed, weekly escape from the stress that life throws towards us.  

It’s unique from other places in this town, in the sense that it doesn’t feel like a business. It’s not a place that just wants your money and nothing else.  It’s a place where anyone can go and get on stage every Thursday and gain support and love from everyone else in the room. It’s a place where people can go see their friends and dance the night away to the bands and peeps that play on Saturdays.  

Everyone who’s in The Music Room at any given time is a part of a supporting family of music. That family brings motivation to do great things, meet great people, and support them as well. It’s a place where I’ve met many friends and The Music Room keeps those friendships going every week. I’m proud to be a Member of The Music Room, because it’s like a second home that will always make your nights great.  

A lot of people look forward to weekend. I look forward to Thursday, because that’s the day where I can be sure to spend my night hanging with some friends, playing some cool songs for everyone, and finding new acts to look forward to seeing in the near future.  

Support The Music Room, because it will gladly support you.

Sincerely,
Milo Duhn

I have always had this general thought that The Music Room was a pretty cool idea. But when I was asked to describe its impact my life as a musician and a fan of live music, I realized that The Music Room had become a very significant part of my musical life. 

As a fan of live music I have been exposed to a very diverse musical experience. Often times The Music Room hosts a lot performers that you wouldn’t get to hear in a lot of standard music venues, and some that you would. The intimacy of the performance space at The Music Room really enhances the experience of these live performances. It is a great place to go hear what’s new and different. 

As a musician who likes to write and record music, I love having access to studio caliber recording equipment, and the knowledgeable staff that makes it all happen. It is a comfortable place to work on songs, making the finished product much more enjoyable. Without The Music Room I wouldn’t be able to accomplish half of what I’ve done. And there is no better place in the area to perform a live show. Everything we need is there when we show up!

I’m a Music Room Member and have never regretted making the decision to join last year. With the right amount of support we can keep this gem of a venue up and running so others can explore and utilize everything it has to offer. 

Sincerely,
Dan Bailey