Borderland Band Camp is a 4-day summer music program (August 24-27, 2026) for middle-school and high-school teens with a BIG goal—to share the stage with professional musicians for two live performances, culminating in a spot on the Homespun Stage at Borderland Music + Arts Festival.
There’s nothing more tantalizing to a musician than a chance at a big stage—and the Homespun Stage at Borderland Music + Arts Festival is pretty dang big. This is a serious opportunity for young musicians to spread their wings.
Last year’s Camp was a big success, and was capped off by a well-received set at the Borderland Festival before a large crowd. Our ‘campers’ really knocked it out of the park with their individual and collective performances.
This year, response to the Camp has been more than enthusiastic, with nearly double the number of students our team of professional musician mentors will be able to serve. Also, badly needed scholarship funds to deserving students were awarded through the Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation.
Joining me this week as co-host, from the Why Music Matters podcast, is Band Camp mentor and my brother in music, Jeff Miers and by Band Camp student and fellow mentor this year, Xeni. Originally recorded on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Images in the below flipbook were taken at the Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Cave
About Buffalo Music Club: Support the artists of today. Create the artists of tomorrow.
Our Vision: To create and foster a vibrant and sustainable local music scene by constantly reimagining the relationship between life, music, musicians, and the community within the city of Buffalo, its surrounding areas, and beyond.
Our Mission: To provide a reliable and curated touchpoint between professional Buffalo musicians, aspiring musicians of all levels, and the audience—fostering and supporting the artists of today while helping to create the artists of the future.
About the Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation (SAMF):
The SAMF is a Buffalo, New York-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering, promoting, and expanding community appreciation for Americana music.
Mission and Community Impact
Music Education: The foundation provides music lessons, vocal coaching, and performance training for under-served youth in Western New York.
Events and Broadcasts: SAMF produces and sponsors live performances, seminars, workshops, and broadcast events celebrating local roots and Americana music.