“‘A La Sala,’ I used to scream it around my house when I was a little girl, to get everybody in the living room; to get my family together. That’s kind of what recording the new album felt like. Emotionally there was a desire to get back to square-one between the three of us, to where we came from–in sonics and in feeling. Let’s get back there.” - Laura Lee Ochoa

The title makes it clear. A La Sala (“To the Room” in Spanish), the fourth studio album by Khruangbin, is an exercise in returning in order to go further and do so on your own terms. It extends the air of mystery and sanctity that’s key to how bassist Laura Lee Ochoa, drummer Donald “DJ” Johnson, Jr., and guitarist Mark “Marko” Speer approach music.

Yet if 2020’s Mordechai, the last studio album Khruangbin made without collaborators, was a party record whose ensuing post-lockdown tour enhanced the band’s musical reputation far and wide, A La Sala is the measured morning after. It’s a gorgeously airy album made only in the company of the group’s longtime engineer Steve Christensen, with minimal overdubs. It is a porthole onto the bounties powering Khruangbin’s vision, a reimagining and refueling for the long haul ahead. A La Sala scales Khruangbin down to scale up, a creative strategy with the future in mind.

It is also a response to the unique moment Khruangbin finds itself in now: following a decade spent cultivating extraordinary music paths, beginning a year when they'll perform for more people, in more iconic spaces, staging a live show that pushes a creative envelope peculiar to them alone. 2024 feels like both marker and pivot, cementing Khruangbin’s stature as a commercially and critically successful group that continues to be guided by creative possibilities.

For those interested in supporting the arts and gaining recognition through sponsorship, we invite you to explore the various sponsorship packages available. Your participation in Rockin’ as a sponsor, which includes VIP tickets, guarantees an unforgettable evening for you and your guests, and provides continued support for the Buffalo AKG’s vibrant programs and exhibitions.

Sponsors receive VIP Experience passes, which include:
• Premium viewing from the newly restored John R. Oishei Foundation Portico
• Complimentary food and beverage provided by Rich’s and Britesmith Brewing 
• Parking and shuttle service to and from the Buffalo AKG’s campus 
• Access to indoor bathrooms

Headliner | $35,000
• 30 VIP Experience passes
• 20 General Admission tickets
• High-visibility recognition at Rockin’ 2024,
including: prominent logo placement
in the VIP area; opportunity to display company-provided banner on Elmwood Avenue; event page recognition
• Commemorative prints

Promoter | $20,000
• 20 VIP Experience passes
• 12 General Admission tickets
• High-visibility recognition at Rockin’ 2024,
including: prominent logo placement in the VIP area; opportunity to display company provided banner on Elmwood Avenue; and event page recognition
• Commemorative prints

Virtuoso | $15,000
• 15 VIP Experience passes
• 8 General Admission tickets
• High-visibility recognition at Rockin’ 2024,
including: prominent logo placement in the VIP area; opportunity to display company provided banner on Elmwood Avenue; and event page recognition
• Commemorative prints

Audiophile | $10,000
• 10 VIP Experience passes
• 6 General Admission tickets
• Visibility at Rockin’ 2024, including: logo
placement in the VIP area; opportunity to display company provided banner on Elmwood Avenue; and event page recognition
• Commemorative prints

Roadie | $5,000
• 6 VIP Experience passes
• 4 General Admission tickets
• Recognition at Rockin’ 2024, including: the
opportunity to display company provided banner on Elmwood Avenue and event page recognition
• Commemorative prints

Fanatic | $2,500
• 2 VIP Experience passes
• 2 General Admission tickets
• Recognition at Rockin’ 2024, including: the opportunity to display company provided banner on Elmwood Avenue and event page recognition
• Commemorative prints

Solo | $500
• 1VIP Experience pass
• Commemorative prints
 

For questions regarding sponsorship or VIP tickets, please contact Katie Homer, Manager of Philanthropy, at khomer@buffaloakg.org or 716 270 8385 or Beth Getman, Events Manager, at egetman@buffaloakg.org or 716 270 8289. Underwriting opportunities are available.
 

Where can I buy tickets for the show?

Tickets for Rockin' have been sold out.

*Please note that digital tickets will be emailed to all guests 10 days before the show. If you have a concern regarding tickets, please contact the Town Ballroom box office at 716 852 3900. 

What time can I arrive? 

Doors are at 6 pm. 

Where is Will Call located?

Tickets for the event are digital. If you prefer to receive physical tickets, please purchase them from the Town Ballroom box office located at 681 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203.

Parking and Transportation

Rideshare and public transportation are highly encouraged. Limited parking is available on the Buffalo State University campus (1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222) in lots R-1, R-2, R-12, R-13, R-14 on a first-come, first-serve basis. A map of the Buffalo State University campus can be found here.  

The Buffalo AKG’s Parking Garage will be closed on the day of the show. 

Accessibility  

Accessible drop-off will be available at the museum’s main entrance along Elmwood Avenue. An ADA-accessible seating area will be available for the concert.

Service Animal Policy

We welcome Service Animals at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Visitors with Service Animals do not need to notify us in advance, but please read these guidelines.  

Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as Service Animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are, therefore, not permitted. Please note, dog handlers should consider if the dog can handle the loud chaotic concert experience.

Will there be food and beverages?

Yes, concessions will be available from Britesmith, Mister Sizzle’s, and Tiny Thai on the grounds of the Buffalo AKG for purchase. Outside food and beverage is not permitted.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, this is an all-ages show. Regardless of age, all concert goers are required to have a ticket. Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Do you allow smoking?

Smoking and vaping are prohibited on museum grounds.  

Is the museum open? 

No, the museum is closed on Tuesdays. All ticket holders are encouraged to return to visit the museum and can receive a pass for free admission to be used at a future date (valid for one year). One ticket per guest.

What are your policies regarding photo/video/audio?

Cameras, video equipment, and recording devices are not permitted. Recording of the performance on any device is prohibited. 

What is the policy for inclement weather?

Rockin is a rain-or-shine event. For the safety of our patrons, the concert will be canceled in the case of severe weather.

What can I bring to the museum?

PERMITTED
Small Purses/Handbags (no larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted)
Diaper Bags (no larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted)
Medically Necessary Items
 

NOT PERMITTED
Duffle Bags, Backpacks, and Luggage
Coolers
Chairs
Umbrellas
Blankets
Illegal Drugs/Drug Paraphernalia
Weapons
Fireworks
Glass Containers
Outside Food or Beverage
Selfie Sticks, Tripods, or Monopods
Laser Pointers
Poster Tubes
Hula Hoops
Air Horns
Animals (except Service Animals)
Bicycles
Items Deemed Dangerous
Drones
Cameras, Video Equipment, and Recording Devices  
Recording of the performance on any device is prohibited. 
 

WARNING: Strobe lights will be used during this performance. Viewer discretion is advised. 

Please contact Andrew Mayer, Manager of Marketing and Media Relations, at amayer@buffaloakg.org or 716 903 2230 for additional information.  

Trusted Nurse Staffing

Chairpersons
Patti and Thurman Thomas

Committee
Amy and John Bair
Katie Campos and Erin Chapman
Michael Culeto
Caitlin Corr Reilly and Craig Reilly
Cynthia and Frank Ciminelli
Sam Fleming
Cathy and Robert Gatewood
Kate Todd Hubbell and Jamie Hubbell
Molly and Charles Lambros
Nancy and Greg Stevens
Jodi and Thomas Quatroche
Margie and Larry Whistler