Appetite for Voltage will be playing tonight at the Pier.

The city of Dunkirk’s Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series hard rock night is today on the Dunkirk Pier. Sponsored by Refresco Beverages, Midnight Smoke will start the show at 5:25 p.m. followed by Appetite For Voltage – GN’R & AC/DC Tribute as headliner at 6:45 p.m.

The concerts are presented by DFT Communications, Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and stage sponsor National Grid with Advanced Production Group as the production company.

Formed in May of 2019 and hailing from the Jamestown area, Midnight Smoke brings a new and exciting take on the rock genre. The band was founded by brothers Stephen Pihl (guitar) and Will Pihl (drums). The brothers spearheaded the project bonding over a love of classic rock, blues, and modern alternative rock.

Although it’s musical roots are embedded in classic rock and blues, the band also draws upon a wide range of influences including punk, metal, and grunge.

Midnight Smoke released their debut album “Prove ‘Em Wrong” in the summer of 2021. In the fall of 2021, the band added Ben Bracy on vocals, and Mike Mackey on bass to round out it’s lineup.

Paying tribute exclusively to the music of Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC, Appetite For Voltage exists to bring those classic rock and roll songs to life at every show. The band has dedicated themselves to authentically recreating “note for note” renditions of songs that span the catalogue of hits as well as deep cuts, including the classic albums “Appetite for Destruction” and “Back in Black” in their entirety.

Formed in 2017, Appetite For Voltage has already toured sold-out clubs, festivals, and casinos including high-profile events such as “Rochester Party in the Park”, “Bands on the Bricks”, “Fairport Music Festival” and more. Each member of A4V brings several years of national touring experience to the band including performing on the “Monsters of Rock” cruise and providing direct support for heavyweights like ZZ Top, Motley Crue, The Ramones, George Thorogood, and countless others.