BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The heart and soul of the Buffalo music scene is back -- and its new owners hope that this time it’s back for good.

The Mohawk Place is set to make its triumphant return Friday under new owners Bernice Radle and Frank DiMaria. Florist, an indie folk band from Brooklyn, will take to the stage at 8 p.m. Doors are at 7 p.m.

It’s the first show at the legendary venue since January. Radle and DiMaria purchased the building in March -- with a bold new vision that both embraces the venue’s history and seeks to propel it forward into a more stable future.

“Mohawk is this legendary place that’s been around forever and just the idea of it dying was so unbelievable to me,” Radle said. “I feel like part of my soul fits in Mohawk Place. And a lot of people feel that way. ...

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