Expected overflow crowds at Buffalo Place's "Thursday at the Square" concert series has prompted the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to adjust Metro Rail in downtown Buffalo.

For four "Thursday" concerts, the Metro Rail trains will suspend their service between the Lafayette and Church Street Stations -- both of which take riders directly behind the stage in Lafayette Square. The shutdown will only occur between 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. when concert crowds peak.

The NFTA will run shuttle service between the two stations for those who ride the Metro Rail.

The switch is being made for Thursday's India.arie along with the July 27 Robert Randolph and Family Band show, the Aug. 3 Violent Femmes concert and the Aug. 31 Eric Burdon and the Animals concert.

Regular Metro Rail service will remain in effect for all other "Thursday at the Square" shows.

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