Buffalo NY Best of WNY Band, Music and Entertainment Event News

Bass Reeves presents an evening of song and image dedicated to the Classic Love Affair of Dan and Margaret Roblin. Appearing will be acclaimed recording artists and songwriters: "The Nightingale": Maria Sebastian, Amherst Records' Hit Band The Innocent Bystanders and Multiple # 1 charted writer and performer Bass Reeves and his band The Outfit. MC for the evening, the fabulous Teresa Riele.

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TONAWANDA FOLK FESTIVAL
June 7-8 - 10AM to 5PM
Niawanda Park - City of Tonawanda
Presented with the Weekend on the Niagara Arts and Crafts Show
Featuring children's entertainment, live music, and dance performances
For full event schedule, please visit www.tonawandafolkfestival.org
Sponsored by 107.7FM The Lake, ESP CD and DVD Manufacturing, Select Sound
Recording Studio, Tricentennial Music, Broadway Joe's, City of Tonawanda
Recreation Department

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
June 18 - 6:30PM
AUDUBON LIBRARY
350 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY 14228
Call (716) 689-4922 for info or to register

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
July 7 - 6:30PM
CLEARFIELD LIBRARY
770 Hopkins Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
Call (716) 688-4955 to register

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
July 16 - 4PM & 6PM (2 shows)
CANAL FEST
Gateway Overlook (next to Food Court)
Main St. and Young St.
Tonawanda, NY 14150

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
July 17 - 6:30PM
AUDUBON LIBRARY
350 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY 14228
Call (716) 689-4922 to register

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
July 23 - 6:30PM
EGGERTSVILLE LIBRARY
4622 Main Street
Snyder, NY 14226
Call (716) 839-0700 to register

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
August 13 - 6:30PM
AUDUBON LIBRARY
350 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY 14228
Call (716) 689-4922 to register

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
August 20 - 6:30PM
EGGERTSVILLE LIBRARY
4622 Main Street
Snyder, NY 14226
Call (716) 839-0700 to register

MATT'S MUSIC FOR KIDS - with Matt Surowiec
September 6 - 10:30AM & 11:30AM
EASTERN HILLS MALL
4545 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
Call (716) 633-1600 for info

The Tomato Festival takes place Aug. 29, 30, & 31, 2008 thirty minutes from Buffalo at Evangola State Park, a favorite spot for swimming, picnicking, camping, & hiking. There will be games, food, beer garden, farmers market, Chinese Auction, crafts, & antique motor display. Those with green thumbs will enter the Biggest Tomato Contest, the imaginative enter the Best Dressed Tomato Contest, big eaters enter the Tomato Eating Contest, & the best cooks will have a sauce in the Tomato Sauce Contest. Fri. - 5P Kokomo Time Band, 7P Ms. Evangola Pageant. Sat. - Car & Motorcycle Show, 12P Underground Stampede, 5:30P Billy McEwen Band. Sun. – 9A 5 K Race. 12 P The Be Bops, 5:30P Diva Show Band. Free admission before 8A or after 5P. $6 or $7 per car load 8A-5P. 6 or 7 complimentary Chinese Auction tickets are given to paying cars.

THIS Thursday May 15th the Lakeside Blues Band will be appearing at the Olde Falls Sports Bar & Grille at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (300 Third Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-3361) from 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Don't miss it ! Then on Sunday May 18th at 10:00 AM either the Band or the Duo will be once again performing at the Annual Niagara County CF Walk at Wide Waters Marina (Market Street Lockport, NY 14094). We're not sure if it will be Stan and Tom, Stan and Norm, Tom,Stan and Norm or Mike, Stan and Norm. But we'll be there ! Click here to read an article about our friends, the Smith Family of Wilson who have been working so hard battling CF. A true inspiration.Then Thursday May 22nd the Lakeside Blues Band will be appearing at the Olde Falls Sports Bar & Grille at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (300 Third Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-3361) from 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Join the Lakeside Blues Band Friday May 23rd 6:00 PM at Alternative Brews (3488 Sheridan Drive Amherst, NY 14226 716-446-0424) where you can get literally any kind of beer. Thursday May 29th the Lakeside Blues Band will be appearing at the Olde Falls Sports Bar & Grille at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (300 Third Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-3361) from 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Saturday May 31st catch the Lakeside Blues Band at the Seneca Allegany Casino (777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard Salamanca, NY 14779 1-888-913-3377) at 1:30 PM in the beautiful mountains of Allegany. ==========================================
Duo Upcoming Gigs
Though it's not listed in any of Wilson's print literature or on the town's web site: Memorial Day Monday May 26th 9:00 AM start the Lochside Celtic Duo will be appearing for only ONE HOUR, so make sure you get down there to the Wilson Historical Society Fair. Just head towards Wilson, NY and you will find it (on Route 425).
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Having a Party or Event?
Keep the Lakeside Blues Band or Lakeside Blues Duo in mind for your upcoming event! Whether it's a backyard get-together or a company holiday party, whatever, make it memorable by having the Lakeside Blues Band or Lakeside Blues Duo a part of it. Concert Sound and Lighting rentals are also available.For booking information, call (716) 751-6980 (evening/weekend) or go to:http://www.lakesidebluesband.com/Book-the-Band.html
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Lakeside Blues Band:
Tom Keefer: Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards
Stan Tryninewski: Vocals/Keyboards/Percussion
John Lynch: Vocals/Drums
Norman Bock: Bass Guitar

Lakeside Blues Duo:
Tom Keefer: Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards
Stan Tryninewski: Vocals/Keyboards/Percussion

Nominated For 2005-2007 Buffalo Music Awards
http://www.lakesidebluesband.com/
http://www.lochsidecelticband.com/

EVANGOLA STATE PARK, OLD LAKE SHORE RD., BRANT, NY
Midway by Main Event Amusements – Ride Wristbands Available - Eat like a Pirate with Pirates – Half Chicken Dinner - Treasure Hunts – 12:15, 2:15, & 4:15 – Share the loot - Pirate Zoo – A collection from around the world - Best looking Pirate contest – 18 & older, 17 & under - Photos with the Live Parrot – Bring your camera Cannon & Weapon firing – cover your ears - Pirate Crafts – Make your own Pirate stuff - Thieves Market – Buy Pirate Stuff - Live Pirate Music + More Pirate Action

Contact Gary Hubert at Evangola 716-549-1802 for more info.

Ellicottville Gazebo - Corner of Washington & Jefferson - Thursdays 7:00 pm - 9:00pm

July 3rd The Roadrunners (oldies & variety)

July 10th The Doerfels (sensational bluegrass group)

July 17th Theresa Quinn (keyboardist/vocalist w/ drummer Nick Corallo & special guest guitarist Dave Elder)

July 24th John & Mary of the 10,000 Maniacs

July31st Emerald Isle (celtic/nautical/Irish songs/instrumental & humor)

August 7th Olean Community Theatre Music Man

June 20th - 22nd, 2008

To honor educate and celebrate women! Women's Weekend features an event filled two days for females only! Geared towards a healthy, happy lifestyle activities include: hiking, networking, yoga, kickboxing, women speakers, seminars, female comedians, spa treatment and much more! Some of the events on the schedule have a nominal charge. You may preregister at the Wingate by Wyndham Friday night at 7:00pm or just show up to the events that you would like to attend. Preregistration is recommend as some events will fill up quickly.
Get the schedule of events www.ellicottvilleny.com

Sunday May 18 - The Tralf - Downtown Buffalo NY
STRICTLY HIP
w/ Special Guests KINGS OF GONZO

(Buffalo, NY) - Strictly Hip will perform with special guests, Kings Of Gonzo on Sunday May 18 inside The Tralf in downtown Buffalo. The VICTORIA DAY DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN is in celebration of Canadian 'May Two-Four' weekend.

Strictly Hip is North America's premier tribute to the music of The Tragically Hip. Since 1993, Strictly Hip has accurately reproduced the music of Canada's favorite band. Originally based in Canada, Strictly Hip has become one of the western New York region's favorite club, concert and event shows. Recognized by Buffalo Spree magazine's 'Best Of Buffalo' issue for the past two years and winners of multiple Buffalo music awards, Strictly Hip is the only band to headline the Friendship Festival on [i]both[/i] sides of the border. Strictly Hip built its Buffalo audience with an impressive seven year long weekly Sunday residency at downtown Buffalo's Crocodile Bar. With an all new lineup that has been touring America on a weekly basis as alter-ego 'Jeremy Hoyle Band', Strictly Hip returns in 2008 and celebrates the Canadian Victoria Day holiday weekend at The Tralf on Sunday May 18. Strictly Hip are the undisputed champs of the music of The Tragically Hip.

Strictly Hip's new lineup: Bruce Wojick(klear), Frank Nicastro (the Rev), Jeremy Hoyle, Alan Sliwinski and Johnny Panic.

Also appearing is the debut show of 'Kings Of Gonzo', Buffalo's new 90's alt rock superheroes. Kings Of Gonzo is the brand new project of former Hitmen frontman, Ryan Jagiello. Jagiello has made guest appearance with Strictly Hip for years and shared the stage with the band at Ryan Miller's Steadfast Foundation launch event as well as appearances across America with Jeremy Hoyle Band. Kings Of Gonzo are poised to be contenders for the heavyweight belt. This is Kings Of Gonzo's debut Buffalo performance. Not to miss!

Tickets On Sale Wednesday Apr 2 @ 10am
Available At All TICKETMASTER Outlets
http://www.ticketmaster.com/ / Charge By Phone 716-852-5000
Record Theatre Main St & University Plaza Locations
http://www.tralfmusichall.com/
http://www.thestrictlyhip.com/
www.myspace.com/jeremyhoyle

The Barnes and Noble Spring Local Music Showcase
4 In Store acoustic performances by Buffalo Recording Artists

The Juliet Dagger Friday, 05/23 7:00pm
Agent ME Friday, 05/30 7:00pm
Last Conservative Saturday, 06/07 7:00pm
Terry Sullivan Friday, 06/13 7:00pm

Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Address: 4401 Transit Road Clarence, NY 14221
Phone: 716-634-1011
http://www.goodcharamel.com/
www.myspace.com/goodcharamelrecords

Due to logistical issues, Wunderland's Friday May 16, 2008 show has been moved to:

DESI'S SOUTH - 10PM
3036 Seneca St
West Seneca, NY
716-362-9696

We are excited about playing the new Desiderio club and would like to thank Tom McGill for helping us make this change. We'd also like to thank Dave Buffamonti with his help as well. More dates are coming soon...including us playing outdoors with the Erie Canal in the background this July. More on that later.

Thanks!
Ric, Michael, Dan and Garrett Wunderland (mach IV)

The "Sauce Boss" Bill Wharton will be performing at Rhino's 3700 Southwestern Blvd in Orchard Park at 7pm on Sunday July 20, 2008.

Tickets are $12.50 presale and $15 day of show and are available at the club or by calling (716)662-0555(MC/Visa/Amex/Disc).

Bill Wharton (Sauce Boss) has cooked gumbo for over 150,000 fans for free. He mixes his own spicy Florida Blues and hot sauce right into the gumbo, and at the end of the show, everybody eats. More info on Bill Wharton available at www.sauceboss.com/press.htm and on Rhino's at www.rhinosrocks.com.

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featuring Rob Falgiano and Dee Adams with The Funny Valentines

FRI MAY 2 @ CLUB INFINITY
8166 Main St., Williamsville, NY

7pm Doors / 8pm Show / 18+
$10 presale / $13 day of show

Tickets available at all tickets.com locations, charge by phone 888-223-6000, and online at www.clubinfinitylive.com

Buffalo's own award winning vocalists Rob Falgiano and Dee Adams and their jazz combo The Funny Valentines invite you to the 2nd annual “An Evening of Sinatra” – a night of listening and dancing to the most popular hits of "The Voice" and classic America jazz standards. Hits include "New York, NY", "My Way", "My Funny Valentine", "Summertime", "That's Life", " I've Got You Under My Skin", " Autumn Leaves", "God Bless The Child", " Summer Wind", "Fly Me to the Moon", "Georgia on My Mind", "Fever", "The Lady is a Tramp", "The Way You Look Tonight", and many more!

With over 250 million records sold worldwide, Sinatra and his music remain hugely popular more than 70 years after his first recordings. (Note: there is a dedicated dance floor for this performance.)

www.robfalgiano.com / www.deetuned.com / www.clubinfinitylive.com