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

Bass Reeve to play at Kleinhans May 30th

2008-05-14T14:10:00.003-04:00

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.

Click Here for More Information or to Purchase Tickets:
https://tickets.bpo.org/public/default.asp

Matt Surowiec's Upcoming Dates

2008-05-14T11:18:00.002-04:00

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

2008-05-14T11:17:00.001-04:00

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.

Lakeside Blues Band Upcoming Schedule

2008-05-14T11:02:00.001-04:00

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/

3RD ANNUAL PIRATE FEST JULY 26 & 27, 2008

2008-05-09T15:00:00.001-04:00

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

2008-05-09T11:37:00.002-04:00

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

Ellicottvile Woman's Weekend

2008-05-09T11:34:00.000-04:00

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

VICTORIA DAY DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN

2008-05-07T09:21:00.002-04:00

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

Good Charamel Records presents

2008-05-07T09:17:00.002-04:00

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

Wunderland's performs at Desi's South Fri May 16th

2008-05-05T11:08:00.001-04:00

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 performing at Rhino's

2008-05-05T11:02:00.000-04:00

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.

Think Twice Radio/Bflo Music Hall of Fame/The Historic Colored Musicians Club Presents

2008-04-30T15:25:00.007-04:00

An Evening With

Lenny Revell - http://www.myspace.com/lennyrevellband

McCarthyizm - http://www.mccarthyizm.com/

Scott Celani - http://www.scottcelani.com/

Saturday June 14, 2008

6:30pm doors/show 7:30pm 21+
$10 presale, $15 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, or BUY NOW!

http://www.tralfmusichall.com/ / http://www.buffalomusic.org/ / http://www.coloredmusiciansclub.org/

This performance is in support of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and the Historic Colored Musicians Club. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to each organization to keep the music and media alive and archived. ~ Musicians Supporting Music ~

Peace

Susan Marie

http://www.thinktwiceradio.com/

This will be my last show, lets make it a good one.

Alternative Brews May 2008 Calendar

2008-04-30T11:16:00.001-04:00

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Alternative Brews May 2008 Calendar

2008-04-30T11:14:00.002-04:00

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AN EVENING OF SINATRA! and Swingin’ Jazz

2008-04-23T11:47:00.002-04:00

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

JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER PRESENTS MAMAPALOOZA: MOMS ROCK MORE THAN JUST THE CRADLE, MAY 9TH

2008-04-21T11:08:00.003-04:00

Buffalo, NY—The 2008 installment of Mamapalooza: Moms Rock More Than Just The Cradle! will be held on Friday, 5/9 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s Clifton Hall, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. Admission is free; for more information or to become a volunteer, visit local Mamapalooza coordinator Annette Daniels Taylor’s websites, www.adanielstaylor.zoomshare.com or www.myspace.com/adanielstaylor, or contact Just Buffalo Literary Center at 832.5400 or by visiting www.justbuffalo.org.

Moms across the country are preparing for the only festival created to celebrate Moms Who Rock! The festival started seven years ago with ten bands on one night in Manhattan. Mamapalooza is now celebrating its 7th anniversary with over 300 acts in 20 cities worldwide. Brought to Buffalo by its local coordinator Annette Daniels Taylor, this will be Buffalo’s 3rd year. The artists participating include Annette Daniels Taylor, Noa Bursie, Kilissa Cissoko, Wise Mecca, Daughters of Creative Sound, Barbara Levy Daniels, Jennifer Elinge, Folkloric Productions, The Beat Chicks, Linda M., Belly Dance with Faaria, Vonnetta T. Rhodes, Verniece Turner, and Lilliangina Quinones. Mamapalooza is a comprehensive professional group of musicians, performers, artists, comics, writers and athletes with a proven track record of sold out shows and critical acclaim. Mamapalooza aspires to empower women through performance and merchandising opportunities.

Just Buffalo is proud to present Mamapalooza: Moms Rock More Than Just The Cradle! as part of its ongoing Interdisciplinary Performance Series, Where Words And Music Meet, with special sponsorship support from The Albright-Knox Art Gallery, The Buffalo News Gusto, and Down In My Soul Productions. In addition, this performance is made possible by audience support & public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and the New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

The artists taking part in this year’s Mamapalooza range from mothers of one to grandmothers to performance troupes with astounding numbers of mothers and children. The event is spearheaded locally by Annette Daniels Taylor, a mother of four, who states, “We came to Buffalo for a better quality of life and snow? It made me tougher!” To Rodney Taylor, her husband, she notes, “I want to say Thank You to him and the kids for putting up with me during Pre-Mamapalooza!” Her own mom Cora Lee, grandmothers Cilla Mae & Eunice and great grandmother Reatha, along with her own kids have been her biggest inspirations.

Noa Bursie, a mother of one, is Buffalo born and bred, the youngest of nine, and is fond of recalling stories her mother told about her grandfather traveling through the South in the 1930’s & 40’s playing and living the blues. And Bursie, like her grandfather, taught herself guitar! For more information, visit www.noabursie.com.

Kilissa Cissoko, another mother of one, explains, "When my son was three I started writing again! When he was five I got myself back out there performing. Now that he's seven—band rehearsals in the living room are a regular part of life. Maybe I don’t vacuum so often—but we have the joy of music!" Cissoko started out as an indie artist with her acoustic/original duo The Jazzabels —which was notably the opening band for Ani DiFranco's FIRST tape release party! In the 90's the duo produced three indie releases and toured the USA and abroad, including: Kerrville Folk Festival (Texas), NxNE (Toronto), The Bitter End (NYC), CBGB Lounge (NYC), Club Passim (Boston), The Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago), Skippers (Tampa)...and more.

After a hiatus for motherhood Cissoko has happily returned to writing and performing as a solo artist. In 2006 she formed a back-up band (aka Bloodthirsty Vegans) and quickly racked up regional shows in her hometown Buffalo at the Mamapalooza Festival, the Elmwood Festival of the Arts and Nietzsche's Nightclub. This fall she is giving monthly performances at Madame Mocha's Espresso Pub (solo) and Dance Alive! (full band). She's currently working on a new CD. Go to her websites for more information: www.kilissa.com or www.myspace.com/kilissa.

Wise Mecca, mother of one, is a talented lyricist with the ability to perform over any musical genre. Although she describes herself as a chameleon this does not dispute her originality through her style and lyrics. Speaking from real experience, emotions erupt from her every word enticing the listener to understand her pain, joy and essence of life. Fellow musician Stan Draper states “…weaving between stunning personal honesty and social commentary. This says volumes of her voice, which can only speak for itself…beautiful sound, and (she) definitely knows how to play word games… she can hang with the roughest of rappers, but can also sing like they can’t.” For more information, go to www.myspace.com/wisemecca.

Daughters of Creative Sound, Karima Amin, Grace Turner, Sharon Holley, Fu’labi Miller, Denise Chapman, Yvonne Harris, Sandra Bush and Gail Crawford, are the self-proclaimed “spirit-led” mothers of 21children all together! Daughters of Creative Sound is “nine women of African descent expressing ourselves through vocal, visual, and percussive avenues. The DAUGHTERS' objective is the healing of the female mind, body, and spirit through the arts. Our performances speak to Spirit and speak through Spirit via instrumental and vocal music, storytelling, and movement that touch the soul. Although women and girls seem to be most inspired by the work of DAUGHTERS, all people who witness the group’s presence and energy are moved by the women’s ability to entertain, inspire, uplift, and educate,” according to their website, www.myspace.com/daughtersofcreativesound. The group consists of storytellers, dancers, singers, and percussionists whose diversity of talents lends itself to a broad-based level of creative expression, and they received the "Women of the Arts" award from "Preventionfocus/Womanfocus" in 2005. Their recordings are available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/docreativesound.

Barbara Levy Daniels, a mother of one, was signed with ABC Paramount Company in New York City in 1959 at age 13 and wowed Ray Charles, who told Paramount to sign her immediately. The release of her first CD, “They’re Writing Songs of Love…” celebrated her return to professional performance in 1998. She has been back in full swing ever since! Please visit www.barbaralevydaniels.com for more information.
Jennifer Elinge says of her involvement in both motherhood and writing: “I am a full-time working mother of two children: an eight-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter. In between soccer and laundry, I try to find time to write poetry.”
Folkloric Productions Dance Co. is a not-for-profit cultural organization that has been providing artistic services to the WNY area for over ten years, including ongoing classes for children & adults, community outreach programs, and school programs. These performers consist of mothers to a total of five children. More information is available at their website, www.folkloric.com.

The Beatchicks are all about humor with rhythm, and describe their work by explaining, “Our songs reflect the funny side of the she-human condition. We’ve been performing together for over two years, debuting at Mamapalooza 2006!” Together they have one child and a grandchild due just in time for this year’s Mamapalooza celebrations.

Linda M.’s journey has taken her from international performer to award winning songwriter over the last 7 years. She has licensed her music to the hit TV show Dawson’s Creek, performed side stage for Lyle Lovett at the Molson Amphitheater and is currently signed to LA’s Jay Warner, for Music Publishing. She is the mother of one, and has two websites to visit for more information: www.LindaM.org and www.MySpace.com/LindaMsongs.

Belly Dance with Faaria is led by a mother to three; Faaria is a Belly Dance Performer and Teacher in the Buffalo and WNY area. She performs for large and small events. Belly Dance with Faaria offers classes and performance opportunities for women and teens. Go to www.myspace.com/faaria1 for more details.

Vonetta T. Rhodes, another mother of one, credits her “Mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and many other facets of womanhood…” for contributing to her creative output, and proposes she is “a vessel and vehicle of poetry to tell stories, raise consciousness, empower spirits, and touch lives.”

Verneice Turner, mother of one, is a troubadour who believes it is for her to share her thoughts on the power to empower (bless) others and herself, through the art of poetry. She has recorded a CD titled “Poetry in Black and White” with poet Cliff Bernier and performs from time to time with bassist Odell Northington. Her motto,“The Divine purpose that Life is meant to be enjoyed and empowering,” certainly speaks to the mission of Mamapalooza.

Lilliangina Quinones is skillfully juggling motherhood, marriage, healing, teaching, theater, and music while finishing a Ph.D. Lilliangina is a holistic healer, Spanish teacher, theater/music teaching artist, dancer, singer, actress, and musician as well as a wife, mother, daughter, sister and praise leader for her church, Elim Baptist, and is a mother of three.

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2008-04-16T21:13:00.001-04:00

WUNDERLAND returns!

2008-04-14T13:49:00.001-04:00

WÜNDERLAND: It was just supposed to be a one-off reunion, but is now the resumption of the band! Formed in 1990, Mach IV of Wünderland features Ric Stave on Bass/Keyboards, Michael McGuire on Vocals, Dan Vanderzyden on Drums and Garrett Lechowski on Guitar. You couldn’t go out on a weekend night in 1992-1993 without finding these guys playing somewhere in Buffalo. Their credentials include performing in the 1992 Buffalo version of THE WHO’S TOMMY at the Pfeiffer Theatre. Additionally, the band/members have racked up a total of TEN Buffalo Music Awards over the years, including Michael McGuire in the Best Male Rock Vocalist Category (1997) and 7 TOP ROCK BAND awards. Performing a tribute to the era of PINK FLOYD, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Queen & Genesis, here's your chance to see one of only a handful of shows Wunderland will play this year. If you saw the reunion shows last year, you'll be surprised to see a completely different setlist.

Ric Stave - Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Michael McGuire - Vocals, Other Instruments as indicated
Dan Vanderzyden - Drums
Garrett Lechowski - Guitar, Vocals

When: FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008 @ 10PM
Where: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN
2094 George Urban Blvd
Depew, New York 14043
www.rock-n-roll-heaven.com

To see the band in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbBukQbl9aM

Alternative Brews April 2008 Calendar

2008-03-29T13:15:00.003-04:00

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Buffalo's Party Rock Band, THE STRANGERS

2008-03-28T11:06:00.001-04:00

Buffalo's Party Rock Band, THE STRANGERS really revs up the bus for their "2008 Spring Party Like A Rockstar Tour"

Coming up over the next few weeks with THE STRANGERS as we "Wing into Spring":

Sat, April 5---TONY ROME'S, West Seneca 10pm (only appearance this season!)
Fri, April 11---SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO, Salamanca 6pm
Sat, April 12---BALLOONS, Ellicottville 5pm
Fri, April 18----DOCKSIDE INN ON THE CANAL, N.Tonawanda 10pm
Sat, April 19---T-BIRD'S, West Seneca 10pm
Sat, April 26---ALEXANDRIA'S, Depew 10pm

As always, for the latest, check out www.strangersband.com

THE STRANGERS are:
MITCH GAWRYS: lead vocals, bass....
JOEL MARTIN: drums, vocals....
JERRY WENDLING: lead guitar, vocals, table climbing, bar walking....
"Clean PETER G": vocals, guitar...
KEN "The Pianist" GAVIN on his organ, percussion, vocals, & all-around entertainment value!

Thanks again for all of your continuing support, and we hope to see you soon!!

Buffalo's Second Annual National Blues Festival

2008-03-26T12:10:00.004-04:00

The Blues'N March Festival will be held on March 29th, 2008. There will be 6 National Acts (two of which are multiple nominees for 2008 Blues Music Awards) plus Local Acts. 2 Stages. Continuous music from 12:00PM to Midnight. Kelley Hunt is Headlining and bringing the first Pre release of her new CD to Buffalo (6 weeks before street release!). The Blues 'N March will be held at the McKinley Banquet and Conference Center. PRO Jam to follow at Club Paradise. For more info please go to http://www.bluesnmarch.com or http://www.wnyblues.org
PRESENTED BY THE BLUES SOCIETY OF WNY AND YOUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERS

ROMANIAN ORPHANAGE BENEFIT CONCERT COMING TO LOCKPORT MARCH 29th

2008-03-19T11:25:00.000-04:00

Lockport, N.Y. (March 17, 2008) – Yme? Ministry of Middleport is hosting "Building the House of Hope," a fundraising event for the House of Hope Romanian orphanage on Saturday, March 29th, at 7pm at the Historic Palace Theatre, 2 East Avenue, in downtown Lockport. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 716-438-1130.

The benefit concert will feature 17-year-old folk-pop singer Phoebe Henry (www.phoebehenry.com). With a style compared to Ani DiFranco and Michelle Branch, she has performed across the U.S., opening for artists like Chubby Checker and Paul McCartney. The night will also feature a special performance by Brooke Yaiser, a teenager from Middleport who has been to the House of Hope Romanian orphanage where she saw first hand the needs they have in a country where it's not uncommon for parents to abandon their kids because they cannot afford to raise them.

Besides tickets being available at the Palace Theatre in downtown Lockport, they're also at Middleport Family Health Center, Mills Jewelers in Lockport, The Medicine Shoppe in Medina, and Bender's Christian Supplies in Williamsville. For more information about this event, please call 716-438-1130.

RELEVANT WORSHIP TO LEAD WORSHIP AT UNITED BUFFALO CONCERT OF PRAYER EVENT

2008-03-12T13:46:00.000-04:00

Buffalo, N.Y. (March 10, 2008) – As a precursor to Buffalo's National Day of Prayer event at City Hall on May 1st, the band Relevant Worship will lead worship at the United Buffalo Concert of Prayer event, taking place at 7pm on Friday, April 25th, at the University at Buffalo's Slee Hall. Families and people of all ages and backgrounds are invited to this evening of heartfelt prayer specifically for our region’s government, schools, families, churches, media, businesses, and communities, as well as for our nation. Admission is free. For more info, please visit www.wnyprays.com or call 716-662-4102.

Living With The Past To Play 40th Anniversary Jethro Tull Tribute Show with Dave Pegg and PJ Wright!

2008-03-10T12:52:00.002-04:00

"Living With The Past" will be performing in a very special 40th anniversary Tull tribute show on June 28th at 8PM. Joining the boys for this one night-only performance will be the great legendary, Grammy award-winning bassist, Dave Pegg of Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention fame, along with special guest, international recording artist, PJ Wright. The show, to be held at Club Infinity, Williamsville, NY, will be opened by Dave Pegg and PJ Wright performing a set of their amazing songs from Galileo’s Apology, followed by Living with the Past, joined by Dave, doing a set of Tull classics, with a few special surprises in store.

Living With The Past, featuring frontman and flautist Ray Roehner (Somewhere In The Universe – Universe Records), John Berg and Erin Ward on lead guitars, Kevin Kukoda on keyboards, Chris Martin on bass, and John Olivier on drums, has gotten worldwide attention. The band concentrates on the music of Tull’s golden era, performing songs from the Aqualung, Benefit, and Thick as a Brick, among others.

This unique Tull fan gathering and celebration of the great Jethro Tull's 40th anniversary should be a truly memorable event.

Contact Living with the Past (LWTP@universerecords.com) for further information.Tickets are now on sale for the show. Tickets are available for $10 in advance, $15 day of show,and may be purchased at any Tickets.com outlet or online.

Lakeside Blues Band

2008-03-10T12:43:00.002-04:00

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IN THIS ISSUE:
- A Look Back- Lakeside Blues Band Upcoming Gigs
- Lakeside Blues Duo Upcoming Gigs
- Having a Party or Event?
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A Look Back

Man, the Western New York weather reared it's ugly head this weekend ! It got kicked off to great start, though. The Lakeside Blues Band started the weekend off right on Friday, despite the terrible weather conditions to a PACKED house at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (1201 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-282-7530) for the Art Of Beer. The areas BEST microbrews were in attendance with some awesome food vendors as well.With Norman Bock unable to perform (music) that night, Tom Keefer slid over from guitar to bass. Mike Tilton played harmonica (we will see more of this in the future). We were joined about half way through the blistering set by NACC resident, Jason Boudreau on guitar. People came from as far away as Burlington, Ontario Canada to see the Lakeside Blues Band even with the snow storm.We also saw DeeDee and Nancy (Secic) get up on stage and join the band on Feelin' Alright.What a great night and the Band looks forward to the next Art Of Beer. You won't want to miss it.Saturday March 8th Tom Keefer was to be a featured performer with the Odyssey Blues Band at The Lion Tavern ( 15 Lock Street Port Dalhousie, ON) at 3:30 PM. That was cancelled due to weather, but has been re-scheduled to March 22nd. Now let's take a look at what's ahead. ==========================================
Lakeside Blues Band Upcoming Gigs

THIS Saturday March 15th at 7:00 PM the Lochside Celtic Band will be at the Elma Conservation Club (600 Creek Road Elma, NY 14059) and the public is very welcome to this great venue.The food will start serving at 4:00 PM. This will be one of the most awesome St. Patrick's Day parties in Western NY and YOU want to be a part of it ! Saturday March 22nd get your groove on to see Tom Keefer (especially our Canadian fans) as he is a featured performer with the Odyssey Blues Band at The Lion Tavern ( 15 Lock Street Port Dalhousie, ON) at 3:30 PM. This is an absolute blast and you won't want to miss it.Then Tom will be rushing back across the border for Lakeside Jazz as the play that night back home at the Wilson House Inn (300 Lake Street Wilson, NY 14172 716-751-9888) 7:30 PM start for great food, great beverages, great people, great music which equals great times. Friday March 28th come and out and join the Lakeside Blues Band 9:00 PM at TJ's 3 (6511 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716-297-5426) over fifty different beers and within convenient distance from the Factory Outlet Mall. always a great time at TJ's 3!
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Lakeside Blues Duo Upcoming Gigs

This Wednesday March 12th members of the Lochside Celtic Band will be performing for a private event at DeGraff in North Tonawanda. Sunday March 16th stop by Arrowhead Springs Vineyard (4746 Townline Road Lockport, NY 716-434-8030) at 2:00 PM and see the Lochside Celtic Duo ; Mike Tilton and Tom Keefer as they play Celtic music at this new winery. Tom and Mike played in The Distance with Dave Ross, brother of the winery's founder Duncan Ross. Dave and Duncan went to Wilson High School with Tom. Duncan ('79), Tom ('80) and Dave ('81). Here is a great article about the winery: http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/273090.html. Monday March 17th Mike and Tom will once again be at it, as the Lochside Celtic Duo will be at the Wilson House for a private St.Patrick's Day party. Wednesday March 26th the Lochside Celtic Duo (Mike & Tom) will be playing for the Town Of Niagara Business & Professional Association for their mixer at the Buff Social Club. At press time we did not know if it is open to the public or for TNBPA members only. It may be a members only event.
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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