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

ESI EVENTS is pleased to announce the following show…

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Headliner: GUITAR SHORTY

Support: TBA

Venue: THE TRALF MUSIC HALL

Patron info number: 852-2860 (box office) 835-3500 (ESI)

Venue address: 622 MAIN STREET BUFFALO NY

Date: APRIL 1ST, 2010

Time: DOORS AT 7PM - SHOW AT 8PM

Ticket price: $10 ADV $12 DAY OF

Tickets available at: www.ticketmaster.com www.tralfmusichall.com Tralf Box Office all ticketmaster location 1-800-745-3000

Guitar Shorty, aka David Kearney, was born in Houston, Texas but raised in Kissimee, Florida. As a young boy he would sneak into his uncle’s room and try to play his guitar. He was so small his hands didn’t fit around it’s neck, so he would lean it against the wall and play it like a stand up bass.

When other kids were in high school, Shorty was a student by day and a working musician by night. One evening when he went to work the marquis read, “The Walter Johnson Band featuring Guitar Shorty"; the name he would go by from then on was born.

Right out of high school at the age of 16 Shorty joined Ray Charles and his band for a year. At the age of 17 he recorded a single under the direction of Willie Dixon on the Cobra label. When Shorty was lured away to play with Guitar Slim he moved to New Orleans.

In New Orleans, Shorty fronted his own group that became the house band at the legendary Dew Drop Inn. There he played with greats such as T Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner and Little Richard. It took a job with Sam Cooke to get 19 year old Shorty on the bus and on his way to the West Coast.

Shorty lived and worked in both Los Angeles and Canada until in 1961 he met his wife, Marcia, in Seattle. When Shorty married Marcia he also got Jimi Hendrix, Marcia’s brother for a brother-in-law. The young Jimi Hendrix came to see Shorty play often and they were friends until Jimi’s untimely death

Like a Texas tumbleweed, Shorty rolled back to the Los Angeles area in 1971 and Los Angeles has remained his home. He cut his first full album and got his first W.C. Handy Award while living there.

Since that time Shorty has recorded several albums for the Black Top label and is currently signed to Evidence Records. He often jams at local clubs with former members of the Eagles, Steely Dan, and calls local blues artist Keb Mo a personal friend and fan. He continues to capture audiences with his sincerity, energy, and Rocking/Blues style.

Greetings from Stone Row Central!

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The new Stone Row CD "Alignment" is now available at www.stonerow.com and at all shows. We also have cool new Alignment T-shirts and spiffy Stone Row pint glasses.

If you like what we do, please help us spread the word! Invite your friends, family and co-workers to check out the group and the website.

Check out the new reviews at:
www.bestofwny.com/entertainment
www.celticradio.net/php/new_music.php
http://bit.ly/9Ek0gX

Some of these sites allow you to request and review our music!

Upcoming Stone Row Gigs:
Let the March madness begin!

Friday March 12th, 2010
Amherst Gaelic League Fundraiser to benefit the Belfast Summer Relief Program
Hearthstone Manor
333 Dick Road Depew NY
684-8850
5:00 PM
www.amherstgaelicleague.com
Tickets:
Chris Flynn 839-3233
Dennis Lennon 213-3546

Friday March 12th, 2010
Irish Classical Theatre "The Wake" Fundraiser
Karpeles Manuscript Museum
453 Porter Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14201
7:00 PM-11:00 PM
853-1380
www.partytodiefor.com
www.irishclassicaltheatre.com/special-events.php
Stop yer cryin' and drink! The party to die for! Winner of the Buffalo Niagara Event Professionals' Outstanding Event 2009!
Check the ICT website for tickets and more information.

Saturday March 13th, 2010
Buffalo Irish Center Emerald Room
245 Abbott Road in South Buffalo
8:00 PM-12:00 AM
825-9535
www.buffaloirishcenter.com
St. Patrick's Day Weekend at the BIC!

Sunday March 14th: TBA

Wednesday March 17th, 2010
Brock University Student Union
500 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, Ontario
1:00 PM-4:30 PM
(905) 688-5550
www.brocku.ca
Open to the public.

Wednesday March 17th, 2010
Shenannigan's Pub
1009 Niagara Falls Boulevard (near Sheridan)
Amherst NY 14226
6:30 PM-10:30 PM
748-8884
www.shenannigansbuffalo.com
A St. Patrick's Day home away from home in Amherst! They have added a huge tent outside for more room. There is plenty of additional parking in the adjacent Firestone lot.

Saturday March 20th, 2010
Lancaster St. Patrick's Day Parade Party
Lancaster Elks Lodge
33 Legion Parkway
Lancaster, NY 14086
5:000 PM-9:00 PM
685-1478

Sunday March 21st, 2010
St. Patrick Joseph Dyngus Day
Harvey Morin Post VFW
965 Center Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
3:00 PM-8:00 PM
674-2940
Details TBA

Saturday March 27th, 2010
Fitzgerald's Pub
392 Ohio Street
Lockport NY 14094
990-0444
8:00 PM-12:00 AM
Those of you who came out to our first gig there already know what a great venue this is. Inexpensive Guinness and McSorley's on tap, good food and good people.

Friday April 9th, 2010
Buffalo Irish Center
245 Abbott Road in South Buffalo
9:00 PM-1:00 AM
825-9535
www.buffaloirishcenter.com

Saturday April 9th, 2010
Dwyer's Pub
65 Webster Street
North Tonawanda NY 14120
692-4837
www.dwyerspub.com
Great Irish pub next to the Riviera Theatre.

Saturday April 17th, 2010
Fitzgerald's Pub
392 Ohio Street
Lockport NY 14094
990-0444
8:00 PM-12:00 AM
Those of you who came out to our first gig there already know what a great venue this is. Inexpensive Guinness and McSorley's on tap, good food and good people.

Friday April 23rd, 2010
Shannon Pub
2250 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Tonawanda NY 14150
743-9348
www.shannonpub.com

Saturday April 24th, 2010
Shannon Pub
2250 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Tonawanda NY 14150
743-9348
www.shannonpub.com

Log on to www.stonerow.com/calendar for other upcoming dates.

ESI Event Listings 3/12 - 3/27

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3/12 - 10pm - The A-List @ Crazy Jakes 26 Webster St, N. Tonawanda NY

3/14 - 5:30pm - Pug Mahones @ D'Arcy Mcgee's Irish Pub 257 Franklin St Buffalo NY

3/14 - 4:00pm - Bareback Jack @ The Buckin' Buffalo Saloon 294 Franklin St Buffalo NY

3/14 - 2:30pm - Southside @ D'Arcy Mcgees

3/14 - 2:00pm - Mo Porter @ D'Arcy Mcgees

3/14 - 6:00pm - Strictly Hip @ D'Arcy Mcgees

3/15 - 8:00pm - "The Buffalo Shuffle" feat. Doug Yeomans, Mick Hayes, and Friends @ The Tralf 622 Main St Buffalo NY

3/17 - 7:30pm - Pug Mahones @ D'Arcy Mcgees Irish Pub 257 Franklin St Buffalo NY

3/19 - 9:00pm - Strictly Hip @ Water Street Landing 115 S Water Street Lewiston NY

3/20 - 11:00pm - Strictly Hip @ Buffalo Sports Garden 2954 Southwestern Blvd Orchard Park NY

3/26 - 10:00pm - Strictly Hip @ Finnans 1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

3/26 - 9:00pm - The A-List @ Water Street Landing 115 S Water Street Lewiston NY

3/27 - 10:00pm - Strictly Hick @ Buckin Buffalo Saloon 294 Franklin St Buffalo NY

Sportsmens at the Pearl Concert Series Celebrates New Partnership

2010-03-04T19:46:00.000-05:00

Local musicians invite favorite non-profits to share the spotlight

A new partnership between two Buffalo institutions is paying early dividends for the local music community, while opening doors for their friends in the non-profit sector.

Kicking off this Sunday, March 7th, the free Sunday concert series “Sportsmens at the Pearl” celebrates the joining of forces between venerable Black Rock music venue the Sportsmens Tavern and downtown destination Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, which includes a major expansion at the Sportsmens and an increased focus on live music at Pearl Street. Each Sunday - barring occasions and holidays such as the NCAA Tournament and Easter - favorite artists from the Sportsmens will play at the Pearl from 4-7pm, while sharing the spotlight with a local non-profit organization of their choice.

Each week, the chosen non-profit will have staff on-hand promoting their programs and running raffles to raise funds. This Sunday’s opener features one of the “you call the classic, we play it” house bands at the Sportsmens, the aptly named Sport Men, who will support their Black Rock neighbors at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Sport Men singer and “Human Jukebox” John Culliton Mahoney returns solo the following week to revel in the spirit of “Post-St. Patty’s Parades at the Pearl,” benefiting the Belfast Summer Relief Program. After breaking during the madness of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo, the series resumes March 28th with the stirring Gretchen Schulz & the Morvells in support of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Following two special Sundays in April, the heart-on-rolled-up-sleeve rock of the Alison Pipitone Band and Grammy-nominated polka of Jerry Darlak & the Touch will complete the inaugural run.

“This partnership creates more gigs for the Buffalo music community,” said Sportsmens Tavern owner and Sport Men bassist Dwane Hall. “We have first-class musicians in Buffalo that deserve more opportunities like this, and allowing them to support a local non-profit of their choice makes this gig mean even more to them.”

The complete lineup for the inaugural run of Sportsmens at the Pearl is as follows –

March 7th – the Sport Men, supporting Habitat for Humanity ReStore

March 14th – John Culliton Mahoney, supporting Belfast Summer Relief Program (part of Post-St. Patty’s Parades at the Pearl)

March 21st – no concert: NCAA Tourney

March 28th – Gretchen Schulz & the Morvells, supporting Buffalo Music Hall of Fame

April 4th – no concert: Easter

April 11th – Special Event - “The Gift at the Pearl” – 14 bands across all five floors benefiting the children of fallen Buffalo firefighter Jonathan Croom; tickets and more at http://jonathancroom.eventbrite.com/

April 18th – Alison Pipitone Band, supporting SPCA

April 25th – Jerry Darlak & the Touch, supporting TBA

The Good Neighborhood is a Buffalo-based company that pairs performers with common causes to create Gatherings for the Common Good.

The Carubba Collision Golden Gloves

2010-03-02T17:17:00.001-05:00

Boxing is Back in Buffalo
Event to Start on March 20th at the Burt Flickinger Center

All of Western New York amateur Boxers, sub novice, novice, and open class, both male and female are training hard and eagerly anticipating their opportunity to participate in the most prestigious amateur boxing tournament in the country The Carubba Collision Golden Gloves. The boxers are enthusiastically preparing to seize their moment to earn their place in history and become a Golden Gloves champion.

The ECC Burt Flickinger Athletic Center will be the host site for the regional tournament, and the New York State Championship, which take place on March 20th, April 9th, and April 23rd. The first show on Saturday March 20th will be a great opportunity for local fans and visitors to have an entertaining sports-filled weekend as the tournament will start in between Friday (March 19th) and Sundays (March 21st) NCAA basketball tournament. Bouts are set for a 7:30pm start.

Admission for each show is $20 in advance or $25 the day of each event for general admission and $10 in advance or $15 the day of the event for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Tonawanda, Buffalo, Hamburg and Wheatfield Carubba Collision locations as well as Pacillo’s on Hertel Avenue, Doris Records on East Ferry Street, or online at www.Clicketix.com.

Sponsorship opportunities and ringside tables are still available. For more information go to www.buffalogoldengloves.com or contact Don Patterson at 716-400-9697, or e-mail buffalogoldengolves@live.com, or search Buffalo Golden Gloves on facebook. If you are looking for a superior sporting experience and great live entertainment please join us to support local boxers and businesses.

AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER OF WNY Presents The Original Full-Length Play

2010-02-27T16:51:00.001-05:00

DATE: March 11th through March 27th
LOCATION: Cabaret Theatre, 672 Main Street, Buffalo NY
TIME: 7:30 PM

Written By Matthew LaChiusa
Directed by Drew McCabe
Featuring John Kaczorowski; Peter Jaskowiak; Tara Kaczorowski; Chris Standart; Andrea Andolina; Patrick Cameron; Michael Reena

BUFFALO NY- American Repretory Theater of WNY (ART) is excited to be presenting the second show of the 2009-10 season, RED CLAY, on March 11th through March 27th at Cabaret Theater, 672 Main Street. The show promises to be an exciting, well-produced production under the watchful (up and coming) directorial eye of Drew McCabe and will feature ART favorites Chris Standart (The Man Who came to Dinner; Greater Tuna), John Kaczorowski (Rose Tattoo; The Man Who Came to Dinner), Peter Jaskowiak (Rose Tattoo) as well as some new Buffalo theater faces including Patrick Cameron, Andrea Andolina, Michael Renna, and, making her Buffalo debut as the lead female role, Tara Kaczorowski.

The production, written by ART Artistic Director, Matthew LaChiusa, explores the lives of characters who work for a proud Georgian railroad company, RED CLAY, and how their lives begin to change as the "bones from the closet start rattling".

Tickets for RED CLAY are $15 for General Public and $12 for Students and Veterans. You can call 716-884-4858 (9 AM to 4:30 PM)to make ticket reservations or purchase tickets online* at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/94808 For other inquiries please contact the above box-office number and an ART representative will gladly answer your call. You may also visit www.artofwny.org for further information on the 2009-10 season.

ART hopes to see you at what appears to be a solid theatrical work that lives up to the mission statement and reputation ART strives to maintain.

SHOW DATES: March 11th, 12th & 13th; March 18th, 19th & 20th; March 25th, 26th & 27th.

TICKETS: $15 General Admission/$12 Student & Veterans

CONTACT: 716-884-4858/ artofwny@msn.com

The 5th Annual Queen City

2010-02-27T16:46:00.002-05:00

Celebrating 75 Years of Music The Historic Colored Musicians Club Presents
The 5th Annual Queen City Jazz Festival

July 31, 2010 - 1pm to 8 pm
145 Broadway Downtown
Buffalo New York

Jazz, Blues, R&B, Swing, Big Bands and Much More
Tell your Families and Friends
Celebrating 75 Years of Music - http://www.coloredmusiciansclub.org/

Djambossa Live at Solé

2010-02-25T11:38:00.002-05:00

March 12th - 6:30 - 9:00Pm - Solé
5110 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221.
(716) 362-0356.

March 26th - 6:30 - 9:00Pm - Solé
5110 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221.
(716) 362-0356.

April 9th - 6:30 - 9:00Pm - Solé
5110 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221.
(716) 362-0356.

April 23rd - 6:30 - 9:00Pm - Solé
5110 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221.
(716) 362-0356.

DjamBossa (jam-boss-a) -Djambossa is inspired by the late great gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. We start our name, like he did. Djambossa is highly improvisational, we love to "jam". Djambossa infuses latin styles like bossanova into our set. A sometimes soft and sometimes scathing acoustic mélange. An eclectic mix of ethnic folk - gypsy jazz, bossanova, flamenco and even blues. Coming soon to a bar stool near you.

NEW CD OUT NOW! Available at http://www.djambossa.com

Willie Nile at The Tralf Music Hall

2010-02-25T11:24:00.002-05:00

Event: WILLIE NILE
Place: The Tralf Music Hall - $23 presale / $27 day of
Event Date: Saturday March 6th, 2010
Event Time: 8pm

Nile is a songwriters' songwriter. No less a personage than Lucinda Williams has said of him, "Willie Nile is a great artist. If there was any justice in this world, I'd be opening up for him instead of him for me." And he's never been more eloquent than he is here.Lou Reed hails Streets of New York as "a great album," while Graham Parker calls it "a real gem”stirring melodies, passionate vocals, intriguing lyrics¦every track a winner." Says Ian Hunter, Willie's from the big-hearted downtown alleyways of NYC (New York commitment). Well done! Little Steven adds, "Willie Nile is so good I can't believe he's not from New Jersey!" Nile grew up in Buffalo, New York, part of a bustling Irish Catholic family with what he calls "an open-door policy." For as far back as Willie can remember, his parents welcomed house guests from around the world for extended stays, and "the cosmopolitan nature of the world kind of rubbed off," he says. (Willie will be playing with local musicians who happen to be friends and family on March 6th.) After studying philosophy at the University of Buffalo, he headed for Greenwich Village, determined to make a name for himself as alatter-day troubadour. That he did throughout the '70s, becoming a fixture in the Village folk and rock scenes and getting tabbed as the next big thing to come out of that long-thriving artistic community. Writing in The New York Times, the great rock critic Robert Palmer called him "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." He made his recording debut in 1980 with his acclaimed self-titled LPon Arista Records, following it a year later with Golden Down. He also opened the Who's North American tour at the personal request of the band. In 1982, he signed to Geffen Records but got caught in record-biz limbo and didn't manage to release another record until 1991, when Columbia issued Places I Have Never Been. With the EP Hard Times in America in 1992, which became a cult favorite throughout Europe, Nile finally managed to jump off the major-label hamster wheel. Gathering together his resources over time, he managed to put out his first self-released album, Beautiful Wreck of the World, just before the end of the century. Willie, his youthful energy unflagging, and he's never sounded more committed to the themes he's tackled. Please welcome Willie Nile toThe Tralf Music Hall, Saturday March 6th, 2010!

Bio info source: http://www.willienile.com/bio.php

Presented By ESI Events. www.esievents.com. 716-835-3500

ESI Listings 2/19 - 3/18

2010-02-16T12:26:00.002-05:00

2/19 - 10pm - Off The Cuff
800 Maple 800 Maple Rd Williamsville NY

2/22 - 8pm - The Buffalo Shuffle Feat. Mick Hayes Doug Yeomans and friends with Special Guest Billy McEwen - A Monday night weekly Blues Showcase
The Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St. Buffalo NY

3/1 - 8pm - The Buffalo Shuffle Feat. Doug Yeomans, Mick Hayes and Friends with Special Guest TBA - A Monday Night Weekly Blues Showcase
The Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St. Buffalo NY

3/4 - 930pm - Jeremy Hoyle
Finnans 1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

3/5 - 10pm - Mo Porter
Root 5 4914 Lake Shore Road Hamburg

3/6 8pm - Willie Nile - Local Favorite singer songwriter, with opening act Marc Scibilia
The Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St. Buffalo NY

3/6 - 8pm - A- List Band
Salvatores Italian Gardens 6461 Transit Rd Depew NY

3/6 - 10pm - Carl Motyka
Root 5 4914 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg

3/6 - 9:30pm - Mick Hayes Duo
PJ's Pub 1269 Erie Ave No. Tonawanda NY

3/6 - 10pm - Off The Cuff
Trattoria Aroma 307 Bryant St Buffalo NY

3/7 - 9pm - Yacht, MNDR, & Bobby Birdman
(Big Orbit's) Soundlab 110 Pearl St Buffalo NY

3/10 - 9pm - Foreign Born, Free Energy, & CLOVERS
(Big Orbit's) Soundlab 110 Pearl St Buffalo NY

3/12 - 9m - Neon Indian w/ special guests tba
(Big Orbit's) Soundlab 110 Pearl St Buffalo NY

3/18 - 8pm - The Subdudes
The Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St Buffalo NY

BANDS SOUGHT FOR COMPETITION

2010-02-12T17:58:00.000-05:00

HAMBURG, N.Y. – Local bands will showcase their talents in a Battle of the Bands competition at Hilbert College with the winner given the opportunity to perform for the college community at Hilbert’s annual spring Quad Party in April.

Hilbert’s Battle of the Bands competition will take place at 7 p.m. March 5 in the college’s William E. Swan Auditorium. Prizes will be awarded.

Registration deadline is Feb. 23. Bands interested in participating should contact Jean MacDonald, director of student activities, at 926-8932 or e-mail jmacdonald@hilbert.edu.

Singles Party at Club Paradise

2010-02-09T13:20:00.002-05:00

Singles Party Sponsored by http://www.wnydatespot.com/

FRIDAY MARCH 5, 7:30 PM
CLUB PARADISE (IN THE MCKINLEY PARK INN)
3950 MCKINLEY PARKWAY
HAMBURG 648.4944
Free Admission ...Free Parking ...Drink Specials
Large Dance Floor and Great Sound System! Bring a Friend!

DJ FROM @ 7:30PM
BAND @ 10:00PM "10 Below" - High Energy Rock Cover Band

Weekend performs at the Hard Rock Café

2010-02-09T13:18:00.000-05:00

February 4, 2010, Press Release
Contact: Tom Ryan 716-693-9066 tomtomryan@roadrunner.com
Weekend, popular recording group

Friday Feb. 19, 2010, 8:00 – 12:00pm
Free Admission
Hard Rock Café
333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls, NY, phone 282-0007

Weekend, the popular Buffalo recording group that began performing in the 1970s and reunited in 1998, returns to the Hard Rock Café in Niagara Falls, NY, on Friday, February 19, 2010.

Weekend takes the stage at 8:00 for a free concert at the Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY (282-0007) as part of their “Free Music Friday” concert series.

The group, known for pristine vocal harmonies once compared to Crosby, Stills and Nash in a Billboard Magazine record pick in 1971, still boasts powerful vocals and strong musicianship. Playing original music as well as popular favorites spanning four decades, Weekend’s audience now consists of a new generation of fans introduced to the group by parents who brought their children to see their favorite group from the early days when Buffalo music bands packed clubs and schools seven nights a week.

Weekend was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2000, and their hit song Together is included on the first BMHOF compilation CD. They performed last November at the Hard Rock in the Hall of Fame Bands’ Friday Night Music Series and are introducing new songs at their next show.

Newest member Michael McGuire (singer with Coda and Wunderland) has added a new dimension to the bands vocals with his strong lead voice and contributes on guitar and keys. Ned Wood’s vocal arranging is reminiscent of Brian Wilson or David Crosby, and he delivers amazing keyboard skills to complement Frank Grizanti’s versatile guitar work. Twin brothers Tom and Rick Ryan (drums and bass respectively) are known for their solid foundation and groove that drives the band’s sound.

Jersey recording artist Southside Johnny raved about Weekend and told the audience it was hard to follow this band’s performance and amazing vocals when they shared the stage at Club Infinity in May of 2007. And who doesn’t remember the band’s all original music set at Artpark, warming up the crowd of almost 20,000 Styx fans on a Tuesday night in July of 2006, or a 1999 performance with the The Animals at Thursday at the Square?

Weekend promises more summer shows and is also scheduled to perform the Gateway Park Wednesday Canal Concert series on August 11, 2010.

ESI Listings 2/12 - 2/28

2010-02-05T18:39:00.002-05:00

2/12 - 10:30pm - Jeremy Hoyle
Croc Bar 88 W. Chippewa Buffalo NY

2/13 - 10:00pm - Party of Nine
Club Paradise 3950 McKinley Parkway Buffalo NY

2/18 - 9:00pm - The Doyle Bros.
Finnans 1191 Lincoln Ave. Lockport NY

2/18 - 8:00pm - An Evening with Grammy Nominee Chrisette Michele
The Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St Buffalo NY

2/19 - 10:00pm - Maria Sebastian & The Visitors
Root 5 4914 Lakeshore Rd Hamburg NY

2/19 - 9:30pm - The Doyle Bros.
Center St. Smokehouse 20 Center St Batavia NY

2/19 - 10:00pm - Bareback Jack
Buckin' Buffalo Saloon 294 Franklin St Buffalo NY

2/20 - 9:30pm - Carl Motyka
Dwyers 65 Webster St N. Tonawanda NY

2/20 - 10:00pm - The Doyle Bros.
Trattoria Aroma 311 Bryant St Buffalo NY

2/20 - 8:30pm - J-Ride
Sonoma Grille 5010 Main St Snyder NY

2/20 - 8:00pm - Little Mountain Band w/ Rogue Science, Charity Nuse, and The Drive
The Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St. Buffalo NY

2/20 - 9:30pm - Hot Daddy Rocks
PJ's Pub 1269 Erie Ave No. Tonawanda NY

2/21 - 12:00pm - Chris Campos
Trattoria Aroma 311 Bryant St Buffalo NY

2/25 - 9:30pm - Maria Sebastian and Marty Nightengale
Finnans 1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

2/27 - 9:30pm - Reign of Kindo
Trattoria Aroma 311 Bryant St Buffalo NY

2/27 - 10:00pm - The Doyle Bros.
Tabbo 80 Main St Lockport NY

2/27 - 9:30pm - Scott Celni
PJ's Pub 1269 Erie Ave No. Tona. NY

2/27 - 9:30 - Hot Daddy Rocks
Dwyers 65 Webster St N. Tonawanda NY

2/28 - 12:00pm - Stuart Fuchs
Trattoria Aroma 311 Bryant St Buffalo NY

2/28 - 9:00pm - Via Audio and Pattern is Movement
Soundlab 110 Pearl St. Buffalo NY

Special Invite!

2010-02-02T20:40:00.000-05:00

WHEN: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

WHERE: Hands-On Therapeutic Massage
42 S. Warsaw Street, Depew, NY

WHY: Evaluating Your Supplements by Dr. Jen Williamson, Naturopathic Medicine
All supplements are not created equal! Come and learn how to choose the quality products for yoru health.
Bring your vitamins and supplements to get a personal evaluation!

HOW MUCH: $15.00 pp

CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT at 913-8370 or 908-2693
Light refreshements served!

CIRCUS FUN

2010-02-02T20:30:00.000-05:00

50th Edition Lockport Exchange Charity Ring Circus
There will be clowns, extreme trampoline group, jugglers, and many local groups will also be performing for this annual charity ring circus.

WHEN: Friday, February 26th , 2010 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 4:00pm

WHERE: The Kenan Arena
Lockport, NY

COST: Adult $4.00
Children $2.00

Presale Tickets are available at Spalding Ace Hardware and Kenyons

JEWELRY EXTRAVAGANZA!

2010-01-26T17:03:00.000-05:00

Local Jewelry Artists will participate in a one day only SHOW and SALE. That's right, an art show for just jewelry! All artists create handmade pieces that are unique and one of a kind. Hundreds of FABULOUS baubles will be available for your selection. A portion of the proceeds benefit Gilda's Club WNY, a cancer support community for those living with cancer, their families and friends.

The event named "THE JEWELRY SHOW" will be held at Gilda's Club WNY, 1140 Delaware Ave, Monday, March 15. Hours are 11am-7 pm, with free admission. Light refreshments will be available.

Bring a friend that loves the "hunt" for that special new piece of jewelry to add to your wardrobe. There is NO other sale like this! All artists will be present to assist with your questions.

More information about Gilda’s Club WNY is available here: http://www.gildasclubwny.org/

ESI Listings 2/4/2010 - 2/20/2010

2010-01-26T16:55:00.004-05:00

2/4/2010 - 9:00pm J-Ride
Finnans
1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

2/5/2010 - 8:00pm - Reign of Kindo
Batavia Downs
8315 Park Road Batavia NY

2/5/2010 - 10:00pm - Jeremy Hoyle/Strictly Hip
Finnans
1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

2/5/2010 - 10:00pm - 90 West
PJ's Pub
1269 Erie Ave North Tona. NY

2/5/2010 - 9:00pm - Party of Nine
Verbena Grille
930 Maple Rd Amherst NY

2/6/2010 - 10:00pm Jeremy Hoyle Band
Crazy Jakes
26 Webster St North Tona. NY

2/6/2010 - 8:30pm - Off The Cuff
Sonoma Grille
5010 Main St. Snyder NY

2/11/2010 - 9:00pm - Jeremy Hoyle
Center Street Smokehouse
20 Center Street Batavia NY

2/11/2010 - 9:00pm - Joe Squared
Finnans
1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

2/12/2010 - 8:30pm - Wakos
Sonoma Grille
5010 Main St. Snyder NY

2/12/2010 - 9:30pm - A-List
Root 5
4914 Lake Shore Road Hamburg NY

2/12/2010 - 8:30pm - Just The Gigolos w/ Sue Kincaid
Salvatore's Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Rd Depew NY

2/12/2010 - 9:00pm - Maria Sebastian w/ Zach Ward
Center Sreet Smokehouse
20 Center St. Batavia NY

2/13/2010 - 8:30pm - Joe Squared
Sonoma Grille
5010 Main St Snyder NY

2/13/2010 - 9:00pm - Carl Motyka
PJ's Pub
1269 Erie Ave North Tona. NY

2/13/2010 - 9:30pm - Hot Daddy Rocks
Root 5
4914 Lake Shore Rd Hamburg NY

2/13/2010 - 10:00pm - Jeremy Hoyle
Taboo
80 Main St Lockport NY

2/18/2010 - 8:00pm - An Evening with Grammy Nominee Chrisette Michele
The Tralf Music Hall
622 Main St Buffalo NY

2/20/2010 - 8:00pm - Little Mountain Band w/ Rogue Science, Charity Nuse & The Drive
The Tralf Music Hall
622 Main St. Buffalo NY

Jimi Jamison to Host Benefit Concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2010-01-21T17:16:00.000-05:00

MEMPHIS, TENN. Jan. 12, 2010 – Jimi Jamison, recording artist and former lead singer of the band Survivor, is hosting a special concert and live auction benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Saturday, February 20, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave. Jamison, a native Memphian, is well known for hit songs “Eye of the Tiger,” “Burning Heart,” “I Can't Hold Back,” and “I'm Always Here.”

Jamison will perform fan favorites, as well as songs from his new CD, “Crossroads Moment.” He will be joined on stage by Memphis group, The Will Tucker Band, as well as Rock and Pop Masters, featuring John Cafferty of the Beaver Brown Band and Joe Bouchard, formerly of Blue Oyster Cult. Larry Hoppen, of Orleans and Edgewood, a Memphis-based band featuring Buddy Davis, Jamison's former bandmate from the band Target will also perform. Jamison’s daughter, Amy Jamison, will make an appearance with the performer and his band.

Jamison met St. Jude founder Danny Thomas years ago, and has been a supporter of the organization since their conversation. “His words lit a fire inside me to visit the hospital and do whatever I could to help. I started out by simply visiting the hospital . . .and singing for the kids at Christmas to sharing whatever humble talent I might have to help raise money whenever I can,” said Jamison.

Tickets to the event may be purchased online at www.minglewoodhall.com or at the Minglewood Hall box office 901-312-6058. General admission tickets are $75 (table seating), and $25, VIP tickets (which include a meet-and-greet with band members) are $200. There are also Gold ($3000) and Silver ($2500) level sponsorships available (sponsorships include a table for 10, a meet-and-greet with the musicians, and a light buffet served before the event).

Steve Conley of 93.1 will emcee the concert. A live auction, which will be held during the band changeovers will include a violin/fiddle signed and donated by Charlie Daniels, a Gibson guitar donated by Don Felder of the Eagles, and a Dasani bicycle contributed by Coca-Cola. Net proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Details about the event and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Sally Irwin at 713.449.1283, by emailing sally@jimijamison.com or by visiting www.jimijamison.com. Additional information about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital can be found by visiting the hospital’s website, www.stjude.org.

BackBeat'64 Fans:

2010-01-21T16:35:00.001-05:00

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2010 - 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Sweet Home High School
1901 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228

This show will sell out shortly so if you are planning on attending you need to order tickets right away. Once the show sells out, there will be no way to
attend the show. Order your tickets TODAY.

This is a one time chance to see BackBeat'64 with the Sweet Home
Symphony Orchestra, Choruses and Wind Ensemble.

Tickets are only $5.00 Contact: Jim Marone at (716)250-1346
or Email: jmarone@shs.k12.ny.us

Greater Buffalo Media Arts Professionals to Lead After-School Career Training

2010-01-21T16:33:00.000-05:00

(Buffalo, New York) - Teens are most at risk of making poor choices between the weekday hours of 3-6 pm. In response, schools and youth centers have developed a variety of after-school programs, the best practices of which blend academics, recreation and socialization as productive ways to fill those less supervised hours. Engaging kids is challenging when competing with the world of seductive media saturated with pop icons behaving badly. Programs need to be equally provocative, meaningful and push the creative edge.

Buffalo, New York is leading with a new model.

The newly organized “Play it forward partnership”, described as ‘A WNY collective of teaching artists & organizations empowering students with the love, lessons and legacy of careers in the creative arts’ has booked an impressive series of top talent to teach students about unique and emerging professions in the media industry, while stressing the value of post-high school education. The series began on January 13, a weekly, 20-session after school-program, Music & Media – career coaching, after-school (“M&M” program) will launch the program with a team of 15 high school students attending The Valley Center in South Buffalo. Additional sites are being prepared. The new program has the attention of education leaders in Albany.

The “M&M” idea grew out of the 2 recent “tunes4food” Food Bank of Western New York benefit events that united students and veteran artists in a community service setting – raising over 14,000 pounds of food. James, who is a state-certified student leadership trainer, organized that collaboration as a next step in an 11-year effort that started with a “musicians-united” safe school benefit & awareness raising CD. Entitled, “War is Over”, the CD was released on April 9, 1999, 2 weeks before the Columbine High School tragedy captured the nation’s attention.

“The status-quo approaches to motivating students to learn and grow need to be replaced”, states Dr. Felicia Watson, Director of New York State’s 21st CCLC State-wide Technical Assistance Center (that provides professional development to over 500 after-school sites and 2,000 programs in New York State, collectively funded by $120,000,000 each year. “For years Bob James [of Student Voices] has been a source of pioneering new ‘best-practice' models of just how to move past the tired and old with something that is alive, real and student-centered. This is an awesome way to kick-off the new decade with this creative, grassroots, community-wide approach - perfectly perched to serve both kids and organizations!”

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame will assist in coordinating the growing partnership which includes, CEPA Gallery, the MINE group from GCR Audio (Music Industry Network Events), Squeaky Wheel, Ciurczak & Co., program evaluators, Linda Appleby’s Buffalo Select Chorus, Buffalo’s Business First, many of the “tunes4food” musicians, local media businesses and several others. “Performers make great teachers”, states Anthony Casuccio, Vice President of the Hall of Fame. “This is a perfect opportunity for the talent and life stories of our inductees to inspire and inform kids about career options in the arts industry.”

Working artists set to share their career stories and perform for the students include: guitarist, Doug Yeomans; band leader, Joyce Wilson Nixon; Free Henry!, Lee Ron Zydeco, The HEADERS, Nelson Starr, Tim O’Shei, Managing Editor from Business First, filmmaker Jax Deluca, and songwriter, Grace Stumberg. Designing the project with local talent and resources helps control costs, keeping the program affordable and expandable to additional sites. “The Valley Center is proud to be the first site for this – like a private concert series. Kids are excited”, states Brian Pilarski, youth director at the Valley Community Association. “It will be great to watch this evolve.”

The new program’s first series will wrap on June 9th, with a large event open to the community.

For complete schedule, go HERE and contact Bob James above.

ESI Listings 1/21/10 - 2/1/10

2010-01-16T16:39:00.002-05:00

1/21/2010 - 9:00pm - Mo Porter
Finnans
1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

1/22/2010 - 9:30pm - Reign of Kindo
Center Street Smokehouse
20 Center Street Batavia NY

1/22/2010 - 8:00pm - Nick Battistella
Salvatore's Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Road Depew, NY

1/22/2010 - 10:00pm - Carl Motyka Band
Finnans
1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

1/23/2010 - 9:30pm - Bareback Jack
PJ's Pub
1269 Erie Avenue No. Tona.

1/23/2010 - 8:30pm - Gretchen Schulz/Doug Morgans
Sonoma Grille
5010 Main St. Snyder NY

1/23/2010 - 9:30pm - Joe Squared
Taboo
80 Main Street Lockport NY

1/24/2010 - 2:00pm - Gretchen Schulz/Doug Morgans
The Glenn Park Tavern
5507 Main St Williamsville NY

1/24/2010 - 12:00pm - Chris Campos
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant St Buffalo NY

1/25/2010 - 8:00pm - The Buffalo Shuffle
Featuring Mick Hayes, Doug Yeomans, And More - Guest Artists Weekly
Tralf Music Hall
622 Main St Buffalo NY

1/28/2010 - 9:00pm - The Doyle Brothers
Finnans
1191 Lincoln Ave Lockport NY

1/28/2010 - 9:00pm - Jeremy Hoyle/Strictly Hip
Center St Smokehouse
20 Center ST Batavia NY

1/29/2010 - 9:30pm - The Doyle Brothers
Center St Smokehouse
20 Center St Batavia NY

1/30/2010 - 8:30pm - Disco Duck
Salvatore's Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Road Depew, NY

1/30/2010 - 8:00pm 97Rock Presents Jessie Galante
The Tralf Music Hall
622 Main St. Buffalo NY

1/30/2010 - 9:30pm - Mo Porter
PJ's Pub
1269 Erie Ave North Tona.

1/30/2010 - 10:00pm - The Doyle Brothers
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant St. Buffalo NY

1/30/2010 - 8:30pm - Wakos
Sonoma Grille
5010 Main St Snyder NY

1/31/2010 - 2:00pm - The Doyle Brothers
Glenn Park Tavern
5507 Main St Williamsville NY

1/31/2010 - 12:00pm - Chris Campos
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant St Buffalo NY

2/1/2010 - The Buffalo Shuffle
Featuring Mick Hayes, Doug Yeomans, And More - Guest Artists Weekly
Tralf Music Hall
622 Main St Buffalo NY

THE SUBDUDES @ THE TRALF MUSIC HALL

2010-01-07T19:48:00.002-05:00

Event: THE SUBDUDES
Place: The Tralf Music Hall - $22.50 presale / $25 day of
Event Date: Thursday March 18th, 2010
Event Time: 8:00pm

With their warm and sultry vocals, light acoustic instrumentation and minimalist percussion, these Bayou rockers boast a uniquely balmy, bouncy sound. The songs are beautifully crafted, built around Tommy Malone and John Magnie’s strong lead vocals and superb harmony arrangements for their band partners. Acoustic strings and accordion provide the instrumental accompaniment, with no solos except on the instrumental coda, and only the bass amplified throughout."

In 1987, four musicians got together for what they envisioned would be a one-time performance at Tipitina’s in New Orleans. It was a night of mostly acoustic music – sparse instrumentation with a strong emphasis on song-writing and vocal harmonies. The show far exceeded expectations, and on that March night The Subdudes were born. Nearly 10 years later, after five well-received albums and several years of hard touring, the Subdudes called it quits. Spinoff projects ensued, as did the occasional reunion show. Finally, in February of 2002, three of the four original band members decided to get back together. They recruited additional longtime friends to fill out the sound and called themselves the Dudes, but the music was still unmistakably the Subdudes. Today, they are once again the Subdudes. And there’s still nobody in the world that sounds like them.

The Subdudes continue to tour, harder than ever, and are winning over a new generation of fans who missed out the first time.

“There’s a genuine spirit of creativity,” Malone says today. “It’s fun, it’s exciting. It’s truly fun. We enjoy making music together, we’re enjoying writing together. It’s fun as hell to me.”

So, welcome back to BUFFALO NY - The Subdudes: Tommy Malone, John Magnie, Steve Amedée, Tim Cook and Jimmy Messa at the Tralf Music Hall: Thursday March 18th, 2010

Bio info source: http://www.subdudes.com/

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Buffalo Native & Music Hall of Famer WILLIE NILE to perform @ THE TRALF

2010-01-07T19:47:00.001-05:00

Event: WILLIE NILE
Place: The Tralf Music Hall - $23 presale / $27 day of
Event Date: Saturday March 6th, 2010
Event Time: 8:00pm

Nile is a songwriters’ songwriter. No less a personage than Lucinda Williams has said of him, “Willie Nile is a great artist. If there was any justice in this world, I’d be opening up for him instead of him for me.” And he’s never been more eloquent than he is here. Lou Reed hails Streets of New York as “a great album,” while Graham Parker calls it “a real gem—stirring melodies, passionate vocals, intriguing lyrics…every track a winner.” Says Ian Hunter, “Willie’s from the big-hearted downtown alleyways of NYC (New York commitment). Well done!” Little Steven adds, “Willie Nile is so good I can’t believe he’s not from New Jersey!”

Nile grew up in Buffalo, New York, part of a bustling Irish Catholic family with what he calls “an open-door policy.” For as far back as Willie can remember, his parents welcomed house guests from around the world for extended stays, and “the cosmopolitan nature of the world kind of rubbed off,” he says. (Willie will be playing with local musicians who happen to be friends and family on March 6th.) After studying philosophy at the University of Buffalo, he headed for Greenwich Village, determined to make a name for himself as a latter-day troubadour. That he did throughout the ’70s, becoming a fixture in the Village folk and rock scenes and getting tabbed as the next big thing to come out of that long-thriving artistic community. Writing in The New York Times, the great rock critic Robert Palmer called him “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.”

He made his recording debut in 1980 with his acclaimed self-titled LP on Arista Records, following it a year later with Golden Down. He also opened the Who’s North American tour at the personal request of the band. In 1982, he signed to Geffen Records but got caught in record-biz limbo and didn’t manage to release another record until 1991, when Columbia issued Places I Have Never Been. With the EP Hard Times in America in 1992, which became a cult favorite throughout Europe, Nile finally managed to jump off the major-label hamster wheel. Gathering together his resources over time, he managed to put out his first self-released album, Beautiful Wreck of the World, just before the end of the century.

Willie, his youthful energy unflagging, and he’s never sounded more committed to the themes he’s tackled. Please welcome Willie Nile to The Tralf Music Hall, Saturday March 6th, 2010!

Bio info source: www.willienile.com/bio.php

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ESI Artist Listings

2010-01-07T19:43:00.002-05:00

1/11/2010 - 8:00pm - The Buffalo Shuffle feat. Mick Hayes, Doug Yeomans, and Friends (weekly) @ The Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St Buffalo NY

1/16/2010 - 11:00pm - Strictly Hip @ Croc Bar 88 W. Chippewa Buffalo NY

1/16/2010 - 11:00pm - Kings of Gonzo @ Buffalo Sports Garden 2945 Southwestern Blvd Orchard Park NY

1/17/2010 - 5:00pm - The A-List Band @ Water St. Landing 115 S. Water Street Lewiston NY

1/18/2010 - 8:00pm - The Buffalo Shuffle featuring Mick Hayes, Doug Yeomans, And Friends - Guest Artists Weekly at the Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St Buffalo NY]

1/20/2010 - 8:00pm - Jeremy Hoyle @ Uno 4125 Maple Rd Amherst NY

1/22/2010 - 11:00pm - Kings of Gonzo @ Croc Bar 88 W. Chippewa Buffalo NY

1/23/2010 - 10:00pm - Party of Nine @ CLub Paradise 3950 McKinley Pkwy Buffalo NY

1/25/2010 - 8:00pm - The Buffalo Shuffle featuring Mick Hayes, Doug Yeomans, And Friends - Guest Artists Weekly at the Tralf Music Hall 622 Main St Buffalo NY]

1/30/2010 - 10:00pm - Party of Nine @ Shadow Lounge 1504 Hertel Ave Buffalo NY

1/30/2010 - 8:00pm - Ransomville @ Buckin' Buffalo Saloon 294 Franklin St. Buffalo NY