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

The Niagara Fine Arts Program, Inc. proudly presents Disney High School Musical!

2009-07-09T14:08:00.000-04:00

Niagara Falls, NY – The Niagara Fine Arts Program, Inc. (NFAP, Inc.) proudly presents DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL!, directed by Maureen A. Pusateri, book by David Simpatico, songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston; Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle, is based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini.

Disney High School Musical will be presented at 7:00 pm on Thursday July 16th and Friday July 17th, as well as 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Saturday July 18th in the Performing Arts Center of Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14305.

The staff for this season’s production includes: Patrick M. Kuciewski – Executive Director, Maureen A. Pusateri- Director, Gracie Schupp- Choreographer, Tom Vitello, Jr.- Music Director, Rich Meranto - Production Design and Melissa Seifert – Costume Design.

Actors featured in this NFAP production are TROY BOLTON (Michael Zito); GABRIELLA MONTEZ (Anne Puchala); CHAD DANFORTH (Raphael Santos); SHARPAY EVANS (JennaBeth Stockman); RYAN EVANS (Shaun Bright) with MS. DARBUS (Casey Moyer) and COACH BOLTON
(Rich Meranto).

Tickets for Disney High School Musical!. are available by calling 579-5121 or e-mail: niagarafinearts@roadrunner.com. Ticket prices range from $10.00 to $15.00. You can also visit our website at www.niagarafinearts.org

Disney High School Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 412 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.

About the show…Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on your stage! On the front steps of East High, it's the first day after winter break ("Wildcat Cheer"). The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the new year ("Start of Something New"). In Ms. Darbus' homeroom, basketball team captain Troy discovers that Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. When he calls her, the eccentric drama teacher quickly confiscates all cell phones and assigns detention. Between classes, Gabriella and Troy look at the audition sign-up for the school musical, but the drama diva Sharpay discourages them. At basketball practice, Troy tries to shake his desire to sing at the urging of his best friend Chad ("Get'cha Head in the Game"). Taylor, the science club president, discovers Gabriella's intelligence and encourages her to join the upcoming science decathlon. While the students learn how to "act" at detention, Troy's dad, Coach Bolton, faces off with Ms. Darbus - his star players can't miss practice for Friday's championship game! The next day, hopeful Thespians strut their stuff for Ms. Darbus ("Auditions"), but they're no match for Sharpay and her twin brother Ryan ("What I've Been Looking For"). Troy and Gabriella arrive too late to audition, but Kelsi, the show's composer, plays the song her way and encourages them to sing ("What I've Been Looking For - Reprise"). Ms. Darbus overhears and gives them a callback. News spreads fast ("Cellular Fusion"), Sharpay is furious, and some students try to break out of their cliques during lunch ("Stick to the Status Quo"). Troy and Gabriella escape to the rooftop garden and share a little bit about their real selves ("I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You"). The Jocks and Brainiacs devise a plan to trick Troy and Gabriella into forgetting about the musical and committing to their respective competitions ("Counting on You"). Thinking each one has betrayed the other, Gabriella and Troy are crushed ("When There Was Me and You"). Against Ryan's advice, Sharpay convinces Ms. Darbus to move the callbacks to conflict with the science decathlon and championship game. Chad and Taylor put their heads together to make things right again ("We're All in This Together"). While the Jocks and Brainiacs compete, Sharpay and Ryan pull off a polished callback performance ("Bop to the Top"). When Taylor's laptop shuts down the electricity, Troy and Gabriella rush to the theater, but are too late. However, when the East High students arrive to rally behind them, Ms. Darbus relents, and they sing their way into the lead roles ("Breaking Free"). Back at the gym, the Wildcats win the game and the whole school comes together as winners ("We're All in This Together - Reprise").

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2009 to be honored at its 26th Anniversary Induction Gala

2009-07-09T14:02:00.001-04:00

BUFFALO, NY - Join the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame at 7 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Tralf Music Hall located at 622 Main Street in Buffalo's Downtown Theatre District for a festive evening of live music and entertainment. Fans and friends are welcome to honor the 2009 Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductees, many of whom will perform. Local entertainer and radio personality Rob Lederman will emcee the event. Food and refreshments will be available through the Tralf facilities. Tickets are $20, at all Ticketmaster locations; charge by phone 852-5000, or through the Tralf Box office.

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2009 includes the following: THE BUFFALO BILLS BARBERSHOP QUARTET - 1950 International Quartet Champions, and famed quartet in the Broadway and film versions of “The Music Man,”; JACK CIVILETTO - Long-time WNY Blues guitarist/vocalist/band leader. Winner of many local music awards and seen around town performing as “Old Blue Eyes,”; GLENN COLTON - Highly regarded, popular children’s entertainer and a veteran of over 300 live shows in schools though out his 25 year career; HIT n RUN – “Buffalo’s Premier Party Band” brings their high energy and immense local following to the event; McCARTHYIZM - Alternative Rock Band will take its place in the BMHOF upon earning numerous awards for their original music and presentation; moe. - Internationally known “jam band” that got its start at Broadway Joe’s; RAVEN - Legendary 60’s band that established the “Buffalo Sound” that became nationally renowned includes Hall of Fame members Tony Galla, Jim Calire, J R Weitz, Tommy Calandra, and Gary Mallaber; JERRY RAVEN - Godfather of Buffalo’s Folk Music scene and mentor to countless musicians that include a number of previously inducted BMHOF Members; JOEY REYNOLDS - “Mr. Nice Guy”, also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Known for his groundbreaking work in radio – in Buffalo and nationally; DR. LONNIE SMITH – Master of the Hammond B-3. After setting the standard internationally, he returns to confront his humble roots on Buffalo’s East Side and takes his place in the BMHOF.

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame was founded in 1983 to recognize groups and individuals who have had a significant impact on WNY music and/or have achieved success in the music industry on a national or international scale. The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame annually recognizes these outstanding Western New Yorkers at its annual induction gala.

Bob Silvestri, Chair of the Nominations Committee of the BMHOF notes “This year’s class ranges from performers who have become internationally renowned to long-time mainstays of local music.” Members of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame from previous induction classes will be in attendance to honor and induct the Class of 2009.

Co-chairs of the event include Patricia Kirisits and Richie Derwald. For press information contact Rick Mathews, President of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame at 716-400-8934 or rickmathews@buffalo.com. The Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is seeking new members and those interested in sponsorship opportunities, supporting membership or board membership should contact Rick Mathews 716-400-8934 or email us at: info@bmhof.org.

LaSalle Sportsmen's Club 4th Annual Cash Bash Raffle

2009-07-03T14:53:00.003-04:00

Saturday July 25th 1:00pm to 12:00am

$3000.00 in Cash Prizes

1. $500.00 6. $50.00 11. $100.00 16. $50.00 21. $100.00

2. $50.00 7. $100.00 12. $50.00 17. $250.00 22. $50.00

3. $100.00 8. $50.00 13. $100.00 18. $50.00 23. $100.00

4. $50.00 9. $250.00 14. $50.00 19. $100.00 24. $50.00

5. $100.00 10. $50.00 15. $100.00 20. $50.00 25. $500.00

Black Jack, Money Wheel, 50/50 Raffles, Meat Raffles, Door Prizes

$1.00 Draft Beer, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, $2.00 Grilled Chicken & Italian Sausage Sandwiches, $1.75 Can Beers, Full Bar

1:00 - 2:00 - John Maellaro

2:30 - 5:30 - Dave Viterna Band

6:00 - 9:00 - Mick Hayes Band

9:30-12:00 - PowerTrain

Donation $5.00

4th Annual Queen City Jazz Fest

2009-07-03T14:47:00.002-04:00

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Join us for HARD ROCK AT THE FALLS PRESENTS SUGAR RAY

2009-07-03T14:21:00.002-04:00

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 5 p.m. - All Ages

Featuring Sugar Ray, Parachute, Michael Tolcher, and the Innocent Bystanders

A FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT on the newly-designed Falls Street, across from Niagara Falls State Park

Sponsored by the Hard Rock Cafe, the City of Niagara Falls, NY, & Star 102.5-FM

Nyckel City's First: BUFFALO MUSIC XPERIENCE

2009-06-27T16:37:00.000-04:00

WHAT: Nyckel City presents its First BUFFALO MUSIC XPERIENCE. Come see a
variety of Buffalo musicians as they perform at the Town Ballroom on Main
Street. This concert is the first in a series in which we want to
diversify and encourage the Buffalo music scene. Spanning different
genres of music we are striving to bring a collaboration between Buffalo
musicians and Buffalo music audiences. Come join the fun, creativity, and
power of Nyckel City's First: BUFFALO MUSIC XPERIENCE.

DATE: July 10, 2009

TIME: 7pm doors (8pm show)

LOCATION:
Town Ballroom
681 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

BANDS:
Edreys (www.myspace.com/edreysmusic)
Displaced (www.myspace.com/displaced)
Summur Reign Revolution (www.myspace.com/summurreignrevolution08)
Off the Cuff (www.myspace.com/otcmusik)

TICKETS:
$15 pre sale
$17 at the door

18 + with VALID ID

TO PURCHASE PRE SALE TICKETS:
jswan@nyckelcity.com (Nyckel City LLC)
716 479 3880
tickets.com and all tickets.com locations as well (when it gets set up on the site)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
www.myspace.com/nyckelcity
www.nyckelcity.com

Roaming Buffaloes Partners with Kids Escaping Drugs for Blues, Brews, & BBQ

2009-06-25T17:04:00.000-04:00

June 12, 2009 (Buffalo, NY) Roaming Buffaloes, Western New York’s Premiere Adventure and Social Networking Club, is hosting an event on July 17 called Blues, Brews, & BBQ to benefit Kids Escaping Drugs.

Roaming Buffaloes has partnered with Kids Escaping Drugs to give Western New Yorkers a night of food, friends, and music in order to get the community involved in supporting a special cause. Flying Bison Brewing Company will provide some of their signature brews and serve as the backdrop for the night’s festivities. The Jony James Band, voted best Blues act by Artvoice in 2006, 2007, 2008 is set to perform their characteristic Blues music. Barbecue will be provided by BW's Smokin' Barrels BBQ, and will feature a selection of chicken, pulled pork, and ribs.

Tickets include admission to the event, food, beer, and music and are purchased at www.roamingbuffaloes.com for $25 each. A portion of each ticket price and the proceeds from a prize raffle go directly to Kids Escaping Drugs. Roaming Buffaloes is opening up Blues, Brews & BBQ to benefit Kids Escaping Drugs as an event to club members and non-members alike to give the public an opportunity to show their support. This is a 21+ event.

Roaming Buffaloes is an adventure and social networking club focusing on outdoor activities, day and weekend trips, social events, and family friendly events for Western New Yorkers. It was created to take advantage of Western New York’s best resource—its people. They are committed to helping people realize that Western New York is a great place to live, work, and play.

Roaming Buffaloes welcomes adults and families of all ages and backgrounds –married or single—all are welcome to join. Visit www.roamingbuffaloes.com to view the full calendar of upcoming events and to become a member.

Blues, Brews & BBQ to benefit Kids Escaping Drugs
July 17th, 2009 from 6pm- 9pm
At Flying Bison Brewing Company
491 Ontario Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
Price: $25

LITA FORD PUTS HER BEST “FOOT” FORWARD THIS SUMMER

2009-06-25T17:00:00.001-04:00

Legendary Female Rocker Recruits Guitar Guru Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal for
Her Touring Band

Lita has added another dimension to her upcoming tour by enlisting
fellow guitar giant Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal to duty by playing in her
backing band.

“I’m really looking forward to getting out on the road with
Bumblefoot,” says Lita, who’ll break a 15-year touring hiatus with the
jaunt, which will be preceded by a slew of festival dates both in the
states and in Europe. “It only took a couple of practices before we
really connected -- and that hardly ever happens. I’ve played with
some terrific musicians, but this combination is really something
special.”

Lita should know something about the qualities that make a musician
special. Throughout a career that stretches back to her mid-‘70s work
with groundbreaking all-female punk pioneers The Runaways, she’s been
acknowledged as a masterful string-slinger by dedicated fans and peers
alike, with nods from the folks at The GRAMMY Awards and seven Metal
Edge Readers’ Choice Awards, among other kudos.

She opted to put that part of her life on hold in the mid-‘90s,
however, when she married fellow rocker Jim Gillette (best known for
his work in Nitro) and concentrated on raising sons James and Rocco.
The family went about as far from the glammy Hollywood rock lifestyle
as possible -- moving to a quiet Caribbean island where tending gardens
and fishing replaced headbanging and crafting guitar solos as pastimes.

“We’re at a point where we can take the kids out with us, and let them
be part of the action,” says Lita, who proudly points out that her sons
have never spent a night in the company of a nanny or a babysitter.
“My oldest is a really tough, cool kid. He’s 12 and he loves being a
roadie -- he’ll run across stage with my Gibson and work the place like
a total professional.”

Bumblefoot, of course, brings his own unique brand of professionalism
to the mix. After more than a decade of winning fans and influencing
players as a solo artist and session musician, the New Yorker bulldozed
his way into mainstream consciousness as the primary guitarist on Guns
‘N Roses’ Chinese Democracy -- a gig that didn’t get in the way of his
own prodigious release schedule, documented at www.bumblefoot.com.

“I was so impressed by the different styles I heard from him,” says
Lita, by way of explaining her decision to team with Bumblefoot. “He
can be really heavy one minute and totally subtle the next. It gives
us an extra dimension.”

Lita and her band -- besides Bumblefoot, the crew includes Trixter
bassist PJ Farley, drummer Dennis Leeflang and keyboardist Michael T.
Ross -- will treat fans to an incendiary blend of classics from her
catalog and soon-to-be fan favorites from her loud ‘n’ lusty new album,
Wicked Wonderland, which is set for release this fall.

“Getting out on the road again is gonna be such a trip,” says Lita.
“It’s not like getting back on a bicycle -- it’s more like going back
to the gym and starting to really work out again after a long break.
But I’m definitely in shape and back up to lifting the heavy weights
again. It’s gonna be a blast for everyone.”

LITA FORD TOUR DATES
Jun. 26 - Bang Your Head!!! - Balingen, Germany
Jun. 27 - Gods of Metal - Milan, Italy
Jun. 30 - Rockwave - Athens, Greece
Jul. 03 - Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI
Jul. 04 - Bridgeview MusicFest - Bridgeview, IL
Jul. 17 - Monndance Jam - Walker, MN
Jul. 24 - Molson Canal Concert Series - Lockport, NY
Jul. 26 - Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT
Aug. 03 - Buffalo Chip - Sturgis, SD
Aug. 22 - Rock Gone Wild - Algona, IA
Sep. 05 - Taste of Cleveland - Cleveland, OH

KINGDOM BOUND AT DARIEN LAKE THIS AUGUST 2-5

2009-06-19T15:28:00.000-04:00

Buffalo, N.Y. (June 19, 2009) - Kingdom Bound Christian Music Festival will offer attendees great value for their money this August 2-5 at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort with over 80 inspiring concerts and seminars. Internationally-known, multi-platinum selling artists Salvador, Casting Crowns, Israel Houghton, and Newsboys will be nightly headliners at the park's open-air Performing Arts Center in Darien Center, New York, halfway between Buffalo and Rochester.

"Sunday night, August 2nd, Salvador will kick things off with a Latin-tinged 'praise party,' Monday night will be Casting Crowns featuring men and women in a band that will have everyone singing along, Israel Houghton's style brings together people from different races and ethnicities on Tuesday night, and Wednesday night's concert by Newsboys will be a rock show that's quite the spectacle, so I expect this year's Kingdom Bound will appeal to a very broad audience," says Mark Weber, of ChristianMusicDaily.com.

Kingdom Bound, one of North America's largest and longest running events of its kind, typically attracts about 55,000 people from all over the United States and Canada for four days of faith, fun, and fellowship through concerts and seminars.

"This year, people are being extra careful with how they spend their money. For as little as $135 per person, Kingdom Bound attendees get access to Darien Lake's more than 40 rides and attractions including a water park, and more than 80 concerts and seminars, plus on-grounds accomodations for four nights," says Weber. "Staying on grounds for the entire festival is a great value for your vacation. Lots of people are dusting off their tents this summer because it's so affordable."

Kingdom Bound starts on Sunday evening, August 2, and continues through Wednesday evening, August 5, culminating in a concert by longtime festival favorite, the Newsboys. Other musical guests at this year's festival include Blues Counsel, Bluetree, Ceili Rain, DecembeRadio, Downhere, Elias, Everyday Sunday, Family Force 5, Fireflight, Francesca Battistelli, Hawk Nelson, Hello Kelly, Jason Upton, Laura Story, Lenny LeBlanc, Manafest, Manic Drive, Matt Maher, Matthew West, Mitch McVicker, Natalie Grant, New World Son, Paul Baloche, Phil Joel, Pillar, Relevant Worship, Red, Remedy Drive, Robin Mark, Sanctus Real, Since October, Skillet, Unspoken, and We As Human. Speakers will include: Wes Aarum, Keith Davis, Jerry Gillis, Bob Lenz, Ryan Loos, Justin Lookadoo, David Nasser, Dr. Matthew Sleeth, and Brett Ullman. In addition, this year's Kingdom Bound will feature an Urban Worship night on Sunday, along with several guest "Holy Hip-Hop" artists.

Kingdom Bound 2009 event or day pass tickets are now on sale, and include admission to the majority of Darien Lake's amusement park rides. Specially-priced "after 5pm" tickets are available for commuters. Campsite/RV/Hotel packages are also available. Call 800-461-4485 or visit http://www.kingdombound.org/ today for more information, tickets, or reservations.

Ride for Recovery

2009-06-18T16:01:00.000-04:00

Ride for Recovery
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009
Gargoyle Park, Olean, NY
Registration 10am, bikes out at 11am
Driver $20, Passenger $10

The 80-mile ride will take participants on a scenic tour of Cattaraugus County beginning and ending at Gargoyle Park in Olean. This alcohol and drug free event is a fundraiser for the Council on Addiction Recovery Services: a not-for-profit organization serving Cattaraugus County for 35 years providing outpatient counseling, prevention services, and residential services for those affected by alcoholism and substance abuse as well as gambling treatment. There will be a flea market, a pig roast, children's activities, a health fair, and live music featuring Buffalo's Party Rock Band, the Strangers, Bird Swamp Bob and the Four-Point Bucks, and Seasons Change. The ride is $20 for a driver and $10 for a passenger. If registered before Sept. 1, the fee includes a T-shirt for each. After that date, T-shirts are on an availability basis or you will receive a $5 food coupon. Registration forms available at www.cccasa.org Vendors and event sponsors needed. Call 716-373-5202 ext. 521 or e-mail news@cccasa.org

LatinFest to debut in Hamburg July 11th

2009-06-18T11:16:00.000-04:00

Buffalo, N.Y. (June 17, 2009) - The Buffalo area's newest summer festival, LatinFest, makes its debut July 11th, at 5pm. The event, which is free to the public and will feature free parking, food, dancing, live music, and kids' games/activities for teens, will take place on the grounds of the sprawling Wesleyan Church of Hamburg campus, located at 4999 McKinley Parkway, in Hamburg.

"I wanted to have a family-friendly, cultural event in the Southtowns," says event organizer Johnny Juarez, who is also an international recording artist. "This event is for everyone, and will feature a flag parade, so I encourage you to bring a flag representing your country of origin. It will be a great time for Western New Yorkers to come together for a nice night of fun, dining and dancing, Latin-style."

LatinFest will feature Spanish speakers, singers and recording artists. Whether or not you speak Spanish, you're welcome to come enjoy this "Spanglish" (English-Spanish) event, a first of its kind for Western New York. For more information, please call Vanessa Juarez at 716-649-6335 or email vjuarez@wchamburg.org.

MUSIC ON MAIN STREET

2009-06-16T14:07:00.001-04:00

Griffin’s Sports Bar and Lou’s Family Restaurant in association with the Swiftwater Business Association present MUSIC ON MAIN. Music on Main is a family friendly street festival that will take place on Thursday evenings in the City Of Tonawanda. Every Thursday from June 18 to August 27 Main Street in Tonawanda from Young Street to Adam Street will be closed to traffic for a FREE outdoor concert. In addition to the areas hottest bands, the event will feature refreshments including hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, sausage, Beef On Weck, popcorn, ice cream, soft drinks, Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Coors and Coors Lights beer, along with FREE VIP parking for motorcycles inside the venue. Plenty of Free parking for cars.

This Thursday June 18th is The Michael Bly Band followed by Rip & The Bandogs June 25, Dave Viterna Band July 2, Dave Constantino Band July 9, Mother May I July 16, Bleeding Hearts July 30, Bareback Jack August 6, Willie Haddath Band August 13, Soul Barons August 20 and closes with the Boogie Monsters on August 30.

In the event of rain the shows will move inside Griffins Sports Bar @ 11 Main St. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Children With Diabetes.

Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for the Hottest new event in the Tonawanda’s Music On Main- Thursday evenings on Main Street in Tonawanda! For more info contact Griffins @ 743-8878 or www.thegriffinbar.com . Event produced by Starstruck Productions.

A MESSAGE TO ALL INDUCTED MEMBERS OF THE BUFFALO MUSIC HALL OF FAME

2009-06-13T14:10:00.000-04:00

Bob James, Class of 2008 Inductee, has been a mainstay in our area for
helping many different charities in our area as well as having a diverse
career in activism, music, and education. We at the BMHF are proud to
be partnering with Bob in his planning of a series of events and programs
where the best of Buffalo can positively impact the brightest of Buffalo.
With help from the BMHF Members, Bob's program is one of tutoring
and mentoring talented and enthusiastic young people.

The first part of the journey kicks off on Monday June 22 when Tunes4Food
takes place on Niagara Square. The event which will be directly in front of
City Hall will be a 25 hour marathon of music during which the public
is asked to donate food that will be collected by the Food Bank of WNY.
Music starts at Noon on Monday, June 22, and continues non-stop until
Tuesday at 1pm.

We are looking for support from our Inducted Members. The following
slots have been held open for BMHF participation:

Monday 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Tuesday 11:30 - 12:00 Noon

This is a non-paying gig - there is a donated back-line so participation
would consist of walking up, plugging in, and performing. Single performers
or full bands are welcome. Contact Bob James at rmjames3@gmail.com .

For more information, please go to www.tunes4food.com . All the media
has been contacted and continuous media coverage is expected.

I can be reached at 716-400-8934 or at rickmathews@buffalo.com if you
have any questions.

Sincerely,
Rick Mathews
President
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame

Founders' Day June 14th at Hard Rock Cafe

2009-06-11T13:55:00.002-04:00

Hard Rock Cafe is continuing its dedication to its “Love All, Serve All” mantra by honoring the men and women who serve and protect the public every day.

POLICE/FIREFIGHTERS/EMTs
Flash your badge on June 14, 2009 and receive any HRC LEGENDARY BURGER for only 71 cents!

Enjoy a burger from Hard Rock’s Legendary Experience menu, which includes six delectable, grilled Certified Angus Beef burgers, hearty enough to satisfy anyone’s hunger(Legendary Burgers are normally priced at $13.95)

Hard Rock Summer Live Music Events!

June 5 – Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: Rock Bottom

June 12 – Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: The Stevie Project

June 13 - Hard Rock at the Falls Concert @ 5 PM (free outdoor concert)
Featuring: Donna the Buffalo, Charity Nuse & the Drive, A Potters Field

June 19 – Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: The Todd Eberwine Band

June 26 – Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: Thirteen Moons

July 10 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: eXit!

July 11 – Hard Rock at the Falls Concert @ 5 PM (free outdoor concert)
Featuring: Sugar Ray, Parachute, Michael Tolcher,
and The Innocent Bystanders

July 17 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: Bleeding Hearts

July 24 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: Naughty Dawg

July 31 - Free Music Friday @ 10 PM – 2 AM
Featuring: The Todd Eberwine Band

Allendale Rocks on June 13th and 14th

2009-06-04T11:29:00.002-04:00

Music is Art and Theatre of Youth collaborate to bring you Allendale Rocks on June 13th and 14th!! Two days featuring 12 of Western New York's finest local bands across all genres. Located at Allendale Theatre $10 gets you in for a whole day of great music, $15 for both days!! Proceeds benefit Music is Art and T.O.Y. Here's the final schedule:

Saturday, June 13th
12:00pm Image Urban Arts
1:00pm Wenzday Atemz
2:00pm 6pHoot12(feat. Eric Crittenden & Tony Aversa of Salt Peter)
3:00pm Myron & the Id
4:00pm Abominable Killer Snowmen
5:00pm The Steam Donkeys

Sunday, June 14th
12:00pm Sleepless City
1:00pm Inlite
2:00pm Skiffle Minstrels
3:00pm Infinity Blues Project
4:00pm Dali's Ghost
5:00pm Type Relevant

The final line up is looking great!! BE there!!

Patsy Silver Sings Variety Show

2009-06-02T12:30:00.001-04:00

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Benefit Concert for Bobby Jone

2009-06-02T12:19:00.002-04:00

In his first concert appearance since his amazing recovery

Sunday June 7, 2009 at 7:00PM

The Tralf

622 Main Street Buffalo, NY

Advance Tickets $20.00 / At the Door $25.00

Charge by Phone 716-852-5000, Ticketmaser.com, Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860

Special Guest:Colleen Williams, Bobby Militello, Doug Yeomans and Lo Blu Flame

And Featuring: The Bobby Jones Trio with Jim Kurzdorfer and Jeff Meister

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4th Annual Motorcycle Run

2009-06-02T12:08:00.002-04:00

Please join us for our 4th Annual Motorcycle Run to Benefit the
Niagara Falls Firefighters Christmas Toy Fund.

NIAGARA FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT
June 7, 2009
Registration at 10:00 a.m.

Bergholz Fire Hall
2470 Niagara Rd., Wheatfield
Registration Fees:
$15. for rider — $10. for passenger
Complementary coffee & doughnuts
Collectible T-Shirts & other giveaways

Join us for the “After Party” at
Porter on the Lake Park
Dietz Road, Porter, NY
Starting at 2:00 p.m.

Food, Beer, Vendors, The Buffalo Jills,
Featured Performers:
DJ: Dr. Rock
Local Band: EXIT

New this year - A Cruise Night!!!

Superjam 2009

2009-05-30T12:57:00.003-04:00

Superjam 2009
Sunday June 7th - 1:00-9:00PM
Creekside Grove
William and Union - Cheektowaga, NY

Rain or Shine - No Carry Ins

$15.00 Per Person
$12.00 Blues Society Members

http://www.wnyblues.com/

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Blues Society of WNY annual fundraiser. Sunday June 7th, 1-9PM at Creekside Grove, William & Union Sts., Cheektowaga. $12 and $15. Rod Nickson Project, Barbara St. Clair, Mark Winsick, Beautiful Bones, Dr. Z, Harmonica Dean & Jukebox Scales, Patty Parks Band, Flyin Blind, Shaky Ray, Speedy Parker, Tas Cru, and more. Rain or Shine, inside if inclement weather. Food and alcoholic beverages available. Come enjoy a day of music featuring some of WNYs best blues artists. http://www.wnyblues.org/

Alternative Brews June 2009 Calendar

2009-05-30T11:23:00.003-04:00

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Buffalo Musicians Host 25 Hour Food Bank Event

2009-05-30T11:12:00.000-04:00

On June 22, 2009 at 12 noon at the steps of City Hall, Niagara Square, Buffalo musicians are tackling hunger issues on a grassroots level by providing a 25 hour FREE concert titled: Tunes4food. This event, that runs 25 hours straight, is in direct support of The Food Bank of Western New York.

Everyone faces tough challenges today, yet there is hope with the formation of a growing alliance hosted by student graduates of ‘Music in Action’ (an educational program sponsored by the local nonprofit, Music is Art), mentored by members of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, and Bob James, Director of Student Voices (a state-certified student leadership trainer).

ANYONE can join the “alliance” to support the event. All you need to do is promise to help spread the word and bring food to get your organization’s link on the website.

"A main message in Music in Action’s training is – ‘If you want to distinguish yourself from the crowd, just do what you say you will do. Keep the promises you make’", said James. "President Obama addressed the nation in the same manner speaking of grassroots community based service projects." Bob James, veteran of local groups such as The Restless, The Rain, Third Floor Strangers, Big Happy Family, and Ministers of Love, has used music to reach people in creative ways. His past projects include: This Is It – Greater Buffalo's Greatest 1977-1984 compilation Cd's, War Is Over – musicians united for safe schools, Buffalo Classic Rock CD benefit for Music is Art, and Music In Action - a school based business curriculum co-authored with Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls & Music is Art).

Bob James went on to say that several Music In Action students have stayed connected to us since graduation, wanting more support and direction – like continuing education. “Students get inspired by our training module on ‘music activism’ and when I saw a recent news story on how the Food Bank is getting more calls these days, it all just clicked – ‘tunes4food’”, James continued. “And since I have been helping the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame develop an after-school program, their participation seemed a natural fit, knowing that veteran musicians would add decades of career skills and wisdom about activism – going back to the 1960’s.”

“We are overwhelmed by this generous offer to create a 25-hour awareness of hunger in our community through a live continuous music concert." said Marylou Borowiak, President and CEO of the Food Bank of WNY. "We hope people from throughout Western New York will come downtown during that time to enjoy some wonderful music while helping a great cause of feeding our hungry neighbors, especially the children and seniors. There will be a Food Bank truck on site throughout the 25 hours."

"The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is happy to be involved in such a wonderful event that will bring awareness and food for people in need. This concert will feature Inductees and Veterans of The Hall of Fame and is a great use of music as the social vehicle that will bring the community together.", said Anthony Casuccio, Vice President, The Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame.

Tunes4food is an historic event where everyone can help regardless of financial status or time constraints. It is 25 hours straight beginning on Monday, June 22 at 12 noon continuous through the night until Tuesday, June 23rd at 1pm. This is a chance to give back, to help create positive change, and to model a direct plan of action for other communities and the world. In Western New York, we are most certainly the City of Good Neighbors. Distinguish yourself from the crowd. Make a difference.

Project website:
www.tunes4food.com

Alliance Leaders:
www.studentvoices.org
www.buffalomusic.org
www.musicisart.org

Book Signing at Burchfield Penny Art Center

2009-05-30T11:05:00.002-04:00

Book Signing with Janz Castelo, Cristen Gregory, Ron Martin, Catherine Parker and Jeffrey Porter

Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue,
Buffalo, NY 14222

Sunday, June 7th at 3:00 PM

“Always a Rose”

A book with CD documenting the collaboration of Roland Martin and Catherine Parker
The poetry of Pablo Neruda, Music by Roland Martin and Paintings by Catherine Parker
A song cycle for Soprano, Tenor, Viola and Piano

We’ll all be there to sign books, Janz Castelo, Cristen Gregory, Ron Martin, Catherine Parker and Jeffrey Porter. If you have already purchased one, you could come by and say “HI” and pick up your copy. If you haven’t, we hope that you will, of course.

Book Celebrating Buffalo’s Pro Basketball Franchise set for Release

2009-05-26T14:38:00.001-04:00

Buffalo, New, May 19, 2009 – Buffalo, Home of the Braves, a book detailing the history of Western New York’s National Basketball Association franchise, is scheduled for release on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

A book release event will be held in Buffalo that day. From 11 AM - 1 PM on May 30, author Tim Wendel will be available for the signing of books at the Community Room of New Era Cap Company. New Era is located at 160 Delaware Avenue in downtown Buffalo.

Buffalo, Home of the Braves follows the Buffalo Brave's meteoric rise and fall as a National Basketball Association franchise that played in Buffalo from 1970-78. The 216-page, coffee-table style book will be available in a limited edition of 1,500 copies, and retail for $89
The book is available online from SunBear Press. In addition it will available at the May 30th New Era event, and the University of Buffalo Bookstore. The book includes 250 vintage color and black-and-white photos by former Braves’ and Buffalo Bill’s photographer Robert Smith, along with interviews with several key players, coach Dr. Jack Ramsay, team owner Paul Snyder and team play-by-play announcer Van Miller.

The Buffalo Braves made history with their up-tempo style of play, three NBA Rookies of the Year, and consecutive scoring titles by a young and emerging star, Bob McAdoo. The team's identity is closely tied to Randy Smith, a seventh-round draft pick from Buffalo State, who turned a courtesy training camp invitation into an iron man career.

Each chapter chronicles one of the Braves' seasons playing in the wild and crazy NBA of the 1970s. Author Tim Wendel narrates the on and off court drama, while offering plenty of "what if" scenarios for the Braves' prospects in a league that was on the brink of greatness.
The opinion of that time is offered by legendary sports writer Phil Ranallo, with selected excerpts of his “What’s New, Harry” column that was a morning staple of The Buffalo Courier Express newspaper.

Nationally known writer and Buffalo native Erik Brady calls Buffalo Home of the Braves, “a seamless narrative, chock-a-block with time-capsule photos and bull’s-eye insights, all framed by selected ’70s columns from Phil Ranallo, smooth as a two-for-McAdoo jumper.”

The Author: Tim Wendel is an award-winning novelist and journalist, who was raised in Lockport, N.Y. His books include the novels Castro’s Curveball and Red Rain, as well as such nonfiction sports titles as The New Face of Baseball and Far From Home.

For additional information on “Buffalo, Home of the Braves”, contact Chris Wendel at 231.392.2942, cwendel@sunbearpress.com or visit www.sunbearpress.com.

49 ARTISTS TO CHOOSE FROM: KINGDOM BOUND'S TALENT SEARCH IS ONLINE

2009-05-26T14:36:00.002-04:00

Music Fans Can Vote For Their Favorite Now Through June 16th

Buffalo, N.Y. (May 21, 2009) - Last year, less than two dozen artists entered the Kingdom Bound Talent Search. This year, thanks to the power of Facebook and Twitter, online social-networking sites, there are 49 entries from all over the world. Kingdom Bound, known for its popular, annual Christian music festival at Darien Lake Theme Park, between Buffalo and Rochester, has run a talent search for years, but recently the search has gone from "send us your tapes/CDs" to "post your MP3 online" for judging. The deadline for entries was May 15. Entries came in from a wide variety of artists who cover musical styles from pop to rock, R&B to hip-hop, and country to blues. Most entries came from singers or bands in New York and Ontario, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, California, and even Australia were represented.

Now through June 16, music fans can hear the talent search entries online by visiting www.kingdombound.org/talent.html, where they can also vote for their favorite. For security measures, they will be asked for their birthdate and email address. The music will be judged both online and by industry experts, with the first place winner receiving a performance slot at Kingdom Bound and second and third place winners receiving complimentary tickets to the festival. The first place winner of Kingdom Bound's Talent Search will then go on to the national competition with the potential to win a development deal from Word Label Group, which includes Fervent Records, Myrrh Records and Word Records.

Kingdom Bound Ministries presents "the Gospel through the Arts" at various concerts and events throughout the year in Upstate New York and Southern Ontario. This August 2-5, Kingdom Bound Christian music festival takes place at Darien Lake Theme Park in Darien Center, New York, attracting upwards of 55,000 attenders from all over the United States and Canada. The festival, now in its 23rd year, features over 50 concerts and seminars over a four-day period, with headliners like Casting Crowns, Israel Houghton and Newsboys. For more information, call 800-461-4485 or visit www.kingdombound.org.

TechNoir Presents: A Showcase of WBNY Djs

2009-05-26T13:51:00.002-04:00

Friday May 29, 2009 at 10:00pm

Club Diablo
517 Washington Street
Buffalo, New York 14203

TechNoir is proud to host a showcase of local electronic djs that have been involved with Buffalo State's radio station, WBNY 91.3 FM.

Our 3 guest djs for the night are:

**Aaron Andrews (former WBNY dj, Wed. nights on the Your Noizecki Show from 6-9pm)

--Besides DJing for WBNY, Aaron has also DJed Retro Thursdays nights at The Continental, at Club Vertex in Rochester and has also DJed for TechNoir events in the past.

**DJ Soma (former WBNY dj, Fri. nights on The Space Time Trip Show from 10-12 )

--Soma has also guested for TechNoir in the past, as well as having DJed all over the city at places like Off The Wall, art galleries & Club Diablo

**DJ Sexy Steven (current WBNY dj, Wed. nights on the Sexy Steven Show from 6-9pm)

-- This is Steven's first year at WBNY. He has also DJed at Club Diablo and Cozumel.

This DJ night will cover a broad range of electronic music genres.
You will everything, including Trance, House, Electro, Industrial, EBM, Drum and Bass, Noize, Dub Step and others

$3 cover at the door, 18+ event

Website: http://www.myspace.com/technoirevents