Thursday, June 29, 2006

Naughty Dawg performances 7/1/06 - 7/7/06

Saturday, July 1st, 2006
Naughty Dawg will be performing at:
Buffalo's Finest (formerly Irelands Own)
- 2163 Seneca St - 822-4529 10pm - 2am Rock

Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
Naughty Dawg will be performing at:
Village of Lancaster 4th of July Weekend Festivities Central Ave -
Village of Lancaster 7pm - 10pm Rock Mix

Friday, July 7th, 2006
Naughty Dawg will be performing at:
J&B Wolcottsville Inn
- 6327 Wolcottsville Rd, Akron NY - 542-4146 10pm - 2am Rock Mix

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Dickey Betts & Great Southern Head North! Artpark’s “Tuesday in the Park”

Dickey Betts & Great Southern Head North! Artpark’s “Tuesday in the Park” Hosts Former Allman Brother!
(Lewiston, NY) Dickey Betts has quite an impressive musical resume: a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time and a 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. On July 11, this legend of the six-string and his current band, Great Southern, will showcase an extensive collection of work as the featured act of the “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park at Artpark” free concert series, which starts at 6:30pm.As an original member of the Allman Brothers Band, Betts played an instrumental role in the writing and recording of the band’s greatest musical triumphs – “Ramblin' Man,” “Blue Sky,” “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and the Grammy Award-winning “Jessica.”Betts’ prolific musical journey began on a fateful March night in 1969 when he and friend Berry Oakley jammed with a local band featuring Duane and Gregg Allman; this marked the birth of the Allman Brothers Band. After Duane Allman and Berry Oakley were killed in motorcycle accidents a year apart in 1971 and 1972, the ABB worked through their sorrow, with Betts writing and singing the group's biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man."Following several reunions and splits, the ABB came together in 1989 to mark their 20th Anniversary. The chemistry that resulted from the unique two-guitar approach of Betts and Warren Haynes once again made the Band one of the most compelling acts in the country. The ABB enjoyed continued success throughout the nineties – being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, winning their first Grammy and amazing audiences with their powerful live performances.A year after the ABB celebrated their 30th Anniversary, Betts formed the Dickey Betts Band and hit the road on his own. Dickey later changed the name of the group to Dickey Betts and Great Southern – which added Dickey’s son Duane on lead guitar in January, 2002. The opening act on July 11 is Pinkeye D’Gekko.Every Tuesday evening event includes a plethora of hands-on art activities for children, which are sponsored by the New York Power Authority.The “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park at Artpark” concert series is also sponsored by Certo Brothers, Sevenson Environmental Services, Modern Corporation and Tim Horton’s.

For more information on Artpark’s 2006 lineup, contact the Box Office at 716-754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net.

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Friday, June 23, 2006

Artpark Flips the Switch on Independence Day!

Artpark Flips the Switch on Independence Day! Annual “Tuesday in the Park” Headliner Rocks July 4th Festivities!
(Lewiston, NY) Switch, the only band selected to perform every year at the “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park at Artpark” concert series since 2001, provides the musical fireworks for Lewiston’s Independence Day celebration, beginning at 6:30pm.Formed in 1973 by lead vocalist and bass player John Connelly, Switch has been the headliner act for the “Tuesday in the Park” season finale each of the past three seasons. With July 4th falling on a Tuesday this year, Artpark officials decided to utilize the band’s wide-appealing range of music, which includes songs from the Beatles, Eagles, Chicago and others, as the central component of Lewiston’s Independence Day festivities. The Village will set off fireworks coinciding with the conclusion of the concert.Over their 33 year span, Switch has evolved into the area’s preeminent cover band while also intertwining original material into their performances. The group, which has been named "one of Western New York's top three show bands over the last twenty years," consists of Connelly (founding member), Steve Connelly (drummer/vocalist), Tom Lorentz (guitar/keyboard/harmonica) and Ken Kaufman (keyboard/piano) as well as a three piece horn section, featuring Michael DiGiacomo, Ray Skalski and Chris Hooten.There will be not be an opening act on July 4 as Switch will entertain concertgoers for the duration of the evening.Every Tuesday evening event also includes a plethora of hands-on art activities for children, which are sponsored by the New York Power Authority.The “First Niagara Tuesday in the Park at Artpark” concert series is also sponsored by Certo Brothers, Sevenson Environmental Services, Modern Corporation and DiMino Lewiston Tops.For more information on Artpark’s 2006 lineup, contact the Box Office at 716-754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net.

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September 10, 2006 Middleport Fire Department Annual Car Show

September 10, 2006 Middleport Fire Department Annual Car Show Open to all makes and years, including street rods, customs, stock, muscles, trucks, specialty vehicles, fire trucks, and antique vehicles.

We are having 24 classes and are awarding over 70 plaques with 3 specialty awards. Participant judging. Check in from 11 am to 1 pm. You can pre-register or register the day of the show. $10.00 entry fee. Dash plaques, t-shirts, and goody bags to the first 150 registered cars. There will be a 50/50 split and raffles. People can enjoy oldies music and classic cars or get out of the heat and enjoy the air conditioned hall. Food and beverages available.

For additional information contact: John @ 716-735-7541 or e-mail leesharon@aol.com

TWO AREA CHURCHES JOIN FORCES TO KICK OFF LANCASTER’S INDEPENDENCE DAYS WITH PATRIOTIC SERVICE

TWO AREA CHURCHES JOIN FORCES TO KICK OFF LANCASTER’S INDEPENDENCE DAYS WITH PATRIOTIC SERVICE

Lancaster, N.Y. (June 22, 2006) — CenterPointe Community Church and The Vine Wesleyan Church are two young, non-traditional churches reaching out to the community at Lancaster’s Independence Days, a three-day celebration of American patriotism, military personnel, and freedom. The two churches, both relatively new to Western New York, will join together to host a Patriotic Service kicking off Lancaster’s Independence Days on Sunday, July 2nd, at 11:30am on the NYSEG Mainstage, located on Central Avenue in downtown Lancaster. Patriotic music will be prominently featured, and all are welcome at this event.

“CenterPointe and The Vine are both family-friendly, people-focused, culturally relevant churches,” says Pastor Michael Nieves, of CenterPointe Community Church, which normally meets in rented space at the nearby Lancaster Elks Lodge. “At our Patriotic Service, we will honor God and country and recognize military personnel and veterans.”

There will be giveaways, as well as a gift for military personnel and veterans in attendance. Other area churches have been invited to the Patriotic Service. William Cansdale, Jr., the Mayor of Lancaster, is scheduled to make opening remarks.

For more information, please call the Lancaster Village Special Events line at 716-683-7026 or CenterPointe Community Church at 716-310-3873 or The Vine, which meets at the Court St. School, at 716-683-0570.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Battle of The Bands

Can still add bands for earlier time slots!!
We will NOT be having the Battle at the Capitol Theater -
NEW location is below.
PLEASE HELP US TO PR THIS EVENT AND LOCATION!!!
ALL BANDS MUST CHECK IN ONE FULL HOUR BEFORE YOUR TIME SLOT IN CASE I NEED YOU TO GO ON AN HOUR EARLY:
PLEASE EMAIL BE BACK THAT YOUR TIME SLOT IS GOOD FOR YOU: ksrib@localnet.com
I MUST HEAR FROM YOU REGARDING THIS LINEUP TO BE SURE IT WORKS FOR YOU AND TO BE SURE YOU ARE COMING!!!!
The NEW location will be at the: BATTLE OF THE BANDS Knights Club in the City Market755 W. Market Street(Pine Avenue)Niagara Falls New York 14301 June 30 2006
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION WINS!! WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU TO SELL TICKETS WE ARE ASKING YOU TO BRING YOUR VOTERS FOR YOUR BAND.
TWO WINNERS FROM THE BATTLE! TOP WINNER GETS A DOLLAR AT THE DOOR FROM EACH PERSON COMING IN. BOTH WINNERS GO ON TO THE NIAGARA RALLY JULY 6 THRU 9 FOR A CHANCE AT ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FIVE HOURS OF RECORDING TIME
HUGE CROWDS, BIG NAME SPONSORS, ALL KINDS OF VENDORS, BUILDERSEXCITING VENUE: NIAGARA MOTORCYCLE RALLY THANK YOU GB FOR GIVING US THE BATTLE SITE!!! THANK YOU KNIGHTS CLUB Sandi: 716 870 7322
JUNE 30, 2006:
Full Caliber 5pm
The Found 6pm
Dark Water Rocks 7pm
Drowning in September 8pm
Moral Blindfold 9pm
For What Its Worth 10pm
Final Cut 11pm

Hit N Run - This Friday (6/16) the Beer Tent Tour 2006 continues.

• This Friday (6/16) the Beer Tent Tour 2006 continues. Hit N Run will be at The NTC (NorthTonawanda Carnival) function. This is located offNiagara Falls Blvd before Melody Fair. It is at the StAlbert Church (Melody Lane), just in front of theWurlitzer building. It is a free show that is open forthe whole family and 5 minutes from the BoulevardMall. Bring the kids, family and neighbors. Start timeis 8pm. There are rides, games, food and music in atent by Hit n Run.
• Then on Saturday (6/17) Hit N Run will be at aprivate party for the Grand Island (River Oaks) partyat 7pm. There are typically a few hundred people hereand a lot of boating action. Sorry, but if you want tosee HNR this week, you have to do it Friday.

• Next Wednesday, American Brass featuring MarkValentino and Bruce Decker of Hit n Run, will beperforming at the Grand Opening Ceremony for theHarbor Series, concerts on the canal in NorthTonawanda. Rick Falkowski has done a great job makingthis the place to be on Wednesdays in the summer. Itis a free outdoor show that is right on the river andall ages are welcome. American Brass is a 9 pc bandwith a horn section that also has the amazing vocalsor Bernadette Trinca. Lots of dance music and a widevariety of music from swing, to rock, to disco.
For information on schedules, songs, pictures oradditional information on Hit N Run, visitwww.hitnrun.net. If you would like to be removed fromthis email list, please send back an email with removein the subject header.

I hope to see all our friends at some point this week. Mark Valentino

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Waildogs Performing music of the past, present and future

Waildogs Performing music of the past, present and future in their fiery, guitar driven style Original and unique cover songs from a different point of view
Thursday June 15 9pm Club Diablo 517 Washington StSpecial Guest: Pat O’Connell
Friday June 16 8pm Café Allegro 1374 Hertel AveSpecial Guest: Gerry Colon
Saturday June 24 8pm Clarence Center Coffeehouse9475 Clarence Center RoadSpecial Guest: Gerry Colon

Also: Stringed Edition Guitar Ensemble
Friday June 16 4-7pm http://www.guitarfestival.org/Events/bufNiagAir.asp

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Friday, June 09, 2006

Lakeside Blues Band Upcoming Gigs

Lakeside Blues Band Upcoming Gigs June 9th & June 30th we're going southbound again as we play the Seneca Allegany Casino 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard Salamanca, NY 14779 1-877-553-9500 from 7:30-11:30 PM. Father's Day Weekend the band will be off as Tom Keefer will be in the mountains of Virginia. On Monday June 19th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM we're at Water Street Landing (115 S.Water Street Lewiston, NY 14092 716-754-9200). Don't forget Piper's Village Inn if you need a place to stay in Lewiston! They have just opened their new Tea Rooom. Check it out. Thursday June 22nd we're back at Seneca Niagara Casino from 7:30 - 11:30 PM. ==========================================
Lakeside Blues Duo Upcoming Gigs
Get ready, "eh", as the Lakeside Blues Duo is joined by the Niagara Rhythm Section on Saturday June 24th in Tom Keefer's second home...Niagara-on-the Lake, ON (that's CANADA). We'll be jammin' the night away from 9:30-12:30 PM at The Anchorage 186 Ricardo Street Niagara-on-the-Lake ON (905) 468-2141. Folks, you really don't want to miss this one! Then for a truly unique experience, come and watch Tom and Stan Thursday June 29th on an Erie Canal Cruise at Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises 210 Market Street Lockport, NY 14094 Call 716-433-6155 or 1-800-378-0352. This is going to a great party!! Get on board! It's going to be a busy, busy summer!!

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Announcing the release of two new CDs by Melissa Kate and Flick Williams

PRESS RELEASE
Announcing the release of two new CDs by Melissa Kate and Flick Williams
Where: The Colored Musician’s Club145 Broadway (between Elm & Michigan)Buffalo, NY 14203
When: Friday, June 23, 20067:00pm
Melissa Kate is a new up and coming vocalist, whohas just released her first album of originalPop/R&B music. Produced by Van Taylor Production,the album, Blind Faith, is an auspiciousdemonstration of talent from this serious newsongwriter and performer. Melissa’s history intheater and music add depth to the emotional,jazzy edge of her vocals. http://www.melissakate.net/

Flick Williams is an award-winning musician and music educator, with a fantastic history ofperformance behind him. His newest album,Destiny, is a testament to his expressivesaxophone and vocal skills. Also an artist from the Van Taylor Production repertoire, Flick is apowerhouse of a musician. http://www.flickwilliams.com/

Van Taylor and Van Taylor Production is proud tointroduce the work of Melissa Kate and FlickWilliams.
Join us on June 23rd, at 7:00pm, to celebrate therelease of Melissa and Flick’s CDs, and to showyour support of these international,Buffalo-based artists.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Van TaylorVan Taylor ProductionGeneral Manager

Hit N Run 6/9 and 6/10 shows

• This Friday (6/9) Hit N Run will be at The GratwickCarnival. This is located at 110 Ward Road in NorthTonawanda. It is a free show that is open for thewhole family. Bring the kids, family and neighbors.Start time is 7:30. There are rides, games, food andmusic in a tent by Hit n Run. Start the summer offright. For more information call 692-1902.

Then on Saturday (6/10) Hit N Run will be at MickeyRats. This is in Angola, on the beach and there aretwo clubs in one. A Dance club on one side and a Rockclub on the other. Volleyball on the beach and a greatview. Start time is 11pm. This is a rain or shineshow. The band performs inside the club and there arealways lots of fun people here.
For information on schedules, songs, pictures oradditional information on Hit N Run, visitwww.hitnrun.net. If you would like to be removed fromthis email list, please send back an email with removein the subject header.

I hope to see all our friends at some point this week.Mark Valentino

Sudden Urge Gigs

Saturday, June 9th. at Brennan's!! 10pm!! (next to Eastern Hills Mall)
4401 Transit Road. @ Main Street., Clarence, NY 14221Just a week after broadcasting from Brennan's on Channels 2 & 7 with our Game 7 Sabres' song which included about 20 of the Sabres' Player's Wives that were in attendance..... Sudden Urge returns to Brennan's to rock the house all night long! More info on www.SuddenUrge.net, or you can contact the Club directly for more info! Call: (716)632-9594

Friday, June 23rd. 2006 at YING'S Wing's & Things Nightclub!! -(TONAWANDA LOCATION!)
In the Office Depot Plaza .. Sheridan Dr. & Eggert Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14216Although we've been a fixture at the Ying's in Depew... This is our first time playing at the Ying's, TONAWANDA location! Please show us your love and support so that we can become a new fixture at this Ying's venue as well! More info on www.SuddenUrge.net

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