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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keep the Lakeside Blues Band or Lakeside Blues Duo in mind for your upcoming event! Whether it's a backyard get-together or a company holiday party, whatever, make it memorable by having the Lakeside Blues Band or Lakeside Blues Duo a part of it. Concert Sound and Lighting rentals are also available.For booking information, call (716) 751-6980 (evening/weekend) or go to:http://www.lakesidebluesband.com/Book-the-Band.html

Friday, March 14th, 2008 - 10pm-1am
Bokans
2847 South Park Ave, Lackawanna
Rock No cover
www.theforming.com - www.missyraymusic.com

Saturday, March 15th, 2008 - 9:30pm – 1:30am
Colden Country Inn
8815 State Rd., Colden – 941-3522
Rock No cover
www.theforming.com - www.missyraymusic.com

Friday, March 21st, 2008 - 10pm-2am
The Hidden Shamrock
5521 Transit Rd, Lancaster - 686-0055
Rock
www.theforming.com - www.missyraymusic.com

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 - 8:00pm - midnight
Scotch & Sirloin
3999 Maple Rd., Amherst – 837-4900
Rock No cover
www.theforming.com - www.missyraymusic.com

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IN THIS ISSUE:

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

It was yet another action-packed weekend as Friday February 29th the Lochside Celtic Band kicked it into full gear at the Buffalo Irish Center ( 716 825-9535 Get Directions 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14231).Drummer John Lynch was unable to attend, so keyboard/banjo player Stan Tryninewski filled in on drums.It was a great night and our friends The Leftovers were there. Unfortunately, we could not coax them up on stage to do a song. We'd like to thank The Morgans also as they made it out that night.As soon as we know, we'll let you know about our return date there.Saturday March 1st the Lakeside Blues Duo was back home at the Wilson House (300 Lake St. Wilson, NY 14172 716-751-9888).It was another fun filled night as all of the regulars were out. Bass player Norman Bock made it out with various other luminaries.Yet another extended evening ! On Sunday March 2nd the Lochside Celtic Duo (Mike Tilton & Tom Keefer) were at the John J Walsh American Legion Post #381 (923 Niagara Ave, Niagara Falls NY 14305) for the Benefit for Womans and Childrens Hospital. The crowd said that was some of the best acoustic music they had ever heard. It was a great time for a great cause. ALSO, that day Stan Tryninewski played keyboards with Joe Folmar at the Olcott Methodist Church for the Polar Bear Swim. Stan performed before he jumped into the Lake at 2:00 PM ! Now let's take a look at what's ahead.
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Lakeside Blues Band Upcoming Gigs

Friday March 7th at 6:00 PM see the Lakeside Blues Band at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (1201 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-282-7530) for the Art Of Beer.Saturday March 8th the band is off, but don't let that stop you from coming to see Tom Keefer (especially our Canadian fans) as he is a featured performer with the Odyssey Blues Band at The Lion Tavern ( 15 Lock Street Port Dalhousie, ON) at 3:30 PM. This is an absolute blast and you won't want to miss it. There's a ton of other Celtic gigs this month which you will hear about next week, but mark your calendars Saturday March 15th at 7:00 PM the Lochside Celtic Band will be at the Elma Conservation Club (600 Creek Road Elma, NY14059) and the public is very welcome to this great venue. The food will start serving at 4:00 PM.
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Lakeside Blues Duo Upcoming Gigs

Wednesday March 12th members of the Lochside Celtic Band will be performing for a private event at DeGraff in North Tonawanda. Much more to come next week....
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Having a Party or Event?

Keep the Lakeside Blues Band or Lakeside Blues Duo in mind for your upcoming event! Whether it's a backyard get-together or a company holiday party, whatever, make it memorable by having the Lakeside Blues Band or Lakeside Blues Duo a part of it. Concert Sound and Lighting rentals are also available.For booking information, call (716) 751-6980 (evening/weekend) or go to:http://www.lakesidebluesband.com/Book-the-Band.html Some people have been asking to see something about Tom Keefer's nine year stint as equipment manager with the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. Click here to see him. This was their 1996 Championship year. He's on the top row next to Darris Kilgour.Ask Tom to show you his Championship ring sometime.
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Some recent photos:

- http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/gnnlocalnews_story_361214113.html
- http://www.niagarathisweek.com/arts_and_entertainment/article/142026
- http://www.wayne861.smugmug.com/gallery/2789378#P-1-9
- http://wayne861.smugmug.com/gallery/3496323#199025504
- http://wayne861.smugmug.com/gallery/1630229/6/80858302/Medium#comment
- http://niagaracountygop.com/GOP%20Photo%20Page/Slideshows/HVP_2006_PROOFS/index.htm
- http://niagaracountygop.com/GOP20Photo20Page/Slideshows/gop_20061107_PROOFS/index.htm0Photo20Page/Slideshows/HVP_2006_PROOFS/index.htm
- http://www.stpeterlutheranschool.com/Victorian_Tea.html
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Where To Stay in Lewiston, Wilson and Niagara-on-the-Lake:

Piper's Village Inn / http://www.pipersvillageinn.com/
125 South Fifth Street- Lewiston,NY 14092
1-888-PIPERS-BED / 1-888-747-3772

Wilson House Inn / http://thewilsonhouserestaurant.com/
300 Lake Street Wilson, NY 14172
716-751-9888

Colonel Butler Inn / http://www.colonelbutlerinn.com/
278 Mary Street Niagara-on-the-Lake
ON L0S 1J0 1-888-556-8882

Olde Angel Inn / http://www.angel-inn.com/home/home.html
224 Regent Street Niagara-on-the-Lake
ON L0S 1J0 - 1-905-468-3411
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Lakeside Blues Band:
Tom Keefer: Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards
Stan Tryninewski: Vocals/Keyboards/Percussion
John Lynch: Vocals/Drums
Norman Bock: Bass /Guitar

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

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