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Allentown Art Festival
June 13 - 14, 2009
11:00am - 6:00pm
Historic Allentown District
Attica  Rodeo
50th Annual Rodeo
August 7 - 9, 2009
Buffalo Irish Festival
August 28 - 30, 2009
The Hamburg Fairgrounds
Buffalo Niagara Guitar 
Festival
Various sites throughout Buffalo Niagara
845-7156

Buffalo River Fest
Father Conway Park
Between Ohio & Louisiana Streets

Burgerfest
July 18th, 2009
Hamburg, NY
Canalfest
July 19 - 26, 2009
Erie Canal Banks, NT
Children First Festival
August 15 - 16, 2009
Ellicottville, NU
1-888-856-9298
Eden Corn Festival
August 6 - 9, 2009
Eden Legion Grounds
992-9141
Ellicottville Jazz Festival
Throughout the Village
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts
August 29 - 30, 2009
Elmwood Ave. (between West
Ferry & Lafayette)

Erie County Fair
August 12 - 23, 2009
Hamburg Fair Grounds
5600 McKinley Parkway
649-3900
Friendship Festival
Riverside Park, Buffalo
Genesee County Fair
July 21 - 25, 2009
Batavia, New York
German Heritage Festival
September 5 - 6, 2009
Cheektowaga Town Park
Greek Heritage Festival
June 5 - 7, 2009
Hellenic Church of Annunciation
Gus Macker Tournament
Jun 27 - 28, 2009
Niagara Square, Buffalo
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival
August 28 - 29, 2009
476 Center St. Lewiston
Italian Food & Heritage Festival
Jul 16 - 19, 2009
Hertel Ave. Buffalo
Juneteenth Festival
Jun 6- 14, 2009
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Best & Fillmore, Buffalo
Kingdom Bound Christian Music Festival
August 2- 5, 2009
Darien Lake Theme Park
1-800-461-4485
Lewiston Artfest
August 8 - 9, 2009
Church Street, Lewiston
Music is Art Festival
Erie County Fair Grounds

National Buffalo Wing Festival
September 5 - 6, 2009
Coca-Cola Park
275 Washington St. Bflo.

Orleans County 4-H Fair
July 27 - August 1, 2009
Route 31
Knowlesville, NY
Pirate Fest
JULY 25 - 26, 2009
EVANGOLA STATE PARK
Polish-American Festival
Cheektowaga Town Park
Harlem Rd. Cheektowaga
668-3938
Polish Heritage Festival
May 29 - 30, 2009
Hamburg Fairgrounds
Rally in the Valley
August 21 - 23, 2009
Bradner Stadium, Olean, NY
Roycroft Summer Festival
June 27 - 28, 2009
Roycroft Campus, Main St., East Aurora
Scottish Festival & Highland Games
3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd.
Amherst
689-1440
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Delaware Park, Buffalo
515-3960
Sterling Renaissance Festival
July 4 - August 16, 2009
10:00am - 7:00pm
Located 1 hour north of Syracuse in Sterling, NY
Summer Festival of the Arts
Jul 3 - 5, 2009
Village of Ellicottville and
Holiday Valley Resort
Taste of Buffalo
July 11 - 12, 2009
Delaware Ave and Niagara Square

Taste of Ellicottville
Aug 8 - 9, 2009
Throughout the Villiage
Ellicottville, NY

Thursday at the Square
Lafayette Square
Main & Court St. Buffalo
Toyfest
East Aurora, NY
Weekend on the Niagara
Niawanda Park
June 6-7, 2009
Williamsville Old Home Days
July 7- 10, 2009
Quaker Arts Festival
September 19 - 20, 2009
Orchard Park Middle School


Buffalo and WNY Summer Free Concert Schedule 2009

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West Herr Gateway Harbor Concerts 2009
All shows are free!

Gateway Harbor Park
Sweeney & Webster Sts.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Wed. June 17th
NT Gateway

STRANGERS 6pm & 8pm
THE DIVA SHOW 7pm & 9PM

Fri. June 19th
Ton. Gateway
THE BOOMERS(Classic Oldies) 7pm
Wed. June 24th
NT Gateway
FAT BRAT 6pm
CODA 8pm
Fri. June 26th
Ton. Gateway
THE TODD EBERWINE BAND (Classic & Blues) 7pm
Wed. July 1st
NT Gateway
SCOTT CELANI BAND 6pm
BOYS OF SUMMER 8pm
Fri.July 3rd
Ton. Gateway
ALIST (Classic Rock) 7pm
Sat. July 4th
Niawanda Park
SUGAR N' JAZZ 7pm
*T-NT Fireworks Display
Dusk (Tonawanda Island)*
Sun. July 5th
Niawanda Park
BUFFALO BANJO BAND 7pm
Wed. July 8th
NT Gateway
OZONE RANGERS (ZZ Top Tribute) 6pm
POISON WHISKEY (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute) 8pm
Fri. July 10th
Ton. Gateway
THE SHADOWS MOTOWN REVIEW
Featuring Barbara St. Clair & Billy McEwen
7pm
Sun. July 12th
Niawanda Park
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY BAND 7pm
Tues. July 14th
Niawanda Park
AMERICAN LEGION POST 264 BAND 7pm
Wed. July 15th
NT Gateway
EXIT 6pm
JOYRYDE8pm
Wed. July 29th
NT Gateway
ROUTE 66 7pm & 9pm
THE BOOGIE MONSTERS 6pm & 8pm
Fri. July 31st
Ton Gateway
BACKBEAT 64 (All Beatles) 7pm
Sun. August 2nd
Niawanda Park
BUFFALO NIAGARA CONCERT BAND 7pm
Wed. August 5th
NT Gateway
NAUGHTY DAWG 6pm
BLACK WIDOW 8pm
Fri. August 7th
Ton Gateway
HOLLYDAZE (Buddy Holly Tribute) 7pm
Sun. August 9th
Niawanda Park
ROCKWELL BAND 7pm
Wed. August 12th
NT Gateway

HUDSONS 6pm
BBC 8pm

Fri. August 14th
Ton Gateway
CARL MOTYKA(classic rock) 7pm
Sun. August 16th
Niawanda Park
ALEX RENE' BIG BAND7pm
Wed. August 19th
NT Gateway
SILVER XTREME 6pm
MAMA KIN(Aerosmith Tribute) 8pm
Fri. August 21st
Ton Gateway
ONLY HUMEN (Classic and Fun) 7pm
Wed. August 26th
NT Gateway
URBAN RENEWAL 6pm
HIT N' RUN 8pm

Every concert 100% free for all ages! The concert series takes place in beautiful Gateway Park in historic North Tonawanda, just 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo, and only a few stop lights away from everywhere! Great music, water, and fun times await you this summer! We'll see you there!

Gateway Harbor Park
Sweeney & Webster Sts.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120


Molson Canal Concert Series 2009
45 Main Street Lockport, NY
June 26th - August 21st

Fri. June 26th
Rusted Root, Steve Johnson (from Big Leg Emma), Bearhunter
and New Clear Fusion
Fri. July 3rd
Our Lady Peace, with Inland Eyes and the Incurables
Fri. July 10th
The Cult, with Ours and Chylde
Fri. July 17th
Kim Mitchell, with the Jeremy Hoyle Band and Friendly Fire.
Fri. July 24th
Lita Ford, with Sass Jordan and Flyin' Blind.
Fri. July 31st
Queensryche, with Dave Constantino and Billy Draws Two.
Fri. August 7th
Eddie Money, with A Potter's Field and Johnny Nobody.
Fri. August 14th
Charlie Daniels Band, with Her & Kings County and Ransomville.
Fri. August 21st Randy Bachman, with Alison Pipitone, Son of the Sun and
Scott Celani


The Molson Canal Concert Series is Western New York's largest free
waterfront concert series. Each concert is 100% free to attend for all ages!


Blue Light Gateway Harbor Concert Series 2009
Gateway Harbor Park in North Tonawanda
June 20th - August 29th

Sat. June 20th
Firefall
Sat. June 27th
Gator Country (Featuring former members of Molly Hatchet)
Sat. July 4th
Salute to America with Terry Buchwald (Elvis Impersonator)
Sat. July 11th
Badfinger
Sat. August 1st
The Marshall Tucker Band
Sat. August 8th
The Lovin' Spoonful
Sat. August 22nd
Pat Travers
Sat. August 29th
Poco

All concerts are free and begin at 6 p.m.


Canal Fest 2009
July 19th - 26th
Gateway Harbor Park
Sweeney & Webster Sts.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Sun. July 19th

Pirate Dreams - Tropical Rock - 1:00pm-3:00pm
LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tomales - Zydeco/Cajun - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Sweeney St
Smooth........Sounds of Santana - #1 Santana Tribute - 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Sweeney St
Mon. July 20th Busted Stuff - Plays it all - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Sweeney St
Amanda & Joe - Rock/Country - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Food Court
Ramblin' Lou - Super Country - 7:30pm - 9:30pm - Miller Bandshell
Weekend - Classic at it’s Best - 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Sweeney St
Tues. July 21st Frankie Don Does Sinatra - 2:00pm - DeGraff Skilled Nursing Center
Soul Barrons - Classic Rock, Oldies & Blues - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Sweeney St
Black Widow - Voted Buffalo's Best - 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Sweeney St
Wed. July 22nd
The Outofar Trio - Bluegrass - Noon - 3:00pm - Sweeney St
Phocus - All Your Polish Favorites - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Sweeney St
Darrell Porter - One-Man Band - 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Overlook Point, Ton.
The Road Runners - Oldies Rock N Roll from the 50's & 60's - 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Sweeney St
Thurs. July 23rd Wanted By the FBI - Rockin' Blues - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Sweeney St, N.Tona
Greg Sansone - Originals/Classic Rock - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Food Court, Tonawanda
East Coast Connection - All Your Favorite - Dancing Music - 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Sweeney St, N.Tona
Fri. July 24th No Excuses - High-Energy AND "Unplugged" - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Sweeney St
Lenny Revell - Solo Pop - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Food Court, Tonawanda
West of the Mark - Country Night - 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Sweeney St, N.Tona
Sat. July 25th Silhouette - Folk Rock/Acoustic and Pop - Noon - 2:00pm - Sweeney St, N.Tona
Rod Nickson Project - Blues - 3:00pm - 6:00pm - Sweeney St, N.Tona
Coda - Buffalo's Best - Led Zep Tribute - 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Sweeney St, N.tona
Sun. July 26th Niagara Experience Players Youth Performance - 1:00pm - Sweeney St


Gateway Harbor Park

Sweeney & Webster Sts.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120


Thursday at the Square 2009
5:00p.m. until 9:00p.m.
Lafayette Square, Downtown Buffalo
May 28th - July 30th 2009


Thurs. May 28th
Gomez with Alberta Cross
Thurs. June 4th
An Evening with the Disco Biscuits
Thurs. June 11th
Robert Randolph & the Family Band with the Dana Fuchs Band
Thurs. June18th
Better Than Ezra with Tyrone Wells
Thurs June 25th
Los Lobos
Thurs. July 2nd
Zappa Plays Zappa
Thurs. July 9th
Los Lonely Boys
Thurs. July 16th
George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic
Thurs. July 23rd
Neko Case
Thurs. July 30th
The Avett Brothers with Cornmeal

EVERY THURSDAY
May - September 2009

5:00PM - 9:00PM
Lafayette Square, Downtown Buffalo


40TH ANNUAL M&T PLAZA EVENT SERIES 2009
Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
One M&T Plaza in Downtown Buffalo

Mon. June 8th
Bobby Militello & Friends
Tues. June 9th

Joyryde & the Hitmen Horns

Wed. June 10th
McCarthyizm
Thurs. June 11th
Westminster Community Charter School Band & Choir
Fri. June 12th
Ladies First Jazz Combo
WBEN NewsRadio 930 Week:
Mon. June 15th
David Kane's Them Jazzbeards
Tues. June 16th

Sentimental Journey Orchestra

Wed. June 17th
Amherst Saxophone Quartet
Thurs. June 18th
Latin Jazz Project
Fri. June 19th
Beatlemagic
Buffalo Bisons' Week:
Mon. June 22nd
The Willie Haddath Band
Tues. June 23rd

Pointless Brothers

Wed. June 24th
Doug Yeomans and Lo Blu Flame (on stage) and Kennel Club of Buffalo (off stage)
Thurs. June 25th
Only Humen
Fri. June 26th
Natural Elements
WNED-TV Week:
Mon. June 29th
Outer Circle Orchestra
Tues. June 30th

Community Music School Performers

Wed. July 1st
Buffalo Swing
Thurs. July 2nd
Creek Bend
Fri. July 3rd
Pirate Dreams
Channel 2 “On Your Side” Week:
Mon. July 6th
African-American Cultural Center's Dance & Peroming Company
Tues. July 7th

Frankfurters

Wed. July 8th
Mark Mazur & the Little Big Band
Thurs. July 9th
O'Connell & Company
Fri. July 10th
Unity Band
Business First Week :
Mon. July 13th
Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra
Tues. July 14th

The Reminders

Wed. July 15th
New Beginning Choral Ensemble
Thurs. July 16th
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Fri. July 17th
The Colored Musicians Club
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Week:
Mon. July 20th
The Lance Diamond Show
Tues. July 21st

Billy McEwen Band

Wed. July 22nd
Hot Guitars
Thurs. July 23rd
Gretchen Schulz & the Morvells
Fri. July 24th
Big Wheelie & the Hubcaps
Children's Week with WKBW-TV Channel 7:
Mon. July 27th
Glenn Colton
Tues. July 28th

Cris Johnson's Summer Family Magic Show; Facepainters

Wed. July 29th
Alleyway Theatre's K!dsShowCo.
Thurs. July 30th
In Jest - Comedy Variety Show; Zoomobile
Fri. July 31st
Buffalo Clown Alley
YNN Week:
Mon. August 3rd
Kickin' Rhythm
Tues. August 4th

Bar-Room Buzzards

Wed. August 5th
JJ Swing
Thurs. August 6th
Last Word Researchers
Fri. August 7th
Terry Buchwald's Tribute to Elvis
Country 106.5 WYRK & 92.9 JACK FM Week:
Mon. August 10th
Rince Na Tiarna Irish Dancers Kindred
Tues. August 11th

Disco Duck

Wed. August 12th
Ramblin' Lou Family Band from WXRL
Thurs. August 13th
Tommy Z Band
Fri. August 14th
MusicalFare Theatre Company
96.1 WJYE Week:
Mon. August 17th
Taylor Made Jazz
Tues. August 18th

Old School B-Boys

Wed. August 19th
Buffalo City Ballet
Thurs. August 20th
Jazz Vocalist Colleen Williams
Fri. August 21st
Caribbean Extravaganza
Buffalo News Week:
Mon. August 24th
LeeRon Zydeco & the Hot Tamales
Tues. August 25th

City Fiddle

Wed. August 26th
Dave Constantino Band
Thurs. August 27th
The Ifs
Fri. August 28th
Jim Tudini Big Band

Each weekday throughout the entire summer, M&T Plaza is the lunchtime gathering spot, featuring an eclectic group of musical and theatrical talent. The expansive plaza serves as a viable alternative for outdoor lunches and entertainment for Downtown residents, workers and visitors.

One M&T Plaza in Downtown Buffalo
Main at Division Streets



First Niagara Tuesdays In The Park 2009
Artpark

450 South 4th St.
Lewiston, New York 14092
June 9th - August 25th 2009

Tues. June 9th
Reverend Horton Heat
Tues. June 16th
Blue Oyster Cult
Tues. June 23rd
America
Tues. June 30th
Blue Rodeo
Tues. July 7th
The Guess Who
Tues. July 14th
Grand Fund Railroad
Tues. July 21st
54-40
Tues. July 28th
Starship starring Mickey Thomas
Tues. August 4th
Chris Isaak
Tues. August 11th
The Machine performs the music of Pink Floyd
Tues. August 18th
The Outlaws
Tues. August 25th
Peter Frampton

*All concerts start @ 6:30PM
Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater

Western New York's hottest free outdoor concert series sizzles with 12 unforgettable
evenings of world-class musical entertainment and an array of hands-on art
workshops for kids - all overlooking the beautiful Niagara River Gorge!

NOT A BAD SEAT IN THE PARK!
Two giant video screens are on-site during each and every concert!

HELP KEEP YOUR CONCERTS FREE!
Support our concessions. NO carry-ins allowed.
New York State Parking Fee $10.00

*All concerts take place rain or shine

Artpark
450 South 4th St.
Lewiston, New York 14092



Wednesdays on the Gorge 2009
450 South 4th St.
Lewiston, New York 14092

July 15th - August 25th 2009

Wed. July 15th
Big Bad Vodoo Daddy
Wed. July 22nd
Tinsley Ellis & The Nighthawks
Wed. July 29th
The Trews
Wed. August 5th
Railroad Earth
Wed. August 12th
Sloan
Wed. August 19th
Celtic Night: Black 47 & Scythian
Wed. August 26th
Galactic

*All concerts start @ 6:30PM
Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater

Artpark's second mid-week music celebration rocks the Niagara River Gorge with two months of celebrated headliner acts, interactive art activities for children and much, much more!

HELP KEEP YOUR CONCERTS FREE!
Support our concessions. NO carry-ins allowed.
New York State Parking Fee $10.00

Artpark
450 South 4th St.
Lewiston, New York 14092


Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series 2009
ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222-1096
July 12th - July 26th 2009 2:00PM

Sun. July 12th
Bobby Jones and Friends spotlights Jones in the company of a combo of his own choosing.
Sun. July 19th The Buffalo Brass kick in their fanfare and sparkle.
Sun. July 26th Jones joins forces with California saxophonist Don Rice, always a favorite on The News’ jazz series. Pitching in are bassist Jim Kurzdorfer and drummer Dan Hull.


The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is pleased to host the twenty-sixth anniversary of the popular Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series. Concerts will take place on the Gallery's Delaware stairs on five Sundays at 2 pm from July 13 through August 10, with a rain date on August 17. Admission is free. Bring the whole family to enjoy this summer tradition.

ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY

1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222-1096



Blue Mondays 2009
Hennepin Park
4th and Center Streets Lewiston, NY
June 8th - August 24th 2009
7:00PM - 9:00PM


Mon. June 8th
Cross Border Blue Monday
Featuring Guy Davis and Stever Burnside & the Original Marquis
Mon. July 13th Harmonica Dean & The Blue Lights
Mon. July 20th Junk Yard Dogs
Mon. July 27th The Bravuras
Mon. August 3rd 12 Pack Jack
Mon. August 10th Todd Eberwine Band
Mon. August 17th Appleby, Reinhard & Mafoud
Mon. August 24th Willie May Band


*All concerts start @
7:00PM - 9:00PM
No admission charge, but we do pass the hat!
So pick a night, turn off the TV, pack a cooler, grab the kids, and enjoy a
unique, laid back evening of free music...and don't forget your dancin' shoes.


Hennepin Park
4th and Center Streets
Lewiston, NY


Friday at the Falls Concert Series 2009
7:30PM to 9:30PM
On the corner of First and Old Falls Streets.

Fri. July 3rd

This Vehicle

Fri. July 10th Aqueous
Fri. July 17th The Bob Volkman Band
Fri. July 24th Deep BLo
Fri. July 31st The Frank Grizanti Band
Fri. August 7th Studio 54
Fri. August 14th USA Band
Fri. August 21st The Jerry Andres Band
Fri. August 21st Salt Peter

Every Friday July 3rd - August 28th from 7:30PM - 9:30PM

In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Grande Theatre of the NACC.

The City of Niagara Falls, in conjunction with the Niagara Fine Arts Program, Inc.,
is sponsoring two concerts series this summer, Friday at the Falls and
Sunday on the Steps at the NACC.


Sunday on the Steps at the NACC Concert Series
6:00PM to 8:00PM
On the steps of the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Sun. July 5th Lynn Ligammari Quartet
Sun. July 12th Barroom Buzzards
Sun. July 19th Pops & Friends
Sun. July 26th Ron LoCurto Trio
Sun. August 2nd Easy Street Big Band
Sun. August 9th Ladies First Jazz Combo
Sun. August 16th It's Kenny's Fault
Sun. August 23rd Chu Nero Quartet
Sun. August 30th Custode & Parisi Jazz Trio

Every Sunday July 5th - August 30th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM
In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Grande Theatre of the NACC.

The City of Niagara Falls, in conjunction with the Niagara Fine Arts Program, Inc.,
is sponsoring two concerts series this summer, Friday at the Falls and
Sunday on the Steps at the NACC.

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