Rock ‘N Roll Power
By Jenna Croyle

Regardless of what you play, the biggest thing is keeping the feel going, our featured band this week certainly does wile taking Rock’n Roll covers to new levels as a five-piece band made up of some of Erie’s most talented musicians.

Arguably one of Erie’s greatest Rock ‘n Roll cover bands for twelve years now, Thirst N' Howl is comprised of Mike Dvorak on lead vocals, Glenn Sprague on bass and vocals, Fred Glatz on Lead Guitar and Vocals, Bob Armour on keyboards and Charlie Devine on drums.

Thirst N' Howl brings a lot of talent as well as experience to every show they play and the high energy sound that comes from each bar of music keeps their wall to wall fans of many ages always entertained and never bored as they deliver the heart pumping sounds of Rock ‘n Roll as only they can.

As a band that is talent personified, Thirst N' Howl offers some blues, rock 'n' roll and country that is just a beat apart in a style that comes from their own experience, thoughts, wisdom and most importantly the band’s cumulative love of music which has made them not only one of Erie’s Favorite Cover Bands, but has certainly earned them a spot in our local music hall of fame, if it existed.

For more information on Thirst N' Howl and show dates please visit their website or their Facebook page

East Ave
Taking Erie on the Folk-Rock-Fusion Ride of Its Life
By Drew Chiodo

A lot of new music now a days doesn’t really seem to give you the warm cozy feeling that you got the first time you heard “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey or  “It’s a Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles.

After years of tweaking and perfecting the line up, East Ave is packing more punch and more power into their performances. East Ave is really beginning to pick up speed and has been gaining a solid fan base, especially in the Erie area.

With the band now standing at seven members, their sound has been morphing and taking on a size and shape all its own. “The sound today now has a seven piece band, as it stands right now, I wouldn’t trade them for the world,” said Elly, going on to say,  “It has been a really phenomenal evolution to get to this point.”

Members of East Ave include Elly Vahey on lead vocals, accompanied by Patrick Vahey on accompaniment vocals, Pat Vahey and Tim Sull on guitar, Doug Russle on bass, Joe Vahey on drums and Royce Wilson on steel guitar.

“We’ve had some different members in and out, but the original core has remained”, said Elly. “As of right now, it is the best it has ever sounded.” Elly boasted.

East Ave has a live show that would please not only the spectator in the crowd, but also the seasoned musician’s taste buds as well. The pure musicianship and flow between the members of the band generates a natural, flawless feel to the performance.

The band plans on going into the studio soon to record their newest song “Blind Side” and will be out playing all Summer long, right here in Erie.

East Ave’s next scheduled show will be held at Penn Shore Winery in North East on August 6th, but the band is still booking dates in July for upcoming shows.

The Corryfest Battle of the Bands
Rock the Park: Bring on the Noise
By Drew Chiodo

It is that time of year again. In the words of Alice Cooper, “Schools out for Summer.” But just because schools out for the kids, doesn’t mean the adults have to suffer.

When the word summer hits a kid’s ear, it brings on some thoughts of skateboarding, fireworks and concerts. When an adult hears summer, it may make them think about food, a little bit of beer and maybe just relaxing and having a good time.

But there is one thing that both kids and adults can see eye to eye on. Something has become synonymous with the word summer and fun. That word is festival.

But is there a festival that can bring all the elements that both kids and adults want to see? The answer to this question is yes, and its name is Corryfest.

When summer rears it’s pretty little face every June, the people of Corry know that their favorite festival is creeping closer and closer.

Corryfest, one of the areas biggest and most event-filled festivals, is now under way and has been bringing the noise since this Monday. Even though it is Thursday already, this weeklong festival of a goodtime still has some goodies left in its bag of treats.

This year's Corryfest has been expanded to a week rather than the usual weekend for the Fouth of July, to celebrate Corry’s 150th town anniversary. The festival this year is being held during the towns Alumni Week so that the alumnus can attend the festival with their family and friends.

One of the larger events of Corryfest this year is going to be the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands. This year’s battle will take place on Saturday starting at 3:00 P.M. and will run until 10:00 P.M.

“There will be 11 bands this year ranging from soft rock to death-thrash metal,” said Lisa Cox, a member of the Board of Directors for the Corry Chamber of Commerce and also a committee member of the Corryfest Battle of the Bands. “Last year we had four bands that played, but this year we have 11,” Lisa went on to say.

Starting the day off at 3:00 P.M. will be the Erie band Falling Hollywood. This folk-rock band will more than definitely set the bar for the proceeding bands.

The next band up will be Blood Gluttony at 3:30 P.M. The following act at 4:00 P.M. is the band Within a Breath and at 4:30 P.M., Serenity Rendered will take the stage. Shredding just before the intermission will be The Faded Fallen at 5:00 P.M. If metal and maybe a little head banging sound like the making of an ideal Saturday afternoon, then these acts are not to be missed.

After the break, will be The Couch Riders at 6:00 P.M., followed by Kevlar at 6:30 P.M. Kevlar is a hard-rock band local to Erie, Pa. With only less than a year together as a band, the resemblance to Metallica, mixed in with a little bit of Ozzy might be the key to bringing home the gold for this band.

The following band will be Still Waiting at 7:00 P.M. This Christian Hard-Rock band from Spartansburg, Pa has been on the scene since 2006 and is out to prove themselves at this years Rock the Block.

Hitting the stage at 7:30 P.M. and making their mark in Corry will be Vehement Prophecy.

Following up will be Dead Man’s Grinn at 8:00 P.M. Coming up right after at 8:30 P.M. is Erie’s own The Romantic Era. They will be the last act to compete in the battle for the night.

According to The Romantic Era’s ReverbNation page, this high-voltage rock-n-roll band has a pop aspect also to add to the mix and is rated number two on the pop charts for Erie, Pa.

Once 9:00 P.M. comes around, the winners of last years Battle of the Bands, A New Beginning, will take the stage. This band of teenagers controlled the battle last year with their one of a kind blend of old and new style metal.

Their fast and powerful songs are performed live the best way possible, with the energy and stage presence one would expect to see from a professional touring band. They are not just another young band, they are much more and have proved this time and time again. The bands in this year’s battle will have big shoes to fill following last year’s performance.

Finally, to top the night off will be the local hard-hitters Face Down In High Water, or better known as FDH20. This 6-piece powerhouse rock band will hit the stage at 9:30 P.M. With their multiple Rock Erie awards and nominations and years of experience on their side, they will be definitely be more than just the cherry on top of the Corryfest Battle of the Bands.

For more information and directions, visit the Corryfest website.

Local Music: the Ups, the Downs and the Effort
A look inside what is happening in Erie’s local underground music scene.
 
There are a many things that stand out about the Erie area to not only people who live here, but to people who know about the city in general. Most people hear Erie and think of two things: The lake and GE.

But if one were to scratch a little bit under the surface in Erie, they would find something else about the city by the lake; it has been one of the best-known places for underground music on the eastern seaboard for years.

Erie has housed such big-name touring bands as Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Motion City Soundtrack, Cartel, Dashboard Confessional and many more.

In past years, shows like these had filled even Erie’s biggest venues, which had a maximum capacity of well over 600 people.

“We’ve had shows in the past three years sell out, full capacity, over capacity even,” said Casey Kuftic.

 But in the minds of what seems like many, Erie’s scene is not what it used to be only a few short years ago. “I believe it’s devolving,” said Kuftic in an almost angstful tone.

Kuftic, 20, currently runs and operates ErieShowsDotCom. His responsibilities include booking, promoting and the setting up of shows for regional and national touring bands.

“We’ve lost major staple venues like Forward Hall and The Hangout,” said Kuftic about some of the reasons why he believes Erie is currently devolving as a music scene.

“Not enough people are active in the scene. There are people that will go to shows and buy merch, but there aren’t people who are really willing to put in the time.”

One thing that has really seemed to slow down or even halt underground music is the current state of the economy.

“With less money for people to toss around, things like going to shows and concerts have been ousted by the fact that people need more money to simple just pay their bills,” said Andrew Brock, a local musician in the Erie area.

“Not only has the economy effected how show-goers spend their money, but also how bands on tour need to ration their money.”

With gas prices hitting over four dollars a gallon in recent months, bands are finding it harder to make ends meet and even just to make it to their next show. This large burden has even affected the local bands in the Erie scene.

“You kind of feel like a hobo sometimes… not to be demeaning,” said Jess Scutella. “Another aspect of surviving (on tour) is basically begging for money.”

Scutella, 20, is the drummer for the Erie based pop-punk band In The Day and has been a part of the Erie music scene since he was 14 years old.

Scutella, though claiming to be no veteran to touring, understands the problems that touring bands are having now a days in the underground music scene, especially with the current state of the economy.

“Every tour we’ve (In The Day) ever been on, we’ve had some sort of tip-jar. Whether it was made out of pretzel boxes, or weird dolls or whatever we had,” said Scutella.  

Amongst all the things that seem to be halting Erie’s progress as a thriving underground music scene, there is still glimmer of hope out there for people with the determination to make it happen, even against the odds.

The main part of having a successful music scene it not only the active, determined show-goers, but having equally active and extremely dedicated bands within the scene. Thankfully for Erie, a band like this exists.

“Just like anything else in life, pursuing a serious career path in music is an uphill battle, littered with obstacles, challenges, risks and a lot of shady looking forks in the road,” said Brian Morgante.

Brian Morgante, 24, is a local musician who has been active in the Erie music scene for seven years now. He is now currently touring full-time with his band Deadhorse.

As it reads on the bands website, Deadhorse is a post-rock/instrumental band from Erie, PA.
Forming in August of 2009, they are quickly becoming known as a hard-working and sincere new face in the touring underground.

 With national tours and independent album releases spreading like wildfire through relentless online promotion, the sounds of Deadhorse are reaching new audiences all around the globe each and every day.

“If you actually want to see any aspect of your dreams come to life, you need to start thinking like a business man, as well as be on top of your creative game and learn everything you can about promoting and marketing,” said Morgante about the business of keeping a DIY, or “Do It Yourself” band alive.

There are many things a band must do to survive these days. One of the main, yet most difficult thing a band can do is head out on tour.

Tour helps a band reach audiences from city to city and these types of bands are what help scenes thrive. But is not as easy as just jumping in a van and heading to the nearest club in a town not too far away.

Same as the root of the Erie scenes problems, money, preparedness and effort play a huge role in this task.

“The first thing you want to do is get the maps in front of you and decide which area of the country you are trying to hit, what markets will be best for weeknights and which will be best for weekends” said Morgante

“You then have to take driving times into consideration and space out shows accordingly as to not have things too close, but at the same time, not have them too far away either,” he added.

As a young touring band, Morgante and Deadhorse realize that sold out arenas aren’t exactly popping out of the ground in areas like Erie.

“You contact promotion companies, individual promoters, venues, bars, churches, house/basement shows, collective spaces, art galleries, friends and family to find out what places might have openings, availabilities, and where would fit your band and style of music the best,” Morgante added.

“Now that you have been putting in 40-60 hours a week for months in advance preparing for just one tour, imagine doing it for 7-8 tours a year,” said Morgante.

“It takes a very determined and level-headed person to really get as far as you originally intended to.”

Though this is just the top-layer of the determination it takes to be in an active, underground touring band, the effort has seemed to not be reciprocated in the area based around Erie.

Many know that the culture shock of loosing Forward Hall and The Hangout within months of each other has the capability to cripple the current music scene, but many, musicians and spectators alike, also know this is not the only reason to point the finger at.

“There is a lack of unity amongst a lot of cliques and genres and a lot of mis-communication/arrogance that really makes a lot of walls between people, bands, etc,” said Morgante.

The future of Erie music is by no means set in stone. Things will change, but as of what those changes will be, no one can really say.

“I think it’s going to change and become a totally different monster that we’ve never seen before,” Scutella said. “But I really couldn’t tell you.”

The one thing that will remain constant however, will be the effort needed to both revamp and maintain a successful, thriving scene as Erie once had only a few short years ago.

“We have seen up periods and down periods,” Morgante said. “Right now is very much a down period, but I always have hope for Erie, that maybe someday things could change for the better within the music scene once again.”

Sears Names Winner of Heroes at Home "Portraits of Heroes" Song Contest With Country Music Star Josh Gracin

Spring Program Drives Support for Troops through Music and Donations

In recognition of our country's military heroes, Sears today announces the winner of the national Heroes at Home "Portraits of Heroes" song contest with country music singer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Josh Gracin. The contest called upon Americans to submit their personal stories about a military hero in their life. The winning entry, selected by Gracin, reflects a military spouse's journey to meet and marry her best friend, his dedication to service and now her commitment to keeping his memory alive with their son. The song, which is based on this powerful story, will be written and recorded by Gracin this month and revealed in a special performance by Gracin at the Operation Support our Troops -- America "Rockin' for the Troops" concert in Wheaton, Ill., on July 16.

"I am honored to be a part of such a profound initiative that recognizes our troops and all that they do to protect our country," said Gracin. "As a former military member, I can understand both the hardships families go through and the pride they feel for their loved ones, whether they are currently in combat or retired. Having the opportunity to take someone's personal story and turn it into a song that so many people can relate to is truly special."

With a nearly perfect score, Seana Arrechaga of Clarksville, Tenn., won the hearts of the judges, including Gracin, with her touching story about her husband who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Highlights of her entry include:

"No matter what he was doing, he dedicated 100 percent to getting it done, even in the last few hours of his life. He was too stubborn to let go because he had too much to live for. That right there is what makes him my hero."

"In the 1305 days I had him, he showed me how to live with no regrets and how to love with no limits. He taught me that you have to fight for what's right when no one else will especially when it comes to your family."


The collaboration with Gracin is part of Sears' annual spring donation drive for Heroes at Home, which supports the rehabilitation of homes for veterans and military families across the country. Consumers can continue to support these initiatives through July 31 by making a donation to Heroes at Home in any Sears store nationwide or online at www.Sears.com/heroesathome.

"The touching stories submitted through the Heroes at Home 'Portraits of Heroes' song contest reminds us of all the strong men and women who serve our country and the families that support them back at home," said David Friedman, SVP and president of Marketing, Sears Holdings. "At Sears, we continually look for ways to improve the lives and homes of our active and veteran soldiers -- something we couldn't do without the generous support of our customers and associates."

Now in its fourth year, the Sears Heroes at Home program has raised more than $21 million with Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership. These funds have been used to help renovate and rebuild more than 750 homes across the country as part of the Heroes at Home program, which aims to improve American military families' lives by making necessary repairs, improvements or modifications to their homes.

The grand prize winner of the Sears Heroes at Home "Portraits of Heroes" song contest will travel to Nashville later this month to meet with Gracin while he records the song in studio. Additionally, the 10 finalists will receive a personally autographed CD of Gracin's new album, scheduled to come out later this year. A list of the finalists can be found by visiting the "Portraits of Heroes" contest website at www.portraitsofheroessongcontest.com.

For more information or to make a donation to the Sears Heroes at Home program, visit www.Sears.com/heroesathome.

Brewerie at Union Station

Summer Concert Calendar: Buffalo & Western New York
By Jillian Smolinski

Summer is just around the corner and the concert season is heating up! Are you ready? Buffalo Music Examiner has compiled a summer concert calendar for Buffalo & Western New York to help you prepare. Make your list, check it twice, and start saving your money!

Thursday, June 16:

Cults @ Ninth Ward
Tickets: $13

Blues Traveler @ Lafayette Square
Tickets: FREE

Sunday, June 19:

Title Fight, Touche Amore, The Menzingers, Pentimento, Dead End Path @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: $12 in Advance

Kenny Rogers @ Seneca Allegany Events Center
Tickets: $25+

Monday, June 20:

Artie Shaw Orchestra @ Artpark
Tickets: $29.50 - General, $24.50 - Lawn

Tuesday, June 21:

Creedence Clearwater Revisted @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Taylor Swift @ HSBC Arena
Tickets: $27.50, $62, $72

Thursday, June 23:

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals @ Lafayette Square
Tickets: FREE

The Trews w/ Colors In The Air, The Demos, Anchorage Nebraska @ Water Street Music Hall (Rochester)
Tickets: $10 in Advance and $13 Day of Show

Friday, June 24:

Dark Star Orchestra w/ Soulive @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: $10 in Advance and $20 Day of Show

Cherry Poppin' Daddies @ Buffalo Central Terminal
Tickets: $15 in Advance and $20 Day of Show

Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE

The Casualties @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: $12 in Advance and $14 Day of Show

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals @ Water Street Music Hall (Rochester)
Tickets: $20 in Advance and $24 Day of Show

Saturday, June 25:

Elvis Costello & The Imposters @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: $10 in Advance and $20 Day of Show

Tim McGraw w/ Luke Bryan & The Band Perry @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $39.75 - $73.75

Ninety Miles @ Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $25+

Sunday, June 26:

Cheap Girls, Bomb The Music Industry, White Whale @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: ???

Tuesday, June 28:

Peter Frampton @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Wednesday, June 29:

Umphrey McGee's @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Starry Night In The Garden w/ Hanson, Christina Perri, and Second Hand Serenade's John Vesely @ Buffalo/Erie County Botanical Gardens
Tickets: $40 - General Admission, $100 - VIP

Thursday, June 30:

Galactic @ Town Ballroom
Tickets: $20 in Advance and $22 Day of Show

Lowest of the Low @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: FREE


JULY

Friday, July 1:

Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers @ Chautauqua Institution
Tickets: $39

Centro-matic @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: $10 in Advance

Rusted Root @ Holiday Valley
Tickets: $20

Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx)
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, July 2:

Th' Legendary Shack Shakers @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: $12 in Advance

Dave Mason @ Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $35+

Todd Rundgren @ The Tralf
Tickets: $30 in Advance and $33 Day of Show

The Buffalo Philharmonic @ Holiday Valley
Tickets: $30

Sunday, July 3:

KC & The Sunshine Band @ Hoilday Valley
Tickets: $30

Tuesday, July 5:

Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Skrillex w/ Porter Robinson, Zedd @ Water Street Music Hall (Rochester)
Tickets: $23 in Advance and $25 Day of Show

Wednesday, July 6:

The Trews @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Thursday, July 7:

Yes and Styx @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $29.50 - $75

Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band @ Asbury Hall
Tickets: $20 in Advance and $25 Day of Show
 

Sloan @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: FREE

Friday, July 8:

Sugarland w/ Sara Bareilles @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $34.75 - Lawn

Natalie Merchant w/ the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: $39

Sparks The Rescue, Select Start, Rookie of the Year, etc @ Xtreme Wheels
Tickets: $12

Burton Cummings (formerly of The Guess Who) @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, July 9:

Steve Miller Band @ Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $65+

Tuesday, July 12:

38 Special @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

WARPED TOUR @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $31.50

Yonder Mountain String Band @ Town Ballroom
Tickets: $20 in Advance and $25 Day of Show

Wednesday, July 13:

Kid Rock w/ Sheryl Crow @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $22.50 - $75.50

Brian McKnight @ Riviera Theatre
Tickets: $45 & $55

The Black Keys w/ Cage The Elephant @ Artpark
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Weird Al Yankovic @ UB Center For The Arts
Tickets: $29 & $39

Thursday, July 14:

Court Yard Hounds @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: FREE

Friday, July 15:

John Butler Trio with The Ragbirds and One World Tribe @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, July 16:

Miranda Cosgrove w/ Greyson Chance @ Darien Lake
Tickets: FREE w/ Park Admission

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $35 & $45

Melissa Etheridge @ Seneca Allegany Casino
Tickets: $30+

Monday, July 18:

Glen Miller Orchestra @ Artpark
Tickets: $24.50 - Lawn

Tuesday, July 19:
 

Cheap Trick @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Wednesday, July 20:

moe. @ Artpark
Tickets: Free

Thursday, July 21:

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: FREE

Friday, July 22:

Motley Crue, Poison, New York Dolls @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $29.50 - $95

Torche, Big Business, Helms Alee @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: $15 in Advance

Tommy James and The Shondells @ Chautauqua Institution
Tickets: $39

The Tea Party with The Pretty Reckless and Son of the Sun @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE
 

Saturday, July 23:

Braid Paisley w/ Black Shelton and Jerrod Niemann @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $29.75 - $63.75

Steely Dan w/ Sam Yahel @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $30.50 - $96

John McDermott @ Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $40+

Sunday, July 24:

Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Far East Movement, Lloyd @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $29.75, $79.75, & $99.75

Tuesday, July 26:

Lynyrd Skynyrd @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

FURTHER featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $30 - $49.50

103.3 The Edge's Summer BBQ feat. Disturbed, Godsmack and more @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $25.25 - $84.20

Wednesday, July 27:

Bright Eyes & The Mountain Goats @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Kid Cudi @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $25 - $46

Thursday, July 28:

Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social w/ The Biters @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: $12

Suicide Silence @ Xtreme Wheels
Tickets: $15

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: FREE

Friday, July 29:

Goo Goo Dolls w/ Michelle Branch and Parachute @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $20 - $69.50

The Glitch Mob w/ Phantogram, Com Truise @ Town Ballroom
Tickets: $17 in Advance and $20 Day of Show

Daryl Stuermer Band @ Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $35+

Alison Krauss & Union Station feauring Jerry Douglas @ Chautauqua Institution
Tickets: $40

The Swellers, Fake Problems, Daytrader @ Mohawk Place
Tickets: $10 in Advance

Puddle of Mudd, Rev Theory, Kennedy Carpool, and Colors in the Air @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, July 30:

Tragically Hip / Arkells @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: $46

Sunday, July 31:

Flogging Molly w/ Badfish @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: $10 in Advance and $20 Day of Show
 

AUGUST

Monday, August 1:

The Decemberists w/ The Head and The Heart @ Artpark
Tickets: $34 - Lawn

Tuesday, August 2:

ZZ Top @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Wednesday, August 3:

O.A.R. @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Girl Talk w/ Wiz Khalifa @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $25 - $35

Thursday, August 4:

Wiz Khalifa w/ Big Sean and Chevy Woods @ Artpark
Tickets: $32.50 - General, $22.50 - Lawn

Tokyo Police Club and The Shelia Divine @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: FREE

Friday, August 5:

The B-52s @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, August 6:

Big & Rich with Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy and Two Foot Fred @ Seneca Allegany Casino
Tickets: $65+

Alkaline Trio, Mewithoutyou, River City Extension @ Water Street Music Hall
Tickets: $17 in Advance

In Fear and Faith, Vanna, A Loss For Words, etc @ Xtreme Wheels
Tickets: $13 in Advance

O.A.R @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $35.50

Leon Russell @ Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $50+

Monday, August 8:

Return to Forever IV & Zappa Plays Zappa
Tickets: $22 - $67

Tuesday, August 9:

Edgar Winter @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Selena Gomez & The Scene w/ Allstar Weekend @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $29.50 - $75

Bob Dylan @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $29.50 - $75

Wednesday, August 10:

Journey w/ Foreigner & Night Ranger @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $25 - $99.50

Big Time Rush @ The Fairgrounds
Tickets: $20 & $35

Thursday, August 11:

Randy Houser @ The Fairgrounds
Tickets: FREE w/ Fair Admission

Honda Civic Tour: Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Manchester Orchestra @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $25 - $69

Friday, August 12:

Reel Big Fish w/ Streetlight Manifesto @ Rapids Theatre
Tickets: $22.50 in Advance and $25 Day of Show

Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, Easton Corbin and Justin Moore @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $29.50 - $75.75

Clint Black @ Chautauqua Institution
Tickets: $39

Queensryche @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, August 13:

Guster w/ Jack's Mannequin, Ra Ra Riot @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $26 - $36

The Association @ Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $45+
 

Sunday, August 14:

Miranda Lambert @ The Fairgrounds
Tickets: $45 & $60

Monday, August 15:

America @ The Fairgrounds
Tickets: FREE w/ Fair Admission

Tuesday, August 16:

Ted Nugent @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Kings of Leon w/ Band of Horses @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $30.50 - $60.50

Thursday, August 18:

Scream It Like You Mean It Tour: Breathe Carolina, Chiodos, etc @ Xtreme Wheels
Tickets: $16 in Advance

Friday, August 19:

Blood, Sweat & Tears @ Chautauqua Institution
Tickets: $39

Martina McBridge @ Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $65+

Grand Funk Railroad with The Brotherhood @ Ulrich City Courtyard
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, August 20:

Johnny Winter @ Bear's Den at Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: $35+

Tony Bennett @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $45 - $125

Sunday, August 21:

Def Leppard w/ Heart @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $26 - $99

Garrison Keillor @ Artpark
Tickets: $46.50 - $55 - General, $27.50 - Lawn

Tuesday, August 23:

George Thorogood & the Destroyers @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Wednesday, August 24:

Kenny Chesney w/ Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $32.50 & $85

Thursday, August 25:

Lynyrd Skynyrd w/ The Doobie Brothers @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $23.50 - $66

Train and Maroon 5 w/ Gavin DeGraw @ New York State Fair Grandstand (Syracuse)
Tickets: $35 & $45

Friday, August 26:

Alice Cooper w/ Anvil @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: $10 in Advance and $20 Day of Show

Kenny Loggins w/ The Boston Pops Orchestra @ Coca-Cola Field
Tickets: $35

The Beach Boys @ Chautauqua Institution
Tickets: $39

B.B. King w/ Buddy Guy @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $25 - $65

Saturday, August 27:

Great Big Sea w/ Martin Sexton @ Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf
Tickets: $10 in Advance and $20 Day of Show

All Time Low, Cartel, The Cab, We Are The In Crowd @ Rapids Theatre
Tickets: $21 in Advance

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band @ CMAC (Canandaigua)
Tickets: $35 - $65

Sunday, August 28:

Ronnie Dunn @ Seneca Allegany Casino
Tickets: $35+

Tuesday, August 30:

The Machine performs Pink Floyd @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Journey w/ Foreigner and Night Ranger @ New York State Fair Grandstand (Syracuse)
Tickets: $55 & $65
 

SEPTEMBER:

Friday, September 2:

Lady Antebellum w/ Sunny Sweeney @ New York State Fair Grandstand (Syracuse)
Tickets: $35 & $45

Sam Roberts Band @ Artpark
Tickets: $30 & $40

Saturday, September 3:

Sugarland w/ Sara Bareilles @ New York State Fair Grandstand (Syracuse)
Tickets: $50 & $60

Sunday, September 4:

Toby Keith w/ Eric Curch @ Darien Lake
Tickets: $20 - $73.75

Wednesday, September 7:

Gregg Allman @ Artpark
Tickets: FREE

Thursday, September 8:

Keith Urban w/ Jake Owen @ HSBC Arena
Tickets: $27.50, $57.50, $77.50

Wednesday, September 14:

Carbon Leaf @ The Tralf
Tickets: $12 in Advance and $14 Day of Show

Saturday, September 24:

Starship starring Mickey Thomas @ Seneca Niagara Casino
Tickets: ???

Sunday, September 25:

Foo Fighters, Rise Against @ HSBC Arena
Tickets: $39.50 & $49.50

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