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WELCOME
TO THE TRALF MUSIC HALL
Buffalo NY's finest live music entertainment
venue
May
2008
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Friday
May 9th
The
Pete Best Band
with
Beatlemagic
and Special Guests: The
Fab Five
Original Beatles
drummer to kickoff 2008 USA tour in Buffalo.
Re-live the exciting pre-Beatlemania days
of 1960-62 with the man who put the original
beat in The Beatles: Pete Best and The Pete
Best Band.
The
band will take you on an amazing journey back
to Liverpool's Cavern Club, The Casbah, and
the rollicking clubs of Hamburg, Germany. You'll
be singing along with the Mersey beatin', high-energy
songs that The Beatles played live on stage
in the early years with Best on drums, including
"My Bonnie", the recording
that lit the initial spark of Beatlemania in
1961.
Fantastic
rock-n-roll classics are on tap, including some
early Beatle's originals, plus fun firsthand
stories about John, Paul, George and Stu, from
the man who shared the stage with them for 2
years and almost 1,000 live shows.
Buffalo's local favorite, BeatleMagic, will
open the show, brilliantly recreating the unforgettable
sights and sounds of 1964-1970.
The
Pete Best Band will have you twisting and shouting
with "One
After 909". "Some Other Guy",
"Please Mr Postman", "I Saw Her
Standing There", plus the instrumental,
"Cry For A Shadow" from Beatles
Anthology 1, which is notable as the only Lennon-Harrison
composition ever recorded.
A
fun surprise at a Pete Best Band concert is
the post-show "Meet and Greet" where
fans can get autographs, photos, and chat with
Pete Best in person.
The
Fab Five (from Liverpool, New York !)
closes out the evening with British Invasion
hits and deep Beatle cuts. This incredible group
has played Liverpool, UK's famed Cavern Club
with Joey Molland of Badfinger, and is
an official backing band for both Molland and
Terry Sylvester of The Hollies. In 2007,
CBS Sunday Morning described The Fab-Five
as being ..one of the best tribute
bands in the country".
"We
were at our best when we were playing in the
dance halls and clubs of Liverpool and Hamburg
(with Pete on drums). The world never saw that."
- John Lennon
....we
reached our stage peak in Hamburg..." -
George Harrison, 1969.
With
the Pete Best Band, you'll experience what John
and George were talking about.
7pm
doors/8pm show/All Ages
$18.50 presale, $22 day of show
An evening with your friends and one of the
original Beatles ? Priceless.
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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Click
here for video of fun local interview done
with Pete in 2006
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Saturday
May 10th
The
Average White Band
"Their self-effacing name
to the contrary, Average White Band was anything
but one of the few white groups to cross
the color line and achieve success and credibility
playing funk, with their tight, fiery sound
also belying their Scottish heritage, evoking
American R&B hotbeds like Detroit, Memphis,
and Philadelphia instead. "
7pm doors/8pm show/21+
$21 presale, $23 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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Wednesday
May 14th
"A Celebration of Sinatra"
featuring Jack Civiletto and the 18 piece Pyramid
Band
directed by Joe Bernard and Johnny Matt
with comedian Nick Siracuse
and guest singer DeeAnn Tompkins.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Lions
Club of Kenmore and Western New York.
7pm doors/8pm show/21+
$20 presale, $25 day of show
Tickets on sale, Tuesday April 1st, 10am, at
all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone
852-5000, or
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Friday
May 16th
An
Evening With The Alan Holdsworth Band
"Allan
Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary
musicians as one of the 20th century's most
prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful
of musicians who has consistently proven himself
as an innovator in between and within the worlds
of rock and jazz music. Many of music's best-known
instrumental masters cite Holdsworth as that
rare and shining voicea legendary player
who continues to push the outer limits of instrumental
technique and the electric guitar's range of
tonal and textural possibilities. Particularly
during the 90s, Holdsworth has enjoyed the recognition
so many musicians strongly feel he deserves,
given that he has developed his career outside
the big label mainstream and has consistently
produced his own recordings with complete creative
control since the mid-80s. Despite the uncompromising
nature of Holdsworth's predominantly genre-defying
solo projects, he's no stranger to all-star
jazz festival line-ups or large venue rock audiences.
Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth near the
top of their 100 greatest guitarists of
all time. There's never been a shortage
of media attention or acclaim for Holdsworth's
accomplishments and originality. An inductee
of Guitar Player Magazine's Hall of Fame, Holdsworth
is a five-time winner in their readers' poll."
Performing 2 Sets!
$23 presale, $25 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000,
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Saturday
May 17th
British
Sea Power
with The
Rosebuds
"British
Sea Power have a reputation for elaborate and
well-thought out live shows and won the 2004
Time Out London Live Band of the Year award.
The stage is often decorated with foliage and
plastic birds and sets generally finish with
a semi-improvised song called "Rock in
A", which sometimes lasts for over 20 minutes.
Various members often climb riggings and tear
down the foliage, Eamon walks around the audience
beating his marching drum, and a ten-foot bear,
Ursine Ultra, occasionally makes an appearance
- often taking a beating from various band members.
This has become one of the signatures of the
band. Their tours often include unusual venues
such as the Scillonian Club on the Isles of
Scilly, Grasmere Village Hall, the St. John
Boste Social Club in Kendal, Cumbria and Carnglaze
Caverns in Cornwall. The
band have built up an eccentric image in interviews
and press releases; some of which is based on
fact, other times merely whimsical building
of outward personas. This has included giving
journalists grid references at which to meet
them, and expressing obsessions with Field Marshal
Montgomery and bird watching."
7pm
doors/8pm Show
$12presale, $15 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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Sunday
May 18th
The
Stricly Hip
with Kings Of Gonzo
Strictly
Hip is North America's premier tribute to the
music of The Tragically Hip. Since 1993, Strictly
Hip has accurately reproduced the music of Canada's
favorite band. Originally based in Canada, Strictly
Hip has become one of the western New York regions
favorite club, concert and event shows. Recognized
by Buffalo Spree magazine's 'Best Of Buffalo'
issue for the past two years and winners of
multiple Buffalo music awards. Strictly Hip
is the only band to headline the Friendship
Festival on both sides of the border. With an
all new lineup that has been touring America
on a weekly basis, Strictly Hip returns in 2008
and celebrates the Canadian Victoria Day holiday
weekend at The Tralf on Sunday May 18. Also
appearing is the debut show of "Kings Of
Gonzo", Buffalo's new 90's alt rock superheroes.
7pm
doors/8pm Show
$10presale, $12 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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Friday,
May 23rd
The
Corrections
with The Bob Fera Band and
Rob Lynch & the Adjustable Friends
In
the words of Chris Trapper (The Push Stars),
"The Corrections play the kind of versatile
pop music that most bands wouldnt even
attempt these days. They approach their craft
with a buoyant charm and crisp clarity that
denies categorization. It is with melody and
rhythmic freshness that they will draw you in,
and observation and intelligence that might
make you a fan for years."
7pm doors/8pm Show/21+
$10presale, $12 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or BUY
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Saturday
May 31st
Grammy Nominated, Multi Instrumentalist:
Najee
with Special Guest
Will
Holton
Performing 2 Shows!
Early Show: 6pm doors/6:30pm show
Late Show: 9:30pm doors/10pm Show
$30presale, $35 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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June
2008
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Friday
June 13th
The
Caverners
The Ultimate Beatles Show
"Audiences have been raving
about the all-Canadian tribute to the Beatles
known as THE CAVERNERS.
These
boys have yet to perform without their crowds
screaming, stamping their feet and yelling for
more.
Every part of the show is recreated with the
utmost authenticity, right down to the Liverpudlian
accents. Every piece of CAVERNER costume and
equipment is Beatle authentic, right down to
the British Vox amplifiers and the classic Ludwig
"Ringo" drum kit."
7pm doors/8pm show/21+
$19.50 presale, $22 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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Saturday
June 14th
Think
Twice Radio Presents:
Lenny
Revell
McCarthyizm
Scott Celani
6:30pm doors/7:30pm show/21+
$10 presale, $15 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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Sunday
June 22nd
Peter
Murphy
with Special Guests
"After disbanding Bauhaus in 1983, Murphy
formed Dali's Car with former Japan member Mick
Karn. Dali's Car only released one album, The
Waking Hour, in 1984. Following its release,
the duo broke up and Murphy hesitatingly began
a solo career with a cover of Magazine's "The
Light Pours Out of Me," which was featured
on a 1985 Beggars Banquet compilation called
The State of Things. In 1986, he released his
first full-fledged solo album, Should the World
Fail to Fall Apart, which featured a number
of guest artists, including former Bauhaus member
Daniel Ash. Two years later, Murphy released
his second solo album, Love Hysteria. Like its
predecessor, Love Hysteria received lukewarm
reviews but sold well to his dedicated fan base.
"
7pm doors/8pm show
$25 presale, $30 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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Friday
June 27th
Taylor
Negron "I Am a Satellite"
Featuring Logan Heftel
A fusion of Comedy and Music One Night
Only
Produced by Gordon Ballard
Actor (Curb your enthusiasm) Writer Taylor Negron's
hysterical fusion of story telling and Music
"Satellites"
- is ..."charming, touching, funny..."Direct
from the Edinburgh theater festival where it
was critically acclaimed, Negron is heading
Off Broadway with his new live show "Satellites",
a funny heartfelt, stirring production inspired
by his passion for live theatre and Stand-up
Comedy, Taylor is accompanied on the guitar
by singer song writer Logan
Heftel And is directed by famed New York
City Opera director David Swietzer
This is one night not to be missed. You will
laugh and sigh!
7pm
doors/8pm show
$20 presale, $23 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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July
2008
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Tuesday
July 15th
Boris
with
Torche
Wolves in the Throne Room
7pm doors/8pm show
$15 presale, $17 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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NOW!
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August
2008
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Sunday
August 17th
Billy Bob Thorton
with Special Guests
7pm
doors/8pm show
$20 presale, $25 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations,
charge by phone 852-5000, or
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September
2008
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Sunday
September 28th
An
Evening with Leon Redbone
7pm
doors/8pm show
$22 presale, $25 day of show
Tickets on sale Thursday May 15th, 10am, at
all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone
852-5000, or
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NOW!
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