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​The Tralf Music Hall is located in Buffalo, New York's Theatre District. Renown by audiences and artists alike as western New York's 'best sounding  room.' Audiences enjoy the atmosphere and unmatched concert sight lines...there is not a bad seat in the house. Artists enjoy the highest quality production elements in addition to the well appointed artists' backstage area and world class hospitality. Tralf Music Hall is a true concert club experience.
716-852-2860
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents 

​Eric Johnson Classics: Present & Past

Often considered to be one of the most respected guitarists on the planet, Eric Johnson is showcasing his soon to be released EJ Vol. II while simultaneously celebrating the 30th anniversary of his monumental Ah Via Musicom. In stark contrast to its acoustic predecessor, EJ Vol. II features intricate full band takes on rock, blues, country and jazz. It is soon to be a classic. Meanwhile, Ah Via Musicom is filled with the guitar work that introduced Johnson to the world. The track, Cliffs Of Dover, made Johnson a Grammy winner in 1990 and the song remains as one of the most enduring rock instrumentals of all time. Throughout his career, Eric Johnson's innovative guitar work continues to garner respect from both guitar afficcinados to more mainstream audiences. In both past and present, he has much to celebrate.

​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $20
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent ​
Thursday February 27th, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin At The Tralf Presents

ANA POP0VIC
​With Michael DeLano

The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger and singer Ana Popovic is back on the road promoting her new album 'Like It On Top', that focuses on empowered, successful, inspiring female role models.

​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $15
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on sale Friday Dec 13 at noon
Tralf Club Pre-sale Thursday Dec 12 at noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Friday March 6th, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

CRACK THE SKY 

Crack the Sky have a career that goes back more than 40 years, when their first self titled album was chosen by Rolling Stone as the Debut Of The Year. In recent years the band has reunited many of the original and classic members and continue to make their own quirky and catchy brand of progressive rock music. Now Rolling Stone magazine calls Crack The Sky..."The best prog band you have never heard of."

​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $25
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on sale Friday Dec 20 at noon
Tralf Club Pre-Sale Thursday Dec 19 at 1pm
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Saturday March 7th, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin At The Tralf Presents

SOLD OUT

Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram
With David Michael Miller

Is Christone “Kingfish” Ingram the future of the blues? The blues savior is one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince. --Rolling Stone

A rising blues prodigy….A torchbearer. --NPR Music

Kingfish is the next explosion of the blues. --Buddy Guy

​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission Event
$19 Advance / $24 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on sale Monday November 25 at noon
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​ Sunday, March 8, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

KASIM SULTON'S
​UTOPIA

On the heels of a sold-out tour earlier this year, world renown Bass Player Kasim Sulton will once again be celebrating his longtime association with the ground breaking progressive rock band Utopia and their legacy by performing a limited number of shows consisting entirely of Utopia music with a full band. The set list will be comprised of songs hand-picked by Sulton, spanning the 10 albums he appears on, including deep cuts as well as many more familiar songs.
BAND LINE-UP:
Kasim Sulton - Bass and vocals
Jesse Gress - Guitar and vocals
Gil Assayas – Keyboards and vocals
Andy Ascolese - Drums and vocals
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $24
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Tickets on sale Tuesday Dec 18 at noon
Tralf Club Pre-sale begins Tuesday Dec 17 at 1pm
Ticketmaster.com
​Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​ Thursday, March 12, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

GROSH
Live Video Recording 
​With Grace Stumberg

Rock supergroup from Buffalo, NY is putting on a special show and recording it all LIVE!
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​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
General Admission Event
$15 Advance / $20 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Ticketmaster.com
​Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Friday, March 13, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
​ESI Events Presents

The Strictly Hip Presents
STARPAINTERS
Northern Inspired Acoustic Collective
With Special Guests RRB: Music Of CSNY

The Strictly Hip presents their all new acoustic project STARPAINTERS. This is the band's first show in Buffalo. This collective of musicians features members of The Strictly Hip, friends, and family. Performing acoustic renditions of songs from The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, and more. Opeening the evening is RRB performing the music of Crosby Stills Nash and Young
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission Event
$10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Tickets on sale Tuesday February 25 at noon
Ticketmaster.com
​Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​ Saturday, March 14, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

ERIC GALES
​With HAYDEN FOGLE

Eric Gales was hailed as the second coming of Jimi Hendrix when he first hit the blues circuit, was endorsed by Carlos Santana at the age of 15, and quickly earned praise from peers like Joe Bonamassa who called him, “One of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world.” Gales is infamous for his playing style: left-handed and fully upside-down (low E string towards the floor), like Albert King, but is naturally right-handed. But, what is truly impressive is his unquestionable virtuosity – a seemingly effortless mélange of Hendrix, SRV and jazzier Eric Johnson-esque licks winding around bold riffs daubed in vividly thumping tones.

“One of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world” - Joe Bonamassa

“He is absolutely incredible” - Carlos Santana

“How Eric Gales isn’t the hugest name in rock guitar is a total mystery”  - Dave Navarro

“This guy could be the best player on Earth” - Mark Tremonti
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $19
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Tickets on sale Friday January 24 at noon.
Tralf Club Pre-sale begins Thursday January 23 at noon.
Ticketmaster.com
​Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​ Sunday, March 15, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

FEMMES OF ROCK
Featuring
BELLA ELECTRIC STRINGS

FEMMES OF ROCK, led by rock violinist and arranger, Nina DiGregorio, has rocked audiences worldwide with their blistering solos, unique arrangements—not to mention their beauty and charm. The girls have collectively performed with some of the biggest names in the business. The FEMMES OF ROCK show takes Bella Strings to a whole new level. All-new arrangements, original material, a live rock band, video, lights, choreography, comedy, and more can be expected in this high-energy show that leaves audiences awed. The only one of its kind, there are no other similar string acts operating at this level of production. Be prepared for something that you have not yet seen the likes of. The Girls keep a busy touring schedule and are one of the most sought-after “hard rock” violin acts in the world.
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $34
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Tickets on sale Tuesday Dec 17 at noon
Tralf Club Pre-sale begins Monday Dec 16 at noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​ Thursday, March 19, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin At The Tralf Presents

COCO MONTOYA
​And
​RONNIE BAKER BROOKS

Two legendary blues artists co-headline an epic evening of blues guitar mastery on the legendary Tralf stage.
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​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $25
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Tickets on sale Thursday November 7 at noon
Tralf Club pre-sale begins Wednesday November 6 at noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​ Saturday, March 21, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

​Keller Williams' Grateful Grass
​Ft. Love Canon

Loose interpretations of Grateful Dead songs done in a bluegrass style. Take Kellers fascination with Grateful Dead songs and mix it together with his love of psychedelic improvisational bluegrass music and out burps this project. 
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission Event
$25 Advance | $30 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​Thursday, March 26, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
​Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

WALTER TROUT

Walter Trout tours world wide playing his special brand of guitar based blues rock. After years as a side man with John Mayall, the Bluesbreakers and Canned Heat, Walter has enjoyed playing his emotional brand of fired up, hardcore guitar heavy music, writing and recording his own songs for over 20 years as a solo artist.. 
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​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $25
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on sale Tuesday Dec 31 at noon.
Tralf Club Pre-sale begins Monday Dec 30 at noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​ Friday March 27, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

An Evening With
​DONNA THE BUFFALO

Formed in 1989, Donna The Buffalo hail from Trumansburg, New York and are the very definition of Upstate New York roots music. Blending folk, country, bluegrass and Zydeco, Donna The Buffalo transcend genres into a rich style that is both pure and unique.  With a fan base lovingly known as The Herd, every Donna The Buffalo performance is not so much a show but rather more a celebration.

​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission Event
$23 Advance / $27 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​ Saturday, March 28, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents
SOLD OUT!

TAB BENOIT
​With WHISKEY BAYOU REVIEW

​Tab Benoit is a master at the art of blues guitar.  While primarily playing his beloved Delta Blues, his presentation is often a hybrid of many styles that has garnered rabid acclaim and respect throughout the blues community. Signing to the legendary Vanguard label in 1999 and later to the equally reputable Telarc International, Benoit has recorded over 15 albums of swamp soaked folklore that feature both his own songwriting skill as well as reinterpretations of his greatest inspirations.  Tab Benoit has twice won The BB King Entertainer Of The Year Award while in 2010, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame and his visits to The Tralf are always legendary.
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $34
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on Sale Friday November 1 at Noon
Tralf Club Pre-Sale Begins Thursday October 31 at Noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​Thursday April 2 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

ALBERT CASTIGLIA
​With Special Guests

“Castiglia combines hardcore blues with soul, rock, and country flavors for a sound that will appeal to rockers and blues purists alike.” - AllMusic

“It may be a bit premature to crown Albert Castiglia America’s newest King of the Blues, but there’s little doubt that he at least deserves the title of heir apparent.”
— Miami New Times
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​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
General Admission Event
$15 Advance / $19 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Tickets on sale Thursday January 30 at noon
​Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​Friday, April 10, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

MICHAEL KAESHAMMER

Juno award winning  jazz pianist and vocalist, Michael Kaeshammer brings an exciting blend of jazz, boogie-woogie, blues and New Orleans funk. This Canadian internationally acclaimed musician has toured the world showcasing his talents as a singer, songwriter, and pianist.

​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $25
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Tickets on sale Friday February 7 at noon.
Tralf Club members pre-sale Thursday February 6 at noon.
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​Saturday April 18 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

"DR. DIRTY"
​JOHN VALBY

The legendary hysterically bawdy and outrageous singer, songwriter, pianist, John Valby returns to downtown Buffalo!

​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission Event
$10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted
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Tickets on sale now.
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents
SOLD OUT

FRANK MARINO
& MAHOGANY RUSH

Mahogany Rush is a Canadian rock Jam band led by guitarist Frank Marino. The band had its peak of popularity in the 1970s, playing such venues as California Jam II together with bands such as Aerosmith, Ted Nugent and Heart. Mahogany Rush formed in Montreal during 1970.
The band is perhaps best known for Marino's soaring lead guitar which bears a strong resemblance to the playing of Jimi Hendrix.  Starting in the late 1970s, the group recorded and toured as Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush.

The music of Mahogany Rush is diverse, ranging from genres such as psychedelic rock, blues rock, and funk rock (styles which are most prevalent on the group's early releases), to a more standard hard rock/heavy metal style in their later career. Marino himself has described the band's sound as "The Grateful Dead meets jazz".
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $20
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on Sale Wednesday November 27 at Noon
Tralf Club Pre-Sale Begins Monday November 25 at Noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Thursday, April 23, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

VICTOR WAINWRIGHT
​& THE TRAIN

6 TIME BLUES MUSIC AWARD WINNER including Band of the Year, and the prestigious BB King Entertainer of the Year, Victor Wainwright & The Train are nominated for a 2019 Grammy. Selling out venues throughout the US and Canada, multi award winner Victor Wainwright is at the top of his game!  With his Grammy Nominated self titled album, ‘THE TRAIN’ on Ruf Records, there is nothing stopping Victor Wainwright from continuing his meteoric rise
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​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $15
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on Sale Friday January 10 at Noon
Tralf Club Pre-Sale Begins Wednesday Jan 9 at Noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Saturday, April 25 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

BRASS TRANSIT
THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF CHICAGO

Brass Transit celebrate the musical legacy of Chicago. The Brass Transit show includes all the hits from Chicago's golden age. With a worldclass horn section, a rocking rhythm section and vocals stacked sky high. Brass Transit transports its audience back to the freewheeling days of the seventies.  Performing live on the legendary Tralf Music Hall stage for two shows. 630pm and 930pm.
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​Two Shows!
First Seating: 530pm Doors / 630pm Show
Second Seating: 830pm Doors / 930pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $24
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on Sale Wednesday Feb 19 at 1pm
Tralf Club Pre-Sale Begins Tuesay Feb 18 at 1pm
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Wednesday April 29 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
w/ JD SIMO

Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as the UK’s number one star of the blues rock world. The girl with the big voice from the Black Country has toured extensively around the world, released critically acclaimed albums and gained a global fan base as well as having the honour of playing alongside some of her musical idols.
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​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
General Admission Event
$20 Advance / $25 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Wednesday April 30 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

BRUCE WOJICK & THE STRUGGLE
w/ 77 STONE

Veteran award winning guitarist and songwriter Bruce Wojick brings his world class band, The Struggle to Tralf Music Hall for a BluesSoulRock Xplosion. Bruce Wojick & The Struggle mine the roots of American music for a sound that is all heart.

Opening the show is promising young blues rock band 77 Stone. Featuring Michael Delano, Vito Wojick, and TJ Podsiadlo, 77 Stone bring a blast of blues that is beyond their years and ready for the big stage.
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission Event
$20 Advance / $23 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Friday, May 1, 2020 
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD
w/ SAPLINGS & CYPHER

Rochester, NY’s own Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, hereby referred to as GPGDS, (for obvious reasons) has steadily built a name for themselves among the East Coast reggae circuit, due to their relentless touring, dating back to their inception in 2004
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission
Tickets starting at $25
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Friday May 8, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
​Lightning Productions Presents

THE MERSEY BEATLES
FOUR LADS FROM LIVERPOOL
​THE #1 HITS SHOW

Direct from the great city of Liverpool England. The Mersey Beatles are the world's most Authentic and only Liverpool born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at the world famous Cavern Club, where The Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide.

Do not miss this all new show as the band performs all 20 USA #1 hits plus many more fab favorites. Experience their natural Liverpool accents, wit, and charm. With no rehearsed scripts, their crowd banter truly captures the original spirit of the Beatles. These talented musicians appear with beautifully designed costumes and replica guitars from all eras. [VIDEO]
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
Reserved Seating Event
Tickets starting at $25
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on Sale Wednesday January 22 at noon.
Tralf Club members pre-sale begins Tue Jan 21 at noon.
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Thursday May 14, 2020 
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

Big Martha: An Allman Brothers Band Experience 

An Allman Brothers Experience brought by Sean McNamara, Grace Lougen, Donny Frauenhofer, Cody Barcroft, Jon Fohl, and Ryan Campbell

6pm Doors | 7pm Show
General Admission Event
$15 Advance / $20 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​Sunday, May 17, 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
ESI Events Presents

MARTIN SEXTON

Hailing from Syracuse, Martin Sexton is a disciple of Classic Rock.  Upon moving to Boston in the early 90s, he recorded In The Journey completely on his own in a friend's attic.  In true DIY fashion, he sold 20,000 copies out of his guitar case.  Since then, he has connected with pop, rock and jam band audiences all the while developing a loyal fan base. His songs so timeless that he has seen such stages as The Newport Folk Festival, Bonnaroo, The New Orleans Jazz Fesrival  to Carnegie Hall. The Los Angeles Times said, “Call him a soul shouter, a road poet, a folkie or a rocker and you wouldn’t be wrong.”
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​7pm Doors | 8pm Show
General Admission Event
$30 Advance / $35 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent

Tickets on Sale Friday November 8 at Noon
Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
Thursday May 21 2020
​@ TRALF MUSIC HALL
Howlin' At The Tralf Presents

SUE FOLEY

Sue Foley is a multi-award-winning musician and one of the finest blues and roots artists working today. She is a veritable triple-threat as a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. As with many blues women of the past, Foley has a long history of defying convention and being a positive role model for aspiring, young female musicians.
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​6pm Doors | 7pm Show
General Admission Event
$15 Advance / $20 Day Of Show
21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
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Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office  716.852.2860 / Tralf.com
​The Tralf Music Hall is located in Buffalo, New York's Theatre District. Renown by audiences and artists alike as Western New York's 'best sounding  room.' Audiences enjoy the atmosphere and unmatched concert sight lines...there is not a bad seat in the house. Artists enjoy the highest quality production elements in addition to the well appointed artists' backstage area and world class hospitality. The Tralf Music Hall is a true concert club experience.

Call The Tralf Box office at 716-852-2860
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TRALF MUSIC HALL BOX OFFICE
622 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14202

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Phone: 716-852-2860
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