10 DELAWARE
Chris Pusateri – Lead Vocals
Dan Fiorella – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Jonathan Buck – Bass, Vocals
Chuck Haaland – Drums
- 10 Delaware was formed in August 2009
- They perform a variety of guitar driven modern era tunes along with classic and dance songs
- Opened for Fran Cosmo, former vocalist of Boston
- Dan has worked locally for over 25 years and performed at BB Kings Blues Club in NYC in 2004
- Chris also performs solo acoustic dates
TEASERS
Aimee Lynn Lanthier – Lead Vocals
Parker Greenman – Guitar, Vocals
Brian Zapp – Drums, Vocals
Nick Krystaf – Bass
- The Teasers perform party rock favorites
- Aimee has been featured as a professional dancer and choreographer at various venues around the country
- Parker has played in “Funk the System” and has written original music featured on television such as ”The U.F.C”. and “The Ultimate Fighter”
- Brian has played in Funk the System, Hired Guns, Blackest Red and Sonic Tonic
- Nick is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and has played with the band All Jacked Up
BLOODSHOT
Ron Russell – Vocals
Dave Jerozal Guitar
Mike Klodzinski – Guitar
Phil Popielski – Bass
Gary Biondo – Drums
- Hard rock cover band concentrating on music from the 1980’s to current
- Performs metal by groups like Godsmack, Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Ozzy and Disturbed
- Ron, Dave & Mike are also members of Metal 101
BREAKAWAY
Scott Panfil – Vocals
Jeff Kocher – Guitar
Bruce Decker – Keyboards
Mike Schill – Bass
Jay ‘Taz’ Kuzara – Drums
- Includes four former members of Hit N Run and over 100 years of combined musical experience
- Bruce Decker inducted into BMA HOA in 2010 as four time recipient of Top Keyboardist BMA
- Jay took BMA for Hard Rock Drummer in 2002 and 2003 and Rock Drummer in 2008 and 2009
- Mike Schill won BMA for Rock Bass player in 2006, 2008 and 2009
- Jeff was a member of White Lies and recorded a 10 song CD with them in 1990
- Scott attended SUNY Fredonia and has a background in bluegrass, Irish music and rock
- Website: breakawaybandrocks.com
PERMANENT RECORD
Dan Campagna – Guitar, Vocals
Rich Mechlinski – Bass, Vocals
Dave Lotz – Drums, Vocals
- Dave & Rich previously worked together in Against All Odds and occasionally play some dates with them
- Rich also performs with The Boomers
- Members also perform as Embassy Duo
- Web: www.permanentrecordgroup.com
KRUSH
Dale Rennells – Bass
Brad Fox – Drums
Phil Napoli – Guitar
Joe Sparacino - Guitar
OLD SKOOL
Michael “Cupcake” Culmo – Lead Vocals
Ida “Lil Blues” Goeckel – Bass
Jonny “Slick” Nungesser – Guitar
Todd “Saxzilla” Macon – Sax, Flute
Dave “Count DeMonet” Cash – Keyboards
Bruce “Meter Machine” Lamantia – Drums
- Former members: Pauline Renzoni – Lead Vocals and Jim Jaremka – Drums
- Formed in late in 2009 they perform tunes from the late 1950’s to the mid- 1970s
- Born out of a desire to pay tribute to the great classic R&B artists
- Within their first year they performed at clubs, private functions, benefits and outdoor festivals like Taste of Niagara and the Art of Ribs Festival
- They are a full dress show band (ala the Blues Brothers)
- Website: oldskoolbuffalo.com
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FISTER
Kevin Blakita – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Derek Mediak – Bass, Lead Vocals
Julius Giambelluca – Drums, Vocals
- Classic Hard Rock band performing the songs they grew up listening to
- After several attempts in 2009, Kevin found his old high school buddy Julius and with Derek the idea came together
- Kevin hosts an open mic at Town Pub
- Kevin was a member of BMA award winning group Highwire and personally won several Hard Rock guitarist BMAs
- Julius was a member of the Carl Motyka Band
- Derek is founding member of the Derek Scott Mediak Band
- Webpage : www.fisterband.com
Photo: Sue Wells Carey
THE STEVE BALESTERI BAND
Steve Balestri – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Chris Norman – Lead Guitar
Tom Varco – Bass
Joe Pacillo – Drums
- Was originally formed in 2009 as an acoustic trio
- Members musical backgrounds include Rock, Pop ,Funk, Soul, Latin, Blues, Jazz and Classical
- Repertoire features songs from many eras and genres that appeal to all ages
- In addition to cover material the band performs Steve’s originals
20 YEARS LATER
PJ Lorenzo – Guitar, Vocals
Tim Bertsch – Guitar, Vocals
Marc Fruth – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
- Formed in 2009, 20 Years Later strive on their 3 part vocal harmonies
- Their motto is “the acoustic band that’s not so ACOUSTIC!”
- According to them their set list I is like no other local band
- PJ Lorenzo recorded a solo CD entitled “Bittersweet” in 2009
- PJ, Tim and Marc are all audio engineers
- Website: www.20-years-later.com
THE PATH
Elaine Bianca “Lanee” – Lead Vocals
John Eberle – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Joe Millitello – Bass
John Weatherby – Drums
- Former member Gene Chaas – Bass
- Was selected as one of the bands to appear on 107.7, The Lake local music CD Vol 5
- The song that appeared on the CD was called “In My World”, with portion of the proceeds going to Women and Children’s Autism Center
- Has a music video called “Longway Home”
- Recorded a full length all original CD called “Freedom” that she co-wrote with John Eberle
AFTERSHOCK
Cari James – Vocals
Jeff Duke – Guitar
Jim Wynne – Bass/ Keyboards
Gary Biondo – Drums
- The band evolved out of the Ellicott Manor open mic. They were initially called Dirty Work
- Plays a variety of hits from the 60’s through today
- Cari studied voice and theater at UB. She has been in many local musicals, plays and recording of voice overs for radio and television commercials
- Jeff and Cari also performed together in the acoustic duo Duke/James and the metal cover band Metal Maiden
- Jim Wynne has been the recipient of numerous individual BMAs and performs with several other projects
WORKINGMAN'S DEAD
Kevin Barry – Guitar, Vocals
Mike Hogan – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Tom Ferro – Bass
Rob Oshei – Drums
- Grateful Dead Tribute resurrected from the ashes of Buffalo Bands of yore such as: Scrubb, Yones, the Tyler Band and Hogan Bamer Overdrive
YOUR LOVING X
Jules Faery Falone – Female Vocals
Sean McKenzie – Guitar
Bob Stack – Guitar
Kevin George – Bass
Scott Tower – Drums
- Formed in 2008, the band gradually worked their way into the Buffalo market
- Based in Lockport, they have performed at the “ Rochester Bands on the Bricks”and Orleans County annual fireworks display
- Jules was recruited by Patsy Silver and Dottie Kenney to be a member of “Lady Rockers of the Night” for their variety show benefits
- Joe Iannello was the original guitarist who worked with Jules in Angry Alice
TRAINWRECK
Chris Talley - Guitar, Vocals
Dave Ankenbauer - Bass, Vocals
Ken Zuber - Drums
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