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July 2017
Easystreet Big Band
New for 2017! Established in 2003, our 18-piece band has performed throughout Western New York at numerous venues. The group is composed of 5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, a male and female vocalist and rhythm section. This instrumentation keeps the sounds of the traditional “Big Band Era” alive, and enriches the sounds of other styles of music written for larger ensembles. From swing to ballads, the Easy Street Big Band plays many of the great songs from past to…
Find out more »Orchard Park Community Summer Band
This summer marks the eighth year this group has been in existence, and it has become an outstanding ensemble. Made up of community musicians of all ages, the band, under the batons of Don Carducci, Sarah LaPaglia and Alicia Comerford will present a wonderful evening of great concert band literature! Because of the resurfacing of the OP Middle School parking lot, all remaining 2017 concerts and events will be held indoors at the Orchard Park High School auditorium, rain or shine. This event is…
Find out more »Kid’s Day IV: In Jest – Comedy and Juggling!
Back for 2017! Gravity-defying stunts that will amaze the kids today! Nels Cremean has been delighting young audiences around Western New York for years. Bring a lunch and come enjoy juggling, comedy and all kinds of fun! Because of the resurfacing of the OP Middle School parking lot, all remaining 2017 concerts and events will be held indoors at the Orchard Park High School auditorium, rain or shine. This event is part of the 2017 Quaker Days Celebration.
Find out more »Nickel City Pimp Choir
BACK for PAVILION 2017! This unrivaled 8-piece band brings down the house with a rockin' rhythm section, vivacious vocals and happenin' horns. The Pimps put on an incredible show full of high-energy R&B and Soul classics, such as; Al Green, James Brown, Otis Redding and many more. So happy to bring them back! Because of the resurfacing of the OP Middle School parking lot, all remaining 2017 concerts and events will be held indoors at the Orchard Park High School…
Find out more »August 2017
Terry Buchwald (Elvis!)
By very popular demand, Terry is BACK! (of course!) If you are an Elvis fan, this is your night. A terrific tribute to “The King.” What can we say ... “Terry is the best!” Because of the resurfacing of the OP Middle School parking lot, all remaining 2017 concerts and events will be held indoors at the Orchard Park High School auditorium, rain or shine.
Find out more »Formula Italian Band
BACK FOR PAVILION 2017! The Formula is an authentic Italian band that has captured a versatile balance, showing off their knack for performing old Italian classic hits, as well as fresh young modern dance sound, and with a twist of Latino. That’s Italian! Because of the resurfacing of the OP Middle School parking lot, all remaining 2017 concerts and events will be held indoors at the Orchard Park High School auditorium, rain or shine.
Find out more »Civiletto Sings Sinatra / Chicago Jack
Certainly a Pavilion favorite! Jack is back and ready to bring you excellent renditions of your favorite tunes from “old blue eyes” ... Another great concert at the Pavilion! Because of the resurfacing of the OP Middle School parking lot, all remaining 2017 concerts and events will be held indoors at the Orchard Park High School auditorium, rain or shine.
Find out more »“Barnstorm” New Country Band
Back for 2017! Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum are just a few of the artists you will hear great renditions of their tunes tonight! This group has only been around a few years, but they are taking WNY by storm ... Barnstorm! Because of the resurfacing of the OP Middle School parking lot, all remaining 2017 concerts and events will be held indoors at the Orchard Park High School auditorium, rain or shine.
Find out more »June 2018
Creekbend Bluegrass Band
Back for Pavilion 2018! The absolute best foot-stompin', kneeslappin', bluegrass and country music band anywhere. These guys are great. You'll be toe-tappin' all evening when this band starts a-pickin'-n-grinnin'. There is no better way to kick off the 2018 Pavilion Concert season! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »CKSO – Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra
Back for 2018! With 5 CDs released, and voted Buffalo’s Best High School Musical Group, The Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra from Lancaster High School will surely be a highlight of our Series this summer! We be jammin’ tonight! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »American Legion Band Post 264
This award-winning concert band from Post 264 will present a wonderful program of patriotic and popular selections conducted by their director Michael Shaw. In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »July 2018
E. L. I.: Three Dog Night Tribute Band
Back at the Pavilion in 2018! E.L.I. comprised of seven members with well-established musical pedigrees in the Western NY area. Consisting of members of the top bands in the Buffalo area: The Road, Weekend, Hit n Run, the A-List, Party of Nine, Boys of Summer, Changes, and more. ELI will have you singing and dancing to your favorite hits from the Three Dog Night! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »Queen City Swing Band
Formerly known as the Eddie Olinksi Orchestra, the QCSB has been performing in Western New York for over forty years, featuring big band music from the 1940's to the 2000's. Under the direction of saxophonist Richard Sowinski, the band features professional musicians from all over the Buffalo/Niagara Region and plays the best big band musical charts available. The terrific Donna Robbins is the featured vocalist! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »Kid’s Day I: Kids’ Day I: Mike Randall & Friends
NEW for Pavilion 2018! Yes, it's the Reporter and Weatherman from Channel 7! Magic, Puppets, Ventriloquism, storytelling and LOTS OF KID PARTICIPATION! Bring your lunch! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »J. J. Swing
Back for Pavilion 2018! If you are a fan of Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Average White Band, or other great "horn-line" bands, then this concert is for you. Actually, it's for everyone who loves great music. This group is really HOT! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »Erie County Wind Ensemble
The OP Council of the Arts is so happy to have the ECWE as part of our 34th Season. This wonderful group of band musicians will present a great program of excellent band selections, conducted by John Iocco! The ensemble has evolved from a primarily music teachers' ensemble to a more mixed group of fine players of various occupational backgrounds from throughout the Western New York area. Described as "a virtuosic and resilient group", the Erie County Wind Ensemble's objective is to…
Find out more »The Boys of Summer
Welcome back to the Pavilion, Boys! A mainstay for sure. The band features the Pavilion's own Don Lorentz on keyboards. Performing the great hits that let us know how much fun summer is, this band is the BEST! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »Kid’s Day II: In Jest – Comedy and Juggling!
Back for 2018! Gravity-defying stunts that will amaze the kids today! Nels Cremean has been delighting young audiences around Western New York for years. Bring a lunch and come enjoy juggling, comedy, and all kinds of fun! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »The Boston Town Band
From our neighbor to the south comes this excellent concert band. Musicians from the Southtowns will perform your favorite Broadway and Patriotic selections tonight, under the baton of conductor Kyle Kohan. In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »“Barnstorm” New Country Band
Back for 2018! Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum are just a few of the artists you will hear great renditions of their tunes tonight! This group has only been around a few years, but they are taking WNY by storm ... a Barnstorm! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »Formula Italian Band
BACK FOR PAVILION 2018! The Formula is an authentic Italian band that has captured a versatile balance, showing off their knack for performing old Italian classic hits, as well as fresh young modern dance sound, and with a twist of Latino. That’s Italian! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »Kids’ Day III: Buffalo & Brandy
Back for 2017! Buffalo & Brandy will delight and entertain our younger audience today using their art forms of magic, music, and drumming in an interactive high-energy performance. Don't forget your lunch! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
Find out more »BackBeat ’64 Beatles Tribute
Back for Pavilion 2018! A “Musical Memory Tour” tonight as BackBeat ‘64 recreates the “Fab Four” as the British Invasion began with the unforgettable performance on the Ed Sullivan Show over 50 years ago! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School. This event is part of the 2018 Quaker Days Celebration.
Find out more »Civiletto Sings Sinatra, with Guest Performance by Chicago Jack!
Certainly a Pavilion favorite! Jack is back and ready to bring you excellent renditions of your favorite tunes from “old blue eyes” ... Another great concert at the Pavilion! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School. This event is part of the 2018 Quaker Days Celebration.
Find out more »Orchard Park Community Summer Band
This summer marks the ninth year this group has been in existence, and it has become an outstanding ensemble. Made up of community musicians of all ages, the band, under the batons of Don Carducci, Sarah LaPaglia and Alicia Comerford will present a wonderful evening of great concert band literature! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School. This event is part of the 2018 Quaker Days Celebration.
Find out more »Kid’s Day IV: In Jest – Paul Antonio Magic!
With a grand musical entrance, Paul takes to the stage! Paul Antonio has performed for more than one million audience members during the last 36 years. Paul captivates he crowd, as he performs amazing slights-of-hand, mind-boggling magic, comedy and laughter. Bring your lunch! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School. This event is part of the 2018 Quaker Days Celebration.
Find out more »Nickel City Pimp Choir
BACK for PAVILION 2018! This unrivaled 8-piece band brings down the house with a rockin' rhythm section, vivacious vocals and happenin' horns. The Pimps put on an incredible show full of high-energy R&B and Soul classics, such as; Al Green, James Brown, Otis Redding and many more. So happy to bring them back! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School. This event is part of the 2018 Quaker Days Celebration.
Find out more »Terry Buchwald (Elvis!)
By very popular demand, Terry is BACK! (of course!) If you are an Elvis fan, this is your night. A terrific tribute to “The King.” What can we say ... “Terry is the best!” In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School. This event is part of 2018 Quaker Days Celebration.
Find out more »August 2018
Easystreet Big Band
Back in 2018! Established in 2003, our 18-piece band has performed throughout Western New York at numerous venues. The group is composed of 5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, a male and female vocalist and rhythm section. This instrumentation keeps the sounds of the traditional “Big Band Era” alive, and enriches the sounds of other styles of music written for larger ensembles. From swing to ballads, the Easy Street Big Band plays many of the great songs from past to…
Find out more »The Frankfurters German Band
Terrific, authentic German music featuring lederhosen and real Alpine Horns. This is the kind of concert summer programs are all about. Dancing is allowed, of course! Yodeling, too! In case of rain, all events will be moved into the Middle School.
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