Buffalo Musicians
Original/Variety
JJSwing
Jeff Marsha
716-998-3623
Biography
Playing music by Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Earth,Wind & Fire, Van Morrison, Brian Setzer, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and so much more!
Specialty
The Buffalo Dolls
Donna DeLano-Kerr
716-548-4555
Biography
The Buffalo Dolls - singing the hits of the 1940s, '50s & '60s in the style of The Andrews Sisters and more! Taking you on a "Sentimental Journey," these JazzBuffalo Poll favorites in the Retro-Pop category have been delighting audiences throughout Western New York, and beyond, with vintage- themed, three-part harmony arrangements, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters.
Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps
Jim Pace
716-674-2007
Biography
The Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps is a two man reenacting group, specializing in the martial field music of the Civil War. They are available for patriotic and civic events as well as educational programs. In addition, they can add an impressive touch to ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and community events.
Top40
The Music Krew
Tony Krupski
716-648-0088
Biography
The Music Krew features a large and extensive songlist with several styles and eras that includes: big band favorites, the fast-paced fifties and sixties, the "retro" hits of the '70's and '80's, and the popular sounds of today. Whatever your musical tastes and preferences, please be assured that the variety of The Music Krew will be able to satisfy ALL of your guests.
World/Ethnic
The Frankfurters
Jim Pace
716-674-2007
Biography
The Frankfurters, Western New York's most popular German Show Band, have delighted audiences since 1982. This seven piece, fully costumed group, specializes in traditional German and Austrian folk music for dancing or listening with an entertaining show that includes jodeling contests, Bavarian Cow Bell ringing and Swiss Alphorn blowing.
The Schnickelfritzers
Mickey Kipler
716-684-7097
Biography
The Schnickelfritzers are a group of local musicians who specialize in the frivolity and fun of a real German Oktoberfest. They create the mood, audience participation and have a full repertoire of authentic German beer-drinking songs, polkas, rheinlanders, waltzes and other favorites.
Contractors
Tom Kasperek, contractor
Tom Kasperek
Biography
All styles. Can Put together any type of group or band you may require. Buffalo’s Veteran Jazz drummer Tommy Kasperek traveled the world for many years with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the leadership of the great Buddy Morrow. As a world class drummer Tom has had the great pleasure to perform with some of America’s top artists of all time including Miss Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Joan Rivers, and The Four Lads just to name a few.
Dave Schiavone, contractor
Dave Schiavone
716-480-9639
Biography
Wood wind player Dave Schiavone can be heard in any number of musical setting in the Western New York area. He has toured nationally and in internationally with the bands of Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey and Doc Severinsen. Dave leads group's as small duo's and right up to big bands. Let his sound be the perfect elegant touch to your function.
