WIVB Channel 4 Press

2009-05-20T00:22:00.001-04:00

Concert From The Heart"
Updated: Thursday, 12 Mar 2009, 2:49 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 11 Mar 2009, 2:23 PM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - On March, 17, 2009, The American Federation of Musicians Local 92 and The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Conducted by Paul Ferrington, Present: A Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Spotlight Concert: "Concert From The Heart" The conert will benefit The Buffalo City Mission and The Food Bank of Western New York. It will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Kleinhan's Music Hall, Buffalo, New York USA.

A pre-concert mingle will begin at 7pm with music by The Bar Room Buzzards at the main stage at 8 pm, when doors open and during intermission. Post-concert dance will feature The Jim Tudini Big Band. Tickets available at Kleinhan's Box Office $25 open seating, 716-885-5000, and Doris Records 286 East Ferry Street Buffalo NY 14208 716-883-2410

This concert will feature Inductees of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame performing on stage with The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The Hall of Fame Performers are: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Lance Diamond, International USO band Taylor Made Jazz, and The Historic Colored Musicians Club, represented by the George Scott Big Band, special guests The Old School B Boys with Mark Mazur and his Little Big Band.

We are proud to announce the organizations that this concert supports:

The Food Bank of Western New York: The Food Bank needs help more than ever due to these difficult economic times. On a monthly basis, they provide food to more than 90,000 people through over 400 local member agencies. We are encouraging everyone to bring canned goods or dry products to the concert as a donation. For further information, (716) 852-1305 www.foodbankwny.org

Buffalo City Mission: The Buffalo City Mission, founded in 1917, is a not-for-profit organization providing preventative, emergency and long-term recovery services to thousands of people who are homeless or impoverished. The Mission includes: Women and Children's Shelter (Cornerstone Manor); the Men's Community Center; the Mission Motors Vehicle Donation Program; and two thrift store locations to better serve our community. We are encouraging people to bring clothing to the concert as a donation. For further information, (716) 854-8181 http://www.buffalocitymission.org

We are in need of Angel sponsors: An angel sponsor is an individual or company that is able to purchase tickets for children or individuals who cannot afford to attend this historic event. Tickets are $25. We hope you will support this starting at 10 tickets and up. For Angel Sponsor Information: Concert from the Heart c/o The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame
P.O. Box 256 Buffalo NY 14205, or call Rick Mathews (716) 400-8934

From the hearts of our musicians to the heart of our community. These tough economic times has increased the need of food and shelter. Entertainers are often called upon to help out during a time of need. Entertainers are also effected by the troubling economic times with cut back in clubs, events and arts funding. We can work together to help each other like never before. We are working together to make a difference.