http://www.tonawanda-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_128164409.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_128164409.html Answering the challenge issued by entertainment venues across Western New York, Artpark officials have opened their minds — and wallets — to present what they think is one of the Lewiston venue’s best calendars to date.In formally announcing the park’s schedule Wednesday, Artpark President George Osborne cited increased competition this summer from the Seneca Nation’s casinos in Niagara Falls and Salamanca, as well as the new concert series in North Tonawanda to compete with the Molson series, which moved from NT to Lockport. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_128100327.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_128100327.html “American Idol” hopeful Jason Castro became at least the third contestant this season to flub lyrics to a song. Tue, 06 May 2008 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_127101144.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_127101144.html Exactly three months have passed since Britney Spears left a psychiatric ward and promptly stirred up a paparazzi car chase, a scene that looked like the beginning of even more erratic behavior for the troubled pop star.In the weeks that followed, Spears started acting out of character, all right: She lay low and avoided the cameras. She spent time with family members. She found work, and succeeded at it.With that stability and momentum to build on, it would appear Spears’ child-custody hearing Tuesday had the potential for a positive outcome — as long as she gets it together to show up this time. All indications are that she will. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_114101631.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_114101631.html The U2 guitarist announced Wednesday he will donate two Gibson guitars and other items from his personal collection to the “Icons of Music” auction benefiting Music Rising, a charity The Edge co-founded to replace musical equipment lost or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:37:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_108163641.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_108163641.html The Abominable Killer Snowmen wowed judges and audience members alike at the recent Niagara University High School Music Showcase, but the band’s members have been too busy to celebrate. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_107141523.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_107141523.html When you walk out of an independent store, you’re not just buying a piece of music — you’re buying an experience. It’s an experience that, with the prevalence of downloaded music and big box stores, seems to be getting harder to find. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:29:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_100133349.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_100133349.html While another freshman class struggles to make the grade on “American Idol,” a dozen members of the upper class have been tested in a broader arena. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:26:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_093132802.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_093132802.html It seems all Gary Mullen has to do to make friends is talk. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_093131327.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_093131327.html A battle among high school students is brewing, but the weapons of choice will be guitars, drums and the occasional trombone. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_080080446.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_080080446.html Gone are the days when programs were introduced by cheerful little ditties. Whether summing up the series (”Love Boat”), setting the mood (”The A-Team”) or offering a small dissertation (”The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”), your favorite didn’t REALLY begin until you heard those first few, familiar bars. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_081142331.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_081142331.html Having made three visits to the Eastern Hemisphere prior to stops in Japan and Australia last month, Dave Elkins is used to overcoming jet lag. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:36:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_080081033.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_080081033.html Joseph Stocker and Zak Ward are stage veterans, but the two musicians will once again get to feel first-time jitters at tonight’s local music showcase in Niagara Falls. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:18:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_058151906.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_058151906.html Rarely is Ace Frehley’s name said without being preceded by “former Kiss guitarist.”Although the Space Ace hasn’t performed with the legendary glam rockers in nearly six years, he doesn’t mind the association one bit. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:07:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_058150949.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_058150949.html The two-woman musical “Always … Patsy Cline” will tell the story of the popular country singer’s life and feature 27 of her hit songs at the Palace Theatre in Lockport. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:39:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_051114057.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_051114057.html Jackson was 24 years old and about to assume the crown as King of Pop when he released “Thriller” in November 1982.