http://www.tonawanda-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:01:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_316100145.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_316100145.html A lot of things have changed since Ron Hawkins was on the stage at Gateway Harbor in North Tonawanda in 2006. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_309101836.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_309101836.html In a career that’s featured nearly as many bands as years, Bruce Wojick has amassed more than his fair share of stories. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:03:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_197100529.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_197100529.html When it’s remarked to Jeff Tweedy while walking backstage at the recent Bonnaroo Music Festival that it’s a shame he won’t have time to catch most of the festival’s other acts, he turns and smiles. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_183101910.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_183101910.html Jackson’s death, at the young age of 50, got us thinking about the untimely deaths of other stars, as well. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_180100639.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_180100639.html In the brief, electric prime of Michael Jackson, millions danced to “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and other songs so propulsive it almost didn’t matter what they actually said. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:51:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_156095155.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_156095155.html For Western New York blues fans, it’s that time again. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:15:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_155101500.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_155101500.html This year’s summer music release schedule looks a lot like a typical summer movie season: Big names and blockbusters abound. Wed, 20 May 2009 12:54:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_140125522.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_140125522.html Good things tend to come in threes, and the musical world — a realm with which I’ve increasingly lost touch as the months have progressed — has bestowed such a triumvirate of thrills upon me. Thu, 07 May 2009 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_127110255.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_127110255.html Everyone should be able to find something to be glad about in the new Artpark summer schedule announced on Wednesday. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_120103744.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_120103744.html Staind has had four top-five records and even more rock chart-topping singles, but it’s the band’s decade-old first hit for which fans clamor. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:28:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_096102855.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_096102855.html The women of country have taken the wheel. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_093101418.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_093101418.html Rock ‘n’ roll has always been a young person’s game. And bands don’t get much younger than the groups coming to Niagara University on Friday night. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:37:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_069104654.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_069104654.html The ultimate goal of a jam band is to create a seamless flow on a record, a sort of melodic stream of consciousness. Free Henry! accomplishes this and more. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:31:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_071101513.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_071101513.html The midst of a recession might seem to be the worst time to expand the business operations of any organization. Robby Takac disagrees. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_057101148.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/Music/gnnnightanddaymusic_story_057101148.html Having recently returned from an extended European tour, the members of Staind are in the midst of a well-deserved break.Well, most of them, anyway