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Cheektowaga Historical Association to host benefit concert for new town museum location
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Cheektowaga Historical Association will be hosting a benefit concert from 5-10 p.m. on Nov. 24 at The Stage in Williamsville (8166 Main St.) to help with costs of repairing a newly purchased building set to house the town museum.
The fundraiser follows the association's purchase of Keith Gregor's Music Mall, with proceeds from the fundraiser going toward repairing the building's roof and funding two local music rooms in the museum.
The concert will feature performances from:
- Allykat
- Analog Kids
- Dave Bienik
- Barry Cannizzaro
- Crunchy Frog
- The Dooleys
- Tom Makar
- Julie and Sonny Mayo
- Rabbit Jaw
- Route 66
- Stonehouse
- That 80s Hair Band
Per the historical association, additional acts will be announced. Buffalo Music Hall of Fame founder Rick Falkowski and 97 Rock DJ Carl Russo are scheduled to MC the event, which includes a raffle of signed guitars and sports memorabilia.
The cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For ticket information, to make a donation or to assist with the event, email cheektowagahistory@yahoo.com.