History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment: A Nostalgic Journey into Buffalo New York's Musical Heritage - Paperback

by Rick Falkowski (Author)

History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment from the 1830s to the early 1980s. Covering Canal Street & Christy's Minstrels, The Pan-American Exposition, Theaters (vaudeville, burlesque & movie), Crystal Beach & other amusement parks, Nightclubs of the 1930s - 1960s, Big Band Jazz, early radio & television, Classical Music, 1950s rock 'n' roll bands & radio, Folk Music, 1960s Buffalo Sound Bands, 1960s Teen Club Bands, Behind the Scenes (music education, music businesses & manufacturers), music clubs in the 1960s & 1970s, The 1970s rock & commercial rock bands, Original Music Scene, Jazz, Blues & R&B in the 1970s & early 1980s, Country Music, Ethnic Music (German, Irish & Polish), bands and clubs of the early 1980s and over 125 historic photos.

Author Biography

Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment for over 50 years. He is the founder of The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, Buffalo Music Awards, Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawandas Gateway Harbor Concerts, a former employee of ASCAP and Time Warner retiree. He presents classes on the History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment for the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express Program and gives presentations at libraries, community centers and various organizations.