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Many supporters of The BBC have been asking us to include some songs of other bands of the 60’s British Invasion. That being said, we’ve decided to spice things up by including a selection of these songs. If you have any requests, now would be the time to drop us an email. To our loyal supporters, please know that our main focus continues to be The Beatles. Stay tuned for additional information.

Class of 2007/ Inductees into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame

Since 1983, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame has sought to honor the people who help make our musical scene so rich. Scheduled to be inducted this year, along with the pianist Leonard Pennario, are:

Elizabeth Swados: The Buffalo- born playwright is most famous for her musical “Runaways,” which earned her five Tony Award nominations at the age of 26.

Tommy Z: A vocalist and guitarist of power and warmth, Tommy Z leads the Tommy Z Band and has played with countless blues greats, local and national. He regrets that he won’t be able to make the induction ceremony, he’ll be entertaining the troops in Afghanistan.

Frank Grizanti: Weekend, the band in which Grizanti plays guitar, was welcomed into the Hall of Fame in 2000. This year, Grizanti will be honored as an individual. Most recently, he is a member of the Beatles-themed BBC Band.

Jim Ehinger: When you go the Lafayette Tap Room to watch the Sabres game and enjoy the accompaniment of a live Hammond B3, that’s Ehinger at the organ. Born in Buffalo, Ehinger made a name for himself in Los Angeles, where he was the house keyboard player at the China Club.

Jim Wozniak: Another Hammond B3 master, Wozniak is often heard accompanying Buffalo blues belter Donna Rose in the Bittersweet Rose band. He’s a formidable stage presence, a tremendous technician and a legend on the Buffalo blues scene.

Robert Kinkel: The Williamsville keyboard player plays with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, anationallytouri ngtrio that has found a unique niche: Christmas rock/metal musicals, accompanied by spectacular, high-tech light shows. This year, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is also honoring the late blues musical stylist Andy Kuhlberg and paying tribute to U-Crest Music,

the longtime music store in Depew

BUFFALO MUSIC HALL OF FAME 2007 INDUCTION CEREMONY

(Buffalo, NY, July 11, 2007) -- Induction ceremonies for the newest
members of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame will be held on October 18,
2007 at the Tralf in downtown Buffalo beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets
are $20.00 and are available through Ticketmaster and at the door.
The public is welcome. Inductees will be honored from 7:00-9:00 PM,
followed by an evening of music. A special tribute to Mark Freeland
will be included.

This year's honorees include internationally renowned pianist,
Leonard Pennario; Broadway producer, Elizabeth Swados; world
reknowned keyboardist, Jim Ehinger; performer/writer/producer, Robert
Kinkel; blues musician, Jim Wozniak; blues guitarist and singer, Tommy
Z; musical stylist, Andy Kuhlberg; and guitarist, FRANK GRIZANTI.
Wally Pigeon of U-Crest Music is the recipient in the Non-Performer
category for the enormous support he has given to aspiring musicians.

We are proud to announce that our friend and band mate Frank Grizanti will be inducted as a 2007 member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.

More information coming soon.

FRANK GRIZANTI JOINS THE BBC BAND

During the early part of this year, The BBC, held auditions for a lead guitarist. The competition was intense and a great deal of thought went into selecting just the right person to become part of The BBC family. It wasn’t only finding someone with great playing ability and stage presence; it was also finding a Beatle crazed musician with passion, dedication, and the right personality, not to mention being able to work with everyone’s schedules. “We put the word out and we were pleasantly surprised at the caliber of talent that tried out. There were some big local names,” said Ned Wood, BBC band member. After hours of listening to audition tapes, many phone conversations and group meetings, a unanimous decision was made to offer the position to Frank Grizanti. “Having Frank will take us to a whole new level.” said Russ Thomas, another BBC band mate. “Frank is a great guy and a seasoned professional. His resume is quite extensive and he lives and breathes music 24/7.”

The BBC performs its first gig of 2007 at the Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo, NY on May 19th. Visit www.thebbcband.com for more information.

Though the video is narrated in a foriegn language, it's news worthy because it shows Ringo behind a drum kit either simulating or playing "The End" drum solo.