Events


WNYBB plays “Jazz At The Beach”
Sep
1

WNYBB plays “Jazz At The Beach”

The band is excited to announce that it will be featured at “Jazz At The Beach” in Olcott, NY this year. Come enjoy the shops, sunshine, shade trees, and cool breeze—and treat yourself to a mix of classic and contemporary jazz from WNY’s premiere big band.

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WNYBB Holiday Spectacular @ Flying Bison featuring the music of Don Menza, Katy Miner - vocals
Dec
20

WNYBB Holiday Spectacular @ Flying Bison featuring the music of Don Menza, Katy Miner - vocals

  • Make plans now—come hear the band croon through a collection of Christmas favorites, masterfully arranged by Buffalo Legend Don Menza. Recorded and released nearly a decade ago, this collection of holiday classics was a gift to the band from “The Don” in 2022. To top it off, special guest Katy Miner will join the group to sing a batch of holiday favorites. Enjoy a glass of top-shelf, craft beer made by Buffalo’s Flying Bison Brewing Company and celebrate the season with us. You’ll be glad you did! $20 cover.

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WNYBB Christmas at the Palace Theatre featuring Katy Miner
Dec
15

WNYBB Christmas at the Palace Theatre featuring Katy Miner

Make plans now—come hear the band fill Lockport’s newly restored “Historic Palace Theatre” with Christmas favorites, masterfully arranged by Buffalo Legend Don Menza. Recorded and released nearly 10 years ago, this collection of holiday charts was a gift to WNYBB from “The Don” himself in 2022. To top it off, special guest Katy Miner will join the group to sing a batch of holiday favorites. Don’t miss this special performance at one of WNY’s most treasured venues! Get tickets at the theatre box office, or visit https://lockportpalacetheatre.org/tickets/.

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WNYBB plays “Jazz At The Beach”
Sep
3

WNYBB plays “Jazz At The Beach”

The band is excited to announce that it will be featured at “Jazz At The Beach” in Olcott, NY this year. Come enjoy the shops, sunshine, shade trees, and cool breeze—and treat yourself to a mix of classic and contemporary jazz from WNY’s premiere big band.

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WNYBB @ Flying Bison
Apr
19

WNYBB @ Flying Bison

This month, The Western New York Big Band is delighted to have it’s founding father, Mr. David Kayne in attendance. To celebrate his special visit, the band will be playing a number of David’s masterfully crafted arrangements and original music. Mr. Cameron Kayne (bass) will be joining the band for a few tunes as well. We invite you to come join us for this special night, along with a glass of top-shelf, craft beer made by Buffalo’s Flying Bison Brewing Company $5 cover.

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WNYBB Holiday Spectacular @ Flying Bison featuring the music of Don Menza, and vocalist Alex McArthur
Dec
21

WNYBB Holiday Spectacular @ Flying Bison featuring the music of Don Menza, and vocalist Alex McArthur

  • Make plans now—come hear the band croon through a collection of Christmas favorites, masterfully arranged by Buffalo Legend Don Menza. Recorded and released nearly 10 years ago, this collection of holiday classics has never been performed live outside of Europe—until now! Enjoy a glass of top-shelf, craft beer made by Buffalo’s Flying Bison Brewing Company and celebrate the season with us. You’ll be glad you did! $10 cover.

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