The Sportmen's Tavern Private Parties

I told you about the first in the series of private party shows at the Sportsmen's Tavern on Amherst Street near Grant Street in Buffalo, the sold out Dave Alvin and the Guiltymen show (which I reviewed and Val photographed at our web site, Buffaloroots), and I've also passed along the notice that the next show, Bill Kirchen, slated May 13, is sold out.
Well, Ken Biringer, the Sportsmen's press person and one of the legitmate unsung heroes of the Buffalo music community, provided me with an update on the next shows in this series.


According to Ken, "The "Private Party Series" continues with................


Dale Watson & his LoneStars Monday 5/21 @ 7PM. I just booked this last night, tickets should be avail. this week $15

Billy Joe Shaver Tuesday July 24 @7PM w/ Stone country opening. 60 some tickets left $25

Jim Lauderdale Saturday July 28 ( tentative ) should have this comfirmed this week

Wanda Jackson w/ The Lustre Kings Wednesday October 24 @ 7PM. 70 some tickets left $20

We hope, and expect these shows to sell out well in advance, so far so good. We are two for two.

Tickets are only avail. @ the bar."

Of course, with recent events still panning out, following the shooting incident Billy Joe Shaver is allegedly involved in out in Texas, there may be announcements pertaining to that show's status.
In describing the tickets for the series, Ken added, "All tickets for the series are very colorful, include nice graphics & pictures of the artist. They are printed on very heavy stock, much larger & very different than any ticket you might see for other shows. They were designed to look something like a back stage pass. They are not torn in half upon entry & are very much a souvenir."