Jazz & Blues Headliners Announced
Jazz & Blues Headliners Announced
Ellicottville Chamber Reveals Leading Acts for Annual Event, July 28-30
ELLICOTTVILLE - The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the headliners for the 24th annual Jazz & Blues Weekend, set for July 28th, 29th and 30th. Those who love good music will enjoy listening to Epic Eagles-The Definitive Eagles Tribute on Saturday, and Mark Mazur Little Big Band on Sunday. Both concerts will take place on the Winery of Ellicottville Outdoor Stage, Monroe Street. Add in over a dozen other live performances in many of Ellicottville’s bars and restaurants, and you’ve got enough tunes to keep your feet moving all weekend long! The best part: it’s all FREE!
EPIC EAGLES: Five musicians that make up Epic Eagles will perform the timeless music of the Eagles and Don Henley on Saturday, July 29th from 1:00-4:00pm. Audiences can expect to hear some of the Eagles’ biggest hit songs including Hotel California, One of These Nights, Life in the Fast Lane, Desperado, Dirty Laundry, New Kid In Town, Take It Easy, The Boys Of Summer, and more. Epic Eagles is made up of singer Dean Young, multi-instrumentalist Mike Alonzo, drummer Jeff Salem, Dan Bohemia on bass and keys, and Frank Karen on guitar/vocals. Experience and relive an era gone by as it continues into the next millennium.
“Epic Eagles are true professionals in every sense of the term. Our festival was filled to capacity with anticipation and these gentlemen delivered. The harmonies on hit after hit from the first song to the last had our crowd singing along the whole evening. We’ve already had requests for us to have them back. And we will!” - Bobby Orr, Event Chairman, Brockville Ribfest.
MARK MAZUR LITTLE BIG BAND: This 10-piece band plays everything from smooth jazz to contemporary easy-listening and American standards. The band features vocals by Lisa Christie, formerly Miss America 1997-1998 and Mrs. NY United States 2011 and 2013. She can belt out tunes from the likes of Anita Baker and Whitney Houston, and has been performing with Mark Mazur for 15 years (some of the band members have been together for over 40 years, having actually been in high school together). Mark himself plays keyboard/piano and also provides vocals. There is a full brass section, vibraphones, a full rhythm section with rhythm guitar, drums, bass and more.
“Our favorite thing about having played for so long with the live concerts is that we are family-friendly and offer an experience that’s perfect for young and old alike,” said Mark. “We have such an eclectic array of music that it’s not repetitive and keeps the audience entertained but also relaxed. We promise to make it a very enjoyable afternoon.
Guests are encouraged to kick up their heels and dance along. With an outdoor stage on a closed off street and the energetic atmosphere that Ellicottville is known so well for, this concert will surely be the highlight of your weekend! Mark Mazur Little Big Band takes the stage at 1:00pm on Sunday, July 30th.
Ellicottville will be saturated with great regional Blues and Jazz musicians come the end of July! Make a memorable weekend of it and book your overnight stay at any of Ellicottville’s accommodations. Once you’re here, park the car and take to the village on foot for the full experience! Bring the family, dine, shop, and enjoy the best of summer. For a complete Jazz & Blues Weekend line-up, head over to ellicottvilleny.com.