Hours of Operation ~ 6:30 pm ~ 12:00 am
No advanced reservations unless pre-sale tickets available
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats
http://www.pausaarthouse.com/menu.html
Thursday Show
Doors at 6:30pm
First set: 7:30 - 8:15pm
Second set: 8:45 - 9:30pm
Third Set: 10:00 - 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday Shows
Doors at 6:30 pm
First set: 8:00 - 8:45pm
Second set: 9:15 - 10:00pm
Third Set: 10:30 - 11:00pm
MUSIC COVER AT THE DOOR IS IN CASH ONLY
PAUSA does not retain a percentage of the music cover, all proceeds go to the musicians.Thank you for supporting live music.
No advanced reservations unless pre-sale tickets available
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats
http://www.pausaarthouse.com/menu.html
Thursday Show
Doors at 6:30pm
First set: 7:30 - 8:15pm
Second set: 8:45 - 9:30pm
Third Set: 10:00 - 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday Shows
Doors at 6:30 pm
First set: 8:00 - 8:45pm
Second set: 9:15 - 10:00pm
Third Set: 10:30 - 11:00pm
MUSIC COVER AT THE DOOR IS IN CASH ONLY
PAUSA does not retain a percentage of the music cover, all proceeds go to the musicians.Thank you for supporting live music.
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Coming up Thursday, December 27th at 7:30PM
Paul Kozlowski Quintet
A night of original instrumental World Fusion (Flamenco, Mediterranean, Arab, Etc) with Ben Levitt-Contrabass Drew Azzinaro-Electric Guitar Ryan Campbell-Drums Paul Kozlowski-Spanish Guitar/Laud/Accordion.
Concert at 7:30 pm
Admission $7
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats!
http://www.pausaarthouse.com/menu.html
A night of original instrumental World Fusion (Flamenco, Mediterranean, Arab, Etc) with Ben Levitt-Contrabass Drew Azzinaro-Electric Guitar Ryan Campbell-Drums Paul Kozlowski-Spanish Guitar/Laud/Accordion.
Concert at 7:30 pm
Admission $7
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats!
http://www.pausaarthouse.com/menu.html
Thursday 12/13
Mary Ramsey in Concert
Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, violin/violist Mary Ramsey returns to PAUSA art house for a very special performance that will explore jazz standards, gypsy jazz, the classical music repertoire as well as Ms Ramsey's original compositions. She'll be accompanied by guitarists Stu Weissman and Marc Rosen with Paul Yates on bass.
Photo by kckratt Photography
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Mary Ramsey in Concert
Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, violin/violist Mary Ramsey returns to PAUSA art house for a very special performance that will explore jazz standards, gypsy jazz, the classical music repertoire as well as Ms Ramsey's original compositions. She'll be accompanied by guitarists Stu Weissman and Marc Rosen with Paul Yates on bass.
Photo by kckratt Photography
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Friday 12/14
Volver
Volver [bo̞lˈβe̞ɾ] (“To Return” in Spanish) play a wide repertoire of Brazilian, Klezmer, Eastern European and some Cumbia music. We will interpret Forro tunes by Sivuca and Dominguinhos, a bunch of 1920's Klezmer pieces and Balkan tunes from Goran Bregovic's and Boban Markovic's repertoire. Jeremy Spindler – accordion, Kyle Ohlson - clarinet and flute. Mike Laudico – bass and Jamie Sunshine – drums.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Volver
Volver [bo̞lˈβe̞ɾ] (“To Return” in Spanish) play a wide repertoire of Brazilian, Klezmer, Eastern European and some Cumbia music. We will interpret Forro tunes by Sivuca and Dominguinhos, a bunch of 1920's Klezmer pieces and Balkan tunes from Goran Bregovic's and Boban Markovic's repertoire. Jeremy Spindler – accordion, Kyle Ohlson - clarinet and flute. Mike Laudico – bass and Jamie Sunshine – drums.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/15
The Next Step: The Music of Steps Ahead
The Jon Lehning Underground presents the music of Steps Ahead. We'll be performing many tunes from the canon of the jazz fusion super group's many iterations. The music will be drawn from Steps Ahead, Magnetic, Modern Times as well as several songs from Don Grolnick.
The Jon Lehning Undeground is made up of Jon Lehning - Saxophones, Harry Graser - Piano, Alec Dube - Vibraphone, Adam Bronstein - Guitar, Anthony Henry - Bass, Joe Goretti - Drums
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Next Step: The Music of Steps Ahead
The Jon Lehning Underground presents the music of Steps Ahead. We'll be performing many tunes from the canon of the jazz fusion super group's many iterations. The music will be drawn from Steps Ahead, Magnetic, Modern Times as well as several songs from Don Grolnick.
The Jon Lehning Undeground is made up of Jon Lehning - Saxophones, Harry Graser - Piano, Alec Dube - Vibraphone, Adam Bronstein - Guitar, Anthony Henry - Bass, Joe Goretti - Drums
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 12/20
Peggy Farrell - A Retrospective
Peggy Farrell has been singing all her life. she has performed in New York, Cleveland, San Francisco and elsewhere. In Buffalo she spent 18 years with the legendary pianist Al Tinney including 5 years at Fanny's Restaurant. They recorded the CD Peg & Al in 2000. Peggy is also an active member of the St. Louis Cathedral choir directed by Frank Scinta.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Peggy Farrell - A Retrospective
Peggy Farrell has been singing all her life. she has performed in New York, Cleveland, San Francisco and elsewhere. In Buffalo she spent 18 years with the legendary pianist Al Tinney including 5 years at Fanny's Restaurant. They recorded the CD Peg & Al in 2000. Peggy is also an active member of the St. Louis Cathedral choir directed by Frank Scinta.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Friday 12/21
Banjo Juice Band
The Banjo Juice Jazz Band rocked the house in their recent performances. "Come see the spectacle everyone is raving about, traditional jazz at it's finest with a breath of fresh air breathed into it! We have stellar line up planned! We would love if you could join us!" The group features Tyler Westcott - banjo, guitar, vocals, Sean Ebert - trumpet, Kyle Yagielski - sousaphone, trumpet, Kyle Ohlson - reeds, vocals, Kevin Urso - piano, Elton Hough - drums and whoever else joins them!
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Banjo Juice Band
The Banjo Juice Jazz Band rocked the house in their recent performances. "Come see the spectacle everyone is raving about, traditional jazz at it's finest with a breath of fresh air breathed into it! We have stellar line up planned! We would love if you could join us!" The group features Tyler Westcott - banjo, guitar, vocals, Sean Ebert - trumpet, Kyle Yagielski - sousaphone, trumpet, Kyle Ohlson - reeds, vocals, Kevin Urso - piano, Elton Hough - drums and whoever else joins them!
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/22
JazzWizz with Robert Merlin Davis
Put this on your calendar now to start celebrating the holiday weekend.
We're wrapping up some jingle jazz for you with Dawoud Sabu Adeyola, Dave Phillips and Robert Merlin Davis. Hosted by Lázara Martínez with Imara Lopez and #SantaClave.
Come in early, save a seat and dine in. Check the menu
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzWizz with Robert Merlin Davis
Put this on your calendar now to start celebrating the holiday weekend.
We're wrapping up some jingle jazz for you with Dawoud Sabu Adeyola, Dave Phillips and Robert Merlin Davis. Hosted by Lázara Martínez with Imara Lopez and #SantaClave.
Come in early, save a seat and dine in. Check the menu
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 12/27
Paul Kozlowski Quintet
Paul C Kozlowski is an Internationally touring Composer/Multi-instrumentalist specializing in modern World Fusion (Flamenco, Mediterranean, Arab, Etc) and will be joined by 3 phenomenal musicians culled from Buffalo, NY. This is a night of all original instrumental compositions! Ben Levitt-Contrabass Drew Azzinaro-Electric Guitar Ryan Campbell-Drums Paul Kozlowski-Spanish Guitar/Laud/Accordion plus special guests.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Paul Kozlowski Quintet
Paul C Kozlowski is an Internationally touring Composer/Multi-instrumentalist specializing in modern World Fusion (Flamenco, Mediterranean, Arab, Etc) and will be joined by 3 phenomenal musicians culled from Buffalo, NY. This is a night of all original instrumental compositions! Ben Levitt-Contrabass Drew Azzinaro-Electric Guitar Ryan Campbell-Drums Paul Kozlowski-Spanish Guitar/Laud/Accordion plus special guests.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Friday 12/28
Elliot Scozzaro Quintet
Elliot Scozzaro has played with the Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Education Connection of Ohio Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble, the University of North Texas One O’ Clock Lab Band, Dennis Mackrel, James Morrison, Danilo Perez, and Sean Jones among others. He was awarded the Outstanding Soloist Award at the Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival in 2010, Kenneth R. Keller and Nicholas J. Perrini awards for outstanding performance at Capital University, Ohio, and was a semifinalist in the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition. He earned a Bachelor of Music at Capital University, received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas. Currently, Elliot plays second alto saxophone in the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Nick Hilscher. He always brings a high level of creative energy and careful organization to his performances. His return to the area is highly anticipated!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Elliot Scozzaro Quintet
Elliot Scozzaro has played with the Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Education Connection of Ohio Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble, the University of North Texas One O’ Clock Lab Band, Dennis Mackrel, James Morrison, Danilo Perez, and Sean Jones among others. He was awarded the Outstanding Soloist Award at the Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival in 2010, Kenneth R. Keller and Nicholas J. Perrini awards for outstanding performance at Capital University, Ohio, and was a semifinalist in the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition. He earned a Bachelor of Music at Capital University, received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas. Currently, Elliot plays second alto saxophone in the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Nick Hilscher. He always brings a high level of creative energy and careful organization to his performances. His return to the area is highly anticipated!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/29
The Music of Chet Baker ~ Jacob Jay/Dalton Sharp Quintet
The Jacob Jay/Dalton Sharp Quintet will be performing music from the career of tragic trumpet player and singer Chet Baker.
Join us as we play a selection of tunes from Chet's long career including his time with Gerry Mulligan, young Chet's records with Pacific Jazz, his comeback on CTI with She Was Too Good For Me and more.
Featuring: Jacob Jay-Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Dalton Sharp-Saxophones, Jake Malone-Brancato-Piano, Ed Croft-Bass, Jake Payne-Drums.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
The Music of Chet Baker ~ Jacob Jay/Dalton Sharp Quintet
The Jacob Jay/Dalton Sharp Quintet will be performing music from the career of tragic trumpet player and singer Chet Baker.
Join us as we play a selection of tunes from Chet's long career including his time with Gerry Mulligan, young Chet's records with Pacific Jazz, his comeback on CTI with She Was Too Good For Me and more.
Featuring: Jacob Jay-Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Dalton Sharp-Saxophones, Jake Malone-Brancato-Piano, Ed Croft-Bass, Jake Payne-Drums.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Friday 1/4
Saxophone Colossus
The return of Saxophone Colossus to Pausa Art House! This time our featured guests for the evening are Andrew Weinzler and Brian Tervo. We'll be playing a wide range of tunes with a great band. Come join us!
Jon Lehning - sax, Andrew Weinzler - sax, Brian Tervo - sax, Jared Tinkham - guitar, Anthony Henry - bass, Ravi Padmanabha - Drums
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saxophone Colossus
The return of Saxophone Colossus to Pausa Art House! This time our featured guests for the evening are Andrew Weinzler and Brian Tervo. We'll be playing a wide range of tunes with a great band. Come join us!
Jon Lehning - sax, Andrew Weinzler - sax, Brian Tervo - sax, Jared Tinkham - guitar, Anthony Henry - bass, Ravi Padmanabha - Drums
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saturday 1/5
Patty Angrisano Ossa - Solo Exhibit Opening Reception
Free Admission
Opening Reception 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Patty Angrisano Ossa - Solo Exhibit Opening Reception
Free Admission
Opening Reception 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday 1/11
The Wazmopolitans
Bossa nova and samba from this trio of regulars to Pausa. Expect the unexpected from this ensemble. Dave Wasik drums, Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $8
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Wazmopolitans
Bossa nova and samba from this trio of regulars to Pausa. Expect the unexpected from this ensemble. Dave Wasik drums, Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $8
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 1/12
Joe Rozler & John Lombardo
Joe Rozler and John Lombardo return to the Pausa stage. John Lombardo was an original member of 10,000 Maniacs and co-wrote most of the early Maniacs songs. He returned to the group in 1994, and picked up where he left off by writing and shaping the band's music for two albums, Love Among the Ruins (1997) and The Earth Pressed Flat (1999). Joe Rozler was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2008. He is forming partner of The Party Squad, and is recognized as one of Buffalo's top studio musicians as a vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Joe Rozler & John Lombardo
Joe Rozler and John Lombardo return to the Pausa stage. John Lombardo was an original member of 10,000 Maniacs and co-wrote most of the early Maniacs songs. He returned to the group in 1994, and picked up where he left off by writing and shaping the band's music for two albums, Love Among the Ruins (1997) and The Earth Pressed Flat (1999). Joe Rozler was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2008. He is forming partner of The Party Squad, and is recognized as one of Buffalo's top studio musicians as a vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 1/17
Tom Torrisi in Concert
Tom Torrisi has been called "a true artist, with a deep musical perspective, incredible tone, and powerful technique." As a classical guitarist Tom dedicates himself to performing diverse repertoire upholding the standards of the past while simultaneously engaging with the sounds of today. Tom will be presenting an eclectic program including everything from baroque dance movements to modern Cuban folkloric music, and brand new compositions for classical guitar.
Admission $10 / $8 Students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Tom Torrisi in Concert
Tom Torrisi has been called "a true artist, with a deep musical perspective, incredible tone, and powerful technique." As a classical guitarist Tom dedicates himself to performing diverse repertoire upholding the standards of the past while simultaneously engaging with the sounds of today. Tom will be presenting an eclectic program including everything from baroque dance movements to modern Cuban folkloric music, and brand new compositions for classical guitar.
Admission $10 / $8 Students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 1/24
Shulman Trio
Gypsy and Tango music from Moshe Shulman.
Admission: $10 / $8 Students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Shulman Trio
Gypsy and Tango music from Moshe Shulman.
Admission: $10 / $8 Students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Friday 1/25/19
Wordism
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Wordism
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saturday 1/26
JazzBuffalo Presents Charlie Ballantine's "Music of Bob Dylan"
Charlie Ballantine is an internationally renowned, award winning guitarist. He has been a featured artist at notable events such as the The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, and The Elkhart Jazz Festival. Charlie is also a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Andy's Jazz Club (Chicago), Cliff Bell's (Detroit), and The Chatterbox (Indianapolis). His music stems from the traditions of folk, jazz, and blues music with influences such as Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix.
In early 2015 Charlie released his debut album "Green" which earned him national recognition. He was awarded 2015 "Jazz Musician of the Year" by NUVO Magazine. Less then a year later Charlie's award winning, album "Providence" was released in May of 2016 and has helped him gain international acclaim. The album was reviewed by Jazz Times, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Absolute Sound, Midwest Record and made it into the top 100 on the jazz radio chart through wide-ranging international airplay. The highly anticipated fourth album "Life Is Brief: The Music Of Bob Dylan" released in April of 2018 has already been widely reviewed in both the United States and Europe and made it onto the international Jazz Radio Chart top 60. Charlie is touring the record around the world for most of 2018. website
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents Charlie Ballantine's "Music of Bob Dylan"
Charlie Ballantine is an internationally renowned, award winning guitarist. He has been a featured artist at notable events such as the The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, and The Elkhart Jazz Festival. Charlie is also a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Andy's Jazz Club (Chicago), Cliff Bell's (Detroit), and The Chatterbox (Indianapolis). His music stems from the traditions of folk, jazz, and blues music with influences such as Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix.
In early 2015 Charlie released his debut album "Green" which earned him national recognition. He was awarded 2015 "Jazz Musician of the Year" by NUVO Magazine. Less then a year later Charlie's award winning, album "Providence" was released in May of 2016 and has helped him gain international acclaim. The album was reviewed by Jazz Times, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Absolute Sound, Midwest Record and made it into the top 100 on the jazz radio chart through wide-ranging international airplay. The highly anticipated fourth album "Life Is Brief: The Music Of Bob Dylan" released in April of 2018 has already been widely reviewed in both the United States and Europe and made it onto the international Jazz Radio Chart top 60. Charlie is touring the record around the world for most of 2018. website
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 2/2
The Kensingtons
Admission: $8
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Kensingtons
Admission: $8
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 2/7
Dissension: A lyrical love story
Dissension: A Lyrical Love story is a roadmap through the journey of love. Amina the Empress and Brandon Williamson are your guides on this quest through love, lust, temptation, and the road to self discovery in this playful, engaging, and soulful collaborative performance. It is the perfect blend of music, poetry, comedy, soul, and heart to bring people together this holiday season. Bring a loved one, a friend, or meet someone there. This show will give you plenty to talk about,
Amina Lynne Boyd, also known by Amina the Empress, is a multi-faceted artist born and raised in Buffalo, New York. The 28 yr old singer/songwriter has an extensive musical history. Growing up with jazz and funk enthusiasts as parents, soul music was deeply embedded in her aura. She drew her motivation from various artists including Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, The Funkadelics, Earth Wind & Fire, & George Benson. In 2016, the Empress released her debut album 'Transitions,' to rave reviews, and began to rapidly emerge into the local music scene. Her band 'Empress & the Royals' set the scene ablaze, performing at various venues and events across the city. The Empress is most passionate about the enhancement of artistic expression and channels her energy towards educating, creating space, and building resources for young developing artists of color. She believes that art is the souls expression and is working diligently to design a space equipped with tools necessary for young artists to succeed. Stay connected. The many layers of Amina the Empress have yet to unfold.
Brandon Williamson
When you think slam poetry in Buffalo NY, you think Brandon Williamson. Buffalo born and bred Brandon has left an indelible mark on Buffalo's arts community.
As the founder and creator of the internationally recognized and Top 10 Nationally ranked Pure Ink Poetry Slam in Buffalo, Brandon works hard to build a community of art that everyone can be a part of.
He has made it his life goal to reach out to students in inner city neighborhoods similar to the one he grew up in, painting a path through art for them to follow to their future. He has performed throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ontario, Michigan, and California, while featuring throughout Europe. His book, Critical Lens is on sale at Amazon and lulu.com.
If you’re ready for a great time of storytelling, performance, and play with a purpose, then come and join the poetry experience that is Brandon Williamson.
Admission $10 / $8 Students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Dissension: A lyrical love story
Dissension: A Lyrical Love story is a roadmap through the journey of love. Amina the Empress and Brandon Williamson are your guides on this quest through love, lust, temptation, and the road to self discovery in this playful, engaging, and soulful collaborative performance. It is the perfect blend of music, poetry, comedy, soul, and heart to bring people together this holiday season. Bring a loved one, a friend, or meet someone there. This show will give you plenty to talk about,
Amina Lynne Boyd, also known by Amina the Empress, is a multi-faceted artist born and raised in Buffalo, New York. The 28 yr old singer/songwriter has an extensive musical history. Growing up with jazz and funk enthusiasts as parents, soul music was deeply embedded in her aura. She drew her motivation from various artists including Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, The Funkadelics, Earth Wind & Fire, & George Benson. In 2016, the Empress released her debut album 'Transitions,' to rave reviews, and began to rapidly emerge into the local music scene. Her band 'Empress & the Royals' set the scene ablaze, performing at various venues and events across the city. The Empress is most passionate about the enhancement of artistic expression and channels her energy towards educating, creating space, and building resources for young developing artists of color. She believes that art is the souls expression and is working diligently to design a space equipped with tools necessary for young artists to succeed. Stay connected. The many layers of Amina the Empress have yet to unfold.
Brandon Williamson
When you think slam poetry in Buffalo NY, you think Brandon Williamson. Buffalo born and bred Brandon has left an indelible mark on Buffalo's arts community.
As the founder and creator of the internationally recognized and Top 10 Nationally ranked Pure Ink Poetry Slam in Buffalo, Brandon works hard to build a community of art that everyone can be a part of.
He has made it his life goal to reach out to students in inner city neighborhoods similar to the one he grew up in, painting a path through art for them to follow to their future. He has performed throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ontario, Michigan, and California, while featuring throughout Europe. His book, Critical Lens is on sale at Amazon and lulu.com.
If you’re ready for a great time of storytelling, performance, and play with a purpose, then come and join the poetry experience that is Brandon Williamson.
Admission $10 / $8 Students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Friday 2/8
Sweet Dreams: A Patsy Cline Tribute
Curtis Lovell is an artist born and raised in Buffalo New York, who writes and records music as if each musical piece is its own journal entry, and each performance is an opportunity to sing about what she knows. Influenced by the likes of Jill Scott, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, and Patsy Cline, Curtis manages to form a new sound that signifies bravery, growth, and authenticity.
On February 8th, Curtis along with George Caldwell, Drew Azzinaro, and Sabu Adeyola will cover the songs we know and love of Patsy’s repertoire.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Sweet Dreams: A Patsy Cline Tribute
Curtis Lovell is an artist born and raised in Buffalo New York, who writes and records music as if each musical piece is its own journal entry, and each performance is an opportunity to sing about what she knows. Influenced by the likes of Jill Scott, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, and Patsy Cline, Curtis manages to form a new sound that signifies bravery, growth, and authenticity.
On February 8th, Curtis along with George Caldwell, Drew Azzinaro, and Sabu Adeyola will cover the songs we know and love of Patsy’s repertoire.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 2/9
Carina and The Six String Preacher
Carina and the Six String Preacher are back for another of their celebrated visits to Pausa! Their latest EP “Why You So Wild, Crocodile?” features five original tracks, including “Cabin Fever” and “Forget About Me”.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Carina and The Six String Preacher
Carina and the Six String Preacher are back for another of their celebrated visits to Pausa! Their latest EP “Why You So Wild, Crocodile?” features five original tracks, including “Cabin Fever” and “Forget About Me”.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 2/14
Valentine's Love Songs (Spanish/English) with Chris Vasquez
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Valentine's Love Songs (Spanish/English) with Chris Vasquez
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Friday 2/15
The Wazmopolitans
Brazilian and latin music with a few surprises. Dave 'The Waz' Wasik, Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Wazmopolitans
Brazilian and latin music with a few surprises. Dave 'The Waz' Wasik, Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 2/16
Elliot Scozzaro Quintet
Elliot Scozzaro is a saxophonist and educator from Buffalo, NY. He earned a Bachelor of Music at Capital University, received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, He always brings a high level of creative energy and careful organization to his performances. His return here is highly anticipated!
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Elliot Scozzaro Quintet
Elliot Scozzaro is a saxophonist and educator from Buffalo, NY. He earned a Bachelor of Music at Capital University, received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, He always brings a high level of creative energy and careful organization to his performances. His return here is highly anticipated!
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 2/23
Daniel King Band
Daniel King is a flamenco guitarist living in Rochester, NY and Rincon, Puerto Rico. His music combines traditional flamenco guitar technique with Caribbean island rhythms in a new sound that was inspired by years of living on the enchanting island. With a passion for Spanish guitar, he put aside all other musical interests and committed himself to nylon guitar as a way to capture the essence of the Caribbean. Daniel King Band formed in Rochester in 2016 when Daniel moved to the area from Puerto Rico. Backed by a group of stellar musicians, Daniel King Band brings a sound that is enjoyable to all and unique to any program.
https://www.danielkingband.com
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Daniel King Band
Daniel King is a flamenco guitarist living in Rochester, NY and Rincon, Puerto Rico. His music combines traditional flamenco guitar technique with Caribbean island rhythms in a new sound that was inspired by years of living on the enchanting island. With a passion for Spanish guitar, he put aside all other musical interests and committed himself to nylon guitar as a way to capture the essence of the Caribbean. Daniel King Band formed in Rochester in 2016 when Daniel moved to the area from Puerto Rico. Backed by a group of stellar musicians, Daniel King Band brings a sound that is enjoyable to all and unique to any program.
https://www.danielkingband.com
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 3/2
Mar Salá
"Mar Salá is pure energy, like a volcano in control"
(Jose Miguel López. Radio 3.RNE)
Marta Hernández: Vocals, Spanish Guitar
Drew Azzinaro - Guitar
David Philips - Drums / cajón
Ben Levitt - Bass
Based in Brooklyn, Marta Hernández, (aka Mar Salá) is an international singer songwriter from Seville, Spain. With the collaboration of many accomplished musicians from all over the world, she mixes Latin sounds such as Rumba Flamenca, Brazilian rhythms and Spanish Pop, with Swing and Rock. Marta's original compositions are a cross over between the Flamenco air of Seville and the eclectic sounds of NYC. She has three albums in the market: Take me to Bahia(2009), Primavera(2010)and Entre Two Rivers(2014).
Known for her collaboration with La Shica in her version of Los Cuatro Muleros. If you know or love, Rosario, Chambao, La Shica, Bebe, Kiko Veneno, Pata Negra or Ketama, you will definitely love her.
Admission: $15
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Mar Salá
"Mar Salá is pure energy, like a volcano in control"
(Jose Miguel López. Radio 3.RNE)
Marta Hernández: Vocals, Spanish Guitar
Drew Azzinaro - Guitar
David Philips - Drums / cajón
Ben Levitt - Bass
Based in Brooklyn, Marta Hernández, (aka Mar Salá) is an international singer songwriter from Seville, Spain. With the collaboration of many accomplished musicians from all over the world, she mixes Latin sounds such as Rumba Flamenca, Brazilian rhythms and Spanish Pop, with Swing and Rock. Marta's original compositions are a cross over between the Flamenco air of Seville and the eclectic sounds of NYC. She has three albums in the market: Take me to Bahia(2009), Primavera(2010)and Entre Two Rivers(2014).
Known for her collaboration with La Shica in her version of Los Cuatro Muleros. If you know or love, Rosario, Chambao, La Shica, Bebe, Kiko Veneno, Pata Negra or Ketama, you will definitely love her.
Admission: $15
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 3/7
Italian Opera Excerpts
Alessia Paolini
Italian soprano Alessia Paolini received a Master’s Degree in Voice Performance from Houghton College (N.Y) and a Master’s degree in Voice summa cum laude with honors at the Conservatory of Music of L’Aquila, her hometown.
She studied with Professor Agathe Kania at the University of Music and Figurative Arts in Graz (Austria), on an Erasmus Scholarship Program, specializing in German Opera and Lieder- Art Song repertoire.
Her voice-guitar Duo, “Farben”, formed in 2011 with the guitarist Federico Pendenza, was selected by the Ismez “Music Live” project to perform a series of concerts in prestigious Italian music Conservatories, and led to the production of a CD. The Farben Duo has performed for various Italian concert organizations and institutions (Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese, I cantieri dell’immaginario, Accademia Romana della Chitarra). In 2015 they performed at the Malmö Accademy of Music (Sweden).
Between January and March of 2014, Alessia performed in the French Theatres of Arras, Grasse and Aix en Provence, with the dance and music spectacle “Qaddish”, in collaboration with the Nigerian dancer and choreographer Qudus Onikekku.
In 2010 she earned a Bachelor in Piano Performance at the Conservatory of L’Aquila, where she studied Composition for eight years, under the guidance of M. Claudio Perugini. In addition, she studied Orchestral Conducting with M. Marcello Bufalini, Professor of Conducting at the Conservatory A. Casella.
She performed with the Orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese, the Accademia Ergo Cantemus and Orchestra di Tivoli, and the Baroque Ensemble of L’Aquila under the direction of Olivier Schneebeli, head conductor at the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles.
Alessia loves teaching and she has been teaching since 2010, privately and in conjunction with various institutions (Kindergarden Diventar Grande, Conservatorio A. Casella of L’Aquila).
She studied voice with the Italian Soprano Mariangela di Giamberardino and Dr Nicholas Kilkenny.
Antonella Di Giulio
Antonella Di Giulio is a pianist, a music theorist, a pedagogue, author and speaker.
In addition to her doctoral studies in Music Theory and Musicology at the University at Buffalo, Antonella Di Giulio holds a Master Degree in piano performance from the same University, post -diploma certifications in piano performance, a diploma in piano from the Conservatory Santa Cecilia in Rome (Italy). As a researcher, her interests are in music cognition, theory of images in music, music as a language, harmonic language in contemporary music, Italian composers in the 20th century, set theory and Mathematics. She presented her research in several national and international Conferences.
She studied piano with Concita Capezza, Silvana Libardo, then thank to a European Union’s fellowship with Luigi Mostacci and Carla Giudici, in Germany with Sontraud Speidel and Michael Rische. While living in Europe, she had the possibility to take lessons from some of the best pianists and pedagogues and she was awarded in many national and international music competitions. The German Newspaper Rheinische Post describes her performances as enhanced by “…ihrer kompetente Virtuosität, ihrer breit gespannten Expressivität wie ihrer enormen Klangsensibilität…“ (her competent virtuosity, broad expressivity as well as her huge sound sensibility).
She regularly performs as a pianist for a number of associations and festivals , both as a soloist and in different chamber music ensemble. Antonella has been acclaimed for her exciting pianism and for her attention to the quality of sound, and has received particular praise for her outstanding pedagogical engagement. She holds the position of Artistic Director of numerous workshops and Festivals. She is often invited as a guest teacher and pianist for lectures, workshops, and seminars. She joined SUNY Buffalo State College in 2015.
From her extra-ordinary life experience she has had the chance to learn about post-traumatic stress and personality disorders and about how little our society is prepared to deal with such problems.
But she has also taken advantage from these experiences by transforming her life into a wonderful work of art.
She is author of "30 Days Time-Out: Journal of a Paused Friendship
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Italian Opera Excerpts
Alessia Paolini
Italian soprano Alessia Paolini received a Master’s Degree in Voice Performance from Houghton College (N.Y) and a Master’s degree in Voice summa cum laude with honors at the Conservatory of Music of L’Aquila, her hometown.
She studied with Professor Agathe Kania at the University of Music and Figurative Arts in Graz (Austria), on an Erasmus Scholarship Program, specializing in German Opera and Lieder- Art Song repertoire.
Her voice-guitar Duo, “Farben”, formed in 2011 with the guitarist Federico Pendenza, was selected by the Ismez “Music Live” project to perform a series of concerts in prestigious Italian music Conservatories, and led to the production of a CD. The Farben Duo has performed for various Italian concert organizations and institutions (Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese, I cantieri dell’immaginario, Accademia Romana della Chitarra). In 2015 they performed at the Malmö Accademy of Music (Sweden).
Between January and March of 2014, Alessia performed in the French Theatres of Arras, Grasse and Aix en Provence, with the dance and music spectacle “Qaddish”, in collaboration with the Nigerian dancer and choreographer Qudus Onikekku.
In 2010 she earned a Bachelor in Piano Performance at the Conservatory of L’Aquila, where she studied Composition for eight years, under the guidance of M. Claudio Perugini. In addition, she studied Orchestral Conducting with M. Marcello Bufalini, Professor of Conducting at the Conservatory A. Casella.
She performed with the Orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese, the Accademia Ergo Cantemus and Orchestra di Tivoli, and the Baroque Ensemble of L’Aquila under the direction of Olivier Schneebeli, head conductor at the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles.
Alessia loves teaching and she has been teaching since 2010, privately and in conjunction with various institutions (Kindergarden Diventar Grande, Conservatorio A. Casella of L’Aquila).
She studied voice with the Italian Soprano Mariangela di Giamberardino and Dr Nicholas Kilkenny.
Antonella Di Giulio
Antonella Di Giulio is a pianist, a music theorist, a pedagogue, author and speaker.
In addition to her doctoral studies in Music Theory and Musicology at the University at Buffalo, Antonella Di Giulio holds a Master Degree in piano performance from the same University, post -diploma certifications in piano performance, a diploma in piano from the Conservatory Santa Cecilia in Rome (Italy). As a researcher, her interests are in music cognition, theory of images in music, music as a language, harmonic language in contemporary music, Italian composers in the 20th century, set theory and Mathematics. She presented her research in several national and international Conferences.
She studied piano with Concita Capezza, Silvana Libardo, then thank to a European Union’s fellowship with Luigi Mostacci and Carla Giudici, in Germany with Sontraud Speidel and Michael Rische. While living in Europe, she had the possibility to take lessons from some of the best pianists and pedagogues and she was awarded in many national and international music competitions. The German Newspaper Rheinische Post describes her performances as enhanced by “…ihrer kompetente Virtuosität, ihrer breit gespannten Expressivität wie ihrer enormen Klangsensibilität…“ (her competent virtuosity, broad expressivity as well as her huge sound sensibility).
She regularly performs as a pianist for a number of associations and festivals , both as a soloist and in different chamber music ensemble. Antonella has been acclaimed for her exciting pianism and for her attention to the quality of sound, and has received particular praise for her outstanding pedagogical engagement. She holds the position of Artistic Director of numerous workshops and Festivals. She is often invited as a guest teacher and pianist for lectures, workshops, and seminars. She joined SUNY Buffalo State College in 2015.
From her extra-ordinary life experience she has had the chance to learn about post-traumatic stress and personality disorders and about how little our society is prepared to deal with such problems.
But she has also taken advantage from these experiences by transforming her life into a wonderful work of art.
She is author of "30 Days Time-Out: Journal of a Paused Friendship
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 3/8
VJX with Vince Mastrantonio
A night of funky instrumental Jazz/Fusion. Featuring original compositions from guitarist Vincent James Mastrantonio.
Jim Linsner-Drums
Jerry Sampson-Bass
Pat Georger-Keys
Admission $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
VJX with Vince Mastrantonio
A night of funky instrumental Jazz/Fusion. Featuring original compositions from guitarist Vincent James Mastrantonio.
Jim Linsner-Drums
Jerry Sampson-Bass
Pat Georger-Keys
Admission $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 3/15
The Philippe Lemm Trio
Dutch drummer Philippe Lemm brings his internationally renowned trio back to PAUSA for a repeat of last March's celebrated appearance. The trio’s electrifying chemistry and creative re-imagination of standards, progressive rock/pop, and diversely influenced music have thrilled audiences worldwide. WNY native Angelo Di Loreto on piano is joined by Lemm and Jeff Koch on bass.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Philippe Lemm Trio
Dutch drummer Philippe Lemm brings his internationally renowned trio back to PAUSA for a repeat of last March's celebrated appearance. The trio’s electrifying chemistry and creative re-imagination of standards, progressive rock/pop, and diversely influenced music have thrilled audiences worldwide. WNY native Angelo Di Loreto on piano is joined by Lemm and Jeff Koch on bass.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 3/16
New Vintage Ramblers
Come to Pausa for some toe-tapping, good old Americana featuring the harmonies and guitar-work of Tim Franczyk, Tim Switalski and Joe Nicastro.
Admission: $8
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
New Vintage Ramblers
Come to Pausa for some toe-tapping, good old Americana featuring the harmonies and guitar-work of Tim Franczyk, Tim Switalski and Joe Nicastro.
Admission: $8
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 3/22
The Wazmopolitans
Dave 'The Waz' Wasik leads this trio through Bossa Nova and Samba of Brazil as well as some latin jazz classics. Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Wazmopolitans
Dave 'The Waz' Wasik leads this trio through Bossa Nova and Samba of Brazil as well as some latin jazz classics. Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 3/23
Wordism
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Wordism
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saturday 4/27
Carina and The Six String Preacher
An eclectic combination of pre 1960’s jazz with contemporary indie rock styles, this original husband and wife duo from Buffalo, NY are reminiscent of a modern day Les Paul and Mary Ford with an edge. A spicy blend of jazz, surf tango, and pop, with a touch of blood and a dash of cinnamon—feast your ears on Carina and The Six String Preacher’s EP “Why You So Wild, Crocodile?”
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Carina and The Six String Preacher
An eclectic combination of pre 1960’s jazz with contemporary indie rock styles, this original husband and wife duo from Buffalo, NY are reminiscent of a modern day Les Paul and Mary Ford with an edge. A spicy blend of jazz, surf tango, and pop, with a touch of blood and a dash of cinnamon—feast your ears on Carina and The Six String Preacher’s EP “Why You So Wild, Crocodile?”
Admission: $10 / $8 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm