Bisons Announce fridaynightbash! Tent Concert Lineup
May 30, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release
The Buffalo Bisons today announced the lineup of bands that will play in the team's nine remaining fridaynightbash!⢠games, sponsored by TimeWarner Cable and Seneca Gaming Corporation. The schedule of live local acts will begin on Friday, June 1 as the Bisons host the Toledo Mud Hens.
This year's line up will have something for everyone, including classic rock (6/1 -NY2LA, 6/8 -Roar84), country (8/17 -Toby Live!), pop (7/6 -TOAST!) and reggae (7/20 -Neville Francis Riddim Posse Band). Tribute bands on the bill include Pirate Dreams (6/22 -Jimmy Buffet), Fully Clothed Gents (7/27 -Bare Naked Ladies), Strictly Hip (8/10 -Tragically Hip), and Badlands (8/24 -Bruce Springsteen).
"We are extremely fortunate to have so many Friday night home games this summer," said Matt La Sota, Coordinator of Game Day Entertainment & Promotions. "This lineup of great local acts will make the summer tent party series unforgettable."
All tent parties begin at 5:00 p.m. and will also feature great food and drink specials. There will also be a spectacular post game fireworks show, presented by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., after ever Friday game. All nine remaining Bisons home games on Friday nights will have a 7:35 p.m. first pitch.
Date Band Description
June 1 NY2LA Classic Rock
June 8 Roar84 80s Rock Band
June 22* Pirate Dreams Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
July 6 TOAST! Pop Rock
July 20 Neville Francis Riddim Posse Band Reggae Night Band
July 27 Fully Clothed Gents Bare Naked Ladies Tribute Band
August 10 Strictly Hip Tragically Hip Tribute Band
August 17 Toby Live! Toby Keith Tribute Band
August 24 Badlands Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band
*Bisons wearing Hawaiian jerseys for game.
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