Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

The heart of rock and roll was beating Saturday night as Huey Lewis and the News played in the sold out Seneca Allegany Events Center. The current tour is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's "Sports" album, that went platinum seven times. They played every song on the album in order. After "The Heart of Rock & Roll," "Heart and Soul" and "Bad is Bad," Lewis did a little reminiscing: 30 years ago there was no Internet, there were no CDs or cell phones "... and no reading glasses," he said, referencing the specs he wears that are similar to the pair he wore in the movie "Back to the Future." Then he said they were going to flip the album over and play the other side. "Yes, kids," he joked, "we had to flip the album over." He asked for a show of hands as to how many people remember flipping the album. The majority people raised their hands. After playing all the songs f...

SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Classic rock and timeless country are in store for music lovers this fall inside the 2,400-seat Seneca Allegany Events Center at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel in Salamanca, N.Y. On Saturday, October 12, Don Felder – former guitarist for the Eagles – presents “An Evening at the Hotel California.” The following weekend on Sunday, October 20, Wynonna & The Big Noise provide classic and soulful country tunes. Finally, lined up right before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday on Saturday, November 23, is the Charlie Daniels Band for an evening of boot-stomping Southern anthems. Don Felder, a self-taught guitarist, performed with the legendary classic rock band the Eagles for 27 years before going solo. On Saturday, October 12, at 7 p.m., he will present “An Evening at the Hotel California,” and will feature his lyrical-like guitar riffs on legendary hits such as “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane” and “One of These Nights.” Felder also is a New York Times b...