Rock For The Cure

Event History

Rock for the Cure began in 2015 as a fund raising idea created by Tom Lillis and Joe Nicastro. They viewed the concert as a great opportunity to raise money for Charity, and with the generosity of many local musicians, corporate sponsors, as well as Tom Barone, who donated the Tralf Music Hall, the first concert was a huge success. This is now an annual event with past performances by The Kensingtons, Ron Hawkins, Strictly Hip, Grace Stumberg Band, The Nicastro Brothers, Mom Said No, Jelly Jar, Letter to Elise and K-Ride.

Matt Schofield, British blues guitarist, and inductee of the British Blues Hall of Fame will headline the 9th Annual “Rock for the Cure” concert. Matt was awarded the British Blues Guitarist of the year in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Guitar & Bass magazine rated Matt in the “Top ten British Blues guitarists of all time.” The Kensingtons, past Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation Band of the Year, will open for Matt. The Kensingtons are a classic rock band based in Buffalo, NY, who have been together for over 10-years. The band features four lead vocalists with a repertoire that spans more than 50 years. The Kensingtons feature three members of the Against the Storm Foundation’s board of directors – Tom Lillis (bass), Joey Nicastro (lead guitar/vocals), and Jack Freedenberg (keyboard/vocals). Other members are Tim Franczyk (rhythm guitar/vocals), Mike Lillis (drums), and Justin Rizzo (rhythm guitar/vocals).