Entertainment



Live Entertainment - 2006 Season

Tuesday Sunset Theme Dinner Cruise
Saturday Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sunday evening Sunset Dinner

 
 

2006 Entertainment Schedule

Day Date Time Performer Event
Thursday June 29 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday July 1 7:00PM - 9:30PM Kokomo Time Tropical Festive Party Band
Monday July 3 7:00PM - 9:30PM Bazz American Standards & Motown
Thursday July 6 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffet t
Saturday July8 7:00PM - 9:30PM Harbour Knights Variety Show
Tuesday July 11 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Beach Party
Thursday July 13 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday July 15 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Variety Show
Sunday July 16 5:30PM - 8:00PM Bazz American Standards & Motown
Tuesday July 18 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions New Country
Thursday July 20 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Saturday July 22 7:00PM - 9:30PM Harbour Knights Variety Show
Tuesday July 25 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Fifties Cruise In
Thursday July 27 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday July 29 7:00PM - 9:30PM Kokomo Time Tropical Festive Party Band
Tuesday August 1 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions New York, NY
Thursday August 3 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday August 5 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Variety Show
Sunday August 6 5:30PM - 8:00PM Bazz American Standards & Motown
Tuesday August 8 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Neil Diamond Tribute
Thursday August 10 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday August 12 7:00PM - 9:30PM Harbour Knights Variety Show
Monday August 14 7:00PM - 9:30PM Bazz American Standards & Motown
Tuesday August 15 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Oldies
Thursday August 17 7:30PM - 10:00PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday August 19 7:00PM - 9:30PM Sterling Pollaro Elvis Show
Sunday August 20 3:30PM - 5:30PM Steve Johnson Big Leg Mama (with Tom Hodges)
Tuesday August 22 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Beatles Acoustic Show
Thursday August 24 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday August 26 7:00PM - 9:30PM Harbour Knights Variety Show
Sunday August 27 5:30PM - 8:00PM Bazz American Standards & Motown
Tuesday August 29 7:00PM - 9:30PM Emerald City Productions Classic Country
Thursday August 31 7:00PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Sunday September 3 5:30PM - 9:30PM Son of a Sailor Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 
Saturday September 9 5:30PM - 9:00PM Enchant' Cabaret Broadway Review
Saturday September 16 5:30PM - 9:00PM Broadway Dreamers Broadway Review
Saturday September 23 5:30PM - 9:00PM Emerald City Productions Songs of Sinatra

Emerald City Productions

SUMMER WIND is proud to introduce the longest playing group to perform aboard our vessel.  Emerald City started with us in the summer of 1998 and has been with us ever 

With over a dozen theme shows including Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand and Garth Brooks, their diversity is truly amazing!  As an Emerald City audience, you will explore the boundaries of their own unique styles, effortlessly gliding on songs from the 40's to the present.  They play everything from 50's, Disco, Big Band and Country to Contemporary Pop.  This highly renowned company can adapt to any atmosphere required, from an energetic Rock n' Roll song to traditional dinner music.  They will "Color Your World" with music!  www.emeraldcityproductions.com

Son Of A Sailor

Son of a Sailor consists of Jim Scriven and Dave Issler. Jim plays lead and rhythm guitar.  He has worked in the DJ business, performing at many clubs, events, and weddings.  Jim has also worked as a sound technician for small and large events.  He is the "hard drive" of (Son of a Sailor), and he is the leader of the locally renowned James Earle Band.  Dave sings lead vocals and plays rhythm guitar.  He has two albums of original material to his credit and has been a member of several duo acts over a fifteen year period,  playing Buffett tunes to Parrotheads for many of those years.  www.madbbs.com/users/dissler

Bazz

Basilio Valentino - Born as Basil Benedict Bankston he went to school in Miami FL and graduated from Miami-Date Community College.

Bazz is currently residing in Chautauqua County performing his unique showcase of Greatest American Standards and the greatest American Classic Oldies of Motown. Bazz is an international showman, performer, entertainer and musician. He does everything from stand up comedy, playing a variety of instruments, singing, and dancing. He is backed up by more than forty years of experience. He has toured the United States, Argentina, and Spain. He toured the world while performing with K. C. & The Sunshine Band. He toured Mexico and Spain as lead tenor with the Platters from 1992 – 1999.

Eliot Birdsong

Born in Buffalo, NY, Eliot began his musical quest by joining Providence Baptist Church at the age of thirteen. 

Two years later he began taking professional lessons in school on the alto saxophone.  He again expanded his horizon through private lessons on the trumpet.  After graduating from high school, Eliot volunteered in the music department at a neighborhood school where his musical skills were greatly utilized as he gave back to his community.  In addition to his community contributions, he played with the Amherst Community Band and the Macy Favor Orchestra.

Currently,  he plays various instruments at ZionQuest Christian Fellowship and solos at various churches in the area.

Russ Alan

Russ Alan’s talent for magic and his high-energy approach to entertaining has been recognized as far north as Canada all the way south to Florida.  His performances have delighted audiences in recent years at The Comedy Corner, Mr. Laffs, Coconuts Comedy Clubs and numerous resorts and hotels along the east coast.  Russ Alan has also managed to donate his time and talents over the years to helping fund raising as well performing for hospitals and other organizations around the country.  And now he’s back with a new show that’s guaranteed to make you believe in Magic!!!  Whether it’s a company party, birthday, outdoor event, nightclub or fundraiser, this is one show you don’t want to miss!!!

The Fabulous Kokomo Time Band

They are unique! Dressed in Hawaiian shirts and Panama hats, they play a party mix of 60’s, 70’s, Caribbean, Rock-a-Billy, Tex-Mex and a little Cajun thereby providing a Caribbean festive cruise you will want to repeat. To quote an observer at a recent Mardi Gras Party, “you have the best selection of tunes we’ve hear of any band in a long time”. They are Jim Steffan, drums and vocals, Doug Seymour, bass and steel drums, Doug Steffan, percussion and vocals, Brian Bundy, lead guitar, and Bill Kane, accordion and vocals. All or some of these artists will be appearing on the Summer Wind during the 2006 Season.

Sterling Pollaro “A Tribute to Elvis”

“I don’t wear expensive wigs, I don’t paste on phony sideburns, I don’t change my voice and I never wear sunglasses on stage,” says Elvis Tribute Artist Sterling Pollaro. “Elvis didn’t do those things and I pay my tribute to this phenomenal human being by trying to recreate his ‘70’s concert tours in every single detail.” In July 1997 Sterling was judged #1 in the country and #2 in the world at the International professional Class of the Elvis Tribute Artist competition in Ontario. It was in Ontario that Donna Presley Early heard Sterling sing and awarded him a top score of 10 for similarity to her cousin Elvis’ voice. In the States, Sterling has been showcased at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Café’ in Columbus, Ohio where he wowed the audience as usual and was invited back the following year to compete in the Elvis Extravaganza Impersonator Contest.

Harbour Knights

Harbour Knights!!!!!!!! Kings of the Waterfront Entertainment on Chautauqua Lake are back again this season.

They are Sir James Scriven and Sir David Issler. Sir James hails from Westfield, NY and is a long time member of the musical kingdom here in Western New York. He has previously owned his own business and sound company and is the backbone of the “Knights”.  He plays lead and rhythm guitar for all the songs the royal pair does for your listening pleasure!

Sir Dave was born and raised in the kingdom also here in Western New York, has spent time entertaining at other waterfront venues in Florida and Minnesota before returning to the familiar forests of his native kingdom of Western New York. Sir Dave sings lead vocals, plays rhythm guitar and harmonica. Sir Dave has recorded two albums and has been entertaining in kingdom establishments most of his royal life.

The Harbour Knights will entertain you with some classic rock and roll, namely “Jimmy Buffett and Friends” including the tunes made famous by the Eagles, the Doobie Brothers, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, John Mellancamp, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Bachman Turner Overdrive and many more.   www.jebsos.com

Steve Johnson & Tom Hodges of “BIG LEG EMMA”

Steve Johnson is lead singer of “Big Leg Emma”. Steve writes over 80 % of the songs of this locally renowned group. He has been influenced by John Prine, Bob Dylan, & Willie Nelson to name a few. He has performed solo, opening for Bela Fleck & Michael Glabicki lead front man of “Rusted Root”.

Tom Hodges is the new lead guitar player for “Big Leg Emma”. He doubles on mandolin. He was formerly in the musical group “Goodfellas”, which is a locally know blue grass band. What to expect? “Fiery Folk Roots Rock”, love songs, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, Steve’s own creations, and the human experience!!  www.biglegemma.com

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