American Idol Champ Performs in Buffalo!
Can't get enough of American Idol? I've got some great news for you. Ruben Studdard, the first male and first African-American champion, is coming to town this Friday as a part of WLBK's "Cupidfest". Since his narrow victory on the second season of the show over Clay Aiken (by 134,000 votes out of over 2.4 million cast), Ruben has released three albums: Soulful in 2003, which reached platinum certification, the instant gospel classic I Need an Angel in 2004, which reached Gold), and most recently The Return last October, currently at #8 in US Sales. Obviously the judges were correct. With a personality as large and charming as his award-winning voice, Ruben is sure to bring sweet, gentle soul back into your life.
The "Velvet Teddy Bear" will be performing with local jazz saxophonist Will Holton, one of the growing number of outstanding young horn players in town. Will's trio, “Dem Dirty Horns”, her performed with such local favorites as klear, Allison Pipitone, and soul/funk artist sax man Eric Crittenden. The latter used the horn section in his concerts opening up for Grammy Award winning artist India Arie in July 2006 at the 20th Annual Thursday In The Square. The event is listed as sold out on WBLK's page, so listen to 93.7 for your chance to win exclusive seats.
Friday, February 16th, 2007, doors at 7 PM, show at 8PM $20
Tralf Music Hall 622 Main Street, Buffalo, 14202, 716.851.8725.
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