In part three, 10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train tracks how being the best band in Jamestown was no longer fulfilling and in November 1982 the band embarks on a new adventure with the promise of a recording contract and a new music scene to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 3rd Street Garage – Dennis Drew (10,000 Maniacs) Interview – August 02, 2024
This special episode of 3rd Street Garage features an interview by show host, Robb Jones, with founding member of 10,000 Maniacs and the founder of WRFA, Dennis Drew. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 10,000 Maniacs: “Can’t Ignore The Train” Documentary – Episode 2
In part two, 10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train brings listeners a new sound. As the once heavily populated Jamestown music scene began to thin out, a new group with little to no musical training but a fervor for expression and an undeniable … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 10,000 Maniacs: “Can’t Ignore The Train” Documentary – Episode 1
10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train, all begins in Jamestown, a small forgotten factory town in the Western part of New York state where long winters and gray skies gave way to the nuanced sound of 10,000 Maniacs. The band’s global success arrived … [Read more...]
10,000 Maniacs Radio Documentary Premiers On WRFA on July 26
A radio documentary on 10,000 Maniacs will premier on WRFA on Friday, July 26. Crying Out Loud Productions and WRFA are presenting “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train” a four part radio documentary by the late Aaron Perez. It begins by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sally Schaefer – February 2, 2024
Buffalo based multi-instrumentalist Sally Schaefer spoke with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about her musical upbringing, the Buffalo music scene, performing in Chautauqua County, keeping your signature sound no matter what genre you're playing (or … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $50,000 in Downtown Programming Monies for Ace Frehley Concert
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a downtown programming request to bring in Ace Frehley for a concert downtown. Ace Frehley is formerly of the rock band, Kiss, who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of … [Read more...]
City Honors 10,000 Maniacs, Join List of Prominent Jamestown Notables
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist unveiled a new sign at the city's North Main St. entrance Monday morning, honoring 10,000 Maniacs. Maniacs' members and Jamestown natives Dennis Drew, Jeff Erickson and Steven Gustafson were on hand … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Arts on Fire Live – Dennis Drew: Unfinished – May 6, 2022
On Friday May 6, WRFA-LP presented another installment of its Arts on Fire LIVE series with a special performance by Dennis Drew. Dennis's performance was recorded live inside the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio on April 7, 2022. WATCH VIDEO Dennis … [Read more...]
