Leading Led Zeppelin tribute "The Sound Remains The Same" brings its full production to The Rapids Theatre on Main Street in Niagara Falls on Sunday July 15. The show features a one-time-only, live re-creation performance of the original July 15, 1973, Led Zeppelin Buffalo Memorial Auditorium concert in its entirety.

To commemorate this classic historic concert event, the show will be recorded for an upcoming DVD release.

The Edge, "Rock Radio" 103.3-FM presents "Edgefest 2012" on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the outer harbor concert site 325 Furhmann Blvd., Buffalo (first exit off skyway for outer harbor).

North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt announced at a press conference the plans for a concert on Sunday, July 15, at Gratwick Riverside Park. The show will begin at 4 p.m.

Representatives of headline sponsor Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union and several other high-level North Tonawanda officials joined Ortt in announcing Buckcherry with Fuel will be the featured bands performing at what Ortt said is one of the most beautiful venues along the Niagara River.

The concert will be free for everyone attending; however, there will be a $5 charge for parking at the park. Food and beverage will be sold at the venue, and no food, backpacks, or coolers will be permitted at the park for this event.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson will playing at the Bear's Den Showroom, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls, at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 6.

For more than 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up."

Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he began his professional musical career transcribing for, and then playing with, the legendary Frank Zappa. More than three decades, 15-million in album sales, and three Grammy Awards later, Vai has proven himself, in his own right, one of music's true originals.

Vai performs at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.

This week marks the beginning of free concerts in the Village of Youngstown. Each Friday, from 7 until 9 p.m. in Falkner Park, bands will perform for guests and visitors.

Concert series moves to Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf; acts include The Cult, Feist (pictured), LL Cool J, moe. and Sam Roberts. Full schedule, photos, video.

Grand Island native Stacy Clark, a national recording artist, is back with a brand new music video.

The Lewiston Choraleers will kick off its sixth annual spring concert series on Saturday, June 2, at 1 p.m. at Porter on the Lake.

Artpark & Company has unveiled its full summer 2012 lineup. Acts booked include superstars Sheryl Crow, Yes, Huey Lewis & The News, Sublime and Roger Hodgson of Supertramp. More information is included in this link.

The Greater Niagara Ballet Company, well known for its traditional holiday production of "The Nutcracker," is adding a spring ballet to its repertoire.

Sam Roberts Band and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals will kick off the 14th annual Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Concert Series presented by M&T Bank and produced by Buffalo Place Inc. in downtown Buffalo at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf.

Air Force intelligence analyst-turned YouTube sensation and a star on NBC's "The Voice," Angie Johnson will perform this weekend as part of the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival.

103.3 The Edge, 97 Rock and the Rapids Theatre present "An Evening with Dream Theater" on Sunday, June 17, at Artpark.

"The X Factor" is extending online auditions to Friday, April 27. Solo artists and vocal groups have an additional two weeks to submit their online auditions. To audition online, auditioners should upload a 30-second introduction and a one-and-a-half minute a cappella video performance to www.TheXFactorUSA.com.

Video: Seneca Casinos will deliver an unprecedented level of excitement this summer to the Western New York, Southern Ontario, and Northern Pennsylvania and Ohio regions with "Summer Rush." Headline acts include Stevie Nicks, Joe Walsh, Michael Bolton and ESPN's "Friday Nights Lights."

The Easy Street Big Band will appear in concert on Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the newly opened Ellicott Creek Playhouse.

The world premiere comedy "Regrets Only," by L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. The show is on stage May 3 at 7 p.m.; May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; and on May 20 at 2 p.m.

"Regrets Only" features Joann V. Mis and Debby Koszelak Swartz as two grumpy Polish ladies, Lottie and Bernice, who crash a wedding reception and turn the celebration into a hysterical nightmare. "Regrets Only" is the fifth installment of the popular "Lottie & Bernice" series, following "Get Off My Cabbage," "The Lottie & Bernice Show," "Here We Sit" and "Danse Macabre."

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced today that it has reached a licensing agreement with Funtime After Dark LLC to be the NFTA's waterfront concert promoter for the 2012 summer season.

Funtime plans on using the seven-acre site located on the outer harbor in the vicinity of the former Pier Restaurant to hold concerts from a variety of musical genres, including alternative, Canadian, southern and folk rock. Ticket prices will range from $30 pre-sale to $100 for a VIP ticket. Parking charges will range from $5 to $10.

Country band Emerson Drive came to the Niagara University campus on Friday, March 23. All proceeds from the concert went to the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to raising money for injured service members.

From March 22 through April 1, Niagara University Theatre will present the delightful Shakespearean classic, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Doug Zschiegner.

Artpark announced Kansas and Foreigner will kick off the 2012 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.

"You can do it!"

That is you can see "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Rob Schneider - also famous for his roles in movies such as "The Waterboy," "Grown Ups" and "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" - perform his stand-up comedy routine at Niagara University.

The Cultural Alliance of Niagara hosts a fundraising concert on Friday, March 23, at the Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda. The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue takes the stage at 8 p.m.

This summer, rock legend Sting will perform many of his most celebrated hits at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston.

Seneca casinos will deliver fall-out-of-your-seat laughter to welcome the start of spring.

On Saturday, March 24, "Blue Collar Comedy Tour" co-founder Bill Engvall comes to Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls USA. Engvall will mix humor and lighthearted views on everyday events during his performance at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Limited tickets remain on sale for the 8 p.m. show and start at $40.

Engvall currently hosts the game show "LINGO" on GSN and continues to tour periodically with fellow "Blue Collar" comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. The former American Comedy Awards Comic of the Year also starred in numerous television shows, including "Mobile Home Disasters," "The Bill Engvall Show" and "Country Fried Home Videos."

Star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and "Celebrity Apprentice" to feature recipes from "Fabulicious!: Teresa's Italian Family Cookbook"

Kool & The Gang performs Friday with Van Halen at First Niagara Center. Robert "Kool" Bell interview.

Grammy-winning band Chicago and American Cancer Society team up for third year of the hit promotion.

Countless singers toil away at their craft for years, working with vocal coaches, stylists and image consultants, hoping to land that "big break." Most are willing to do just about anything to land a record contract or a national spotlight.

And then there's Adley Stump.

Anthony Evans looks to prove Christian musicians can make it big in the music industry.

From March 22 through April 1, Niagara University Theatre will present the delightful Shakespearean classic, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Doug Zschiegner, associate professor/associate director of NU Theatre. Young lovers, powerful spirits and a troupe of thespians all collide in a forest in this contemporary production of the most magical romantic comedy in the history of the English language.