2012 Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Music Essay Scholarship

The 2012 Fourth Annual Denton Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Music Essay Scholarship are now available. Applications are being sent to all Western New York schools, public and private. Students can check with their Guidance Office and/or Music teachers to obtain an application. (Click here for complete 2012 scholarship announcement)

Students who are attending public or private schools in Western New York (Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, or Wyoming) in grades 9�]11 and who are studying music, business of music, or any music technical, audio or production aspect are eligible to submit an essay and application.

All applications are due by a deadline of April 16, 2012. They may be submitted electronically on the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame web site (Online Scholarship Submission Form), or by mail to: Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Scholarship P.O. Box 256 Buffalo, New York 14205.

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

Nominations are being accepted for the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, which will hold a 30th Anniversary Induction Gala in October. Deadline for nominations is April 1.

To be considered, nominated individuals and groups must have been born or lived in Western New York and contributed greatly to their musical careers while here. Hall of Fame members include the Goo Goo Dolls, Ani DiFranco, Brian McKnight, Willie Nile and Rick James. For nominations, information and criteria, visit www.buffalomusic.org.

“With this being the 30th anniversary, we want this to be our banner year,” said Hall of Fame President Rick Mathews.

Nomination Information

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011 INDUCTEES TO THE BUFFALO MUSIC HALL OF FAME

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, Inc. a 501c3 non-profit corporation entity created for the cultural enhancement and enrichment of Buffalo and Western New York through the region's musicians and music history, was established in 1983.  

The BMHOF's Mission is: To honor and protect the diverse cultural music heritage of WNY through preservation, education, scholarship, and performance. In doing so, the BMHOF has inducted over 230 members which includes outstanding musicians, performers, innovators, and non-performers who have made special contributions to WNY music.

 In addition to honoring outstanding musicians from the Western New York area at our Annual Induction Gala, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame works to promote local music by sponsoring an annual Scholarship awarded to High School Music Students at the Annual "Concert from the Heart", a performance by members of the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Historic Colored Musicians Club. Other "Spotlight Concerts" are held throughout the year to raise money for charities. The BMHOF is excited about the annual "Music Industry Networking Event" (MINE) where we match young musicians with BMHOF veteran performers in a mentoring role. 

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is committed to expanding its archives of significant memorabilia and to establishing a permanent location at which to showcase this memorabilia. The permanent location will also provide the facitilies to continue and to expand our efforts to educate. The Board of Directors of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame always welcomes new members to the board with an interest in music (though it is not necessary to have musical talent!) who would like to be part of this vibrant and exciting organization.

For any questions e-mail us at info@bmhof.org or contact Rick Mathews (President of the BMHOF) at 716-400-8934. or click here for our contact form

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame proudly presents the release of their CD entitled "Volume 1."

This is the first disc in a series aimed at showcasing the talented members inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Western New York has a diverse, rich musical history and this series was created to pay tribute to some of the artists inducted into the Hall of Fame who represent the amazing musical talent found in this area.

The album is a musical journey featuring 12 great artists who have made an impact on Western New York's music history. Artists include Lance Diamond, Soul Invaders, Castellini & Andriucci, Tony Galla, Hernandez, Morgano/Veltri R&B Soul Revue, The Road, Shyboy, Stone Country Band, Weekend and Wendell Rivera.

Click Here to Listen to the BMHOF Vol. 1 CD

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Compilation CD Volume 2

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is proud to offer the Compilation CD Volume 2 release featuring The Headers, Talas, Ed Bentley, Gretchen Schulz, Tommy Z, Taylor Made Jazz, Jim Ehinger, Terry Sullivan, The Morvells, Gurf Morlix, The Plimsouls, Willie Nile, Stan and The Ravens, Willie Haddath, Jim Whitford and Joyryde.

Click Here to Listen to the BMHOF Vol. 2 CD

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