10,000 Maniacs in Concert

This concert is open to the public and will showcase the band’s incredible body of work that spans more than four decades. Tickets for the show go on sale at 12 p.m. on August 22 at ubcfa.org, Ticketmaster, or in person at the UBCFA box office.

With a string of hits and appearances that include President Bill Clinton’s inaugural ball, the 10,000 Maniac’s alternative music draws from a variety of sources, from African rhythms to bluegrass and English folk balladry. From their early beginnings in local bars, college campuses and small venues to MTV’s legendary “Unplugged” series, the Maniacs have remained true to their roots and proud of their “blue collar poetry.”

The band is comprised of four of the original bandmates, including Dennis Drew on keyboards, guitarist John Lombardo, Steven Gustafson on bass, and Jerome Augustyniak on drums. Viola player and vocalist, Mary Ramsey joined in 1991 and has been performing continuously as well as with her own jazz group, Mary Ramsey and Friends. Joining in this tour are Buffalo’s Joe Rozler on guitar, keyboard, and background vocals, Ben Medina on lead guitar and harmonies, and Maggie Zindle on backup vocals, harmonies, and violin.