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A Big Band Holiday Extravaganza with George Scott Big Band featuring Melissa Kate
Presented by Three 2 Go

A Big Band Holiday Extravaganza with George Scott Big Band featuring Melissa Kate

Dinner & Show
Cabaret
General Admission
Comedy
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
July 17 - September 4
Seating Begins
Doors & Kitchen Open
Doors & Kitchen Open
Doors
Doors & Kitchen Open
6:00 pm
Show
7:30 pm
$40 to $50
 Festival Pass
FREE
$40 to $50
FREE
Dinner and a Show Experience • Treat yourself to the ultimate evening out with our all-inclusive package, featuring show tickets and a specially catered dinner. Enjoy a fresh salad and your choice from several entrée options prepared just for you. With all fees, taxes, and service charges included, you’re free to sit back, relax, and savor every moment. Beverages sold separately.

Reserve your seats and dinner in advance online—sales close the day before the show.

Seating begins at the time listed for doors, accompanied by a fresh salad starter. Dinner is served one hour after doors open, followed by the show starting promptly at the advertised time. Please be sure to note the door and show times for this specific event.
General Admission • There is always a dance floor, and seating on the main floor is limited, but mezzanine upgrades are available for a more elevated experience. Enjoy selections from our à la carte menu, available for food service before or during the show. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door on the day of the event, while supplies last.
Cabaret • Enjoy an intimate evening of live music with plenty of seating, plus à la carte food service before and during the show. Depending on the event, Cabaret shows may be fully seated or feature a dance floor with limited standing room options. If there’s a dance floor, feel free to step on and off while keeping your reserved seat. Be sure to purchase tickets online in advance to secure the best seats, as any remaining tickets will be available at the door while supplies last.
Comedy • Enjoy an intimate evening of stand-up with plenty of seating and à la carte food service available before and during the show. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available online in advance or at the door on the day of the event—while supplies last.
A Big Band Holiday Extravaganza with George Scott Big Band featuring Melissa Kate
Dinner and a Show Experience • Treat yourself to the ultimate evening out with our all-inclusive package, featuring show tickets and a specially catered dinner. Enjoy a fresh salad and your choice from several entrée options prepared just for you. With all fees, taxes, and service charges included, you’re free to sit back, relax, and savor every moment. Beverages sold separately.

Reserve your seats and dinner in advance online—sales close the day before the show.

Seating begins at the time listed for doors, accompanied by a fresh salad starter. Dinner is served one hour after doors open, followed by the show starting promptly at the advertised time. Please be sure to note the door and show times for this specific event.
General Admission • There is always a dance floor, and seating on the main floor is limited, but mezzanine upgrades are available for a more elevated experience. Enjoy selections from our à la carte menu, available for food service before or during the show. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door on the day of the event, while supplies last.
Cabaret • Enjoy an intimate evening of live music with plenty of seating, plus à la carte food service before and during the show. Depending on the event, Cabaret shows may be fully seated or feature a dance floor with limited standing room options. If there’s a dance floor, feel free to step on and off while keeping your reserved seat. Be sure to purchase tickets online in advance to secure the best seats, as any remaining tickets will be available at the door while supplies last.
Comedy • Enjoy an intimate evening of stand-up with plenty of seating and à la carte food service available before and during the show. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available online in advance or at the door on the day of the event—while supplies last.

The George Scott Big Band has been a staple of Western New York’s music scene since 2000, bringing big band jazz to venues across the region. Originally known as the “James White Apollo Big Band,” the group was renamed when George Scott became its youngest bandleader. Over the years, they’ve performed at major events like Canalside’s July 4th celebrations, the Queen City Jazz Festival, and the Lewiston Jazz Festival. With a talented lineup of musicians, including vocalist Melissa Kate and a full brass and rhythm section, the George Scott Big Band continues to captivate audiences with classic and contemporary big band sounds.


Melissa Kate is a versatile vocalist, actress, and writer based in Buffalo, New York. She has been the lead vocalist for the George Scott Big Band for over 17 years and is a touring member of Taylor Made Jazz. Her own ensemble, The Melissa Kate Project, blends jazz, theater, and storytelling to create engaging performances. Melissa has released two albums, “Blind Faith” and “Kissed by Kate,” and several singles, including “Beautiful,” “Western Jewel,” and “Prayer for a Christmas Eve.” She is also an arts educator and serves as the Senior Vice President of Arts and Education at Three 2 Go Music Alliance.


Current Members of the George Scott Big Band:


• George Scott - Bandleader

• Melissa Kate - Vocalist

• Vince Ciraolo - 1st Alto Sax

• Guy Whalen - 2nd Alto Sax

• Mike Ihde - 1st Tenor Sax

• Susan Barmasse - 2nd Tenor Sax

• Laura Anderson - Baritone Sax

• Chris Hooton - 1st Trumpet

• Tim Jarmusz - 2nd Trumpet

• Paul Juette - 3rd Trumpet

• Stanley Day - 4th Trumpet

• Pat Shenal - 1st Trombone

• Niles Dening - 2nd Trombone

• Bill Haile - 3rd Trombone

• Richard Scardina - 4th Trombone

• Dave Cash - Piano

• Dave Scalzo - Bass

• Dan Ross - Guitar

• John T. Anderson - Drums


21+ Admitted

Ticketing fees are included in the price.

Elevate your experience on the mezzanine by selecting Floor 2 on the seating chart.

Our à la carte food menu is available from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

The Caz operates as a cashless venue.

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