08/18/2026
Weโre thrilled to present Great American Showcase โ Part 2 along with The Buffalo Hive and The West End Inn! This is our second in a series exploring where blues meets Americana.
About the performersโฆ
Almost Seamus is traditional Irish & Eclectic Celtic music from Buffalo, NY. featuring 3 people & only two last names. But for โHometown Bluesโ, the well-known Panfil and Clark families wonโt be playing their usual Irish and Scottish tunes. Theyโll be venturing into the area where the Blues meets Americana; this should be a very entertaining set from talented musicians stepping outside their wheelhouse.
Kate Clark is an award-winning vocalist and instrumentalist. Sheโs been playing fiddle for over 30 years and has been a member of numerous Buffalo bands including Stone Row, The Rear View Ramblers, Erie Lackawanna Railroad, and more. She teaches music in West Seneca and has two daughters who love being at festivals.
Jayson Clark, Vocals, Bass, Bodhrรกn, is Almost Seamusโs resident audio engineer. He makes sure they have good-sounding recordings and rock-solid rhythm when performing live.
Scott Panfil, Vocals, Guitar, Accordion, Bodhrรกn, is Kateโs brother and Jayโs Brother-in-law. Heโs been a member of multiple Buffalo bands including Breakaway, The Pug Mahones, and Queen City: A Tribute to Queen.
The Mark Winsick Trio will play second on the bill after Almost Seamus. Mark is from Hamburg, NY and has been one of WNYโs most gifted and accomplished guitarists for decades. Among a wide range of music Mark can play, he definitely can specialize in the blues.
Mike Skowronski, well-known at the West End in Hamburg, plays more than 200 shows a year in clubs and bars, at festivals and private parties throughout Western New York. His iconic interpretations of fan favorites, along with his own original songs, make Mike one of the most sought-after performers in the Buffalo area.
Alison Pipitone Band with guest bassist from Hamburg, Matt Pszonak: Be ready for a set of original rockers, a sampling of songs from the bandโs 10โalbum catalog. Alison and the band are excited to be included in this kick-ass lineup at the West End. Joining Alison from her regular killer band are Graham Howes, Natalie Pipitone Howes and Patrick Shaughnessy. The entire band is from Hamburg, except Patrick, who is a North Tonawanda boy.
Almost Seamus is traditional Irish & Eclectic Celtic music from Buffalo, NY. featuring 3 people & only two last names. But for โHometown Bluesโ, the well-known Panfil and Clark families wonโt be playing their usual Irish and Scottish tunes. Theyโll be venturing into the area where the Blues meets Americana; this should be a very entertaining set from talented musicians stepping outside their wheelhouse.
Kate Clark is an award-winning vocalist and instrumentalist. Sheโs been playing fiddle for over 30 years and has been a member of numerous Buffalo bands including Stone Row, The Rear View Ramblers, Erie Lackawanna Railroad, and more. She teaches music in West Seneca and has two daughters who love being at festivals.
Jayson Clark, Vocals, Bass, Bodhrรกn, is Almost Seamusโs resident audio engineer. He makes sure they have good-sounding recordings and rock-solid rhythm when performing live.
Scott Panfil, Vocals, Guitar, Accordion, Bodhrรกn, is Kateโs brother and Jayโs Brother-in-law. Heโs been a member of multiple Buffalo bands including Breakaway, The Pug Mahones, and Queen City: A Tribute to Queen.
The Mark Winsick Trio will play second on the bill after Almost Seamus. Mark is from Hamburg, NY and has been one of WNYโs most gifted and accomplished guitarists for decades. Among a wide range of music Mark can play, he definitely can specialize in the blues.
Mike Skowronski, well-known at the West End in Hamburg, plays more than 200 shows a year in clubs and bars, at festivals and private parties throughout Western New York. His iconic interpretations of fan favorites, along with his own original songs, make Mike one of the most sought-after performers in the Buffalo area.
Alison Pipitone Band with guest bassist from Hamburg, Matt Pszonak: Be ready for a set of original rockers, a sampling of songs from the bandโs 10โalbum catalog. Alison and the band are excited to be included in this kick-ass lineup at the West End. Joining Alison from her regular killer band are Graham Howes, Natalie Pipitone Howes and Patrick Shaughnessy. The entire band is from Hamburg, except Patrick, who is a North Tonawanda boy.
