The "Best of Buffalo" Number One Country Act for 2008 Artvoice Award
July 2008
First Sunday
The Biggest show to date for the boys. Jam in the Valley at Buffalo Hill / Varysburg, NY. 'West of the Mark" opening for the Oakridge Boys & Josh Turner.
First on Fri Chris Cagel and Gretchen Wilson rocked the hills with great shows.
Sat - The Oakridge Boys had alot of power left in the tank and Josh Turner, although most of his show was calmer and mellow built an anticipation for the most intense fireworks in the world!
Next year the boys were invited back and there's talk of a three day concert!
Quote of the week is copied from the Jam in the Valley web.
Origin of Jam In the Valley
Jam in the Valley started as a simple 4th of July fireworks show for the entertainment of our campers at Buffalo Hill Village. Every 4th of July, a “backyard style” fireworks show was put on, much to the delight of “maybe” a couple of hundred people.
Never one to rest on his laurels, Buffalo Hill Village owner, Sonny Attea would add a little more excitement to his show, each year. Patriotic music, light shows, fountains, waterfall displays, pyrotechnic animations, firework waterfalls and, of course, our staple Statue of Liberty were all added throughout the years.As time went on, the “couple of hundred” original spectators more than doubled in size.
Concerns for public safety, or a stray firework accidentally setting the surrounding woods on fire, prompted Sonny Attea to ask one of the local volunteer fire departments to bring a fire tanker to the show… just in case!
Fortunately, we never had to put out any fires, but something happened that day that led to the birth of Jam in the Valley. We passed a hat!
Believe it or not, that was our original fundraising effort, and it came on a whim. After the campers from Buffalo Hill Village gave so generously, an idea was born! Why not give our guests a bigger show, with better fireworks, at a reasonable price and raise money for our local volunteer fire departments and other charitable organizations.
That’s when Sonny Attea decided it was time to take a chance… and Jam in the Valley was born!First, crowds of 2,500… then 5,000! Bigger and better fireworks shows! Then... 6,000 to 8,000 spectators. Fireworks shows that became fireworks experiences! Now... two days of concerts, sellout crowds of 10,000… Thousands of Jam in the Valley campers…. Legendary country artists… and Sonny Attea’s personal promise to give you the very best 4th of July country concert and fireworks event at a reasonable price.
Second Sunday
Mickey Rats was a wild show. The band followed new comer Laura Bryna and national act Josh Gracin and their acoustic shows. By then the crowd was more than ready to go electric and rock with the full band. Best crowd to date. They sang every word to every song as they packed the floor right up to the stage. A 1 hr and 45 min set flew by with multiple encores!
Quote of the week: Heal up Mike! West of the Mark's drummer was hit with a surprise sucker punch this week / first back pain and then immediate surgery. Mike jumps up stronger every time he's knocked down! Giddy-up Mike!
Third Sunday
Two rides Fri/Sat at the Buckin Buffao and JT's . Thanx to Keith Spurlock helping us out on drums while Mike recovers from back surgery. Great job Keith !!
The monthly ride on Fridays at the Saloon will detour for the summer. Check schedule
Quote of the week " Welcome back Mike at Bassett Park July 24th 7:30 " from all family/friends and band !
We'll see ya when we get there!
Jam in the Valley / July 5th / Buffalo Hill Varysburg, NY
opening for the Oakridge Boys / Josh Turner
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Awesome job at Jam in the Valley!!! Bob and I are so excited for you guys and all the great things coming your way these days. Good luck on Wednesday :)
Hi guys, what an awesome weekend you must have had, and wednesday is going to be great too!!! Ive been following you for a while and Ive known Jay for years....you all deserve great things! Congrats!!!!!!!!!! See ya soon.
West of the Mark on the big concert stage...just OUTSTANDING!!! We were all so proud of you guys, your show was fantastic! And, DJ Ice even honored you all by asking you to take a bow! What a show! See you Wed.night at Mickey Rats.
Glitter Graphics & Comments It is so great that so many good things are happening for you. You so deserve every good thing that comes your way. Look forward to seeing you Sat. looks like the weather is going to cooperate.
This weekend opening for The Oakridge Boys & Josh Turner. Wednesday opening for Josh Gracin. That is Totally Awesome!! Congratulations guys!! See you there!
lookin 4ward 2 partying w/u guyz!!! Brenda U better have her butt at jam in the valley along w/all the other wives...u girlz rock!!!! See ya when ya get there!
