The Music of Ken-Ton Project
The Tonawanda-Kenmore Historical Society is embarking on a project to preserve the significant musical talents that the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda area has produced. We will interview current and former resident musicians from all genres and decades. We will interview the musicians and make these interviews available to the public.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Services Inc. This project is also made possible through a grant received from Kenmore Rotary Foundation.
TKHS member Melissa Chernowetz provides an introduction to the Music of Ken-Ton Project:
Michael Licata
In the spring of 2023 Michael Licata came home for a visit with his high school alma mater, Kenmore East. Here Michael is having an informal, behind-the-scenes discussion with the students of long time K-East band director Phil Aguglia, on whether a formal education in music is necessary to be successful.
Michael will be back for a more in-depth interview later this year.
Dick Bauerle
Dick Bauerle, a resident of Tonawanda and Kenmore has been professionally engaged with the music industry for much of his life. A music producer, music teacher, and multi-faceted performer from around Buffalo and beyond, shares stories with Brian J. Walker.