A Charitable Event Series to bring the Community together brought to you by The TEnderle Foundation. To enjoy good times, good friends and all for good causes. A different charity for each event.
Featuring national/international and local artists with fine craft beers and food.
At Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash Ohio from 3-8pm benefiting the Michael W Bany Music Scholarship Fund and The TEnderle Foundation. The Michael W. Bany Music Scholarship Fund seeks to provide monetary assistance to students from the eight county Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area who have demonstrated musical ability and the desire to pursue an undergraduate degree in a musical field as well as a financial need. The fund also seeks to provide financial assistance to students who have demonstrated significant financial need as they pursue their musical education at a facility within the eight county area.
Born on January 29th 1954, Michael Warren Bany came from a long lineage of musicians dating back at least to our great grandfather, Jacob Bany Sr., in the 1800’s. There were always instruments in our house. We all took part in playing and singing on a daily basis. Michael learned to play the bass from our father, Nobby, and eldest brother John, who showed him the finger plucking technique that true bass players use.He learned quickly and took piano lessons from Mama Jo Miketta, wife of Bob Miketta who penned songs for Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis as well as Louis Prima. One day he heard the theme song from Romeo & Juliet on the radio, went over to the piano and played it, note for note, all by ear. It was a gift for music that few people are lucky enough to have.
He started playing in his first band, “Madness Inc.” when he was 12 years old, playing with guys who were much older than him. On a family vacation in 1966, our brother John was playing bass with the Don Goldie Big Band at the Golden Garter Club. Michael was invited to sit in with the opening act, his rendition of Watermelon Man tore it up and the crowd went crazy.
Michael loved the Beatles and other musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd as well as the classics, jazz and blues. He took those influences and developed his own creative style and touch to original compositions. He went on to be a highly respected bass player, singer and all around musician who could play with most anyone. Notable gigs were his years with the band Wheels, which led to the highlight of his career, touring with the Fuller/Kaz Band as the opening act for Little Feat in 1978. He was tragically murdered after a gig in downtown Cincinnati on December 29th, 1995.
The Michael Bany Music Scholarship Fund was created to honor Michael’s life by nurturing and inspiring the next generation of musicians.
– Mark Bany, 9.11.2015
MUSIC TO MY BEERS Just like us, Fretboard Brewing believes that great music makes everything better. Time with friends, sharing a few beers, or really great BBQ — it’s better with Live Music! Games available including Pool, Cornhole and some for the kids. Alcohol other than Fretboard Beer is not permitted in the facility including wine and other brand beer. They are a production brewery and only permitted to serve what they brew at the facility. Smoked Out Cincy is their dedicated food provider – please no outside food.
Some of the best artists you could want for an event!
An award winning international touring musician, she is a musical force you don’t want to miss! Lisa has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Blues Music Award for her mighty skills on the bass guitar, an award which she also took home in 2015. Her first award win fell hot on the heels of her win for Blues Blast’s Sean Costello Rising Star Award, as well as three Muddy Waters Awards from the Cascade Blues Association for Contemporary Blues Act of the Year, Bass Player of the Year, and Northwest Recording of the Year.
More than just a Blues-Rock artist, award-winning guitar player Sonny Moorman balances his signature smoking-hot riffs with a hard-rocking precision and feel born deep in the Blues ethos. Seeming to channel inspiration from elsewhere, his world-class playing is at once both transcendental and firmly grounded in reality, captivating audiences nationwide.
Is a driving Blues/Blues Rock group that plays a combination of originals and covers. It features Noah Cave. A young gifted guitarist you need to see especially when he plays behind his back Jimi Hendrix style. You don't want to miss it!!
Two major raffle packages!
Raffling off this complete guitar package. Limited Tickets will be sold. So, be sure to get to the event early, check out the package and get your raffle ticket. Everything you need to play right away. This guitar doesn't just look great, it plays great! The amp has every built in effect you need.
Autographed Bass and other memorabilia from Bootsy Collins.
The bass comes with top of the line case to protect this special bass. Includes a letter and certificate of authenticity.
A HUGE thank you to Bootsy Collins and his entire team.
Auction is at 6pm.
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