Buffalo Music Hall of Fame to induct 10

Ten area musicians will be honored when they are inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Club Paradise, 3950 McKinley Parkway, Blasdell.

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame began in 1980, and this year is inducting its 192nd member.

Those to be honored include:

 Lejaren Hiller, a chemistry professor who became world renowned for his music compositions using computers in the 1960s.

 Nelson Starr, a diverse singer, musician and composer who has played in the Tails, The Eric Starr Group, and Party Squad.

 Jim Whitford, founder of the Pine Dogs in 1987 and a nationally acclaimed guitarist and songwriter.

 Take 6, an internationally recognized vocal group that combines gospel, jazz, pop and R&B into soulful harmonies.

 Joseph Wincenc, a world renowned violinist, conductor and educator.

 Bruce Moser, a record and group promoter with more than 150 gold records.

 John Hunt, credited with bringing jazz back to the area and growing WBFO to a leader in weekly jazz programming.

 David Lee Shire, a composer of Broadway musicals, movie and TV scores.

 The Soul Invaders, legendary band known for backing up past inductee Billy McEwen.

 Mike Meldrum, a leading proponent of folk acoustic music in Buffalo for more than 30 years.

"This year's class has something for everyone," said Hall of Fame President Katie Hildreth, adding it is the perfect opportunity for amateur musicians and fans to meet past and present inductees in a relaxed atmosphere, and a one-on-one basis.

In addition to the induction, there will be live performances by John and Mary with The Valkyries, Nelson Starr, The Tails, Party Squad, The Headers and Mike Meldrum.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.