CAZ CONVO - Rick Falkowski: Buffalo Music History - The 1950's ft. The Hubcaps

About this event

THE HUBCAPS — THE MUSIC OF THE 1950s Step back into the 1950s—the birth of Rock ’N’ Roll, when local radio personalities were cultural icons and WNY clubs were packed with live music. Historian and author Rick Falkowski takes you on a journey through the music and culture of the era, including stories and interviews with people who were there during the early days of Rock ’N’ Roll. Joining Rick onstage will be surviving members of Big Wheelie & the Hubcaps, one of Western New York’s most popular bands for decades. Original and longtime members Carol Jean Fremy Swist, Linda Socie, Maylou Saur, Nick Veltri and Sam Guarino will be joined by other performers from the era for a special live musical presentation. Big Wheelie & the Hubcaps toured nationally in 1972 as part of an oldies package headlined by Chuck Berry and went on to become a legendary fixture of the WNY music scene. It’s more than a history lesson—it’s a chance to experience the music, stories and performers that helped shape Western New York. You can’t go back in time. But for one night, you can relive it. Othe Shows in this series - STRIDER — THE MUSIC OF THE 1980s Tuesday, November 10, 2026 VAUDEVILLE & BURLESQUE — THE WNY FLOOR SHOW Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Who

• Big Wheelie & the HubcapsHeadliner
• Rick FalkowskiSpeaker
• Carol Jean Fremy SwistPerformer
• Linda SociePerformer
• Maylou SaurPerformer
• Nick VeltriPerformer
• Sam GuarinoPerformer

Venue

The Caz

2221 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210

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