These were the guys (and girl) who made it all happen last night at an intimate multi-media performance on Porter Avenue. The event? Ron Hawkins (Lowest of the Low) Acoustic Revue’s tribute to Louise Brooks (silent film superstar) at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum. Not only did a couple hundred people get to enjoy the event produced by Vincent Lesh and Amanda Howard of Wichita, Kansas, but at the same time a ‘new’ venue was unleashed as a ‘future venue goldmine’ for a variety of local promoters. The attendees at the museum were captivated by the dynamics of the space, which many had never even heard of, let alone visited.
Visitors to last night’s showing spent their time wandering from room to room checking out original manuscripts from Albert Einstein as well as official documents and newspaper clippings from the McKinley assassination, as well as a display of photos and words documenting the life of Louise Brooks… all before being treated to an incredible acoustic performance by Ron Hawkins and his Revue. Ron, a big time fan of Louise Brooks, performed a song dedicated to the silent film star, which is how the idea behind the whole gala transpired.
The all-ages show was a tremendous success, and the question on everybody’s lips was, “Why don’t more people host events in this wonderful space?” I have a feeling that we have just seen the tip of the iceberg of the Karpeles Manusript Museum’s potential in this city. People that showed up to hear the music could not believe what they had stumbled upon.
Joey B. just submitted a link to additional photos from the event. Here is the link. Thanks Joey!
Don’t forget to check out the slide show… to the tune of Ron Hawkins Acoustic Revue’s Lulu.
Karpeles Manuscript Museum
453 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, New York USA