It may seem ludicrous to say after all the recent writing I’ve done about my extensive gigging in the past months, but I’m heading into busy season now.

I’ve been told I have no small delusion when it comes to my definition of the word “busy,” but to me it’s just the natural flow of life. Regardless, the next month will probably be the most hectic and fulfilling of the year in terms of the nature of my shows.

It all starts next weekend with the Aug. 19-20 return of the Brokenstring Music Festival at the Brokenstraw Fish and Game Club in Youngsville, Pa., a venue I’ve elaborated on in this column over the past two years. Just a quick recap: the Brokenstring is an annual festival comprised of primarily Warren-, Youngsville- and Pittsburgh-oriented bands that I look forward to immensely each August. It has a special place in the hearts of myself and my fellow bandmates in The Elektra Kings, as we were the first band to kick off the first night of performances at the first Brokenstring festival back in 2012.

We’ve had much success there, as we’re always well-received and feel utterly in our element. The support is unwavering. This year I’m looking forward to it even more since our performance will directly precede that of my friends in Smackdab, who will headline this year’s festival. Being that Smackdab is a Jamestown band and will undoubtedly bring a large contingent of local people down to the festival, I’m predicting Saturday evening of this year’s event to be a combination of my Pennsylvania and New York peers in equal measure.

Truthfully, I welcome the notion as even more enticing than a typical Brokenstring show. It should be nothing short of amazing.

The excitement will continue into September, when the Kings will once again take part in the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts’ annual Local Music Showcase. This is always another evening of guaranteed annual jubilation, as the city of Jamestown consistently turns out to support the showcase and its dozens of live acts that will be playing throughout the evening.

This year’s showcase will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, and we’ll be playing at Mojo’s among the likes of Blood Feud, Bryan Moore and DirtTrackRacing, The Audience (Smackdab’s “ugly cousin,” according to guitarist Matt Baxter) and, once again, Smackdab.

Later that very week, we’ll be at the Wintergarden Plaza, adjacent to the Wine Cellar, to close out this year’s Third Thursday concert series on Thursday, Sept. 15. We’ll open for The Audience, which I’m more than excited about, and we’ll have the added bonus of a primetime Buffalo Bills game being played during the latter portion of the concert – which should be able to be viewed from the TV on the Wine Cellar’s outdoor patio. It’s more entertainment than I can handle!

As of now it all seems so distant as I sit with anticipation. However, things will be kicking off before I know it and then I suspect there will be little time for thinking.

Just another great series of additions to this reporter-musician’s growing resume of live performances. I can’t wait!

And now, here’s some of what you can expect to find in the area this week.

HIGHLIGHTS

Butch Trucks, Freight Train Band To Perform Aboard Chautauqua Belle Saturday: The 2016 Belle Bash summer concert series is set to conclude with a Saturday performance by Butch Trucks and the Freight Train Band. A founding member of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, Trucks performed on drums with the group throughout its on and off existence from its 1969 inception until it officially disbanded in 2014. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1995 inductee, Trucks is now touring with musicians of the next generation to bring the energy typical of an Allman Brothers Band concert to audiences nationwide.

In addition to Trucks, the band consists of: Berry Oakley Jr., son of Allman Brothers Band founding member Berry Oakley, on bass and vocals; Damon Fowler on guitar and vocals; Bruce Katz on keyboards; and Heather Gillis on guitar and vocals. Trucks said he is not trying to reinvent the wheel with the Freight Train Band, but rather continue to enjoy the thing that he enjoys most: playing drums. Boarding for the concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Chautauqua Belle’s docking site at 78 Water St. in Mayville, adjacent to Lakeside Park. The approximately three-hour concert will begin at 8 p.m., and is limited to only 100 seats.

Tickets are $65 and are available at 269belle.com, via the “Belle Bash” tab, or by finding the event on Facebook and following the online link.

Chautauqua County History Fair To Be Held In Mayville This Weekend: Chautauqua County’s historical museums, associations and historians will come together in Mayville for a history fair to be held Saturday and Sunday. The event will take place at Chautauqua Suites Conference Center and feature 50 historical organizations from all corners of the county. The participants include historical and genealogical societies, libraries, heritage and preservation associations, reenactment groups and even an archival supply vendor. Each of the participants will feature unique and fascinating artifacts relating to their local history, many of which are rarely displayed. From the Dunkirk Lighthouse Museum, to the Bemus-Point Stow Ferry, the Concord Grape Discovery Center, and the many local historical societies, every community in the county will be represented at the fair. The displays will offer something for history enthusiasts and heritage tourists.

The fair will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no cost to attend the event and parking is free.

Athenaeum Hotel To Host Wedding Show Sunday: The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution will hold its first wedding show Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. in the Athenaeum Hotel’s parlor. The event will showcase some of the most talented wedding vendors in Western New York, including caterers, florists, photographers and everything in between. A sampling of wedding hors d’oeuvres will be available throughout the show. Attendees may enter the grounds on Sunday free of charge. Parking is also free until 2 p.m. Parking is $8.75 after 2 p.m. Attendees should park in the main parking lot across from the grounds. A shuttle service is available.

For more information contact Carly Davis at cdavis@ciweb.org or 357-6389, or visit ciweb.org/weddings-conferences.

Infinity’s Inaugural ‘Top Of The Tier’ Musical Showdown Is Sunday: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts’ Top of the Tier Musical Showdown will offer 10 Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Warren county bands, duos and soloists the opportunity to become Top of the Tier champion. The event will take place Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Southern Tier Brewing Company and will feature: Alex Cole; Heron; Jk.A; Michael Gerholdt; PondRiverLakeStream; Slow Motion Breakdown; Sweet Ass Cream Corn; The Swamp Yankees; Trip the Deuce; and Unbroken. Each act will have one 15-minute live performance of original, family-friendly music; acts may perform one cover song during their 15 minutes, but may not use background or karaoke tracks.

Audience votes will double as a fundraiser for Infinity. Cash-only votes can be cast for $1 each, with all proceeds benefiting youth music and arts education programs at the Infinity Center. A 50/50 will also be held and tickets will also be sold for a raffle basket with items donated from area businesses.

Southern Tier Brewing Company is located at 2072 Stoneman Circle in Lakewood. For more information on the Top of the Tier Musical Showdown, visit infinityperformingarts.org/about/donate/top-of-the-tier-musical-showdown/ or find the event on Facebook.

Southern Tier Wrestling To Hold Sunday Event At Celoron Legion: Southern Tier Wrestling, a locally-owned independent professional wrestling venture, will hold a wrestling event, “Big Trouble in Little Celoron,” at the Celoron Legion on Sunday. The program will feature: a mini-match between Kid Canuck and Pepper Jack; the first ever ladies bout between Maria Manic and Bea; a matchup between Southern Tier Wrestling’s heavyweight champion Asylum and “Big Time” Bill Collier; and Southern Tier Wrestling’s tag team champion “Simply Devine” with their manager, Jon Kennedy. Also appearing in the event will be The Rochester Wrecking Crew, The Patron Saints of Professional Wrestling, Brandon Thurston, Marek, Rico Cruz, Ezra Elwood, The Homewreckers, The Caesar, Yuri Koloff, Vince Valor and Warchild.

Tickets can be obtained through Southern Tier Wrestling’s Facebook page or at the Celoron Legion, 26 Jackson Ave. in Jamestown. They are $20 for the front row, and $10 for general admission and ringside. They will cost an additional $3 when purchased at the door the day of the event.

Inaugural Beer And Wing Festival To Be Held Aug. 27: The first annual Beer and Wing Festival will be presented by the Media 1 Group and the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature wing tasting and craft beer sampling from the Southern Tier’s best, as well as business vendors from around the area. Only 600 spots are available, and each ticket holder will receive five free wings. Tickets are $30 for those intending to sample craft beers and $15 for designated drivers. Non-designated driver ticket holders will receive a commemorative Beer and Wing Festival drinking glass with logo. Must be 21 years of age to attend.

For more information, or to make reservations, visit jamestownarena.com, call 484-2624 or stop by the JSBA’s Landmark Chevrolet box office.

HAPPENINGS

To include an upcoming show or event in this column, email gpaterniti@post-journal.com or call 487-1111, ext. 243 by Monday.

Tonight

Adam McKillip: 6 p.m., Lakeview Hotel, 13 Water St. in Mayville

Bluegrass Jam: 7 p.m., Lakewood Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave. in Lakewood

Jules-R-Us Karaoke: 8 p.m., Good Time Saloon, 590 Fairmount Ave. in Jamestown

Karaoke with DJ Xcite: 9 p.m., Bullfrog Hotel, 1414 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Karaoke with Felony Entertainment: 10 p.m., Forte, 114 E. Third St. in Jamestown

Friday

Greg Ford: 6 p.m., Lakeview Hotel, 13 Water St. in Mayville

No Limit: 7 p.m., Lakewood Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave. in Lakewood

Jesse Taylor: 7 p.m., Hadley House, 3328 Hadley Bay Road in Stow

Michael Hulett: 8 p.m., Vikings Lake Park, 4923 Route 430 in Maple Springs

Derek Davis Duo: 9 p.m., Yesterday’s, 103 Chautauqua Ave. in Lakewood

Doug Phillips: 9 p.m., Webb’s Captain’s Table Restaurant, 115 W. Lake Road in Mayville

The Untouchables: 10 p.m., Lakeview Hotel, 13 Water St. in Mayville

Qwister: 10 p.m., Mojo’s Music Bar, 104 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Widow Maker: 10 p.m., Bullfrog Hotel, 1414 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Saturday

Day Old Soup: 2 p.m., The Pad, 1064 Route 394 in Kennedy

Bill Ward: 6 p.m., Lakeview Hotel, 13 Water St. in Mayville

Stray Kat Karaoke: 6:30 p.m., The Pad, 1064 Route 394 in Kennedy

Sam Hyman: 7 p.m., Hadley House, 3328 Hadley Bay Road in Stow

Big Tone: 8 p.m., Vikings Lake Park, 4923 Route 430 in Maple Springs

American Ride Band: 8:30 p.m., Celoron Legion, 26 Jackson Ave. in Jamestown

Brian Hanna: 9 p.m., Steener’s Pub, 3022 Route 430 in Greenhurst

Acoustic Confusion: 9 p.m., Webb’s Captain’s Table Restaurant, 115 W. Lake Road in Mayville

Jules-R-Us Karaoke featuring Tami T: 9 p.m., Good Time Saloon, 590 Fairmount Ave. in Jamestown

DJ Goodrich: 10 p.m., Lakeview Hotel, 13 Water St. in Mayville

Porcelain Busdrivers: 10 p.m., Village Casino, 1 Lakeside Drive in Bemus Point

Slow Motion Breakdown: 10 p.m., Mojo’s Music Bar, 104 E. Second St. in Jamestown

1980 Something: 10 p.m., Bullfrog Hotel, 1414 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Sunday

Last Chance Trio: 2 p.m., The Pad, 1064 Route 394 in Kennedy

Second Chance: 2 p.m., Lakeview Hotel, 13 Water St. in Mayville

Bill Ward and Company: 4 p.m., Hadley House, 3328 Hadley Bay Road in Stow

Chris Vogt and Friends: 6 p.m., Webb’s Captain’s Table Restaurant, 115 W. Lake Road in Mayville

Open Jam: 9 p.m., Bullfrog Hotel, 1414 E. Second St. in Jamestown

Monday

Bill Ward and Rebecca McIlvain: 6 p.m., Andriaccio’s, 4837 W. Lake Road in Chautauqua

Greg Ford: 6 p.m., Lakeview Hotel, 13 Water St. in Mayville