The Skiffle Minstrels

Judd Sunshine, veteran Buffalo musician joins The Skiffle Minstrels on 12/9/22 with that all important Western Swing instrument the Piano. The Western Swing Happy Hour, now in its second decade happens on the second Friday every month at the legendary…

After the success of the presale campaign in 2020, The Skiffle Minstrels fourth CD "Crowd Favorites" is ready for the long awaited CD Release party - Saturday, November 13th, 7-10 PM at The Cave in Buffalo, NY. One night only…

Just in time for Christmas the new CD "Crowd Favorites" from The Skiffle Minstrels is now available! Contact Paul Todaro at skiffleminstrels@aol.com

With live shows on hold indefinitely, The Skiffle Minstrels are recording their fourth record in a creative, covid friendly way. The rhythm section: Paul Todaro/bass, Phil Knoerzer/guitar, and Bill Hutchison/drums recorded 21 titles at two sessions in August with one…

The New Sportsmens Park opens on August 4th 2019 with Ameripolitan Day!

Doors open at 1:00

The Skiffle Minstrels 2:00

The Steam Donkeys 3:00

The Lustre Kings 4:00

Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun 5:15

Dale Watson 6:45 - 8:30

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In 2018 the National Ameripolitan Music Awards named Sportsmens Tavern in Buffalo, NY the best venue on the planet for Honky Tonk, Outlaw Country and Western Swing. Now Dwane Hall and the Sportsmens family celebrate the opening of a new…

The popular Western Swing band The Skiffle Minstrels have launched a trio version of the group. Dave Mussen on Clarinet, Chris Jones Guitar and Paul Todaro on Upright Bass and vocals offer jazz standards in a light, loose and compact…

Paul Todaro (Bass Fiddle) and Skiffle Minstrels emeritus Gary Meixner (Lap Steel) will back the Texas duo at a Cowboy Christmas event for charity in Eden, NY on 12/7/18. Kristyn and Hailey have won multiple awards and traveled the globe…

The Skiffle Minstrels were voted Best Band of 2018 by the Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation tying with The Kensingtons.

Thank you SAMF!

The Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation has nominated The Skiffle Minstrels as the "best band" of 2018. The winner will be announced at the annual ceremony on October 15th at Sportsmens Tavern. Good Luck!

Sportsmen's Americana Music Foundation's show Live From Black will air on WWBZ local TV in Buffalo, NY on Tuesday June 21st at 6:30 PM and Thursday 6/23 at 10:30 PM. This Pilot episode features performances by The Skiffle Minstrels and…

on January first, 2016 The Skiffle Minstrels' big band sound got a little bigger. Please welcome Dave Mussen on the Clarinet and Jim Whitford on Steel Guitar. The great Gary Meixner and his Steel Guitar will also make several appearances…