See You There	C.O. Jones and the Great Train Robbery by Mark Norris

One of the best aspects of the Thanksgiving holiday is the chance to see old friends and acquaintances as they return home. This Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 23), an old friend and familiar face to the Buffalo music scene, David Schulz (pictured), re-convenes the funky dance party band known as C.O. Jones after an absence of five years. Since splitting the Queen City for the sunnier climes of California, the keyboardist’s profile as a musician has risen substantially on the national level. After spending several years as touring member of the Goo Goo Dolls and The English Beat, Schulz currently resides in Los Angeles where he is a highly sought-after studio and live player. For this reunion, Schulz has assembled a virtual all-star cast to revive the C.O. Jones name. David’s sister Gretchen, a celebrated force on the local music scene in her own right, will contribute vocals while Schulz’ longtime musical collaborator Steve DeMarchi shares guitar duties with award winning Buffalo-based axeman Tommy Z. Vocalist Nikki Hicks, bass player Jerry Livingston and saxophone player Vince Fossitt will also join the forces to help give up the funk. Joining this gathering of old friends is The Great Train Robbery a much-loved Buffalo ska group whose own recent reunion has been a welcome return to the local scene.

Wednesday, November 23 at 7pm. Town Ballroom, 681 Main St. (852-3900). $15-$17.