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Mike Maffei performs "One Step Ahead of a Breakdown"

On December 28, 2006 Buffalo suffered the loss of Mike Maffei, a cherished singer-songwriter and AIDS activist who performed regularly at local venues such as Peopleart and the Coffee Bean Cafe. In 1990, Mike was diagnosed with AIDS and became deeply involved in the movement to bring about common understanding of the disease, speaking at local high schools and AIDS retreats. Considering music a major cause of his survival, Mike released Consequences of Desire in 2001 and performed at the Turtle Hill Folk Festival, the Williamson Folk Fest and other venues across the Northeast. On Friday at 7:30pm, a memorial celebration of his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church. Performers include Mari Anderson, Tim Baldwin, Noa Bursie, Joe Cuddahee, Anne Huiner, Katie Miller, KathyMoriarty, Kinloch Nelson, Stu Shapiro and more.

Friday, January 12 at 7:30pm. First Presbyterian Church,

1 Symphony Circle.