AV PICK * Saturday, August 2
Benefit for baby nik

In 1990, Pete Perrone opened the Mohawk Place. In the 18 years since then he has helped cultivate live music in Buffalo, both by nurturing local bands and hosting national acts. Musicians and patrons have gotten to know Pete as the gentleman usually working the door during shows. So many acts have graced the stage of Mohawk Place, and all have Pete to thank for that. When Pete’s grandson, Nikolas Perrone, was born this past Valentine’s Day, he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called transposition of the greater arteries (TGA). Nikky has already undergone two heart surgeries and may require more. Although his parents do have insurance, it will not cover all of the expenses, so Mohawk Place is sponsoring a benefit to raise money to cover what the insurance companies don’t. The event begins in the afternoon on Saturday and goes until close. There will be a Chinese auction, free food, and music provided by more than 15 acts, including the Found, Handsome Jack, Johnny Nobody, the Thermidors, Sleeping Kings of Iona, the Exit Strategy, Patrons of Sweet, Red Tag Rummage Sale, the Hammond Shutdown, the Failures Union, Chylde, Bear Hunter, Nick Gordon, Mark Norris, Roger Bryan, and Ellen West. Come down for a great show and celebration of Buffalo’s music community, and give a little back to Pete and his family for what he has given to all of us.

—bill nehill

3pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk St (855-3931/mohawkplace.com). $20