TheLeftOvers

Traditional Irish Folk and Rebel Music www.theleftovers.com

Nominated for Best Acoustic Band - "Best of Buffalo," 2011 ArtVoice Nominated for Best Folk group - "Best of Buffalo," 2010 ArtVoice.

The LeftOvers have captivated audiences around Western New York for over five

years. The band’s strong emphasis on Irish rebel songs, witty stage banter and

pure showmanship makes them unique among the area’s numerous Celtic

bands.

The LeftOvers are made up of Jerry Shea, Pat Gerken, Dave Pruski, Elizabeth

Shea and Ryan Young. Their talents were brought together in 2001 when Jerry

and Pat were asked to entertain the customers on St. Patrick’s Day at a friend’s

establishment, Hoak’s Armor Inn. Jerry put together words and music of about 30

suitable songs for the night. He, his daughter Elizabeth, and Pat arranged and

practiced the songs for about six weeks. Two days before the big debut, they

enlisted the talents of Steve Schumer on upright bass and Elliot Jacobson on

drums and percussion. Elliot has since moved to NYC to pursue a career in the

music business. In the winter of 2004 the LeftOvers added piper and vocalist

Ryan Young, making the band complete.

Where does the name of the band come in, you ask? Well, the band is so named

because when asked how they would be announced on that fateful night in

March, they realized “The LeftOvers” would be a perfect fit because they were all

that were left to entertain that night. What was supposed to be a one-night stand

continued on for the next five years. The LeftOvers have since released three

CDs, which include three original songs. They have traveled all over WNY

playing their way into the hearts of the people.

LeftOvers Appearances of Note

The LeftOvers have had the pleasure of playing all over Western New York, and for all type of establishments and functions. The band loves to perform, so it’s always a welcome invite when they’re asked to play at benefits, private parties, pubs and festivals. Some of the band’s more noted appearances throughout the years include:

Buffalo Irish Festival 2002-2006 Olean Irish Festival 2006 headliners Niagara Celtic Festival 2006 Artpark—Lewiston NY Celtic Night - Tuesday in the Park AOH Staten Island Division AOH Ball Great Guinness Toast Erie County Fair 2003 Goin’ South Irish Fest and Expo

Lancaster Opera House Immaculata Academy Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhan's Music Hall, Buffalo, NY The LeftOvers are also regulars at WNY establishments. Among them include:

The Buffalo Irish Center JP’s Pub Lakeview, NY Ulrich’s Tavern, Buffalo, NY The Shannon Pub Tonawanda, NY McCarthy’s Pub Buffalo, NY The East End Tap Room, East Aurora, NY Gordon's Tavern, Buffalo, NY Conlon's Pub, Buffalo, NY Hoak's Armor Inn, Hamburg, NY Conlon's Pub, Buffalo, NY

Fundraising efforts are something that the band is always delighted to do. The celebration of community or cause is something that the members look forward to.

The band has done benefits for: § Numerous individuals whose lives had been touched by tragedy or illness § Local school and church fundraisers – St. Martin of Tours, Buffalo, NY; St.

Mary’s of the Lake, Hamburg, NY; Immaculate Conception, Wellsville, NY; St. Bernadette’s, Hamburg, NY; St. Francis High School, Athol Springs, NY

§ Local sports teams - Cuchulainn (Fenians) Irish Football § Social and Community groups – AOH; Belfast Summer Relief Program;

Valley Community Center, Orchard Park Senior Center; Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Atlantic Corridor; Variety Club of Wellsville; Good Samaritan Haiti Fund

For references from any of these establishments or groups, please visit

the band’s website, www.theleftovers.com, for links and contact information.

The LeftOvers are…. Pat Gerken hails from Hamburg, New York. His classic ‘60s roots add a “modern” dimension to style. He is the band’s unofficial front man, ever ready to spice stage presence with humor and aplomb. A retired government official, Pat has forfeited his pension for 15 minutes of fame and an occasional pint of Smithwick’s. Jerry Shea brought the portfolio with all the tunes. Oh, and his daughter. He’s a South Buffalo lad who quit his first band after members hired a REAL Irishman who could play

more than one instrument. The new guy, someone with the silly name Bono, now runs some world charity. So much for versatility. He would love to be a teacher some day. Elizabeth Shea’s first words as a toddler were, “would you be my friend?” Twenty-two years later and she still can’t resist making friends with most anyone. Some of her friends are Republicans, but we still love her. Her ridiculously talented voice gives the band legitimacy. Ryan Young is Pipe Major and historian for the Gordon Highlanders Pipe Band. He’s from Marilla—which may be somewhere in Portugal, we think. He learned to play the pipes because he doesn’t have neighbors. Dave Pruski; Our amazing bass player and technician par excellence! Dave produced our latest CD in his studio; ‘Advanced Audio Productions.’

Live at the Buffalo Irish Center ©2003*

Heart of Buffalo © 2006*

L e f t O v e r s CD R e l e a s e s

Live at the Buffalo Irish Center Songs include:

The Scoopers’ Last Dance Boys of the Old Brigade Fields of Athenry Broad Black Brimmer Black & Tans Rock on Rockall

Heart of Buffalo Songs include

Moonshiner The Ferryman Heart of Buffalo Green Fields of France Bold Fenian Men Tewksbury Saga

Kevin Barry Night at Ulrich’s** © 2004 (Limited Edition)

‘Decade” 2011

All songs arranged by the LeftOvers, unless otherwise noted *Manufactured by Eastern Standard Productions, Inc, Buffalo, New York

**Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Advanced Audio Productions, Orchard Park, NY Layout design duplicated by Advanced Audio Productions

Cover Photo on Live at Buffalo Irish Center by Thomas E. Mann All other photos by K. Gerken Jerry Shea: Vocals and Guitar Pat Gerken: Vocals and Guitar Steve Schumer: Upright Bass,

Harmonica, and Mandolin Elizabeth Shea: Vocals

Ryan Young: Vocals and Highland Pipes Greg Kent: Highland Snare and bodhran Jerry Dixon: tin whistle on The Old Man Dave Papke: Electric bass on Tewksbury

Sarah Pruski and Dave Pruski: percussion For Booking: Call Pat Gerken at 716-649-3810 or his e-mail

gerkman50@hotmail.com

Kevin Barry Night at Ulrich’s Songs include

Kevin Barry Lonely Banna Strand Rising of the Moon God Save Ireland Grace There Were Roses

“Decade” Songs include

Dirty Old Town Caledonia Dublin in the Rare Ault Times Street of New York Highland Paddy Men Behind the Wire