Wow. You want to talk about a band who gives their all? Hit-N-Run played at Club Paradise for the PBA, and then the doors opened to the public at 930pm and they picked up and did it all over again.

Coined, 'Buffalo and WNY's premier party band,' they had the crowd on their feet and booties were shaking all night long, as they went on cruise control and drove thru the 80s with a common milestone, 'Pour Some Sugar on Me,' going into musical reverse int time with 'Margaritaville' and 'Sweet Caroline' later bounced back to visit  the likes of Journey, Styx, and Quiet Riot. A little something for everyone. They live up to their tagline.

They have their own following too, it was fun seeing the recognitions between the band and their 'regulars', their friends.

By about 1am, vocalist Mark Valentino let us know he was starting to run low on voice... and still took audience birthday requests, I thought it was a mean request for a tired vocalist; Journey, Separate Ways. And they played it, and Mark gave it his all and pulled it off. I could all but feel his pain as he poured every last ounce of strength into hitting those notes. Kudos, Mark.

The band was visibly exhausted to me, and I really admire how they didn't let up, and kept it coming hot and heavy,  hit after hit, with only one intermission the entire night, and kept their audience on their feet, singing, swinging and smiling til just after 2am.

Well done, guys and gal. I came in with high expectations and they were indeed met and exceeded by Hit-N-Run's energy, interaction, showmanship and sheer endurance. 

Club Paradise is hosting the EXPOSURE concert to expose domestic violence and abuse August 14-15. So far we have 19 confirmed bands and are accepting more. We are working together to have an outdoor stage running the same as indoor concerts will be playing.  Its going to be a real moving event - make sure you don't miss this one! www.opmusichouse.org for details. Tickets are not on sale yet but early-bird specials will be offered at the OP Music House booth of the Community Workplace and Job Fair March 6 all day at the Orchard Park High School.

Please check out my work: Google 'Suzanne Perry' and 'violence' - I write to educate and hopefully prevent abuse in the home. I am a regular here on mybuffalo.com and the Examiner.com. I am a survivor and understand - I now reach out to help those affected. The OP Music House & ICE Cafe is founded for all impacted by domestic abuse.

I read that after the superbowl, abuse increases. Come on people. Only insecure people feed from controlling (belittling) others. Get a grip on your own self, think before you act. Nobody deserves it, it's NOT okay.

Be good to each other.  Love should not hurt.

Feel free to email me at enoughofit7@gmail.com