Rock 'n' Roll icon Steve Miller is organizing an all-star benefit and tribute in honor of his long-time harmonica accompanist and "partner in harmony" Norton Buffalo, who passed away on October 30th near his home in Paradise, California.

Another Planet Entertainment, in association with Steve Miller Management, has announced a show date of January 23, 2010 at The Fox theater in Oakland, California.  Headlining the show will be the Steve Miller Band, the Doobie Brothers with special guests Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, plus friends George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Roy Rogers, Charlie Musselwhite, and Norton's road band, The Knockouts.  Wavy Gravy will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Buffalo was a featured peformer and principal soloist with the Steve Miller Band for 34 years, performing before many hundreds of thousands of fans during that span.  In a heartfelt tribute on the home page of his website, Steve Miller wrote, "There are some people who pass through this world who are so unique and special they defy description and Norton Buffalo was one of those poeple.  He gave more than he took and brightened the world whenever he played his harmonica or sang a song"

Tickets are on sale now and available through THEFOXOAKLAND.COM or any Ticketmaster outlet.  Ticket prices: $125.00 for Reserved Loge, $65.00 for main level general admission and reserved seats in the Mezzanine, $49.50 for Reserved Balcony.   Limited VIP ticket packages are also available through Ticketmaster for the Loge and Mezzanine at $450.00 and $225.00.  Limited VIP Meet and Greet packages are also available through emailing info@slotix.com for more information on these packages.

100% of all net proceeds will go to Buffalo's family.  Contributions are non-deductible.