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Chauncey Olcott: Buffalo's Golden-Tongued Tenor

By Timothy Bohen - April 24, 2017

South Buffalo native Chauncey Olcott entertained audiences with his songs and musical productions, simultaneously changing the nation’s perception of the Irish.

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