Hi Guys,
Hope you are all doing well! Our Song of the Month for November is called "Leavin’ All Our Troubles Far Behind," a song from the Caught in the Middle CD. To read the songwriter notes, check out the lyrics, and listen to the song, click here!
We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Friday, 11/20, we are playing at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. They have a great little bar and restaurant on the second floor. Along with its great entrees, the Culinary Center is stocked with wine and beer that is made only in New York. If you want a Budweiser, Guinness, or some exotic wine that is made in France or Spain, this is not your place. If you are looking for something to do that is new, interesting, and fun, stop in and check it out! Should be a great time! (New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S. Main Street, Cdga., NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 394-7070) To learn more about the Culinary Center, click here!
On early Sunday evening, 11/22, we will be at the Canandaigua Brew Company! Scot and Shylo Caton, our next-door neighbors, are the owners, and along with them, we have developed a little Sunday night monthly jam. This is a casual event, and we will not be using a sound system. If you are a player, and you want to join us, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, etc! Should be a good time! (Canandaigua Brew Company, 14 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, (585) 394-8485)
On Friday, 12/4, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
On Saturday night, 12/5, we will be headed to Irondequoit to play at Shamrock Jack's! This is the place where our song "Cool Hand Tuite" (aka Shaking the Bush) was born! It's a tribute to Jimmy Tuite, a retired member of the RPD! You just might see Jimmy at the bar when we are there! You can download the song right here! Come out for some great food and some "good time " music! Should be a good time! (Shamrock Jack's, 4554 Culver Road (near Seabreeze), Irondequoit, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM (585) 323-9310) To learn more about Shamrock Jack's, click here!
Have to get going for now. By the way, if you know of any venue in your area where we might be able to perform (bar, coffeehouse, house concert, etc.,), let us know. We don't need very much money, and in addition to being able to visit with you, it will give us a chance to travel, meet some new people, and spread our music a little more throughout the land! Hope you are all doing well! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To learn more about Meyer and mcGuire, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Monthly Update; Upcoming Shows
Hi Guys,
Hope you are all doing well! Here’s the scoop for October!
After missing all my high school reunions over the years, Siobhan and I finally made it to my fortieth one on October 3. I thank Roger Praetorious, Jane Moser, Patty Bean, Wendy Perks, Aggie Myer, Nina Bosco, and Jack Rinaldi for nudging me in this direction. Without their coaxing, I probably would have let another reunion slip away from me again. Since it was my first reunion, I didn’t know what to expect, and I was pleasantly surprised. We ate, drank, talked, and danced the night away. In visiting with many people I hadn’t seen in years, I listened to little short stories about their spouses, children, and grand children – yes, I said grand children. These people were just as nice as they were forty years ago, and I was very happy to see life had been good to them. It was great to see they were still spreading the good will they learned about in the great little town where we all grew up. “The Good House Is Built upon a Rock” is a song I wrote as a tribute to these classmates and the rest of the citizens of Saugerties, New York. You can read about the song, check out its lyrics, and listen to it right here! Thanks to the Class of ’69 for a great evening! Hope to see you at the next reunion!
Over the years, I have often been asked to describe the rewarding aspects of teaching. Well, there are many ways to be compensated for teaching, and here is one example. On October 10, Siobhan and I went to heather Chaapel and Jeff Freeland’s wedding. Although Heather is only twenty-four, my history with her started back in the late ‘70s. At the time, a young girl, Denise Jones, came into one of my English classes. I got to know her and several of her friends, and I had a great time teaching them. In the early 1980s, Denise married Tim Chaapel, and they had three little girls, Heather, Holly, and Jessica. When Tim and Denise opened Mobile Music, a music store in Canandaigua, my relationship with the Chaapels got stronger. In the ‘90s, Tim periodically played guitar, fiddle, and mandolin with Siobhan and me, and he played on most of the tracks of Caught in the Middle, our second CD. In 2001, Heather walked into my English class, and a year later, Holly followed her. Both girls were just as nice as their mom. I missed having Jessica as a student, but she was just as sweet as the other two. During the ceremony at Heather and Jeff’s wedding, I reflected on how lucky I was to be part of this awesome Chaapel family. It was teaching that made all this happen, and it was teaching that created a lot of scenarios similar to this one. So, if you are considering teaching as a profession, here is an example of one of the rewards you will receive from it. Remember! It’s not just about reading, writing, and arithmetic! “The Underrated One,” a song I wrote as a tribute to teachers, describes some of the challenges and rewards of teaching. You can read about the song, check out its lyrics, and listen to it right here! Congratulations, Heather and Jeff!
On Oct 11, the rewards from teaching continued for me! Connie White, another one of my all time favorite students, Married Jim Vegard. Connie asked Siobhan and me to play at her and Jim’s reception, and we were thrilled to play a part in their day! I first met Connie back in the late ‘70s when she was one of my students. She was a really sharp student and an awesome athlete. I have followed her life and career over the years, and here is what I appreciate the most about her. Despite the very prestigious position she holds at the University of Rochester Medical Center (I can’t tell you what it is because she would kill me), she is one of the most unpretentious people anyone would ever want to meet. She walks in many circles, and in all of them, she walks with a comfort and ease that is really enviable. The reception, held at Eric’s Office in Canandaigua, brought together a cast of eclectic characters truly reflective of Connie and Jim’s personalities. I have attended many events like this in Canandaigua, and I wrote a song about such events. It’s called “Home Town.” You can read about the song, check out its lyrics, and listen to it right here! Thanks, Connie and Jim, for letting us play a part in your day!
For over the past ten years, Siobhan and I spent the last Saturday of every month playing a gig at Wally’s Pub in Canandaigua. Rick “Wally” Binder, the owner, sold the bar to Bob Glover, and on October 15, we received an email from Bob indicating he was moving in a new direction with the bar by having a DJ on Saturday nights. We want to thank all of you who have come to Wally’s over the years to support us! We have a myriad of great memories of the awesome nights that occurred there, and many of you helped to create them! We want to especially thank Wally for supporting our music for all these years! He is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet, and I hope someday Canandaigua recognizes him for all the great things he has done for the community! “At Wally’s on Blood Alley” is a song I wrote about the bar. Although I have not written about how the song developed yet, you can listen to it right here! You can check out the lyrics right here! Folks, thanks for all the great memories!
Many of you have seen me walking around town without Siobhan, and several of you have asked about her. Well, nothing is wrong. She is fine, and we still go on our walks and bike rides at other times in the day. Here is why I am out there on my own a little more often than usual. My hearing, which was at one time very good, has deteriorated a little bit. Since I rely on it so much because I am blind, I decided to get hearing aids. Getting use to hearing aids is a work in progress, and those of you who use them know what I am talking about. The sound cues I rely on when I am on the streets are very different now, and I am just spending time getting my ears accustomed to them. By the way, hearing aids make voices sound a little different; so, please don’t be too disappointed if I do not recognize you when we meet on the street.
Matt Wood, one of my friends and former teaching colleagues, stopped to see Siobhan and me at Eddie O’Brien’s on October 24. Matt, an awesome singer and guitar player, joined Siobhan and me for a few tunes after he and his friend, Mary Hankin, did an outstanding rendition of John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery!” Thanks, Matt and Mary, for helping to make it a great evening!
Since one of the themes of this month’s update seems to be the rewards of teaching, here is another example. Jeff Ehmann, one of my former students from the late ‘70s, currently lives and works in Kingston, mew York, a city about ten miles south of my home town. Jeff, an information technology specialist for the Gannett Corporation, suggested Meyer and McGuire to be one of the topics in one of the Kingston Daily Freeman’s “Hudson Valley Close to Heart” articles. These articles focus on interesting people who live or have lived in the Hudson Valley. I thank Jeff, Dwayne Kroohs, the editor, and Amy Frank, the writer, for making this happen. It was a wonderful article, and Siobhan and I received a lot of positive feedback about it. The article appeared in the Daily Freeman’s October 25 issue. If you would like to read it, click here!
As I have mentioned in previous updates, our jam session at the Canandaigua Brew Company is always unpredictable. While some nights Siobhan and I are the only players, other nights we have a myriad of terrific musicians join us. Well, on October 25, we had some awesome people show up to share their skills, and the patrons at the Brew Company truly appreciated it! Special thanks to Maria Gillard, Mark Perrin, and Mo Murphy for wowing the crowd with their awesome talents! In addition to playing some great mandolin and guitar, Maria played some great original tunes from her latest CD, Maria Gillard, Live on Stage. To learn more about Maria and her music, click here! Mark Perrin shared some of his terrific original material and contributed some great lead guitar playing in the jam. Finally, Mo Murphy, who could only stay for a short time, entertained us with her Janice Joplin version of “Me and Bobbie McGee,” a crowd favorite. Thanks, Guys, for making it a great evening! Hope you can all make it for the next jam on November 22!
We closed out the month with a trip to Washington and Baltimore. In Washington, we spent a couple of nights in Georgetown visiting our good friends, Tom Brina and Martha Reza. For those of you who know Tom and Martha, they are doing well. After a couple of great days of delicious dinners and great talks, we headed over to Baltimore to play at Tyson’s Tavern on October 29. This was our first gig at Tyson’s, and we did not know what to expect. Well, it turned out to be a lot of fun! Throughout the evening we received numerous compliments from many people in their twenties and thirties. Being dinosaurs in the music business, Siobhan and I really appreciate it when we get positive feedback from younger people. It gives us the boost we need to keep doing what we are doing! Thanks, Dean, for having us play at your place! See you in the spring!
Well, that sums up the scoop for October. I'll be back with our "Song of the Month" article in a couple of weeks. We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Friday, 11/6, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
On Friday, 11/13, we will be playing at Don's Tavern in Canandaigua! Along with the traditional Friday night fish-fry, Don's has a number of delicious entrees on the menu! We play early! So start your weekend off with a bite to eat, a few drinks, and some "good time" music! You'll have a great time, and you'll get home at a decent hour! (Don's, 3853 Routes 5 & 20 East, Cdga, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 394-8301)
On Friday, 11/20, we are playing at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. They have a great little bar and restaurant on the second floor. Along with its great entrees, the Culinary Center is stocked with wine and beer that is made only in New York. If you want a Budweiser, Guinness, or some exotic wine that is made in France or Spain, this is not your place. If you are looking for something to do that is new, interesting, and fun, stop in and check it out! Should be a great time! (New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S. Main Street, Cdga., NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 394-7070) To learn more about the Culinary Center, click here!
On early Sunday evening, 11/22, we will be at the Canandaigua Brew Company! Scot and Shylo Caton, our next-door neighbors, are the owners, and along with them, we have developed a little Sunday night monthly jam. This is a casual event, and we will not be using a sound system. If you are a player, and you want to join us, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, etc! Should be a good time! (Canandaigua Brew Company, 14 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, (585) 394-8485)
Have to get going for now. By the way, if you know of any venue in your area where we might be able to perform (bar, coffeehouse, house concert, etc.,), let us know. We don't need very much money, and in addition to being able to visit with you, it will give us a chance to travel, meet some new people, and spread our music a little more throughout the land! Hope you are all doing well! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To learn more about Meyer and McGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Hope you are all doing well! Here’s the scoop for October!
After missing all my high school reunions over the years, Siobhan and I finally made it to my fortieth one on October 3. I thank Roger Praetorious, Jane Moser, Patty Bean, Wendy Perks, Aggie Myer, Nina Bosco, and Jack Rinaldi for nudging me in this direction. Without their coaxing, I probably would have let another reunion slip away from me again. Since it was my first reunion, I didn’t know what to expect, and I was pleasantly surprised. We ate, drank, talked, and danced the night away. In visiting with many people I hadn’t seen in years, I listened to little short stories about their spouses, children, and grand children – yes, I said grand children. These people were just as nice as they were forty years ago, and I was very happy to see life had been good to them. It was great to see they were still spreading the good will they learned about in the great little town where we all grew up. “The Good House Is Built upon a Rock” is a song I wrote as a tribute to these classmates and the rest of the citizens of Saugerties, New York. You can read about the song, check out its lyrics, and listen to it right here! Thanks to the Class of ’69 for a great evening! Hope to see you at the next reunion!
Over the years, I have often been asked to describe the rewarding aspects of teaching. Well, there are many ways to be compensated for teaching, and here is one example. On October 10, Siobhan and I went to heather Chaapel and Jeff Freeland’s wedding. Although Heather is only twenty-four, my history with her started back in the late ‘70s. At the time, a young girl, Denise Jones, came into one of my English classes. I got to know her and several of her friends, and I had a great time teaching them. In the early 1980s, Denise married Tim Chaapel, and they had three little girls, Heather, Holly, and Jessica. When Tim and Denise opened Mobile Music, a music store in Canandaigua, my relationship with the Chaapels got stronger. In the ‘90s, Tim periodically played guitar, fiddle, and mandolin with Siobhan and me, and he played on most of the tracks of Caught in the Middle, our second CD. In 2001, Heather walked into my English class, and a year later, Holly followed her. Both girls were just as nice as their mom. I missed having Jessica as a student, but she was just as sweet as the other two. During the ceremony at Heather and Jeff’s wedding, I reflected on how lucky I was to be part of this awesome Chaapel family. It was teaching that made all this happen, and it was teaching that created a lot of scenarios similar to this one. So, if you are considering teaching as a profession, here is an example of one of the rewards you will receive from it. Remember! It’s not just about reading, writing, and arithmetic! “The Underrated One,” a song I wrote as a tribute to teachers, describes some of the challenges and rewards of teaching. You can read about the song, check out its lyrics, and listen to it right here! Congratulations, Heather and Jeff!
On Oct 11, the rewards from teaching continued for me! Connie White, another one of my all time favorite students, Married Jim Vegard. Connie asked Siobhan and me to play at her and Jim’s reception, and we were thrilled to play a part in their day! I first met Connie back in the late ‘70s when she was one of my students. She was a really sharp student and an awesome athlete. I have followed her life and career over the years, and here is what I appreciate the most about her. Despite the very prestigious position she holds at the University of Rochester Medical Center (I can’t tell you what it is because she would kill me), she is one of the most unpretentious people anyone would ever want to meet. She walks in many circles, and in all of them, she walks with a comfort and ease that is really enviable. The reception, held at Eric’s Office in Canandaigua, brought together a cast of eclectic characters truly reflective of Connie and Jim’s personalities. I have attended many events like this in Canandaigua, and I wrote a song about such events. It’s called “Home Town.” You can read about the song, check out its lyrics, and listen to it right here! Thanks, Connie and Jim, for letting us play a part in your day!
For over the past ten years, Siobhan and I spent the last Saturday of every month playing a gig at Wally’s Pub in Canandaigua. Rick “Wally” Binder, the owner, sold the bar to Bob Glover, and on October 15, we received an email from Bob indicating he was moving in a new direction with the bar by having a DJ on Saturday nights. We want to thank all of you who have come to Wally’s over the years to support us! We have a myriad of great memories of the awesome nights that occurred there, and many of you helped to create them! We want to especially thank Wally for supporting our music for all these years! He is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet, and I hope someday Canandaigua recognizes him for all the great things he has done for the community! “At Wally’s on Blood Alley” is a song I wrote about the bar. Although I have not written about how the song developed yet, you can listen to it right here! You can check out the lyrics right here! Folks, thanks for all the great memories!
Many of you have seen me walking around town without Siobhan, and several of you have asked about her. Well, nothing is wrong. She is fine, and we still go on our walks and bike rides at other times in the day. Here is why I am out there on my own a little more often than usual. My hearing, which was at one time very good, has deteriorated a little bit. Since I rely on it so much because I am blind, I decided to get hearing aids. Getting use to hearing aids is a work in progress, and those of you who use them know what I am talking about. The sound cues I rely on when I am on the streets are very different now, and I am just spending time getting my ears accustomed to them. By the way, hearing aids make voices sound a little different; so, please don’t be too disappointed if I do not recognize you when we meet on the street.
Matt Wood, one of my friends and former teaching colleagues, stopped to see Siobhan and me at Eddie O’Brien’s on October 24. Matt, an awesome singer and guitar player, joined Siobhan and me for a few tunes after he and his friend, Mary Hankin, did an outstanding rendition of John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery!” Thanks, Matt and Mary, for helping to make it a great evening!
Since one of the themes of this month’s update seems to be the rewards of teaching, here is another example. Jeff Ehmann, one of my former students from the late ‘70s, currently lives and works in Kingston, mew York, a city about ten miles south of my home town. Jeff, an information technology specialist for the Gannett Corporation, suggested Meyer and McGuire to be one of the topics in one of the Kingston Daily Freeman’s “Hudson Valley Close to Heart” articles. These articles focus on interesting people who live or have lived in the Hudson Valley. I thank Jeff, Dwayne Kroohs, the editor, and Amy Frank, the writer, for making this happen. It was a wonderful article, and Siobhan and I received a lot of positive feedback about it. The article appeared in the Daily Freeman’s October 25 issue. If you would like to read it, click here!
As I have mentioned in previous updates, our jam session at the Canandaigua Brew Company is always unpredictable. While some nights Siobhan and I are the only players, other nights we have a myriad of terrific musicians join us. Well, on October 25, we had some awesome people show up to share their skills, and the patrons at the Brew Company truly appreciated it! Special thanks to Maria Gillard, Mark Perrin, and Mo Murphy for wowing the crowd with their awesome talents! In addition to playing some great mandolin and guitar, Maria played some great original tunes from her latest CD, Maria Gillard, Live on Stage. To learn more about Maria and her music, click here! Mark Perrin shared some of his terrific original material and contributed some great lead guitar playing in the jam. Finally, Mo Murphy, who could only stay for a short time, entertained us with her Janice Joplin version of “Me and Bobbie McGee,” a crowd favorite. Thanks, Guys, for making it a great evening! Hope you can all make it for the next jam on November 22!
We closed out the month with a trip to Washington and Baltimore. In Washington, we spent a couple of nights in Georgetown visiting our good friends, Tom Brina and Martha Reza. For those of you who know Tom and Martha, they are doing well. After a couple of great days of delicious dinners and great talks, we headed over to Baltimore to play at Tyson’s Tavern on October 29. This was our first gig at Tyson’s, and we did not know what to expect. Well, it turned out to be a lot of fun! Throughout the evening we received numerous compliments from many people in their twenties and thirties. Being dinosaurs in the music business, Siobhan and I really appreciate it when we get positive feedback from younger people. It gives us the boost we need to keep doing what we are doing! Thanks, Dean, for having us play at your place! See you in the spring!
Well, that sums up the scoop for October. I'll be back with our "Song of the Month" article in a couple of weeks. We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Friday, 11/6, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
On Friday, 11/13, we will be playing at Don's Tavern in Canandaigua! Along with the traditional Friday night fish-fry, Don's has a number of delicious entrees on the menu! We play early! So start your weekend off with a bite to eat, a few drinks, and some "good time" music! You'll have a great time, and you'll get home at a decent hour! (Don's, 3853 Routes 5 & 20 East, Cdga, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 394-8301)
On Friday, 11/20, we are playing at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. They have a great little bar and restaurant on the second floor. Along with its great entrees, the Culinary Center is stocked with wine and beer that is made only in New York. If you want a Budweiser, Guinness, or some exotic wine that is made in France or Spain, this is not your place. If you are looking for something to do that is new, interesting, and fun, stop in and check it out! Should be a great time! (New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S. Main Street, Cdga., NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 394-7070) To learn more about the Culinary Center, click here!
On early Sunday evening, 11/22, we will be at the Canandaigua Brew Company! Scot and Shylo Caton, our next-door neighbors, are the owners, and along with them, we have developed a little Sunday night monthly jam. This is a casual event, and we will not be using a sound system. If you are a player, and you want to join us, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, etc! Should be a good time! (Canandaigua Brew Company, 14 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, (585) 394-8485)
Have to get going for now. By the way, if you know of any venue in your area where we might be able to perform (bar, coffeehouse, house concert, etc.,), let us know. We don't need very much money, and in addition to being able to visit with you, it will give us a chance to travel, meet some new people, and spread our music a little more throughout the land! Hope you are all doing well! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To learn more about Meyer and McGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Song of the Month, "Ridin' Down the Back Roads"; Upcoming Shows
Hi Guys,
To maintain our contact with you, each month we email you two posts from our blog. The first gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second one is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both posts will include information about our upcoming shows! So, whether you are near us or far away, there is something for everyone to check out! Hope you enjoy the posts!
Our Song of the Month for October is called "Ridin’ Down the Back Roads," a song from The Road Less Traveled CD. To read the songwriter notes, check out the lyrics, and listen to the song, click here!
We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Sunday night, 10/18, we are headed into Rochester to play at Temple Bar and Grille. It's a cool little place in the heart of downtown Rochester, and on Sunday evenings they have Celtic Night. Siobhan and I have eaten there, and the food is great! If you are in the city on Sunday night, stop in for a bite to eat and a few cold ones! (Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM (585) 232-6000) To learn more about the Temple Bar and Grille, click here!
On Friday, 10/23, we are back at Maloney's Pub in Hammondsport! Trust me! This is a hopping place! The patrons are terrific, and they engage in the music; so, if you come, be prepared to join in the fun! In addition to music lovers, Maloney's draws some of the finest pool players in the area; so, if you are a shooter, come out and engage in some great competition! Should be a great time! (Maloney's Pub, 57 Pulteney St. (on the point), Hammondsport, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM, (607) 569-2264)
On Saturday, 10/24, we will be at Eddie O'Brien's in Canandaigua. This is a friendly place in the heart of the city's downtown area! The food is great, and the patrons are fun! So, come on out for a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Eddie O'Brien's Grille and Bar, 182 S. Main Street, Cdga, NY, 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, (585) 394-8810) To learn more about Eddie O’Brien’s, click here!
On early Sunday evening, 10/25, we will be at the Canandaigua Brew Company! Scot and Shylo Caton, our next-door neighbors, are the owners, and along with them, we have developed a little Sunday night monthly jam. This is a casual event, and we will not be using a sound system. If you are a player, and you want to join us, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, etc! Should be a good time! (Canandaigua Brew Company, 14 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, (585) 394-8485)
On Thursday, 10/29, we will be playing at Tyson’s Tavern in the historic Fells Point district of Baltimore. This is a hopping little place right near the harbor, and the food is great! If you are going to be in the area, stop in and see us! If you know anyone who lives in the area, please forward this message to them! (Tyson’s Tavern, 2112-Fleet Street (between Chester and Collington), Baltimore, MD, 8 PM to 12 AM, (410) 342-2112) To learn more about Tyson’s Tavern, click here!
Hope you are all doing well! We'll be back with our monthly update in a couple of weeks! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To learn more about Meyer and mcGuire, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
To maintain our contact with you, each month we email you two posts from our blog. The first gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second one is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both posts will include information about our upcoming shows! So, whether you are near us or far away, there is something for everyone to check out! Hope you enjoy the posts!
Our Song of the Month for October is called "Ridin’ Down the Back Roads," a song from The Road Less Traveled CD. To read the songwriter notes, check out the lyrics, and listen to the song, click here!
We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Sunday night, 10/18, we are headed into Rochester to play at Temple Bar and Grille. It's a cool little place in the heart of downtown Rochester, and on Sunday evenings they have Celtic Night. Siobhan and I have eaten there, and the food is great! If you are in the city on Sunday night, stop in for a bite to eat and a few cold ones! (Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM (585) 232-6000) To learn more about the Temple Bar and Grille, click here!
On Friday, 10/23, we are back at Maloney's Pub in Hammondsport! Trust me! This is a hopping place! The patrons are terrific, and they engage in the music; so, if you come, be prepared to join in the fun! In addition to music lovers, Maloney's draws some of the finest pool players in the area; so, if you are a shooter, come out and engage in some great competition! Should be a great time! (Maloney's Pub, 57 Pulteney St. (on the point), Hammondsport, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM, (607) 569-2264)
On Saturday, 10/24, we will be at Eddie O'Brien's in Canandaigua. This is a friendly place in the heart of the city's downtown area! The food is great, and the patrons are fun! So, come on out for a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Eddie O'Brien's Grille and Bar, 182 S. Main Street, Cdga, NY, 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, (585) 394-8810) To learn more about Eddie O’Brien’s, click here!
On early Sunday evening, 10/25, we will be at the Canandaigua Brew Company! Scot and Shylo Caton, our next-door neighbors, are the owners, and along with them, we have developed a little Sunday night monthly jam. This is a casual event, and we will not be using a sound system. If you are a player, and you want to join us, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, etc! Should be a good time! (Canandaigua Brew Company, 14 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, (585) 394-8485)
On Thursday, 10/29, we will be playing at Tyson’s Tavern in the historic Fells Point district of Baltimore. This is a hopping little place right near the harbor, and the food is great! If you are going to be in the area, stop in and see us! If you know anyone who lives in the area, please forward this message to them! (Tyson’s Tavern, 2112-Fleet Street (between Chester and Collington), Baltimore, MD, 8 PM to 12 AM, (410) 342-2112) To learn more about Tyson’s Tavern, click here!
Hope you are all doing well! We'll be back with our monthly update in a couple of weeks! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To learn more about Meyer and mcGuire, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Monthly Update for September; Upcoming shows
Hi Guys,
To maintain our contact with you, each month we email you two posts from our blog. The first, our Monthly Update, gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second one is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both posts will include information about our upcoming shows! So, whether you are near us or far away, there is something for everyone to check out! Hope you enjoy the posts!
Here’s the scoop for September!
After a very cool and rainy June, July, and August around here, September brought us some of the finest weather of the season. We rode our tandem more this month than we did during the entire summer. On September 1, we rode to Don's Tavern for lunch, a great little roadhouse where we play our music. When we ride to Don's, we are able to take the Ontario Pathways most of the way. The pathway, just down the street from our house, is an old railroad bed that has been converted into a trail for walking, running, bicycling, and cross-country skiing. The trail, most of the time covered by a canopy of tree branches, takes you through some of the most pristine farms and woods in the area. It is an easy peaceful ride inundated with all kinds of critters. On one ride, we had to stop for a family of skunks who were crossing the path, but we did not have any problem with them. Like us, they were just out enjoying the beautiful day. For those of you who live in the area, I highly recommend the Ontario Pathways! To learn more about it, click here!
We had the pleasure of having Maria Gillard stop by The Fish Shanty on September 3. In addition to singing some awesome harmony and playing some great leads on the mandolin and guitar with us, Maria sang some of her original songs from her latest CD, Maria Gillard, Live on Stage. This recording was composed from Maria's "On Stage" Performance, a PBS TV production. Siobhan and I have already worn out our copy of this CD! Better get your copy while they last! For those of you who do not know Maria, listening to her is like listening to Bonnie Raitt! I highly recommend you check out her music right here!
Meredith Mallwitz and Lance Busch, two of our favorite people, got married on September 6, and we were honored to be two of the guests at their fantastic wedding at Buffalo Bill’s! We first met Meredith back in the late '80s when she was ten years old. Her parents, Bill and Robin Mallwitz, own Buffalo Bill's Family Restaurant and Taproom, a place where we have worked as musicians for years. We have watched Meredith develop into a phenomenal artist, and we are very proud of her! You can look at her work right here! When Lance came into Meredith's life, he came into ours too, and it's been an absolute pleasure getting to know him! Congratulations, Meredith and Lance!
On September 7, we concluded the Labor Day weekend with what has become a tradition for us! On Monday afternoon, we went over to Debbie and Jamie Frarey's house for a cookout. Jamie, a bartender at Jose and Willy's and a former student of mine from the late '70s, holds an annual party for family, friends, patrons, and workers from Jose and Willy's. Since we work as musicians for Jose and Willy's, we have gotten to know Jamie quite well over the last several years, and we love being included in his event! We always look forward to catching up with many of our former students who attend the party, and this year we had another terrific time! Great job once again, Debbie and Jamie!
After leaving the Frarey’s house, we headed over to Billie Henninger's place on West Lake Road. Dinner at Billie's has become part two of our Labor Day tradition! Billie, Deb Wilbur, Siobhan, and I have been getting together for several years. Both women are former colleagues of ours, and they are awesome cooks! Siobhan and I, as usual, ate and drank way too much! In addition to our stomachs aching from too much food, they also ached from too much laughing! These women keep us intrigued with their stories for hours! Our only regret is we can no longer enjoy their husbands' stories too. George Henninger and Todd Wilbur, both great guys, left this earth way too soon, and we really miss them! Billie and Deb, can't wait until next year!
Many of you know Gary “Big G” Aubin. Well, I had a great talk with him at Buffalo Bill’s on September 10, and he had some exciting news to share! After thirteen years of being a very successful head chef at Wells College in Aurora, New York, Big G resigned from the position in order to pursue his dream to be an opera singer and teach music! He has already given several performances throughout the country, and he will begin his PHD program at Oklahoma University in 2010. Big G is a high energy person, and his energy oozes into you! You can’t help but get excited about life when you are with him! Can’t wait to catch a concert, Big G!
We played at the Naples Hotel on September 12, and Oh what a time it was! After finishing up her duties as head chef for the hotel’s restaurant, Greta panchorek came out of the kitchen with her conga drum and joined us! Not long after this, Tom McCalister joined us on spoons, and this awesome percussion section helped us ignite a crowd that was ripe for a good time! Awesome job, Greta and Tom!
September 17 was a beautiful day, just right for Siobhan and me to celebrate our twenty-seventh anniversary! For the record, we are not married. We started living together on September 17, 1982, and we made this date our anniversary. For those of you who want to view us as married, feel free to do so! It’s fine with us! Anyway, after having a delicious dinner at the Lumberyard Grille, we walked home and then biked out to Buffalo Bill’s to celebrate the rest of our day with some friends! We rode home under a starlit sky, an awesome ending to a great day!
Bob and Pat Mincer, two good friends of ours, run a little airport in Middlesex, New York. Every Saturday and Sunday from May through October, they serve breakfast at their little restaurant, the Pilot’s Lounge. On September 20, we ate breakfast on the deck as we watched the little planes take off and land. As we sipped coffee on this crisp clear day, we visited with Jim and Ruth Chapman. Many of you know Jim because he was the librarian at Canandaigua Academy for years. Well, he and Ruth are doing well, and their children and five grand children are doing well too! I highly recommend the Pilot’s Lounge for breakfast! Not only will you get a great breakfast, but you will take in some terrific scenery and meet some very friendly people! There are only a few more weekends left in this season; so put it on your calendar!
For those of you who think we have a new dog, here’s the story. On September 24, Bailey Hackett, a beautiful Springer spaniel/collie, came to stay with us while her dad, Ray, was on a business trip in Ohio. Of course, we had a great time spoiling her! Despite the three of us going on many walks around town, we are sure she gained a few extra pounds while she was at our house. According to Ray, Bailey gave us a good report, and you will most likely see us walking her again!
Donna Shaffer, a great person and former student of mine from the late ‘70s, died suddenly in 1999. Donna, who was a devoted member of the Moose Club, has been honored by the Moose Club with an annual bonfire for the last ten years. On September 25, Siobhan and I played at this event, and it was great to connect with all the people I knew from that era. As I sat strumming my guitar in front of the fire, I once again reflected on how lucky I was to have found this town and all its wonderful people!
Although it was cold and rainy in Rochester on the last day of September, it did not discourage the patrons of Johnny’s Irish Pub from coming out to have a good time! Nick and Rachael Tashco, one of our favorite couples, and Mark David Sawyer came to see us. As we started the second set, they were very instrumental in getting the crowd engaged in our show. By the way, if you are in need of some laughter, talk to Rachael (Marinelli) Tashco! Within minutes, she will have your sides aching. In fact, I suggested she come to our shows and do a stand-up routine during our breaks. Stay tuned! It just might happen!
Well, that sums up the scoop for September. I'll be back with our "Song of the Month" article in a couple of weeks. We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Friday, 10/2, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
On Thursday morning, 10/8, we will be playing at the Farmers' Market in Geneva. We're there to enhance the atmosphere as you shop for all the terrific products brought in by all the local farmers and other retailers. It's held at Exchange Place, an area located near the corner of Exchange and Castle Streets. Stop by and listen to a few tunes as you peruse some of the great products that will be available! Should be fun! (Geneva Farmers' Market, Exchange Place (near the corner of Exchange and Castle Streets), Geneva, NY, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM)
On Friday, 10/9, we are playing at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. They have a great little bar and restaurant on the second floor, and if the weather cooperates, we will be out on the deck adjacent to the bar! Along with its great entrees, the Culinary Center is stocked with wine and beer that is made only in New York. If you want a Budweiser, Guinness, or some exotic wine that is made in France or Spain, this is not your place. If you are looking for something to do that is new, interesting, and fun, stop in and check it out! Should be a great time! (New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S. Main Street, Cdga., NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 394-7070) To learn more about the Culinary Center, click here!
On Sunday, 10/11, we are playing at a private party. If you wish to book us for a private party, email us at mcriley@frontiernet.net or call us at 585-394-8929.
On Friday, 10/16, we will be at Jose and Willy's in Canandaigua for a "happy hour.” The bar overlooks the north end of Canandaigua Lake, an excellent spot to start off your weekend! Come on down and grab a few drinks and some great chicken wings or a delicious cheeseburger! Dancing starts at 8:30 with a great local rock-n-roll band; so bring your dancing shoes and make an evening of it!! (Jose & Willy's, 20 Lakeshore Drive, Cdga., NY, 5 PM to 8 PM, (585) 394-7960)
On Sunday night, 10/18, we are headed into Rochester to play at Temple Bar and Grille. It's a cool little place in the heart of downtown Rochester, and on Sunday evenings they have Celtic Night. Siobhan and I have eaten there, and the food is great! If you are in the city on Sunday night, stop in for a bite to eat and a few cold ones! (Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM (585) 232-6000) To learn more about Temple Bar and Grille, click here!
Have to get going for now. By the way, if you know of any venue in your area where we might be able to perform (bar, coffeehouse, house concert, etc.,), let us know. We don't need very much money, and in addition to being able to visit with you, it will give us a chance to travel, meet some new people, and spread our music a little more throughout the land! Hope you are all doing well! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To learn more about Meyer and McGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
To maintain our contact with you, each month we email you two posts from our blog. The first, our Monthly Update, gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second one is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both posts will include information about our upcoming shows! So, whether you are near us or far away, there is something for everyone to check out! Hope you enjoy the posts!
Here’s the scoop for September!
After a very cool and rainy June, July, and August around here, September brought us some of the finest weather of the season. We rode our tandem more this month than we did during the entire summer. On September 1, we rode to Don's Tavern for lunch, a great little roadhouse where we play our music. When we ride to Don's, we are able to take the Ontario Pathways most of the way. The pathway, just down the street from our house, is an old railroad bed that has been converted into a trail for walking, running, bicycling, and cross-country skiing. The trail, most of the time covered by a canopy of tree branches, takes you through some of the most pristine farms and woods in the area. It is an easy peaceful ride inundated with all kinds of critters. On one ride, we had to stop for a family of skunks who were crossing the path, but we did not have any problem with them. Like us, they were just out enjoying the beautiful day. For those of you who live in the area, I highly recommend the Ontario Pathways! To learn more about it, click here!
We had the pleasure of having Maria Gillard stop by The Fish Shanty on September 3. In addition to singing some awesome harmony and playing some great leads on the mandolin and guitar with us, Maria sang some of her original songs from her latest CD, Maria Gillard, Live on Stage. This recording was composed from Maria's "On Stage" Performance, a PBS TV production. Siobhan and I have already worn out our copy of this CD! Better get your copy while they last! For those of you who do not know Maria, listening to her is like listening to Bonnie Raitt! I highly recommend you check out her music right here!
Meredith Mallwitz and Lance Busch, two of our favorite people, got married on September 6, and we were honored to be two of the guests at their fantastic wedding at Buffalo Bill’s! We first met Meredith back in the late '80s when she was ten years old. Her parents, Bill and Robin Mallwitz, own Buffalo Bill's Family Restaurant and Taproom, a place where we have worked as musicians for years. We have watched Meredith develop into a phenomenal artist, and we are very proud of her! You can look at her work right here! When Lance came into Meredith's life, he came into ours too, and it's been an absolute pleasure getting to know him! Congratulations, Meredith and Lance!
On September 7, we concluded the Labor Day weekend with what has become a tradition for us! On Monday afternoon, we went over to Debbie and Jamie Frarey's house for a cookout. Jamie, a bartender at Jose and Willy's and a former student of mine from the late '70s, holds an annual party for family, friends, patrons, and workers from Jose and Willy's. Since we work as musicians for Jose and Willy's, we have gotten to know Jamie quite well over the last several years, and we love being included in his event! We always look forward to catching up with many of our former students who attend the party, and this year we had another terrific time! Great job once again, Debbie and Jamie!
After leaving the Frarey’s house, we headed over to Billie Henninger's place on West Lake Road. Dinner at Billie's has become part two of our Labor Day tradition! Billie, Deb Wilbur, Siobhan, and I have been getting together for several years. Both women are former colleagues of ours, and they are awesome cooks! Siobhan and I, as usual, ate and drank way too much! In addition to our stomachs aching from too much food, they also ached from too much laughing! These women keep us intrigued with their stories for hours! Our only regret is we can no longer enjoy their husbands' stories too. George Henninger and Todd Wilbur, both great guys, left this earth way too soon, and we really miss them! Billie and Deb, can't wait until next year!
Many of you know Gary “Big G” Aubin. Well, I had a great talk with him at Buffalo Bill’s on September 10, and he had some exciting news to share! After thirteen years of being a very successful head chef at Wells College in Aurora, New York, Big G resigned from the position in order to pursue his dream to be an opera singer and teach music! He has already given several performances throughout the country, and he will begin his PHD program at Oklahoma University in 2010. Big G is a high energy person, and his energy oozes into you! You can’t help but get excited about life when you are with him! Can’t wait to catch a concert, Big G!
We played at the Naples Hotel on September 12, and Oh what a time it was! After finishing up her duties as head chef for the hotel’s restaurant, Greta panchorek came out of the kitchen with her conga drum and joined us! Not long after this, Tom McCalister joined us on spoons, and this awesome percussion section helped us ignite a crowd that was ripe for a good time! Awesome job, Greta and Tom!
September 17 was a beautiful day, just right for Siobhan and me to celebrate our twenty-seventh anniversary! For the record, we are not married. We started living together on September 17, 1982, and we made this date our anniversary. For those of you who want to view us as married, feel free to do so! It’s fine with us! Anyway, after having a delicious dinner at the Lumberyard Grille, we walked home and then biked out to Buffalo Bill’s to celebrate the rest of our day with some friends! We rode home under a starlit sky, an awesome ending to a great day!
Bob and Pat Mincer, two good friends of ours, run a little airport in Middlesex, New York. Every Saturday and Sunday from May through October, they serve breakfast at their little restaurant, the Pilot’s Lounge. On September 20, we ate breakfast on the deck as we watched the little planes take off and land. As we sipped coffee on this crisp clear day, we visited with Jim and Ruth Chapman. Many of you know Jim because he was the librarian at Canandaigua Academy for years. Well, he and Ruth are doing well, and their children and five grand children are doing well too! I highly recommend the Pilot’s Lounge for breakfast! Not only will you get a great breakfast, but you will take in some terrific scenery and meet some very friendly people! There are only a few more weekends left in this season; so put it on your calendar!
For those of you who think we have a new dog, here’s the story. On September 24, Bailey Hackett, a beautiful Springer spaniel/collie, came to stay with us while her dad, Ray, was on a business trip in Ohio. Of course, we had a great time spoiling her! Despite the three of us going on many walks around town, we are sure she gained a few extra pounds while she was at our house. According to Ray, Bailey gave us a good report, and you will most likely see us walking her again!
Donna Shaffer, a great person and former student of mine from the late ‘70s, died suddenly in 1999. Donna, who was a devoted member of the Moose Club, has been honored by the Moose Club with an annual bonfire for the last ten years. On September 25, Siobhan and I played at this event, and it was great to connect with all the people I knew from that era. As I sat strumming my guitar in front of the fire, I once again reflected on how lucky I was to have found this town and all its wonderful people!
Although it was cold and rainy in Rochester on the last day of September, it did not discourage the patrons of Johnny’s Irish Pub from coming out to have a good time! Nick and Rachael Tashco, one of our favorite couples, and Mark David Sawyer came to see us. As we started the second set, they were very instrumental in getting the crowd engaged in our show. By the way, if you are in need of some laughter, talk to Rachael (Marinelli) Tashco! Within minutes, she will have your sides aching. In fact, I suggested she come to our shows and do a stand-up routine during our breaks. Stay tuned! It just might happen!
Well, that sums up the scoop for September. I'll be back with our "Song of the Month" article in a couple of weeks. We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Friday, 10/2, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
On Thursday morning, 10/8, we will be playing at the Farmers' Market in Geneva. We're there to enhance the atmosphere as you shop for all the terrific products brought in by all the local farmers and other retailers. It's held at Exchange Place, an area located near the corner of Exchange and Castle Streets. Stop by and listen to a few tunes as you peruse some of the great products that will be available! Should be fun! (Geneva Farmers' Market, Exchange Place (near the corner of Exchange and Castle Streets), Geneva, NY, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM)
On Friday, 10/9, we are playing at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. They have a great little bar and restaurant on the second floor, and if the weather cooperates, we will be out on the deck adjacent to the bar! Along with its great entrees, the Culinary Center is stocked with wine and beer that is made only in New York. If you want a Budweiser, Guinness, or some exotic wine that is made in France or Spain, this is not your place. If you are looking for something to do that is new, interesting, and fun, stop in and check it out! Should be a great time! (New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S. Main Street, Cdga., NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 394-7070) To learn more about the Culinary Center, click here!
On Sunday, 10/11, we are playing at a private party. If you wish to book us for a private party, email us at mcriley@frontiernet.net or call us at 585-394-8929.
On Friday, 10/16, we will be at Jose and Willy's in Canandaigua for a "happy hour.” The bar overlooks the north end of Canandaigua Lake, an excellent spot to start off your weekend! Come on down and grab a few drinks and some great chicken wings or a delicious cheeseburger! Dancing starts at 8:30 with a great local rock-n-roll band; so bring your dancing shoes and make an evening of it!! (Jose & Willy's, 20 Lakeshore Drive, Cdga., NY, 5 PM to 8 PM, (585) 394-7960)
On Sunday night, 10/18, we are headed into Rochester to play at Temple Bar and Grille. It's a cool little place in the heart of downtown Rochester, and on Sunday evenings they have Celtic Night. Siobhan and I have eaten there, and the food is great! If you are in the city on Sunday night, stop in for a bite to eat and a few cold ones! (Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM (585) 232-6000) To learn more about Temple Bar and Grille, click here!
Have to get going for now. By the way, if you know of any venue in your area where we might be able to perform (bar, coffeehouse, house concert, etc.,), let us know. We don't need very much money, and in addition to being able to visit with you, it will give us a chance to travel, meet some new people, and spread our music a little more throughout the land! Hope you are all doing well! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To learn more about Meyer and McGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Song of the Month, "Blue Highways"; Upcoming Shows
Hi Guys,
To maintain our contact with you, each month we email you two posts from our blog . The first gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second one is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both posts will include information about our upcoming shows! So, whether you are near us or far away, there is something for everyone to check out! Hope you enjoy the posts!
Our Song of the Month for September is called "Blue Highways," a song from The Road Less Traveled CD. To read the songwriter notes, check out the lyrics, and listen to the song, click here!
We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Friday, 9/18, we will be playing at Don's Tavern in Canandaigua! Along with the traditional Friday night fish-fry, Don's has a number of delicious entrees on the menu! We play early! So start your weekend off with a bite to eat, a few drinks, and some "good time" music! You'll have a great time, and you'll get home at a decent hour! (Don's, 3853 Routes 5 & 20 East, Cdga, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 394-8301)
On Saturday , 9/19, we will be headed to Irondequoit to play at Shamrock Jack's! This is the place where our song "Cool Hand Tuite" (aka Shaking the Bush) was born! It's a tribute to Jimmy Tuite, a retired member of the RPD! You just might see Jimmy at the bar when we are there! You can download the song right here! Come out for some great food and some "good time " music! Should be a good time! (Shamrock Jack's, 4554 Culver Road (near Seabreeze), Irondequoit, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM (585) 323-9310) To Learn more about Shamrock Jack's, click here!
On Tuesday, 9/22, we are playing at a private party. If you are interested in booking us for a private party, call us at 585-394-8929 or email us at mcriley@frontiernet.net.
On Thursday, 9/24, we are headed over to Buffalo Bill's to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Guinness! This is a world-wide celebration, and Buffalo Bill's is taking part in the festivities! Thursday is also "BW" Night (Buffalo style roast beef sandwiches for only $1)! Folks, it doesn't get any better! Hope to see you there! (Buffalo Bill's, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY, 7 PM to ..., (585-289-4104) To learn more about Buffalo Bill's, click here!
On Friday, 9/25, we are playing at a private party. If you are interested in booking us for a private party, call us at 585-394-8929 or email us at mcriley@frontiernet.net.
On Saturday, 9/26, we are back at Wally's Pub in Canandaigua. We play there on the last Saturday of every month, and it's always a great time! Wally's is known for having the greatest bar food in the area! While this food is not great for your arteries, it is truly good for your soul! Some of the favorites are Wally's pizza, wings, and, of course, the Wally Burger! There are many other delicious items on the menu, so come on out and grab a bite to eat, have a few drinks, and listen to some "good time" music! The Saturday night team of Bruce, Ryan, Siobhan, and me can't wait to see you! (Wally's Pub, 16 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 8 PM to …, (585) 394-2718)
On Wednesday, 9/30, we will be headed into Rochester to play at Johnny's Irish Pub. It's a great spot for a mid-week break! Stop by for a bite to eat, a couple of pints and a few Irish tunes! Should be a good time! (Johnny's Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Road, Rochester, NY, 7:30 PM to ..., (585) 224-0990) To learn more about Johnny's Irish Pub, click here!
On Friday, 10/2, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
Hope you are all doing well! We'll be back with our monthly update in a couple of weeks! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To Learn more about Meyer and mcGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
To maintain our contact with you, each month we email you two posts from our blog . The first gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second one is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both posts will include information about our upcoming shows! So, whether you are near us or far away, there is something for everyone to check out! Hope you enjoy the posts!
Our Song of the Month for September is called "Blue Highways," a song from The Road Less Traveled CD. To read the songwriter notes, check out the lyrics, and listen to the song, click here!
We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Friday, 9/18, we will be playing at Don's Tavern in Canandaigua! Along with the traditional Friday night fish-fry, Don's has a number of delicious entrees on the menu! We play early! So start your weekend off with a bite to eat, a few drinks, and some "good time" music! You'll have a great time, and you'll get home at a decent hour! (Don's, 3853 Routes 5 & 20 East, Cdga, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 394-8301)
On Saturday , 9/19, we will be headed to Irondequoit to play at Shamrock Jack's! This is the place where our song "Cool Hand Tuite" (aka Shaking the Bush) was born! It's a tribute to Jimmy Tuite, a retired member of the RPD! You just might see Jimmy at the bar when we are there! You can download the song right here! Come out for some great food and some "good time " music! Should be a good time! (Shamrock Jack's, 4554 Culver Road (near Seabreeze), Irondequoit, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM (585) 323-9310) To Learn more about Shamrock Jack's, click here!
On Tuesday, 9/22, we are playing at a private party. If you are interested in booking us for a private party, call us at 585-394-8929 or email us at mcriley@frontiernet.net.
On Thursday, 9/24, we are headed over to Buffalo Bill's to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Guinness! This is a world-wide celebration, and Buffalo Bill's is taking part in the festivities! Thursday is also "BW" Night (Buffalo style roast beef sandwiches for only $1)! Folks, it doesn't get any better! Hope to see you there! (Buffalo Bill's, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY, 7 PM to ..., (585-289-4104) To learn more about Buffalo Bill's, click here!
On Friday, 9/25, we are playing at a private party. If you are interested in booking us for a private party, call us at 585-394-8929 or email us at mcriley@frontiernet.net.
On Saturday, 9/26, we are back at Wally's Pub in Canandaigua. We play there on the last Saturday of every month, and it's always a great time! Wally's is known for having the greatest bar food in the area! While this food is not great for your arteries, it is truly good for your soul! Some of the favorites are Wally's pizza, wings, and, of course, the Wally Burger! There are many other delicious items on the menu, so come on out and grab a bite to eat, have a few drinks, and listen to some "good time" music! The Saturday night team of Bruce, Ryan, Siobhan, and me can't wait to see you! (Wally's Pub, 16 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 8 PM to …, (585) 394-2718)
On Wednesday, 9/30, we will be headed into Rochester to play at Johnny's Irish Pub. It's a great spot for a mid-week break! Stop by for a bite to eat, a couple of pints and a few Irish tunes! Should be a good time! (Johnny's Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Road, Rochester, NY, 7:30 PM to ..., (585) 224-0990) To learn more about Johnny's Irish Pub, click here!
On Friday, 10/2, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
Hope you are all doing well! We'll be back with our monthly update in a couple of weeks! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To Learn more about Meyer and mcGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Monthly Update for August; Upcoming Shows
Hi Guys,
Hope you are all doing well!Here's the scoop for August!
For you folks on this list from Colgate, Class of '73, I connected with Crazy Jim Atkinson via Facebook. When Jim left Colgate, he headed for Texas where he has been working as a musician ever since. He plays the honkytonks, clubs, and concert halls in and around the Dallas area. I have listened to his music, and it is great! To all my friends in the Dallas area, Check him out when you get a chance! To learn more about him and his music, click here!
We plan to have Crazy Jim sit in with us when he comes to New York to visit his sister; so, stay tuned!
back on August 9, our monthly Jam Session at the Canandaigua Brew Company lived up to its reputation. We never know what to expect, and here is what developed. Siobhan and I were joined by Don McWilliams on harmonica, Tim Chaapel on mandolin and guitar, and Mark Perrin on guitar. I am at my happiest when I can sing songs and pass leads around to other musicians, and that is just what happened on this night! The acoustics at the Brew Company are great, and the music created by these guys resonated through the bar beautifully! Thanks, Guys, for making our night!
August has been a much nicer month around here, and it has given Siobhan and me much more time for bike riding. Back on August 12, we had perhaps one of the most memorable rides of the summer. After an evening of "talking rubbish" at Buffalo Bill's, we headed from Shortsville back to Canandaigua at about midnight. The night was clear, the stars were out, and the meteor showers were in full force. During this little five mile ride, Siobhan described a myriad of shooting stars to me, and it was simply fantastic listening to her voice, the crickets, the cicadas, and the croaking frogs in the nearby swamps. It was one of those "in the now" moments that will be welded into my memory forever!
On August 15 and 16, we played two shows at the Finger Lakes Riesling Festival. Both days were absolutely beautiful days, and there were thousands of people there taking in all the activities of the mile-long, two-day event! Thanks to all of you who stopped by to see us! After Saturday's show, we adjourned to Buffalo Bill's for a delicious dinner and some great conversation with Margie and Jim Hastings and Debbie and Dennis Kenney. For those of you who know Margie and Jim, they are doing fine. Their two oldest sons, Pat and Kenny, are working with Jim in his construction business. Their only daughter, Katie, is headed for Chicago to optometry school, and their youngest son, Danny, starts his first year at Roberts Wesleyan this fall. Unfortunately, Margie lost her teaching job due to cutbacks; so, if anyone out there needs a great teacher, let me know, and I will pass on the information to her. For those of you who know Debbie and Dennis Kenney, they are also doing well! Their son, Joe, is married and has four children. Their son, Tom, and his wife are teachers in Virginia, and their youngest son, Greg, is just finishing up at the University of Buffalo. Dennis, who was an assistant principal at Canandaigua Academy several years ago, is now a high school principal for the Iroquois School District in Erie County. For those of you from CA who were Dennis Kenney fans, I just want you to know he has not changed a bit. His number one focus is still doing the best he can for kids, and he is still out there trying to make a difference!
Paul and Jeanne Taeschner, who have been close friends of ours for years, spent a fabulous week in the Outer Banks of North Carolina Playing on the beach, swimming in the pool, and savoring some delicious seafood with their children and grand children. We heard all about this great trip over dinner at Eric's office back on August 18. Since Paul(aka PT by most students) and I taught together for over thirty years, many of you on this list know him and Jeanne and their kids. Well, Mark and his wife, Brandy, have two boys; Meg and her husband, Tom, have two boys; Matt and his wife, Kelly, have a little girl. All is well with the Taeschner clan! You will probably here a lot of news about the Taeschners in our future blogs because many of you know them and they are an intricate part of the life of Meyer and McGuire!
Leslie Hannon stopped by to see us at Jose and Willy's back on August 21. Leslie, now living in Denver and working as a psychologist with the criminally insane, was back in town for a short visit. When I asked her about the nature of her job, she assured me that her clients were nothing like Hannibal Lecter. For those of you who know Leslie, life is good for her in Denver! She and her high school sidekick, Rachael Marinelli, both members of the All Meyer and McGuire Team, always make Siobhan and me smile when we think back about our time as teachers!
On August 23, we went to Johnny's Irish Pub to attend the Fiddler's Green Reunion to honor Annie (Murphy) Trout, a great lady who owned Fiddler's Green back in the '90s. Siobhan and I feel very grateful to have met Annie, and we have many wonderful memories of working for her! After attending this heart-warming tribute to Annie, we adjourned to play at the Temple Bar and Grille where Valerie and Bill Wroblewski and their friends led the "Sunday Night Choir." The choir, who control the bar on Sunday nights, never fails to make the musicians feel great, and if you are a newcomer to the bar, they always welcome you with opened arms! For those of you who know Valerie and Bill, they and their many critters are doing well, and they all are enjoying their "little piece of heaven" nestled out in Walworth, NY.
On August 27, we ran into Rick and Nancy Johnson and Suzanne and Jeff Marinelli at The Fish Shanty. Both couples are doing well! Rick, the owner of Sterling Optical, opened a new branch in Pittsford, NY. If you folks in that area are in need of contacts or glasses, I highly recommend Sterling Optical! Siobhan gets her contacts at Rick's Canandaigua store, and she is always very pleased! Rick and Jeff, both guitar players, declined to do a couple of tunes. They claimed they weren't ready. Look out, Guys! We'll eventually get you on stage someday!
We had a great lunch and visit on August 28 with Andy Wexler and Diane Leone when they passed through Canandaigua on their way to drop off their daughter, Emily, at Brockport. Andy is enjoying retirement, and Diane is looking forward to enjoying it as soon as she can! After we had a nice visit with the Wexlers, we went over to play at the VFW, and oh what a time it was!Our good friend and terrific guitar player, Bob Spadafora, stopped by to sit in with us because his awesome rock band, Streetwise, had their outdoor gig canceled due to rain. Whenever Bob sits in with us, it's always a good time, and this night was no exception! We were in a groov that spilled over into the crowd, and they made the groov get better as the evening wore on!
Skip Buck, the bass player for the Cross-eyed Cats, had a night off on August 28; so, he stopped by Wally's and sang backup harmony with us! We had an awesome time! I talked with many people that night, and I can't remember them all. I do, however, remember having a great chat with Tom and Kathy Woodhams. Tom and Kathy, a great couple, were students of mine back in the late '70s and early '80s. Siobhan and I worked at Sam's, a bar owned by Kathy's family up until about the late '90s. The bar is gone now, but we still reminisce about the great times we had there when we walk by it at night! Well, Tom and Kathy and their three children are doing well! Their oldest daughter will be graduating from high school this year. Boy, amI getting old or what!
Well, that sums up the scoop for August. I'll be back with our "Song of the Month" article in a couple of weeks. We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Thursday, 9/3, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! This will be our last show for this season! If you can't make this one, we'll see you next season! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
On Friday, 9/4, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
On Sunday afternoon, 9/6, we will be playing at Captain Redbeard's Festival in Honeoye. This festival, put on by the citizens of Honeoye, is designed to bring people to Honeoye for a good time! Bring the family! Should be a great time! (Captain Redbeard’s Festival, (in the pub)Honeoye Lake, Honeoye, NY, 2 PM to 4 PM, (585) 367-3271) To learn more about the festival, click here!
On Thursday afternoon, 9/10, we will be playing at the Farmers' Market in Waterloo. We're there to enhance the atmosphere as you shop for all the terrific products brought in by all the local farmers and other retailers. It's held in the parking lot of the Puppy Palace Ice Cream Store. Stop by and listen to a few tunes as you peruse some of the great products that will be available! Should be fun! (Farmers' Market (Puppy Palace Parking Lot), 365 East Main Street, Waterloo, NY, 4 PM to 6 PM)
On Friday, 9/11, we are back at Maloney's Pub in Hammondsport! Trust me! This is a hopping place! The patrons are terrific, and they engage in the music; so, if you come, be prepared to join in the fun! In addition to music lovers, Maloney's draws some of the finest pool players in the area; so, if you are a shooter, come out and engage in some great competition! Should be a great time! (Maloney's Pub, 57 Pulteney St. (on the point), Hammondsport, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM, (607) 569-2264)
On Saturday night, 9/12, we are headed to Naples to play at the Naples Hotel. Greta, the chef, has her crew shipshape, and word has it that they are cranking out some delicious entrees! We will be playing in the little bar off the dining room; we played there years ago, and it is a great little spot! Stop in and see us! Should be a good time! (Naples Hotel, 111 S. Main Street, Naples, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM, (585) 374-5630)
On Sunday evening, 9/13, we will be at the Canandaigua Brew Company! Scot and Shylo Caton, our next-door neighbors, are the owners, and along with them, we have developed a little Sunday night monthly jam. This is a casual event, and we will not be using a sound system. If you are a player, and you want to join us, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, etc! Should be a good time! (Canandaigua Brew Company, 14 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, (585) 394-8485)
On Friday, 9/18, we will be playing at Don's Tavern in Canandaigua! Along with the traditional Friday night fish-fry, Don's has a number of delicious entrees on the menu! We play early! So start your weekend off with a bite to eat, a few drinks, and some "good time" music! You'll have a great time, and you'll get home at a decent hour! (Don's, 3853 Routes 5 & 20 East, Cdga, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 394-8301)
On Saturday night, 9/19, we will be headed to Irondequoit to play at Shamrock Jack's! This is the place where our song "Cool Hand Tuite" (aka Shaking the Bush) was born! It's a tribute to Jimmy Tuite, a retired member of the RPD! You just might see Jimmy at the bar when we are there! You can download the song right here! Come out for some great food and some "good time " music! Should be a good time! (Shamrock Jack's, 4554 Culver Road (near Seabreeze), Irondequoit, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM (585) 323-9310) To Learn more about Shamrock Jack's, click here!
Got to get going for now. By the way, if you know of any venue in your area where we might be able to perform ( bar, coffeehouse, house concert, etc.,), let us know. We don't need very much money, and in addition to being able to visit with you, it will give us a chance to travel, meet some new people, and spread our music a little more throughout the land! Hope you are all doing well! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
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Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
http://www.tspcountryradio.com/americana/radio.html
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To Learn more about Meyer and McGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Hope you are all doing well!Here's the scoop for August!
For you folks on this list from Colgate, Class of '73, I connected with Crazy Jim Atkinson via Facebook. When Jim left Colgate, he headed for Texas where he has been working as a musician ever since. He plays the honkytonks, clubs, and concert halls in and around the Dallas area. I have listened to his music, and it is great! To all my friends in the Dallas area, Check him out when you get a chance! To learn more about him and his music, click here!
We plan to have Crazy Jim sit in with us when he comes to New York to visit his sister; so, stay tuned!
back on August 9, our monthly Jam Session at the Canandaigua Brew Company lived up to its reputation. We never know what to expect, and here is what developed. Siobhan and I were joined by Don McWilliams on harmonica, Tim Chaapel on mandolin and guitar, and Mark Perrin on guitar. I am at my happiest when I can sing songs and pass leads around to other musicians, and that is just what happened on this night! The acoustics at the Brew Company are great, and the music created by these guys resonated through the bar beautifully! Thanks, Guys, for making our night!
August has been a much nicer month around here, and it has given Siobhan and me much more time for bike riding. Back on August 12, we had perhaps one of the most memorable rides of the summer. After an evening of "talking rubbish" at Buffalo Bill's, we headed from Shortsville back to Canandaigua at about midnight. The night was clear, the stars were out, and the meteor showers were in full force. During this little five mile ride, Siobhan described a myriad of shooting stars to me, and it was simply fantastic listening to her voice, the crickets, the cicadas, and the croaking frogs in the nearby swamps. It was one of those "in the now" moments that will be welded into my memory forever!
On August 15 and 16, we played two shows at the Finger Lakes Riesling Festival. Both days were absolutely beautiful days, and there were thousands of people there taking in all the activities of the mile-long, two-day event! Thanks to all of you who stopped by to see us! After Saturday's show, we adjourned to Buffalo Bill's for a delicious dinner and some great conversation with Margie and Jim Hastings and Debbie and Dennis Kenney. For those of you who know Margie and Jim, they are doing fine. Their two oldest sons, Pat and Kenny, are working with Jim in his construction business. Their only daughter, Katie, is headed for Chicago to optometry school, and their youngest son, Danny, starts his first year at Roberts Wesleyan this fall. Unfortunately, Margie lost her teaching job due to cutbacks; so, if anyone out there needs a great teacher, let me know, and I will pass on the information to her. For those of you who know Debbie and Dennis Kenney, they are also doing well! Their son, Joe, is married and has four children. Their son, Tom, and his wife are teachers in Virginia, and their youngest son, Greg, is just finishing up at the University of Buffalo. Dennis, who was an assistant principal at Canandaigua Academy several years ago, is now a high school principal for the Iroquois School District in Erie County. For those of you from CA who were Dennis Kenney fans, I just want you to know he has not changed a bit. His number one focus is still doing the best he can for kids, and he is still out there trying to make a difference!
Paul and Jeanne Taeschner, who have been close friends of ours for years, spent a fabulous week in the Outer Banks of North Carolina Playing on the beach, swimming in the pool, and savoring some delicious seafood with their children and grand children. We heard all about this great trip over dinner at Eric's office back on August 18. Since Paul(aka PT by most students) and I taught together for over thirty years, many of you on this list know him and Jeanne and their kids. Well, Mark and his wife, Brandy, have two boys; Meg and her husband, Tom, have two boys; Matt and his wife, Kelly, have a little girl. All is well with the Taeschner clan! You will probably here a lot of news about the Taeschners in our future blogs because many of you know them and they are an intricate part of the life of Meyer and McGuire!
Leslie Hannon stopped by to see us at Jose and Willy's back on August 21. Leslie, now living in Denver and working as a psychologist with the criminally insane, was back in town for a short visit. When I asked her about the nature of her job, she assured me that her clients were nothing like Hannibal Lecter. For those of you who know Leslie, life is good for her in Denver! She and her high school sidekick, Rachael Marinelli, both members of the All Meyer and McGuire Team, always make Siobhan and me smile when we think back about our time as teachers!
On August 23, we went to Johnny's Irish Pub to attend the Fiddler's Green Reunion to honor Annie (Murphy) Trout, a great lady who owned Fiddler's Green back in the '90s. Siobhan and I feel very grateful to have met Annie, and we have many wonderful memories of working for her! After attending this heart-warming tribute to Annie, we adjourned to play at the Temple Bar and Grille where Valerie and Bill Wroblewski and their friends led the "Sunday Night Choir." The choir, who control the bar on Sunday nights, never fails to make the musicians feel great, and if you are a newcomer to the bar, they always welcome you with opened arms! For those of you who know Valerie and Bill, they and their many critters are doing well, and they all are enjoying their "little piece of heaven" nestled out in Walworth, NY.
On August 27, we ran into Rick and Nancy Johnson and Suzanne and Jeff Marinelli at The Fish Shanty. Both couples are doing well! Rick, the owner of Sterling Optical, opened a new branch in Pittsford, NY. If you folks in that area are in need of contacts or glasses, I highly recommend Sterling Optical! Siobhan gets her contacts at Rick's Canandaigua store, and she is always very pleased! Rick and Jeff, both guitar players, declined to do a couple of tunes. They claimed they weren't ready. Look out, Guys! We'll eventually get you on stage someday!
We had a great lunch and visit on August 28 with Andy Wexler and Diane Leone when they passed through Canandaigua on their way to drop off their daughter, Emily, at Brockport. Andy is enjoying retirement, and Diane is looking forward to enjoying it as soon as she can! After we had a nice visit with the Wexlers, we went over to play at the VFW, and oh what a time it was!Our good friend and terrific guitar player, Bob Spadafora, stopped by to sit in with us because his awesome rock band, Streetwise, had their outdoor gig canceled due to rain. Whenever Bob sits in with us, it's always a good time, and this night was no exception! We were in a groov that spilled over into the crowd, and they made the groov get better as the evening wore on!
Skip Buck, the bass player for the Cross-eyed Cats, had a night off on August 28; so, he stopped by Wally's and sang backup harmony with us! We had an awesome time! I talked with many people that night, and I can't remember them all. I do, however, remember having a great chat with Tom and Kathy Woodhams. Tom and Kathy, a great couple, were students of mine back in the late '70s and early '80s. Siobhan and I worked at Sam's, a bar owned by Kathy's family up until about the late '90s. The bar is gone now, but we still reminisce about the great times we had there when we walk by it at night! Well, Tom and Kathy and their three children are doing well! Their oldest daughter will be graduating from high school this year. Boy, amI getting old or what!
Well, that sums up the scoop for August. I'll be back with our "Song of the Month" article in a couple of weeks. We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Thursday, 9/3, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! This will be our last show for this season! If you can't make this one, we'll see you next season! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
On Friday, 9/4, we will be at the Lumberyard Grille in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." Along with its well-known Friday night fish-fry, the Lumberyard has many other terrific entrees! So, start your weekend off with a few drinks, a delicious dinner, and some "good time" music! (Lumberyard Grille, 106 Bemis Street, Cdga, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 393-5550) To learn more about the Lumberyard Grille, click here!
On Sunday afternoon, 9/6, we will be playing at Captain Redbeard's Festival in Honeoye. This festival, put on by the citizens of Honeoye, is designed to bring people to Honeoye for a good time! Bring the family! Should be a great time! (Captain Redbeard’s Festival, (in the pub)Honeoye Lake, Honeoye, NY, 2 PM to 4 PM, (585) 367-3271) To learn more about the festival, click here!
On Thursday afternoon, 9/10, we will be playing at the Farmers' Market in Waterloo. We're there to enhance the atmosphere as you shop for all the terrific products brought in by all the local farmers and other retailers. It's held in the parking lot of the Puppy Palace Ice Cream Store. Stop by and listen to a few tunes as you peruse some of the great products that will be available! Should be fun! (Farmers' Market (Puppy Palace Parking Lot), 365 East Main Street, Waterloo, NY, 4 PM to 6 PM)
On Friday, 9/11, we are back at Maloney's Pub in Hammondsport! Trust me! This is a hopping place! The patrons are terrific, and they engage in the music; so, if you come, be prepared to join in the fun! In addition to music lovers, Maloney's draws some of the finest pool players in the area; so, if you are a shooter, come out and engage in some great competition! Should be a great time! (Maloney's Pub, 57 Pulteney St. (on the point), Hammondsport, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM, (607) 569-2264)
On Saturday night, 9/12, we are headed to Naples to play at the Naples Hotel. Greta, the chef, has her crew shipshape, and word has it that they are cranking out some delicious entrees! We will be playing in the little bar off the dining room; we played there years ago, and it is a great little spot! Stop in and see us! Should be a good time! (Naples Hotel, 111 S. Main Street, Naples, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM, (585) 374-5630)
On Sunday evening, 9/13, we will be at the Canandaigua Brew Company! Scot and Shylo Caton, our next-door neighbors, are the owners, and along with them, we have developed a little Sunday night monthly jam. This is a casual event, and we will not be using a sound system. If you are a player, and you want to join us, bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, etc! Should be a good time! (Canandaigua Brew Company, 14 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, (585) 394-8485)
On Friday, 9/18, we will be playing at Don's Tavern in Canandaigua! Along with the traditional Friday night fish-fry, Don's has a number of delicious entrees on the menu! We play early! So start your weekend off with a bite to eat, a few drinks, and some "good time" music! You'll have a great time, and you'll get home at a decent hour! (Don's, 3853 Routes 5 & 20 East, Cdga, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 394-8301)
On Saturday night, 9/19, we will be headed to Irondequoit to play at Shamrock Jack's! This is the place where our song "Cool Hand Tuite" (aka Shaking the Bush) was born! It's a tribute to Jimmy Tuite, a retired member of the RPD! You just might see Jimmy at the bar when we are there! You can download the song right here! Come out for some great food and some "good time " music! Should be a good time! (Shamrock Jack's, 4554 Culver Road (near Seabreeze), Irondequoit, NY, 9 PM to 1 AM (585) 323-9310) To Learn more about Shamrock Jack's, click here!
Got to get going for now. By the way, if you know of any venue in your area where we might be able to perform ( bar, coffeehouse, house concert, etc.,), let us know. We don't need very much money, and in addition to being able to visit with you, it will give us a chance to travel, meet some new people, and spread our music a little more throughout the land! Hope you are all doing well! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
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If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
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In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To Learn more about Meyer and McGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Song of the Month, "Your Local Star"; Upcoming Shows
Hi Guys,
For the past several years, Siobhan and I have compiled a rather extensive mailing list of friends who date all the way back to our grade school years. Because this list gets larger and larger each month, it gets harder and harder to keep up with all our individual emails. So, to make up for the email messages we miss, we like to send out two email messages each month to maintain our contact with you. The first gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second email is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both emails will include information about our upcoming shows! Hope you enjoy the emails!
Our Song of the Month for August is called "Your Local Star," a song from The Road Less Traveled CD. To read the songwriter notes, check out the lyrics, and listen to the song, click here!
We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Thursday, 8/20, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! If you can't make it this Thursday, we hope to catch up with you some other Thursday this summer! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
On Friday, 8/21, we will be at Jose and Willy's in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." The bar overlooks the north end of Canandaigua Lake, an excellent spot to start off your weekend! Come on down and grab a few drinks and some great chicken wings or a delicious cheeseburger! Dancing starts at 8:30 with a great local rock-n-roll band; so bring your dancing shoes and make an evening of it! (Jose & Willy's, 20 Lakeshore Drive, Cdga., NY, 5 PM to 8 PM, (585) 394-7960)
On Saturday, 8/22, we will be at Stone Cutter's Pub in Geneva. Stone Cutter's is located inside the famous Belhurst Castle, and, unlike the other restaurant in the castle, Edgar's, it is designed for casual relaxed dining. Other than telling you the setting is beautiful and the food is delicious, we can't tell you much more. So check out the link below for more details. (Stone Cutter's Pub in the Belhurst Castle, 4069 Route 14 South, Geneva, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM, 315-781-0201) To Learn more about Stone Cutter's Pub, click here!
On Sunday night, 8/23, we are headed into Rochester to play at Temple Bar and Grille. It's a cool little place in the heart of downtown Rochester, and on Sunday evenings they have Celtic Night. Siobhan and I have eaten there, and the food is great! If you are in the city on Sunday night, stop in for a bite to eat and a few cold ones! (Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM (585) 232-6000) To learn more about the Temple Bar and Grille, click here!
On Thursday, 8/27, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! If you can't make it this Thursday, we hope to catch up with you some other Thursday this summer! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
On Friday, 8/28, we will be playing at VFW Post 7414's club. The event is just a little Friday night get-together for members and guests of members. If you bring a copy of this email, they will probably let you in as a guest if you do not have any friends who are members. Hope to see you there! Should be a good time! (VFW Post 7414, 93 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY, 7 PM to ..., (585) 394-8625)
On Saturday, 8/29, we are back at Wally's Pub in Canandaigua. We play there on the last Saturday of every month, and it's always a great time! Wally's is known for having the greatest bar food in the area! While this food is not great for your arteries, it is truly good for your soul! Some of the favorites are Wally's pizza, wings, and, of course, the Wally Burger! There are many other delicious items on the menu, so come on out and grab a bite to eat, have a few drinks, and listen to some "good time" music! The Saturday night team of Bruce, Ryan, Siobhan, and me can't wait to see you! (Wally's Pub, 16 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 8 PM to …, (585) 394-2718)
On Sunday, 8/30, we are back at the Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua. We will be playing at The Sandbar, an outdoor bar behind the inn near the water. Of course, the show at The Sandbar is weather permitting, so call ahead if the forecast predicts rain. Stop by if you get a chance! It's a great place to meet new people who come to Canandaigua from other areas of the country to tour wineries and attend weddings, reunions, conferences, etc. It's also just a relaxing spot to hook up with the locals and catch up on the news! (Inn on the Lake (at the Sandbar), 770 S. Main Street, Cdga., NY, 4 PM to 8 PM, (585) 394-7800, weather permitting) To learn more about the Inn on theLake, click here!
On Thursday, 9/3, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! This will be our last show for this season! If you can't make this one, we'll see you next season! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
Hope you are all doing well! We'll be back with our monthly update in a couple of weeks! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To Learn more about Meyer and mcGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
For the past several years, Siobhan and I have compiled a rather extensive mailing list of friends who date all the way back to our grade school years. Because this list gets larger and larger each month, it gets harder and harder to keep up with all our individual emails. So, to make up for the email messages we miss, we like to send out two email messages each month to maintain our contact with you. The first gives you the news about what has gone on for us during the month, and the second email is our "Song of the Month" article, a history of one of our original songs. Both emails will include information about our upcoming shows! Hope you enjoy the emails!
Our Song of the Month for August is called "Your Local Star," a song from The Road Less Traveled CD. To read the songwriter notes, check out the lyrics, and listen to the song, click here!
We'd like to thank all of you who have attended our shows over the last couple of weeks! As always, we really appreciate your support, and without you the shows would not be any fun! Here are our upcoming shows:
On Thursday, 8/20, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! If you can't make it this Thursday, we hope to catch up with you some other Thursday this summer! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
On Friday, 8/21, we will be at Jose and Willy's in Canandaigua for a "happy hour." The bar overlooks the north end of Canandaigua Lake, an excellent spot to start off your weekend! Come on down and grab a few drinks and some great chicken wings or a delicious cheeseburger! Dancing starts at 8:30 with a great local rock-n-roll band; so bring your dancing shoes and make an evening of it! (Jose & Willy's, 20 Lakeshore Drive, Cdga., NY, 5 PM to 8 PM, (585) 394-7960)
On Saturday, 8/22, we will be at Stone Cutter's Pub in Geneva. Stone Cutter's is located inside the famous Belhurst Castle, and, unlike the other restaurant in the castle, Edgar's, it is designed for casual relaxed dining. Other than telling you the setting is beautiful and the food is delicious, we can't tell you much more. So check out the link below for more details. (Stone Cutter's Pub in the Belhurst Castle, 4069 Route 14 South, Geneva, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM, 315-781-0201) To Learn more about Stone Cutter's Pub, click here!
On Sunday night, 8/23, we are headed into Rochester to play at Temple Bar and Grille. It's a cool little place in the heart of downtown Rochester, and on Sunday evenings they have Celtic Night. Siobhan and I have eaten there, and the food is great! If you are in the city on Sunday night, stop in for a bite to eat and a few cold ones! (Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 11 PM (585) 232-6000) To learn more about the Temple Bar and Grille, click here!
On Thursday, 8/27, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! If you can't make it this Thursday, we hope to catch up with you some other Thursday this summer! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
On Friday, 8/28, we will be playing at VFW Post 7414's club. The event is just a little Friday night get-together for members and guests of members. If you bring a copy of this email, they will probably let you in as a guest if you do not have any friends who are members. Hope to see you there! Should be a good time! (VFW Post 7414, 93 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY, 7 PM to ..., (585) 394-8625)
On Saturday, 8/29, we are back at Wally's Pub in Canandaigua. We play there on the last Saturday of every month, and it's always a great time! Wally's is known for having the greatest bar food in the area! While this food is not great for your arteries, it is truly good for your soul! Some of the favorites are Wally's pizza, wings, and, of course, the Wally Burger! There are many other delicious items on the menu, so come on out and grab a bite to eat, have a few drinks, and listen to some "good time" music! The Saturday night team of Bruce, Ryan, Siobhan, and me can't wait to see you! (Wally's Pub, 16 Phoenix Street, Cdga., NY, 8 PM to …, (585) 394-2718)
On Sunday, 8/30, we are back at the Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua. We will be playing at The Sandbar, an outdoor bar behind the inn near the water. Of course, the show at The Sandbar is weather permitting, so call ahead if the forecast predicts rain. Stop by if you get a chance! It's a great place to meet new people who come to Canandaigua from other areas of the country to tour wineries and attend weddings, reunions, conferences, etc. It's also just a relaxing spot to hook up with the locals and catch up on the news! (Inn on the Lake (at the Sandbar), 770 S. Main Street, Cdga., NY, 4 PM to 8 PM, (585) 394-7800, weather permitting) To learn more about the Inn on theLake, click here!
On Thursday, 9/3, we will be playing at The Fish Shanty! The Fish Shanty (formerly Captain Yogi's) has been part of our music lives since 1975. Yogi and Lois retired and turned the reigns over to Dave and Nancy, two terrific people you absolutely have to meet! The menu stayed the same, and the entrees are as delicious as ever! Also, the entertaining staff is still on board, and there are some new mates to help make the ship run smoothly! We do an intimate show inside if it rains, and we play a bigger show outside if it's a beautiful summer night! We'll be there every Thursday through September 3! This will be our last show for this season! If you can't make this one, we'll see you next season! (The Fish Shanty, 4520, East Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, (585) 394-1166)
Hope you are all doing well! We'll be back with our monthly update in a couple of weeks! Drop us a line and let us know what is going on for you! Love ya!
Siobhan and Frank
Are you into Facebook? We have been reconnecting with old friends and former students through Facebook; so, if you want to connect with us through it, search for Frank Meyer; my region is Rochester.
If you listen to internet radio, are open to trying independent artists who do not record covers, and like folk/ country/Americana music, check out the following site. The station, hosted by Dixie McCorkell, is based in Minnesota, and it is playing our songs. We are on several shows. If you want to hear us on any of Dixie's shows, check her playlists to see where we appear. These syndicated shows are heard on over 400 AM/FM radio shows around the world by over 500,000 listeners. So, you just might here one of our songs on one of your stations! You can access the shows right here!
In addition to our CDs and individual downloads being available online at CD Baby, our CDs are available at our performances and in Canandaigua at Annie's Hallmark and Mobile Music! Also, they are available at Buffalo Bill's in Shortsville!
To Learn more about Meyer and mcGuire, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Home Town CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from our Caught in the Middle CD or the CD itself, click here!
To purchase downloads of individual tracks from The Road Less Traveled Cd or the CD itself, click here!
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