Hi,
Hope you all are staying warm! Siobhan and I just got back from spending an awesome week in Dallas visiting with Tom and Jeanne Murphy, good friends from Saugerties, NY, my home town. While we were there, I met up with Jim Atkinson, an old friend from Colgate, and I got to jam with him at the White Rock Sports Bar, a place where Jim hosts the Sunday Jam session. What a blast! Finally, I met up with Dave Smith, one of my former students from Canandaigua Academy, the high school where I taught English. What a neat coincidence it was to meet up with people from three significant stages of my life! It doesn’t get any better! Now, here’s what I have for you in this post.
This blog started out giving you posts of the songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music for my original songs. As with many things, it has gone in new directions. So, if you just started reading my post and are interested in my original material, here is a link to my songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music.
Frank’s Songwriter’s Notes, Lyrics, and Music
Last month, Siobhan and I did something we have not done in a long time. We hosted an open mic at Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill, an eatery and entertainment center behind the Arbor Hill Winery & Grapery in Naples, NY. What a blast it was! We are going to do it again this month, and The date, time, and address for this event can be found on our music schedule listed at the end of this message. Last month we had some great performances given by Harry, Keith, Bob Dugan, Mac Johnson, Joe Preston, and Tim Chaapel, and we’d like to see the list of performers grow. So, on February 8, Siobhan and I will be there again to run the sound. Of course, we will fill in the down-time with our music, but we hope to see many of you show up with your guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, harmonicas, etc. You can perform as a solo, and if you want some backup, we’ll find it for you. If you are not a player, come out and enjoy the food, beverages, and entertainment! Hope to see you there!
As always, thanks for supporting original music! Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek put on a great show at the “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert in January. Siobhan will have a video of one of their songs from that show ready for my next update in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, I just want to give you a little introduction to Maria Gillard, the songwriter who will open up season three of the “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert series at Buffalo Bill’s. Siobhan and I first met Maria in 1981, and the three of us just connected immediately. We often go through long stretches of time without seeing Maria, but when we see her, we pick up like it was yesterday. She is a natural on stage, and her genuine, sincere nature draws you to her. Her terrific personality is only enhanced when she picks up her guitar, and with her awesome voice, she delivers one of her powerful songs. For this show, Maria will have her trio with her, Perry Cleaveland (mandolin, fiddle, and vocals) and Elaine Verstraete (bass and vocals). Perry and Elaine, like Maria, are down-to-earth people who really know how to have fun with an audience. I’ll have more details about Maria as we get closer to the show, but if you have the time, check out these videos of Maria doing some of her original material.
”It Used to Be Darker”
”Steady Woman”
”Must Be I’m in Love”
”Imagine My Surprise”
Now, if you want to know more about Maria and her interesting, creative endeavors, here is a link to her web site. Hope you can join us for the show!
Well, have to go for now. Below is a list of our dates for February. Hope to catch you at a show! Take care!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Meyer and McGuire Web Site
Sat., Feb. 1: Sheridan’s Pub, 1551 Mt. Hope Ave. Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 271-7777
Sun., Feb. 2: Buffalo Bill's, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY, 3 PM to 6 PM, (585) 289-4104 (Pre-Game Super Bowl Party)
Fri., Feb. 7: Rylie J’s, 38 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (315) 759-6050
Sat., Feb. 8:. Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill, 6461 Route 64, Naples, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 374-2870 (Meyer and McGuire host the open mic, bring your guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, voice, etc.)
Sat., Feb. 15: Rio Tomatlán, 5 Beeman Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (585) 394-9380
Wed., Feb. 19: Tunes by the Tracks, Meeting Room at the Clifton Springs Library, 4 Railroad Avenue, Clifton Springs, NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (315) 462-7371 (With Guest Perry Cleaveland on Mandolin and Fiddle)
Thu., Feb. 20: Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room (a concert series), Presents Maria Gillard in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 289-4104 (no cover charge, but donations for performer gratefully accepted) (event produced by Meyer and McGuire, 585-394-8929)
Fri., Feb. 21: Finger Lakes Gifts and Lounge, 60 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (315) 759-5247 (With Guest Rick Hoyt on Mandolin and Guitar)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meyer and McGuire Present Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek in the Side Room
Hi,
This blog started out giving you posts of the songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music for my original songs. As with many things, it has gone in new directions. So, if you just started reading my post and are interested in my original material, here is a link to my songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music.
Frank’s Songwriter’s Notes, Lyrics, and Music
On Thursday, 1/16, Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek will be our performers at the “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert. Perry, an accomplished mandolin, fiddle, and guitar player who performs with several groups, is getting together with his long-time friend, Paul Swiatek, an excellent guitar, banjo, harmonica, and mountain dulcimer player. When I first asked Perry to do the concert, he suggested that Paul, mostly a lyricist, and he, mostly an instrumentalist, could put together a well-balanced show of original bluegrass, folk, and country music. I have heard both of them play, and I think Perry is “right on” with his suggestion. Trust me! These guys will get your toes tapping and energy flowing! If you have the time, check out these videos of Perry backing up some of the performers we have had at our concerts.
Perry Backing up Maria Gillard
Perry Backing up Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz
Perry Backing up Birds-On-A-Wire
Perry Backing up Jim Clare
Now, if you want to know more about Paul and his interesting, creative endeavors, here is a link to his web site. Hope you can join us for the show!
The concert takes place on the third Thursday of every month in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY. The show runs from 7 to 9 PM. The concert is free; however, we compensate the performers with whatever donations we can gather from the audience. To learn more about Buffalo Bill’s, check out their site right here:
Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom
Ian, Ron, and Lyle Boni were our guests in December. To give you a feel of the setting of these concerts, here is a video of the group doing one of Lyle’s songs, “Do What You Want.”
"Do What You Want"
If you would like to see videos of the other performers who have taken the stage at “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concerts, check out this link:
Videos of Performers in the Side Room
Hope you can join us on January 16!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Upcoming Shows:
2014:
Maria Gillard, Feb. 20
Jim Clare and Perry Cleaveland, Mar. 20
Scott Regan, Apr. 17
John Dady, May 15
Bonnie Abrams and Allen Hopkins, Jun. 19
Jed Curran, Jul. 17
Steve Piper, Aug. 21
Marc Black, Sept. 18
Rick Hoyt and Cool Club, Oct. 16
Connie Deming, Nov. 20
Eva and the Dog Boys, Dec. 18
This blog started out giving you posts of the songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music for my original songs. As with many things, it has gone in new directions. So, if you just started reading my post and are interested in my original material, here is a link to my songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music.
Frank’s Songwriter’s Notes, Lyrics, and Music
On Thursday, 1/16, Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek will be our performers at the “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert. Perry, an accomplished mandolin, fiddle, and guitar player who performs with several groups, is getting together with his long-time friend, Paul Swiatek, an excellent guitar, banjo, harmonica, and mountain dulcimer player. When I first asked Perry to do the concert, he suggested that Paul, mostly a lyricist, and he, mostly an instrumentalist, could put together a well-balanced show of original bluegrass, folk, and country music. I have heard both of them play, and I think Perry is “right on” with his suggestion. Trust me! These guys will get your toes tapping and energy flowing! If you have the time, check out these videos of Perry backing up some of the performers we have had at our concerts.
Perry Backing up Maria Gillard
Perry Backing up Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz
Perry Backing up Birds-On-A-Wire
Perry Backing up Jim Clare
Now, if you want to know more about Paul and his interesting, creative endeavors, here is a link to his web site. Hope you can join us for the show!
The concert takes place on the third Thursday of every month in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY. The show runs from 7 to 9 PM. The concert is free; however, we compensate the performers with whatever donations we can gather from the audience. To learn more about Buffalo Bill’s, check out their site right here:
Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom
Ian, Ron, and Lyle Boni were our guests in December. To give you a feel of the setting of these concerts, here is a video of the group doing one of Lyle’s songs, “Do What You Want.”
"Do What You Want"
If you would like to see videos of the other performers who have taken the stage at “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concerts, check out this link:
Videos of Performers in the Side Room
Hope you can join us on January 16!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Upcoming Shows:
2014:
Maria Gillard, Feb. 20
Jim Clare and Perry Cleaveland, Mar. 20
Scott Regan, Apr. 17
John Dady, May 15
Bonnie Abrams and Allen Hopkins, Jun. 19
Jed Curran, Jul. 17
Steve Piper, Aug. 21
Marc Black, Sept. 18
Rick Hoyt and Cool Club, Oct. 16
Connie Deming, Nov. 20
Eva and the Dog Boys, Dec. 18
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Meyer and McGuire: News and Music Schedule
Hi,
Hope you all had a great Holiday Season! Now, here’s what I have for you in this post.
This blog started out giving you posts of the songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music for my original songs. As with many things, it has gone in new directions. So, if you just started reading my post and are interested in my original material, here is a link to my songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music.
Frank’s Songwriter’s Notes, Lyrics, and Music
This month, Siobhan and I are doing something we have not done in a long time. We are hosting an open mic at Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill, an eatery and entertainment center behind the Arbor Hill Winery & Grapery in Naples, NY. The date, time, and address for this event can be found on our music schedule listed at the end of this message. I am giving you a heads-up about this venue because it is a really cool place. Siobhan and I have done a few shows there over the past couple of summers, and the owners and staff there are very down-to-earth, hard-working people who really know how to have a good time! They put out some great wine, beer, and food, especially their home-made ice cream sandwiches! Brew and Brats, only opened on the weekends, originally just opened for the summer months, but now it is opened year round. During the winter months, the venue on Saturday nights is a little different than it is in the summer. Rather than having just one group do a show, the stage is opened to anyone who wants to perform. So, on January 11, our first night of hosting the open mic, Siobhan and I will be there to run the sound. Of course, we will fill in the down-time with our music, but we hope to see many of you show up with your guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, harmonicas, etc. If you are not a player, come out and enjoy the food, beverages, and entertainment! Hope to see you there!
As always, thanks for supporting original music! Ian, Ron, and Lyle Boni put on a great show at the “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert in December. Siobhan will have a video of one of their songs from that show ready for my next update in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, I just want to give you a little introduction to Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek, the duo who will be performing at our next “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert at Buffalo Bill’s on January 16 from 7 to 9 PM. Perry, an accomplished mandolin, fiddle, and guitar player who performs with several groups, is getting together with his long-time friend, Paul Swiatek, an excellent guitar, banjo, harmonica, and mountain dulcimer player. When I first asked Perry to do the concert, he suggested that Paul, mostly a lyricists, and he, mostly an instrumentalist, could put together a well-balanced show of original bluegrass, folk, and country music. I have heard both of them play, and I think Perry is “right on” with his suggestion. Trust me! These guys will get your toes tapping and energy flowing! I’ll have more details about them as we get closer to the show, but if you have the time, check out these videos of Perry backing up some of the performers we have had at our concerts.
Perry Backing up Maria Gillard
Perry Backing up Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz
Perry Backing up Birds-On-A-Wire
Perry Backing up Jim Clare
Now, if you want to know more about Paul and his interesting, creative endeavors, here is a link to his web site. Hope you can join us for the show!
Well, have to go for now. Below is a list of our dates for January. Hope to catch you at a show! Take care and I hope you have a great 2014!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Meyer and McGuire Web Site
Fri., Jan. 3: Rylie J’s, 38 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (315) 759-6050
Sat., Jan. 4: Sheridan’s Pub, 1551 Mt. Hope Ave. Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 271-7777
Sat., Jan. 11: Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill, 6461 Route 64, Naples, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 374-2870 (Meyer and McGuire host the open mic, bring your guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, voice, etc.)
Thu., Jan. 16: Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room (a concert series), Presents Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 289-4104 (no cover charge, but donations for performer gratefully accepted) (event produced by Meyer and McGuire, 585-394-8929)
Sat., Jan. 18 Rio Tomatlán, 5 Beeman Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (585) 394-9380
Hope you all had a great Holiday Season! Now, here’s what I have for you in this post.
This blog started out giving you posts of the songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music for my original songs. As with many things, it has gone in new directions. So, if you just started reading my post and are interested in my original material, here is a link to my songwriter’s notes, lyrics, and music.
Frank’s Songwriter’s Notes, Lyrics, and Music
This month, Siobhan and I are doing something we have not done in a long time. We are hosting an open mic at Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill, an eatery and entertainment center behind the Arbor Hill Winery & Grapery in Naples, NY. The date, time, and address for this event can be found on our music schedule listed at the end of this message. I am giving you a heads-up about this venue because it is a really cool place. Siobhan and I have done a few shows there over the past couple of summers, and the owners and staff there are very down-to-earth, hard-working people who really know how to have a good time! They put out some great wine, beer, and food, especially their home-made ice cream sandwiches! Brew and Brats, only opened on the weekends, originally just opened for the summer months, but now it is opened year round. During the winter months, the venue on Saturday nights is a little different than it is in the summer. Rather than having just one group do a show, the stage is opened to anyone who wants to perform. So, on January 11, our first night of hosting the open mic, Siobhan and I will be there to run the sound. Of course, we will fill in the down-time with our music, but we hope to see many of you show up with your guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, harmonicas, etc. If you are not a player, come out and enjoy the food, beverages, and entertainment! Hope to see you there!
As always, thanks for supporting original music! Ian, Ron, and Lyle Boni put on a great show at the “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert in December. Siobhan will have a video of one of their songs from that show ready for my next update in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, I just want to give you a little introduction to Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek, the duo who will be performing at our next “Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room” concert at Buffalo Bill’s on January 16 from 7 to 9 PM. Perry, an accomplished mandolin, fiddle, and guitar player who performs with several groups, is getting together with his long-time friend, Paul Swiatek, an excellent guitar, banjo, harmonica, and mountain dulcimer player. When I first asked Perry to do the concert, he suggested that Paul, mostly a lyricists, and he, mostly an instrumentalist, could put together a well-balanced show of original bluegrass, folk, and country music. I have heard both of them play, and I think Perry is “right on” with his suggestion. Trust me! These guys will get your toes tapping and energy flowing! I’ll have more details about them as we get closer to the show, but if you have the time, check out these videos of Perry backing up some of the performers we have had at our concerts.
Perry Backing up Maria Gillard
Perry Backing up Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz
Perry Backing up Birds-On-A-Wire
Perry Backing up Jim Clare
Now, if you want to know more about Paul and his interesting, creative endeavors, here is a link to his web site. Hope you can join us for the show!
Well, have to go for now. Below is a list of our dates for January. Hope to catch you at a show! Take care and I hope you have a great 2014!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Meyer and McGuire Web Site
Fri., Jan. 3: Rylie J’s, 38 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (315) 759-6050
Sat., Jan. 4: Sheridan’s Pub, 1551 Mt. Hope Ave. Rochester, NY, 7 PM to 10 PM, (585) 271-7777
Sat., Jan. 11: Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill, 6461 Route 64, Naples, NY, 6 PM to 9 PM, (585) 374-2870 (Meyer and McGuire host the open mic, bring your guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, voice, etc.)
Thu., Jan. 16: Singer/Songwriters in the Side Room (a concert series), Presents Perry Cleaveland and Paul Swiatek in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY, 7 PM to 9 PM, (585) 289-4104 (no cover charge, but donations for performer gratefully accepted) (event produced by Meyer and McGuire, 585-394-8929)
Sat., Jan. 18 Rio Tomatlán, 5 Beeman Street, Cdga., NY, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (585) 394-9380
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