Saturday, March 30, 2019

M & m SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS PAUL SWIATEK & PERRY CLEAVELAND

Hey Folks,

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 mySongwriter Notes.

On Sunday, 4/7, Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland will be our guest in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this terrific duo, you are in for some great original music . Take a look at the videos listed below, and see for yourself!
"Nihilist Blues"
"Am I Here Now"
"Breezy Point Long Island Fire"
"Sell the Banjo Dad"
"Mr. Sutter’s Lament"
"Poor Man Blues"
"Caitlin's Song"

Want to know more about Paul?
Paul Swiatek

Want to know more about Perry?
Perry Cleaveland

The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created seven CDs, one for each of our seven seasons that were held in The Side Room of Buffalo Bill’s and now in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan. Each CD contains songs of the performers who appeared during that season. The requested donation for each CD is $10, and the proceeds go to the performers who are playing on the day of the donation. Since the performers who played in Buffalo Bill’s Side Room will now be playing in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan, the CDs will give you a good feel for what to expect in the upcoming shows.

Here is a link to videos of performers playing in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan and the Side Room at Buffalo Bill's. The videos will give you a feel of how much fun we have at these shows. Check them out!

Hope you can join us!
All the best,

Siobhan and Frank

Upcoming Shows:

Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 7
Scott Regan, April 14
The Brothers Blue, April 28
Jeff Riales, May 19
Steve Piper, June 2
Da Vines (Alex and Fred Vine), June 16
BenJoe (Ben Haravitch and Joe Dady, July 7
Whirlwood (Michael Gonzalez, Perry Cleaveland, and Douglas Henrie, July 21
Eva and the Dog Boys, August 4
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Danks, August 18
The Healing Committee, September 1
Paulsen Baker and Chaapel, September 15
Jack Jones (with Kendall Paul Wilt and Fran Cary), October 6
The Michael Yacci Trio, October 20
Max Flansburg and Richie Colf (of Dirty Blanket, November 3
The Dady Brothers, November 17
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 1
Christmas Show by Watkins and the Rapiers, December 15
WARREN PAUL, JANUARY 5
Connie Deming, January 19
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 16
Brian Ayers with Chad Ayers and Mike Nelson, March 1
Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu), March 8

Monday, March 11, 2019

BEN HARAVITCH (AKA BENNY BLEU) DELIVERS!

Benny Bleu delivered a beauty in Quiote On “Sunday Music” at Rio Tomatlan! Skillfully using his guitar, banjo, harmonica, and incredible voice, he captivated his audience with his songs for two terrific sets. Covering themes of love, nature, technology, and family, he put it right out there for his listeners to understand his struggles and triumphs are theirs too. His stage presence as he shared his stories was unbelievably natural. Tyler Westcott, another of the area’s renowned musicians, captured Benny’s song, “All I’ve Got and Need.” You can check it out right here. Big thanks to Benny for a phenomenal show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Brittany, Trevor, Julie, Amy, Sadie, Jazzman, and the rest of the staff for all the help they give us in creating this event! Big thanks to Richie, Max, and Brandon of Heatwave for warming up the concert goers with a spectacular show during the Sunday brunch! Big thanks to Tyler Westcott for taking the video of one of Benny’s songs! Big thanks to Scott Regan for promoting our shows on WRUR’s “Open Tunings!” Finally, big thanks to all of you who were there to listen to Benny! Without you, this concert series would not work! Our next show in Quiote will be on April 7 with Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, two fantastic songwriters and players. In the meantime, “Sunday Music” during the brunch at Rio occurs every week. I don’t know who will be playing next Sunday, but Heatwave will be back on March 24. Check them out!

Monday, March 4, 2019

M & M SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS "BENNY BLEU" OF THE BROTHERS BLUE

Hey Folks,

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 mySongwriter Notes.

On Sunday, 3/10, "Benny Bleu" (Ben Haravitch of The Brothers Blue) will be our guest in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen Benny as a solo, you are in for some great original music . Take a look at the videos listed below, and see for yourself! These videos are Benny with The Brothers Blue, but they will give you a real feel for Benny's talent!
"This Too Shall Pass"
”I Am a Soldier”
"Ain’t No More Cane"
”Canadice Lake”
"Buffalo (Goin’ Back)"
"Foggy Mountain Top"
"Ghost Town"
"Peppermint Tea"

Want to know more about Benny Bleu?
Ben Haravitch Music

The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created seven CDs, one for each of our seven seasons that were held in The Side Room of Buffalo Bill’s and now in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan. Each CD contains songs of the performers who appeared during that season. The requested donation for each CD is $10, and the proceeds go to the performers who are playing on the day of the donation. Since the performers who played in Buffalo Bill’s Side Room will now be playing in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan, the CDs will give you a good feel for what to expect in the upcoming shows.

Here is a link to videos of performers playing in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan and the Side Room at Buffalo Bill's. The videos will give you a feel of how much fun we have at these shows. Check them out!

Hope you can join us!
All the best,

Siobhan and Frank

Upcoming Shows:

Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 7
Scott Regan, April 14
The Brothers Blue, April 28
Jeff Riales, May 19
Steve Piper, June 2
Da Vines (Alex and Fred Vine), June 16
BenJoe (Ben Haravitch and Joe Dady, July 7
Whirlwood (Michael Gonzalez, Perry Cleaveland, and Douglas Henrie, July 21
Eva and the Dog Boys, August 4
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Danks, August 18
The Healing Committee, September 1
Paulsen Baker and Chaapel, September 15
Jack Jones (with Kendall Paul Wilt and Fran Cary), October 6
The Michael Yacci Trio, October 20
Max Flansburg and Richie Colf (of Dirty Blanket, November 3
The Dady Brothers, November 17
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 1
Christmas Show by Watkins and the Rapiers, December 15
WARREN PAUL, JANUARY 5
Connie Deming, January 19
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 16
Brian Ayers with Chad Ayers and Mike Nelson, March 1