Wednesday, May 29, 2019

M & M SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS STEVE PIPER

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, 6/2, Steve Piper, lead guitar player for Watkins and the Rapiers and The Spring Chickens, will be our guests in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this terrific singer/songwriter, you are in for some great original music . Take a look at the videos listed below, and see for yourself!
"The Same Street"
"He and She"
"See These Days Unwind"
"There’s No Easy Way Out"
"The Song the Blackbird Sings"
"It Never Gets Old"
"This House"

Want to know more about Steve Piper?
Steve Piper’s Web Site

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:

Steve Piper, June 2
Da Vines (Alex and Fred Vine), June 16
Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu) and Guest 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
John Dady , 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
Proctor, Itkin, Kleiman, and Denniston, January 26
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
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 5
Scott Regan, April 12
The Brothers Blue, April 26
Jeff Riales, May 17

Monday, May 20, 2019

THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

The show must go on, and it did. That’s just the way Joe Dady would want it. So, with all of us being stunned by the loss of Joe, Jeff Riales, Mike Wittek, and Dana fine, true class acts, took to the stage and delivered a wonderful show of Jeff’s original country music to an audience who was hurting from the loss of one of its finest musicians. With his southern drawl, Jeff’s laid-back manner and easy delivery brought smiles through the tears of many members in the house. Jeff dedicated a couple of songs to Joe, Handling this event perfectly. Along with their exquisite harmonies, Mike Wittek added some terrific lead work on his guitar and mandolin, while Dana Fine unobtrusively held it all together with some great sounds on the bass. These guys beautifully handled a somewhat delicate situation and started us all on a long road of healing.

Big thanks to Jeff, Mike, and Dana for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Brittany, Trevor, Julie, Chris, Sadie, Amy, Jasmine, and the rest of the staff at Rio for all the help you give us to make this event work! Big thanks to Scott Regan for promoting these shows on WRUR’s “Open Tunings!” Big thanks to you, the audience, for your continuous support of this venue! Without you, it would not be possible! Our next show will be on Sunday, June 2. Steve Piper, one of the area’s finest singer/songwriters, will be our guest in Quiote. Stay tuned for more details about this show!

Sunday, May 12, 2019

M & M SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS JEFF RIALES AND FRIENDS

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, 5/19, Jeff Riales with guests Mike Wittek and Dana Fine will be our guests in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this terrific trio, you are in for some great original country music . Take a look at the videos listed below, and see for yourself!
"I'm Taking the Fifth"
"Where Seneorita Played"
"The Things You Left at Home"
"Blow That Whistle Loud"
"Don’t Go Drinkin’ on an Empty Heart"
"I Am Old Glory"
"Mama Waved at Elvis"
"The Ticket"

Want to know more about Jeff?
Jeff Riales

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:

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
To Be Announced, January 26
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
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 5
Scott Regan, April 12
The Brothers Blue, April 26

THE BROTHERS BLUE COMES THROUGH AGAIN IN QUIOTE AT RIO TOMATLAN

What a splendid Sunday afternoon listening to the awesome sounds of a banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, upright bass, and the voices of The Brothers Blue! For two awesome sets, Benny, Matt, and Charlie dazzled the crowd with their excellent singing, playing, lyrics, and stories. Whether addressing serious issues with their songs or just playing good-time songs to have fun with the audience, their genuine, sincere nature easily won over the crowd, who throughout the afternoon responded with enthusiastic applause, hoots, and even a standing ovation from one audience member for “I Am a Soldier.” Joe Dady was so right when he said to me, “These guys are the real deal!”

Big thanks to Benny, Matt, and Charlie for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Brittany, Shelby, Trevor, Julie, Chris, Sadie, Amy, Jasmine, and the rest of the staff at Rio for all the help you give us to make this event work! Big thanks to Scott Regan for promoting these shows on WRUR’s “Open Tunings!” Big thanks to you, the audience, for your continuous support of this venue! Without you, it would not be possible! Our next show will be on Sunday, May 19. Jeff Riales, one of the area’s finest country songwriters, will be our guest in Quiote. Jeff will be joined by Mike Wittek (guitar and mandolin) and Dana Fine (bass), two members from Jeff’s band, The Silver Tone Express. Stay tuned for more details about this show!