THE MICHAEL YACCI TRIO COMES THROUGH ONCE AGAIN!

It’s no secret my predilection for music falls in the areas of folk, country, bluegrass, and Americana genres. Many of my former high school students often ask, “Meyer, are you still into that peace, love, and understanding hippie crap?” Yup, I am. So, when I invite to our series a songwriter who writes music with a leaning towards pop and rock with a touch of blues, it indicates he really has impressed me with his creativity. Mike Yacci has done this for the past several years, and when he came to Quiote this past Sunday with his trio, he was right on the money once again. “Tonight, I Just Want to Be with You” and “I Lost My Voice,” some great songs from previous concerts, were mixed in with several new songs, which will appear on Mike’s upcoming CD with The Michael Yacci Trio. “Swear to Me,” one of the new songs by the trio, is already out on video, and you can check it out right here. With his simply outstanding arrangements, Mike (keyboard), along with Bryan Maslin (electronic drums) and Paul Yacci (electric bass and saxophone), delivered his songs with an absolutely unbelievable precision. The band’s excellent musicianship was only enhanced by beautiful, flawless harmonies, another indication of this well-prepared, well-rehearsed group. Like me, the audience was enthralled with the music and responded enthusiastically throughout the show. I love watching these guys because they give it their all when they are on stage, enjoy being with each other, and have great interaction with the audience. Paul, thanks for playing that sax for me on a couple of songs. It was awesome!


Big thanks to Mike, Bryan, and Paul for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Trevor, Jasmine, Julie, Hanna, Mel, 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, November 10. Tyler Westcott of Folkfaces and The observers will be our guest in Quiote. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Tyler takes the stage at 3 PM. Prior to his show in Quiote, Tyler’s band, Folkfaces, will be playing a private event in Canandaigua on November 9 sponsored by Brian and Kate Burley. So, I guess we have a “Tyler Westcott Weekend” coming up. Stay tuned for more details about “Sunday Music at Rio!”

M & M SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS THE MICHAEL YACCI TRIO

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, 10/20, The Michael Yacci Trio (Mike Yacci, Bryan Maslin, and Paul Yacci) will be our guest in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this great trio, you are in for some great original music. Take a look at the videos listed below, and see for yourself!
"Tonight, I Just Want To Be With You"
"What Do You Believe"
"Somebody’s Man"
"Changed the Spark"
"Leanne"
"One More Goodbye"
"I Lost My voice"

Want to know more about Michael Yacci?
Michael Yacci Official 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:
Tyler Westcott, November 10
John Dady and Brian Ayers, November 17
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 1
Christmas Show by Watkins and the Rapiers, December 15
WARREN PAUL, JANUARY 5
Jackson Cavalier, January 19
Crooked Rubes (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
Steve Piper, June 7
Performer to be announced, June 14
Performer to be announced, June 28
MG Gonzalez and Whorlwood, Jul. 19
Eva and the Dog Boys, Aug. 2
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, Aug. 16
Paulsen, Baker, and Chaapel, September 6
Alan Whitney, September 20
Jack Jones, October 4
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JACK JONES AND HIS FRIENDS KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK!

The Rolling Thunder Review rolled into Rio this past Sunday for its annual show, and oh what a show it was! Jack Jones, like an aging bottle of wine, just may have delivered his best show ever in this songwriting series. A few of His new songs, possibly written on Route 21 on his way to the concert, are destined to join his greatest hits with “I’d Be Grateful,” “I Dreamed I Was a Butterfly,” “Things Gone By,” “98.7,, “My Brother Chimpanzee,” and “ Mr. Tangerine Man.” Jack’s delivery was only sweetened by the soulful and excellent playing of Kendall Wilt (harmonica and keyboard) and Fran Cary (lead guitar, dobro, and backup harmony), buddies from Jack’s band, The Stid Hill Stompers. The sweetness of the show, however, did not stop there. Bruce Diamond, well-known, all-around, quintessential musician, enhanced the presentation with some exquisite bass playing, many of the songs brand new to Bruce. Just when you think the show couldn’t get better, it did. Beth Steel, one of Jack’s long-time friends, joined the band for a couple of songs, and knocked the audience out with her beautiful voice. Throughout the afternoon, Jack and his team made the audience laugh and cry with his stories and songs of nature, love, war, and Of course, politics, but what really impressed me is these folks were having fun, and their good time spread to the audience, filling the room with an enigmatic joy, easily observed through the enthusiastic responses throughout the afternoon. Jack has plans to move to Colorado sometime in the future, but he said he’d come back to do another show. So, stay tuned!

Big thanks to Jack, Kendall, Fran, Bruce, and Beth for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Trevor, Jasmine, Hanna, Mel, 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, October 20. The Michael Yacci Trio (Mike Yacci, Bryan Maslin, and Paul Yacci) will be our guests in Quiote. There will be music by C & L Railroad for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Mike, Bryan, and Paul take the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about “Sunday Music at Rio!”