Clouds have silver linings, and the cloud that descended on yesterday’s show in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan came through with a beautiful one! Due to unfortunate family situations, three of the four musicians originally scheduled for Sunday’s show had to drop out, and the only remaining performer, Ben Proctor, had to fly solo, and oh what a flight it was! Prior to yesterday’s show, I had seen Ben perform with his well-known group, The Crooked North a high-energy, upbeat, Americana, and bluegrass band, and in an acoustic duo with his wife, Rita. In these settings, Ben was terrific, but it wasn’t until Sunday’s solo performance was I able to observe Ben’s true musical genius. Delivering songs he had written with Crooked North and new songs never played publicly, Ben captured his audience with the truth and honesty they displayed. His stage presence, sincere and genuine, also drew the crowd to him, but it was his unbelievable musicianship that totally enthralled them. Varying his rhythms and styles, he switched back and forth from his incredible playing of the banjo and guitar. To add to his musical diversity, he accompanied some songs by looping the banjo, making it sound like a bass, drum, violin, and at times, a sitar, making me feel like I was in India. It was simply outstanding! I have experienced many silver linings throughout my life, and I am glad I can add Ben to the list.
Big thanks to Ben for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Trevor, Julie, 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 in Quiote is on Feb. 16. The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie will be our guest. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Maria, Perry, and Doug take the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about this show and “Sunday Music at Rio!”
Monday, January 27, 2020
Monday, January 20, 2020
M&M SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS JON ITKIN AND BEN PROCTOR
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, 1/26, Jon Itkin and Ben Proctor, Members of The Crooked North, will be our guests in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this great duo you are in for a great experience. To get a feel for their talents, take a look at the videos of the two performing with The Crooked North!
"Farmer John"
"Foolish Builder"
"River Colorado"
"Blackest Crow"
"Unquiet Grave"
Want to know more about Jon and Ben?
The Crooked North Web Site
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created eight CDs, one for each of our eight 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:
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 16
John Dady, March 1
Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu) and Tyler Westcott, March 8
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 5
Scott Regan, April 12
The Brothers Blue, April 26
Jeff Riales, May 17
Kerry Regan (of Watkins and the Rapiers, June 7
The Spring Chickens, June 14
Cool Club and The Lipker Sisters, June 28
MG Gonzalez and Whorlwood, Jul. 19
Eva and the Dog Boys, Aug. 2
Steve Piper, Aug. 16
Paulsen, Baker, and Chaapel, September 6
Alan Whitney, September 20
Jack Jones, October 4
The Michael Yacci Trio, October 18
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, November 8
Brian Ayers, November 15
Performer to be announced, December 6
Performer to be announced, December 20
Warren Paul, January 3
Jackson Cavalier, January 17
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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, 1/26, Jon Itkin and Ben Proctor, Members of The Crooked North, will be our guests in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this great duo you are in for a great experience. To get a feel for their talents, take a look at the videos of the two performing with The Crooked North!
"Farmer John"
"Foolish Builder"
"River Colorado"
"Blackest Crow"
"Unquiet Grave"
Want to know more about Jon and Ben?
The Crooked North Web Site
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created eight CDs, one for each of our eight 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:
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 16
John Dady, March 1
Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu) and Tyler Westcott, March 8
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 5
Scott Regan, April 12
The Brothers Blue, April 26
Jeff Riales, May 17
Kerry Regan (of Watkins and the Rapiers, June 7
The Spring Chickens, June 14
Cool Club and The Lipker Sisters, June 28
MG Gonzalez and Whorlwood, Jul. 19
Eva and the Dog Boys, Aug. 2
Steve Piper, Aug. 16
Paulsen, Baker, and Chaapel, September 6
Alan Whitney, September 20
Jack Jones, October 4
The Michael Yacci Trio, October 18
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, November 8
Brian Ayers, November 15
Performer to be announced, December 6
Performer to be announced, December 20
Warren Paul, January 3
Jackson Cavalier, January 17
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ONE-MAN BAND SINGER/SONGWRITER MESMERIZES HIS AUDIENCE!
Our first time having a one-man band singer/songwriter in Quiote, and oh what a show it was! Jackson Cavalier mesmerized his audience for two great sets of music this past Sunday. His unbelievable ability to sing and perfectly synchronize the playing of his guitar, harmonica, drum, and Tambourine was simply outstanding. It beautifully enhanced the delivery of his well-constructed original material, which covered a variety of topics and Rhythms. His voice, strong and sincere, was his own, but it most closely reflected that of Bob Dylan. What impressed me the most about this young singer/songwriter was his stage presence. Totally relaxed, he engaged with the audience with a refreshing honesty and superb sense of humor. He made his audience so comfortable that at one point in the show a member of the crowd called out and asked him how he was able to play all his instruments at once. Rather than just shrugging off the Question, Jackson responded with a quick demonstration on how he brings all the instruments together, totally appreciated by all those in attendance. Really looking forward to following this singer/songwriter as he continues to develop his craft!
Big thanks to Jackson for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Trevor, Julie, 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 in Quiote is on Jan. 26. Jon Itkin and Ben Proctor, Two of the area’s fine singer/songwriters and players, will be our guests. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Jon and Ben take the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about this show and “Sunday Music at Rio!”
Big thanks to Jackson for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Trevor, Julie, 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 in Quiote is on Jan. 26. Jon Itkin and Ben Proctor, Two of the area’s fine singer/songwriters and players, will be our guests. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Jon and Ben take the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about this show and “Sunday Music at Rio!”
Sunday, January 12, 2020
M&M SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS JACKSON CAVALIER
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, 1/19, Jackson Cavalier will be our guest in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this great singer/songwriter , you are in for a great experience. Take a look at the videos listed below, and see for yourself!
"Half Moon"
"Wayfaring Stranger"
"Summertime"
"The Devil's Blood Red Moon"
Tiny Desk Submission, 2019
Jackson Cavalier Returns on Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight
Want to know more about Jackson Cavalier?
Jackson Cavalier FB Page
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created eight CDs, one for each of our eight 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:
Jon Itkin and Ben Proctor (members of Crooked North), January 26
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 16
John Dady, March 1
Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu) and Tyler Westcott, March 8
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 5
Scott Regan, April 12
The Brothers Blue, April 26
Jeff Riales, May 17
Kerry Regan (of Watkins and the Rapiers, June 7
The Spring Chickens, June 14
Cool Club and The Lipker Sisters, June 28
MG Gonzalez and Whorlwood, Jul. 19
Eva and the Dog Boys, Aug. 2
Steve Piper, Aug. 16
Paulsen, Baker, and Chaapel, September 6
Alan Whitney, September 20
Jack Jones, October 4
The Michael Yacci Trio, October 18
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, November 8
Brian Ayers, November 15
Performer to be announced, December 6
Performer to be announced, December 20
Warren Paul, January 3
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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, 1/19, Jackson Cavalier will be our guest in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen this great singer/songwriter , you are in for a great experience. Take a look at the videos listed below, and see for yourself!
"Half Moon"
"Wayfaring Stranger"
"Summertime"
"The Devil's Blood Red Moon"
Tiny Desk Submission, 2019
Jackson Cavalier Returns on Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight
Want to know more about Jackson Cavalier?
Jackson Cavalier FB Page
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created eight CDs, one for each of our eight 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:
Jon Itkin and Ben Proctor (members of Crooked North), January 26
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 16
John Dady, March 1
Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu) and Tyler Westcott, March 8
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 5
Scott Regan, April 12
The Brothers Blue, April 26
Jeff Riales, May 17
Kerry Regan (of Watkins and the Rapiers, June 7
The Spring Chickens, June 14
Cool Club and The Lipker Sisters, June 28
MG Gonzalez and Whorlwood, Jul. 19
Eva and the Dog Boys, Aug. 2
Steve Piper, Aug. 16
Paulsen, Baker, and Chaapel, September 6
Alan Whitney, September 20
Jack Jones, October 4
The Michael Yacci Trio, October 18
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, November 8
Brian Ayers, November 15
Performer to be announced, December 6
Performer to be announced, December 20
Warren Paul, January 3
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
WARREN PAUL GETS SEASON #9 OFF TO A GREAT START!
Warren Paul gets Season #9 off to a great start! Accompanying his terrific voice with two guitars, a six and twelve string, Warren captivated his audience with his original music for two splendid hours. His relaxed and self-effacing manner, intricate guitar licks, funny and serious stories, well-constructed lyrics, and genuine sincerity easily drew his listeners to him. His songs reflected his philosophy of life, love for simplicity and nature, and his great sense of humor. He introduced some new material and told us about an upcoming album of comedy songs. He played several of them, and one of them was a parody of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Warren’s version is "Imagine (No Pro Football)" Warren’s wife, who lost her battle with cancer several months ago, was the topic of a few of his songs. Although he never talked about her during the show, he closed out his show with this tribute to her as only a true class act would, "Sole Survivor."
Big thanks to Warren for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Trevor, Julie, 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 in Quiote is on Jan. 19. Jackson Cavalier , another of the area’s fine singer/songwriters, will be our guest. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Jackson takes the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about this show and “Sunday Music at Rio!”
Big thanks to Warren for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Trevor, Julie, 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 in Quiote is on Jan. 19. Jackson Cavalier , another of the area’s fine singer/songwriters, will be our guest. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Jackson takes the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about this show and “Sunday Music at Rio!”
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