BENNY BLEU AND TYLER WESTCOTT CREATE A BEAUTIFUL SYNERGY!

As the sand seems to slip more and more quickly through the hour glass for me and my contemporary musician friends, I realize the importance of getting a group of younger musicians to invest their time in our concert venue. Benny Bleu and Tyler Westcott, two terrific young singer/songwriters and musicians, are beginning to make Quiote a regular stop in their schedules, and I only hope their enthusiasm for this concert series spreads to other younger musicians. Yesterday, Benny and Tyler teamed up, and in a round-robin fashion, delivered one awesome afternoon of music. Although the format was planned, the content was not, and that became the true beauty of the show. Their show was like going down an unknown road, and at each bend there was a new discovery, making the journey more interesting and exciting. For example, when one introduced and played a song covering a particular theme, the other would come back with his creation about that same topic. The synergy got even better when they would at times accompany each other. When one was playing a song, the other would add a harmony or grab a harmonica, guitar, or banjo and tastefully add to the song. These two guys, very supportive of each other, were having a blast, and their fun spilled over into a very appreciative audience. We were in their living room, and they were very gracious hosts. As I watched their show, it brought me back to my years as a teacher. I always loved watching students get excited about something they were creating. These two very talented guys came to the show not really knowing what was going to happen. As their performance Progressed, they both got excited about what was unfolding, and it was an absolute pleasure to observe. Although the following videos are from previous shows, here are two songs they did yesterday: Benny, "Porcupine"; Tyler, "The Eye of the Storm"

Big thanks to Benny and Tyler for a terrific show! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Teresa, Trevor, Hanna, Noah, 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 Apr. 5. Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland will be our guests. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Paul and Perry take the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about this show and “Sunday Music at Rio!”

M&M SONGWRITERS SERIES PRESENTS BENNY BLEU AND TYLER WESTCOTT

    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, 3/8, Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu) and Tyler Westcott will be our guests in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua from 3 to 5 PM. If you have never seen these two great singer/songwriters, you are in for a great experience. To get a feel for their talents, take a look at the videos below!
"Porcupines"
"My Name Is Chuck"
"This Too Shall Pass"
"Wheels"
"The Eye of the Storm"
"Live Your Life with Me"

Want to know more about Benny Bleu?
Benny Bleu
Want to know more about Tyler Westcott?
Tyler Westcott
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:

Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 5
The Brothers Blue, April 19
Scott Regan, 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
Pepper and Sassafras, December 6
John Itkin, December 20
Warren Paul, January 3
Performer to be announced, January 17
Ben Proctor, January 31
The Maria Gillard Trio, February 21
Performer to be announced, February 28
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JOHN DADY IS BACK UP ON THE HORSE!

Getting back up on the horse after a devastating loss is something many of us must confront. Some choose to move forward, while others do not. My loss occurred in 1966 when I suddenly went blind. I, like John Dady, chose to get back on the horse and start riding, and I have a strong admiration for those who do. John, however, despite all the heart break he experienced during the past year, is not only back on the horse, but he is riding it like a winning jockey in the Kentucky Derby. The show he delivered yesterday in Quiote at Rio Tomatlan was simply outstanding! John’s incredible voice, exquisite guitar playing, heart-felt songs, and terrific ability to tell stories enthralled a packed house for two timeless hours. His humorous stories about his life with Joe on the road had the audience smiling through their tears. As a tribute to Joe he got the audience to sing along with two of Joe’s classics, “Man with a Banjo” and “By the Lord,” both songs bringing a thunderous applause from the audience. Maria Gillard and Scott Regan, two of our regular singer/songwriters in the series, were in the audience, and as a special treat, John had them do a couple of songs from their collaborative album, A LITTLE LUCK. It added a beautiful touch to an already perfect afternoon, and the crowd loved it! Congratulations to John for his upcoming induction into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Yesterday’s performance only verified this well-deserved honor! I’ll leave you with a video of John and Joe playing “Minstrel Man,” in their 2018 show in Quiote, "Minstrel Man."

Big thanks to John for a terrific show! Big thanks to Maria Gillard and Scott Regan for adding a nice touch to the afternoon! Big thanks to Raf, Erin, Teresa, Trevor, Hanna, Noah, 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 Mar. 8. Ben Haravitch (AKA Benny Bleu and member of The Brothers Blue) and Tyler Westcott (member of FolkFaces, the observers, Jazz Juice Band, etc.) will be our guests. There will be music for the brunch at Rio from Noon until Benny and Tyler take the stage at 3 PM. Stay tuned for more details about this show and “Sunday Music at Rio!”