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 Thursday, 4/5, Warren Paul will be our guest in the Side room at Buffalo Bill’s. Warren has been around the Rochester scene for quite some time, and he is one of its finest singer/songwriters. Take a look at the videos listed below, and you’ll see what I mean!
”A Pokey Moonshine Night”
”Adirondack Shack”
”Family Dollar”
”The Barbeque Café Jingle”
”The Journey”
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created six CDs, one for each of our six seasons. 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 night of the donation. The CDs have gotten good reviews, and we hope they get passed around to let others know about the great talent we have appearing at this venue.
The concerts take place on the first and third Thursdays of every month in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY. The show runs from 7 to 9 PM. To learn more about Buffalo Bill’s, check out their site right here:
Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom
Here is a link to videos of performers playing in the Side Room. The videos will give you a feel of how much fun we have at each show. Check them out!
Hope you can join us!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Upcoming Shows:
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 19
Scott Regan, May 3
Jeff Riales, Mike Wittek, and Dana Fine, May 17
The Healing Committee (Alan Whitney, Kathryn Koch, and Tim Pitcher), June 7
Ben and Rita Proctor (members of Crooked North), June 21
Joe Rickard (AKA Joemama), July 5
The Michael Yacci Trio (Mike Yacci, Bryan Maslin, and Paul Yacci), July 19
Steve Piper, August 2
The Brothers Blue, August 16
Paulsen and Baker with Tim Chaapel, September 6
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, September 20
Jack Jones, Kendall Paul Wilt, and Fran Cary (Stid Hill Stompers), October 4
Tom Whitmore of Watkins and the Rapiers, October 18
Benjo (Ben Haravitch and Joe Dady), November 1
John Dady, November 15
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 6
Whorlwood (Michael George, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), December 20
Brian Burley and Big Blue House, January 17
Da Vines (Fred and Alex Vine), February 7
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 21
Brian Ayers, Chad Ayers, and Mike Nelson, March 7
Connie Deming, March 21
Warren Paul, April 4
Friday, March 30, 2018
Friday, March 9, 2018
THE SIDE ROOM PRESENTS CONNIE DEMING
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 Thursday, 3/15, Connie Deming will be our guest in the Side room at Buffalo Bill’s. Connie is Rochester’s Joni Mitchell. Take a look at the videos listed below, and you’ll see what I mean!
”Across the Table”
”Water”
”She Said”
”Nancy”
”She Doesn’t Look Back Anymore”
Want to know more about Connie? Check her out right here.
Interview with Jeff Spevak
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created six CDs, one for each of our six seasons. 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 night of the donation. The CDs have gotten good reviews, and we hope they get passed around to let others know about the great talent we have appearing at this venue.
The concerts take place on the first and third Thursdays of every month in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY. The show runs from 7 to 9 PM. To learn more about Buffalo Bill’s, check out their site right here:
Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom
Here is a link to videos of performers playing in the Side Room. The videos will give you a feel of how much fun we have at each show. Check them out!
Hope you can join us!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Upcoming Shows:
Warren Paul, April 5
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 19
Scott Regan, May 3
Jeff Riales, Mike Wittek, and Dana Fine, May 17
The Healing Committee (Alan Whitney, Kathryn Koch, and Tim Pitcher), June 7
Ben and Rita Proctor (members of Crooked North), June 21
Joe Rickard (AKA Joemama), July 5
The Michael Yacci Trio (Mike Yacci, Bryan Maslin, and Paul Yacci), July 19
Steve Piper, August 2
The Brothers Blue, August 16
Paulsen and Baker with Tim Chaapel, September 6
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, September 20
Jack Jones, Kendall Paul Wilt, and Fran Cary (Stid Hill Stompers), October 4
Tom Whitmore of Watkins and the Rapiers, October 18
Benjo (Ben Haravitch and Joe Dady), November 1
John Dady, November 15
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 6
Whorlwood (Michael George, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), December 20
Brian Burley and Big Blue House, January 17
Da Vines (Fred and Alex Vine), February 7
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 21
Brian Ayers, Chad Ayers, and Mike Nelson, March 7
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 Thursday, 3/15, Connie Deming will be our guest in the Side room at Buffalo Bill’s. Connie is Rochester’s Joni Mitchell. Take a look at the videos listed below, and you’ll see what I mean!
”Across the Table”
”Water”
”She Said”
”Nancy”
”She Doesn’t Look Back Anymore”
Want to know more about Connie? Check her out right here.
Interview with Jeff Spevak
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created six CDs, one for each of our six seasons. 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 night of the donation. The CDs have gotten good reviews, and we hope they get passed around to let others know about the great talent we have appearing at this venue.
The concerts take place on the first and third Thursdays of every month in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY. The show runs from 7 to 9 PM. To learn more about Buffalo Bill’s, check out their site right here:
Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom
Here is a link to videos of performers playing in the Side Room. The videos will give you a feel of how much fun we have at each show. Check them out!
Hope you can join us!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Upcoming Shows:
Warren Paul, April 5
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 19
Scott Regan, May 3
Jeff Riales, Mike Wittek, and Dana Fine, May 17
The Healing Committee (Alan Whitney, Kathryn Koch, and Tim Pitcher), June 7
Ben and Rita Proctor (members of Crooked North), June 21
Joe Rickard (AKA Joemama), July 5
The Michael Yacci Trio (Mike Yacci, Bryan Maslin, and Paul Yacci), July 19
Steve Piper, August 2
The Brothers Blue, August 16
Paulsen and Baker with Tim Chaapel, September 6
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, September 20
Jack Jones, Kendall Paul Wilt, and Fran Cary (Stid Hill Stompers), October 4
Tom Whitmore of Watkins and the Rapiers, October 18
Benjo (Ben Haravitch and Joe Dady), November 1
John Dady, November 15
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 6
Whorlwood (Michael George, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), December 20
Brian Burley and Big Blue House, January 17
Da Vines (Fred and Alex Vine), February 7
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 21
Brian Ayers, Chad Ayers, and Mike Nelson, March 7
Sunday, March 4, 2018
WEEKLY UPDATE FOR OUR MUSIC FANS
It’s time for Sunday reflection! My song, “Caught in the Middle,” suggests music, regardless of the nature of the venue, have value because in some way it opens the hearts and souls of people. Whether a musician is giving a concert or just playing a happy hour, the potential for connection is always there. (You can read more about the development of “Caught in the Middle” and look at the lyrics right here, "Caught in the Middle".)
Anyway, this past Friday, while Siobhan and I were playing our monthly happy hour at Rylie J’s, the theme of “Caught in the Middle” made its appearance. As always, we had a blast playing our tunes for the Rylie j’s happy hour. Throughout the evening, we received an occasional applause and several thumbs up, etc., the usual response for a happy hour. At the end of the evening, when we were getting ready to sit down and sip our traditional evening ending bourbon, we met Luis. He was putting some money into our tip bucket. When he saw we had some CDs, he bought some and asked if he could buy us a drink. As we sat sipping our bourbon and chatting with Luis, he told us how much he was taken with our music. A Connection was made without us even realizing it. His reference to specific lyrics convinced me he was listening very carefully. So, to all my music colleagues, especially the younger ones, don’t underestimate the power of your music. Whether it’s a concert or happy hour, just get out there and play your tunes and let the chips fall where they may. They’re listening, and you’ll be amazed with the number of connections you are making. Thanks to Pat and Amy McGhan for letting us hang out and play our tunes at their place, and thanks to all who were at Rylie J’s to support our music! Have a great week!
Anyway, this past Friday, while Siobhan and I were playing our monthly happy hour at Rylie J’s, the theme of “Caught in the Middle” made its appearance. As always, we had a blast playing our tunes for the Rylie j’s happy hour. Throughout the evening, we received an occasional applause and several thumbs up, etc., the usual response for a happy hour. At the end of the evening, when we were getting ready to sit down and sip our traditional evening ending bourbon, we met Luis. He was putting some money into our tip bucket. When he saw we had some CDs, he bought some and asked if he could buy us a drink. As we sat sipping our bourbon and chatting with Luis, he told us how much he was taken with our music. A Connection was made without us even realizing it. His reference to specific lyrics convinced me he was listening very carefully. So, to all my music colleagues, especially the younger ones, don’t underestimate the power of your music. Whether it’s a concert or happy hour, just get out there and play your tunes and let the chips fall where they may. They’re listening, and you’ll be amazed with the number of connections you are making. Thanks to Pat and Amy McGhan for letting us hang out and play our tunes at their place, and thanks to all who were at Rylie J’s to support our music! Have a great week!
Sunday, February 25, 2018
IT'S ALL ABOUT BRINGING JOY TO OTHERS
It’s time for Sunday reflection! Today, I am just thinking about how grateful Siobhan and I are to be able to use music to bring people together to show them a good time for a brief moment in their lives. Whether we are hosting our songwriter’s series or out playing a show, the challenge to bring joy to folks for a few fleeting moments is always there, and we thrive on it. As with most endeavors, we are not always successful, but when we are, it fuels the fire for us to get even better at what we do. Well, last night at Braddock Bay Tavern and Grill, our side man, Perry Cleaveland was on fire with his Mandolins and fiddle, especially the fiddle. Folks were tapping their toes, clapping their hands, singing, dancing, and just about on the verge of taking their clothes off, a goal we always strive for. The audience response gave us the fuel to create a blaze of fire, and oh what a night it was! Don’t know when we’ll get back to a moment like last night, but we have been there before, and I know we’ll be back there again sometime. From Siobhan and me, a big thanks to Perry Cleaveland for delivering a grand slam with his instruments and harmony. Thanks to Carol Richardson, David, and the rest of the staff at Braddock Bay for always being so welcoming and accommodating. Thanks to those who came to Braddock Bay and gave us the fuel to deliver an unbelievable amount of fun for all. Finally, a big “shout out” to John Dady for giving Siobhan some tips to make our sound board work more effectively. The sound was great, Doc! Thanks for supporting our shows and listening to us online! Have a great week and do what you can do to bring a little joy into someone’s life!
Friday, February 23, 2018
THE SIDE ROOM PRESENTS BRIAN AYERS AND MIKE NELSON
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 Thursday, 3/1, Brian Ayers and Mike Nelson will be our guests in the Side room at Buffalo Bill’s. Brian and Mike were members of the renowned Blue Jimmy, and awesome Americana band who influenced the greater Rochester area music scene for well over twenty-five years. Brian and Mike are still going strong. Take a look at the videos listed below, and you’ll get a feel for their music!
”The Sweetest Thing in Life”
”Planes and Towers”
”Got Some Heart”
”Daddy, Hold Me Please”
”Road Trip”
Want to know more about Brian? Check him out right here.
Brian Ayers Music
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created six CDs, one for each of our six seasons. 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 night of the donation. The CDs have gotten good reviews, and we hope they get passed around to let others know about the great talent we have appearing at this venue.
The concerts take place on the first and third Thursdays of every month in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY. The show runs from 7 to 9 PM. To learn more about Buffalo Bill’s, check out their site right here:
Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom
Here is a link to videos of performers playing in the Side Room. The videos will give you a feel of how much fun we have at each show. Check them out!
Hope you can join us!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Upcoming Shows:
Connie Deming, March 15
Warren Paul, April 5
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 19
Scott Regan, May 3
Jeff Riales, Mike Wittek, and Dana Fine, May 17
The Healing Committee (Alan Whitney, Kathryn Koch, and Tim Pitcher), June 7
Ben and Rita Proctor (members of Crooked North), June 21
Joe Rickard (AKA Joemama), July 5
The Michael Yacci Trio (Mike Yacci, Bryan Maslin, and Paul Yacci), July 19
Steve Piper, August 2
The Brothers Blue, August 16
Paulsen and Baker with Tim Chaapel, September 6
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, September 20
Jack Jones, Kendall Paul Wilt, and Fran Cary (Stid Hill Stompers), October 4
Tom Whitmore of Watkins and the Rapiers, October 18
Benjo (Ben Haravitch and Joe Dady), November 1
John Dady, November 15
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 6
Whorlwood (Michael George, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), December 20
Brian Burley and Big Blue House, January 17
Da Vines (Fred and Alex Vine), February 7
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 21
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 Thursday, 3/1, Brian Ayers and Mike Nelson will be our guests in the Side room at Buffalo Bill’s. Brian and Mike were members of the renowned Blue Jimmy, and awesome Americana band who influenced the greater Rochester area music scene for well over twenty-five years. Brian and Mike are still going strong. Take a look at the videos listed below, and you’ll get a feel for their music!
”The Sweetest Thing in Life”
”Planes and Towers”
”Got Some Heart”
”Daddy, Hold Me Please”
”Road Trip”
Want to know more about Brian? Check him out right here.
Brian Ayers Music
The concert is free, but we do ask for donations to support our performers. Siobhan has created six CDs, one for each of our six seasons. 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 night of the donation. The CDs have gotten good reviews, and we hope they get passed around to let others know about the great talent we have appearing at this venue.
The concerts take place on the first and third Thursdays of every month in the side room of Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom, 19 Main Street, Shortsville, NY. The show runs from 7 to 9 PM. To learn more about Buffalo Bill’s, check out their site right here:
Buffalo Bill’s Family Restaurant and Taproom
Here is a link to videos of performers playing in the Side Room. The videos will give you a feel of how much fun we have at each show. Check them out!
Hope you can join us!
All the best,
Siobhan and Frank
Upcoming Shows:
Connie Deming, March 15
Warren Paul, April 5
Paul Swiatek and Perry Cleaveland, April 19
Scott Regan, May 3
Jeff Riales, Mike Wittek, and Dana Fine, May 17
The Healing Committee (Alan Whitney, Kathryn Koch, and Tim Pitcher), June 7
Ben and Rita Proctor (members of Crooked North), June 21
Joe Rickard (AKA Joemama), July 5
The Michael Yacci Trio (Mike Yacci, Bryan Maslin, and Paul Yacci), July 19
Steve Piper, August 2
The Brothers Blue, August 16
Paulsen and Baker with Tim Chaapel, September 6
The Cadleys with Perry Cleaveland and John Dancks, September 20
Jack Jones, Kendall Paul Wilt, and Fran Cary (Stid Hill Stompers), October 4
Tom Whitmore of Watkins and the Rapiers, October 18
Benjo (Ben Haravitch and Joe Dady), November 1
John Dady, November 15
Kerry Regan of Watkins and the Rapiers, December 6
Whorlwood (Michael George, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), December 20
Brian Burley and Big Blue House, January 17
Da Vines (Fred and Alex Vine), February 7
The Maria Gillard Trio (Maria Gillard, Perry Cleaveland, and Doug Henrie), February 21
Monday, February 19, 2018
NO TIME FOR REFLECTION THIS WEEK, JUST SAYING THANK YOU!
Didn’t have any time for Sunday reflection yesterday! I was having too much fun up on Stid Hill with Jack Jones, Pam Lazio, Fran Cary and his wife, Beth, and Siobhan! Prior to yesterday, Siobhan and I had two great days of music, and I would like to share a few “shout outs!” On Friday, we played the Guinness Toast Party at Buffalo Bill’s, and we had a blast. Thanks to Perry Cleaveland for once again taking us to that higher level with his mandolins, fiddle, and harmony, and thanks to Bill and robin Mallwitz, Kim Parmarter, and Diana Palmer for helping us create a fun evening for everyone. Finally thanks to all of you who were there to partake in the fun. (There are still a few Guinness t-shirts and glasses left.) Saturday, we played our monthly show at Rio Tomatlan, and we had another great time. Thanks to Raf, Brittany, Cindy, Theresa, and the rest of the staff for once again being so accommodating. Finally, thanks to all who showed up to Rio for another festive evening. It’s always a blast playing our tunes there. One last thank you is to all you long-distance friends who are listening to our music on the internet. We really appreciate everyone’s support, whether it is at our shows or online. Hope you all have a great week!
Sunday, February 11, 2018
IT'S GREAT WHEN THE STARS ALIGN!
It’s time for Sunday Reflection! They say, “A picture says a thousand words.” Well, if you saw my pictures, you’d know why I give you a thousand words.
Sometimes the stars align, and everything falls into place. It happened for Nick Foles last Sunday, and it happened for us this week with our music. At the Timber Creek this past Thursday, from the first note to the last, Siobhan and I were in a groove. The sound was just right, and it gave us the energy to play better and better as we moved from song to song. Before we knew it, the evening just slipped away. . Now, since the Timber Creek is a happy hour gig, the patrons tend to listen with one ear. This bothers many musicians, but not Siobhan and me. The Timber Creek patrons always express their appreciation with a thumbs-up, smile, nod, or a nice comment between songs or while we are on break. These expressions pervaded the evening, and we thank them for being so supportive. A huge “shout out” to Susie, Jill, and Hillbilly for being so accommodating
The alignment of the stars continued on Saturday when we set up for the open mic at Brew and Brats. Our main go-to side man, Perry Cleaveland, unexpectedly walked through the door. He’d been rehearsing with Doug Henrie and Maria Gillard for their show at Buffalo Bill’s this Thursday, 2/15 (Be there!). We asked him to get out his mandolins and fiddle, and we opened the evening with a great set. From that point, the evening just got better and better. You never know what is going to happen at an open mic, but this Saturday, since the stars were with us, we got very lucky with some great players. A big “shout out” to the following: Perry Cleaveland, Too Young to Be Old (husband and wife duo), Jack Jones, Jimmy Gleason, Eric and Brandon, Tim Rybinski, Jason, and Tom MacAllister! A big “shout out” to the patrons at Brew and Brats for being there and showing their appreciation to all the players! Finally, a big “shout out” to Katie and John Brahm, John and Sherry French, Angela MacAllister, Alex, Edgar Brown, and the rest of the staff at Brew and Brats for being so accommodating!
As we all know, more often than not, the stars do not align. So, when they do, savor the moment, and go with it! Thanks for supporting our music and have a great week!
Sometimes the stars align, and everything falls into place. It happened for Nick Foles last Sunday, and it happened for us this week with our music. At the Timber Creek this past Thursday, from the first note to the last, Siobhan and I were in a groove. The sound was just right, and it gave us the energy to play better and better as we moved from song to song. Before we knew it, the evening just slipped away. . Now, since the Timber Creek is a happy hour gig, the patrons tend to listen with one ear. This bothers many musicians, but not Siobhan and me. The Timber Creek patrons always express their appreciation with a thumbs-up, smile, nod, or a nice comment between songs or while we are on break. These expressions pervaded the evening, and we thank them for being so supportive. A huge “shout out” to Susie, Jill, and Hillbilly for being so accommodating
The alignment of the stars continued on Saturday when we set up for the open mic at Brew and Brats. Our main go-to side man, Perry Cleaveland, unexpectedly walked through the door. He’d been rehearsing with Doug Henrie and Maria Gillard for their show at Buffalo Bill’s this Thursday, 2/15 (Be there!). We asked him to get out his mandolins and fiddle, and we opened the evening with a great set. From that point, the evening just got better and better. You never know what is going to happen at an open mic, but this Saturday, since the stars were with us, we got very lucky with some great players. A big “shout out” to the following: Perry Cleaveland, Too Young to Be Old (husband and wife duo), Jack Jones, Jimmy Gleason, Eric and Brandon, Tim Rybinski, Jason, and Tom MacAllister! A big “shout out” to the patrons at Brew and Brats for being there and showing their appreciation to all the players! Finally, a big “shout out” to Katie and John Brahm, John and Sherry French, Angela MacAllister, Alex, Edgar Brown, and the rest of the staff at Brew and Brats for being so accommodating!
As we all know, more often than not, the stars do not align. So, when they do, savor the moment, and go with it! Thanks for supporting our music and have a great week!
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