Booking - Michael George Gonzalez

“Awe-inspiring and talented musician.”
Chuck Agonito, Finger Lakes Times

Available solo, duo, trio,
or with a full band.

Recently a featured guest on
Open Tunings with Scott Regan
on 88.5 FM WRUR

Booking Options

LoneGonzo

A versatile performance of music with roots, blues, jazz, rock, funk, soul, folk, pop, and world music.

WhorlWood

Upbeat acoustic trio playing Americana, jazzgrass, and roots music.

Stargroove

A high-energy quintet with dual drummers locked into funk, fusion, and Afro-beat grooves.

The Gonztet

Jazz band playing swing, bebop, blues, the American songbook, and exciting original compositions.

Island Time String Band

A beach party band inspired by the music of Hawaii, Caribbean,
and Brazil.

Noble Rebels

A guitar-driven outlaw band playing rockabilly, country blues, and rock n roll.

Background & Atmosphere Music

Solo instrumental guitar music (Jazz/Folk/Spanish).

About Michael

Michael George Gonzalez is a seasoned singer, guitarist, and composer with decades experience as a performer, bandleader, and educator. His sultry voice and versatile guitar work deliver dynamic, genre-bending performances—steeped in roots, jazz, folk, funk, and world music. His bands feature high-caliber musicians playing original music fueled by insightful lyrics, tight grooves, and strong improvisation.

As a teacher and facilitator Michael is a dedicated steward of the arts in his community. He provides weekly music enrichment programs for residence facilities, senior centers, and youth groups. In 2010 he founded FLIMA (Finger Lakes Independent Music Alliance) to curate community music events, enrichment programs, and workshops. Gonzalez serves as artistic director for the Geneva Jazz Festival-Scott Lafaro celebration, and is a producer/host of the FLIMA Beat Radio Hour every Saturday at 6:00PM on 104.1 FM WGCC.

DOWNLOAD – EPK (PDF)

BOOKING REQUEST

BAND SAMPLES

@LONEGONZO on all platforms.

Notable Performances

Keuka Arts Festival
Island Time String Band was a featured performer for the historic Keuka Arts festival in Penn Yan, NY.
Canal Fest & America’s 250th Birthday Fireworks
The Noble Rebels were the headliner for the annual Seneca Falls Canal Fest, and a celebration the milestone birthday of the USA.
The Days Between Concert Series
The Noble Rebels we’re invited by Lincoln Hill Farms to perform for this special concert series honoring the music and artistry of Jerry Garcia.e
Seneca Chief Canalboat
WhorlWood was invited to perform hired by Museum of Wayne County History, and the Buffalo Maritime Center to perform for the arrival of the Seneca Chief historic canalboat. Part of the bicentennial celebration of the Erie Canal.
Birthplace of Memorial Day
“WhorlWood” invited by Waterloo, NY and the Celebrate & Commemorate Committee to perform for the 26th annual celebration on Oak Island leading up to fireworks show.
Cayuga Museum of History & Art
“WhorlWood” invited by the Cayuga Museum of History and Art to perform at the museum for the grand opening celebration.West End Arts Campus Grand Opening
Anthony Road Winery 35th Anniversary
“WhorlWood” invited by the family founders to perform for a special celebration for the community.
Cayuga Museum Annual Holiday Gala
“The Gonztet” invited by the Cayuga Museum of History and Art to perform for their annual Holiday Gala.

Dove Block Project
Michael Gonzalez invited to perform solo jazz and Spanish guitar for the annual Hispanic Heritage community celebration.
4th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Release
Michael Gonzalez invited by Geneva On The Lake Hotel and Resort to perform solo jazz guitar for a tasting event.