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Stargroove Live
On August 19, 2026 Stargroove returned to perform for the Geneva Lakefront Concert series on Seneca Lake in Geneva, NY. For this show we were in sextet formation with Paul Gaspar (trumpet), Quinn Lawrence (saxophone), Mitch Klicki (bass), Steve Imburgia (percussion), James Ralls (drums), and Michael George Gonzalez (guitar + vocals). The show was engineered…
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FLIMA Beat Episode: Grape Fest
Air date: October 3, 2026 on 104.1FM WGCC Replay: For this week’s FLIMA Beat Radio Hour we’re taking a look back at the annual Naples Grape Festival. Music director Mike Joseph scheduled two days of diverse all-original music acts to perform on the purple stage. For this week’s broadcast I want to showcase some of…
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10/10 Fall Street Brewing
/rowThanks to everyone that showed up last night to catch us in duo form at Geneva On The Lake. Playing with my brother Perry as a two-piece really opens the possibilities and avenues for experimentation. Next week WhorlWood returns to Seneca Falls, NY on October 10, 2026. We’ll be playing at Fall Street Brewing downtown…
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09/29 Geneva On The Lake
This Tuesday (September 29) I am returning to to the impeccable Geneva On The Lake Hotel & Resort to perform a solo acoustic show. I enjoying playing in this space because you can feel the history in the walls and on the property (it was originally built as a monastery). The terrace is lovely spot…
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Open Tunings Radio Show
UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 24 Welp…I was hoping to make a follow up post after the interview, but it turns out they don’t record every episode. So I don’t have any audio to share. Womp, Womp. So you’ll have to settle for a couple of pictures. ORIGINAL POST This Thursday, Open Tunings with Scott Regan, will preview…
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Ukulele in the Finger Lakes
While guitar has been my primary instrument for 30 years, the ukulele is a close second. I got my first one on a whim in 2011. While planning a trip to Hawaii I chose a minimalist approach to packing. This would be the first trip ever, that left my guitar at home. Welp I lasted…
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09/27 Naples Grapefest
I’m kicking off the music for 2026 Naples Grapefest on Sunday, September 27. Join us in beautiful Naples, NY. There’s great music, food, and activities happening all weekend. The Naples Grape Festival is one of those Finger Lakes traditions that feels like a genuine celebration of place. Held each year in late September, at the…
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09/19 Sip, Savor & Stage
This weekend I’m heading back to Seneca Falls, NY to perform for the 2nd Annual Sip, Savor & Stage fundraiser. This upscale pub crawl is the annual fundraiser for the Seneca Falls Performing Arts Center. This Saturday, I’ll be performing at The Perfect Pair Hospitality in Seneca Falls as part of Sip, Savor & Stage,…
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09/26 Family Fall Festival
I’m looking forward to playing some guitar during the Family Fall Festival. The day is filled with arts, crafts, food, music, and community. Hosted by the Dove Block Project. Join us at the gallery in downtown Geneva, NY on Saturday, September 26 from 12:30-3:30PM (I’ll play from 1-3). 🍂 Fall Family Fun is Coming to…
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09/04 Stargroove live at Lucky Hare
Stargroove returns to Watkins Glen, NY for a last minute show. We just got the call to fill-in for a cancellation at Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill on the Seneca Lake Harbor this Friday, September 4 from 5-8PM. The band will be in quintet formation led by Michael George Gonzalez (lead guitar + voice).Featuring…
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Island Time live at Lucky Hare
What a great day with Island Time String Band yesterday at Lucky Hare Brewing Bar and Grill. We performed for their end of season luau party playing music from Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Brazil. I am so grateful for the amazing musicians I get to work with and call my friends too. Here’s a clip…
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09/11 Gonzo at The Shed
I’m heading back to play a solo acoustic show at one of my favorite spots to performing in Geneva, Join me at the award winning Watershed Brewing Company on Friday, September 11, 2026 for a happy hour show from 5-8PM. Watershed Brewing Company is a destination brewery and kitchen on the eastern shore of Seneca…
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08/27 Gonztet at Ardennes
The Gonztet will performing an evening of jazz standards and original compositions by leader Michael George Gonzalez (guitar + voice). Featuring Tom McClure (saxophone) and Doug Henrie (upright bass). Brewery Ardennes is a particularly natural setting for a Gonztet performance. Located on Snell Road just outside Geneva, the brewery occupies a beautifully restored historic barn…
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08/19 Stargroove on Geneva Lakefront
I’m thrilled to be invited back for the Geneva Lakefront Summer Concert series. This year I have assembled a fantastic sextet featuring Quinn Lawrence, (saxophone), Paul Gaspar (trumpet), Steve Imburgia (percussion), Mitch Klicki (bass), and James Ralls (drums).
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08/02 Jerry Garcia Tribute
The Noble Rebels were invited to perform for the “Days Between” concert series presented by Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, NY. This series celebrates the music of Jerry Garcia. So I put together three sets loaded with deep-cuts. Exploring his music beyond the Grateful Dead including solo repertoire, collaborations with David Grisman, Jerry Garcia Band,…
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08/29 Luau Party
The Island Time String Band is thrilled to make our debut at Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill on August 29, 2026. They’re throwing an “End of Summer Luau Party” at their Watkins Glen , New York location on the Seneca Lake Harbor. Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill sits right on the waterfront at…
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Keuka Arts Festival
Back in June of this year the Island Time String Band made our debut at the legendary Keuka Arts Festival. We got the last minute call a few weeks earlier when the band they originally had schedule…backed out. Our combination of music from Hawaii, Brazil, and the Caribbean was the perfect compliment to the art…
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FLIMA Beat Episode: Lilac Fest
Air date: May 9, 2026 on 104.1FM WGCC Replay: Your browser does not support the audio player. This week we welcome singer-songwriter Oliver Burdo. He’s also the principal vocalist and bassist for the band St. Vith. They’re playing the annual Rochester Lilac Festival this year. So we built a show around it, featuring music by…
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WhorlWood 420
WhorlWood is still buzzing from an awesome weekend of music. On Friday the core trio played at Fall Street Brewing in Seneca Falls, NY. It was a nice spring night that brought people out. Plus the owner’s birthday party made for an enthusiastic crowd. On Saturday we were part of the Sunwalker Farms 420 Celebration…
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