Category: Spotlight

  • WhorlWood Music

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    My acoustic group WhorlWood had a great time performing at Big Alice Brewing yesterday in Geneva, NY. We were discussing over one of our breaks how long we have been playing together. To our best estimates 2024 represents our eighth year. The unofficial first gig with the core trio of Michael Gonzalez (guitar), Perry Cleaveland…

  • Empire Coffee & Donuts

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    I shot some sexy donut photographs yesterday for a small coffee shop in Geneva, NY. This place has quickly become a gem of the Finger Lakes in only about eighteen months. The proprietor Dan Goodwin saw a potential niche for an independent coffee shop and cafe…that made truly fresh donuts.

  • Finger Lakes Times – Feature

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    I’ve been working around the clock on the 2nd annual Geneva Jazz Festival + Scott Lafaro Celebration (April 4-7, 2024). This is event is a passion project not only rooted in my love of jazz music, but also my appreciation of history. And the pride I feel for my (current) home city Geneva, NY. I…

  • Support My Work

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    In my 25 years as a creative arts professional, the landscape has changed dramatically. The advance of technology and prevalence of personal electronic devices have impacted the earning potential in creative fields. With these tools at hand – now almost anyone can pursue work in areas of music, graphic design, photography, copywriting, illustration, web development,…

  • Geneva Jazz Jam–March

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    The Geneva Jazz Jam happens the first Tuesday of the month. Bobby Henrie (guitar) and the house band kicks off at 6PM. Then we open up the stage for a jazz jam until 9PM. Full sound support and backline provided by FLIMA Alliance. Horn players and singers are encouraged to attend. This is part of…

  • Microclimate Wine Bar

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    My trio “SolPhi” played here last Saturday! Make sure you get into Microclimate Wine Bar to experience this Finger Lakes gem. Impeccable wine and beer selections and exquisite food menu too. Shared via: Geneva Business Improvement District #LoneGonzo #SolPhiMusic

  • Geneva Jazz Fest 2024

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    I’m excited to be working on the second annual Geneva Jazz Festival + Scott Lafaro Celebration. This event is a collaboration between the FLIMA Alliance and FLX Music 247. This year I’m back as the Artistic Director to help plan, secure talent, and manage the promotions and graphic design. Tickets are on sale now and…

  • Subscribe to my Channel

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    Hey Gang! My YouTube channel needs 21 (now down to 3 ) more subscribers to unlock my mobile livestream capabilities. Please help by sharing and subscribing so I can start to broadcast on this platform. Thank you! UPDATE: Thanks everyone! We made it to 50. Now I can livestream via mobile device to my YouTube…

  • Music Lesson Openings

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    Hey Gang! I have openings for new students in 2024. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Students can choose in-person lessons, or online sessions for a variety of instruments and techniques. Gift Certificates are also available from my online shop.

  • Stargroove at Lakedrum

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    Here’s a clip of my original song “Belong” performed by my band Stargroove. For the Thanksgiving (Eve) Throw Down my band Stargroove played an impromptu show in Geneva, NY on November 22, 2023. Hosted by Lake Drum Brewing. Here’s a clip from the show with us performing my original song “Belong”. Featuring Anson Stiles (bass),…

  • “Follow Me” Demo Recording

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    In October I was invited down to Glob Studio in Ithaca, NY to record some demos of my newer songs. These are tunes that will appear on forthcoming album releases. This is my original song “Follow Me” that I wrote in 2017. I was asked to perform as a featured songwriter for the Women’s March…