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Hispanic Heritage at The Dove Block
Community Connection by FLIMA I was honored to be a part of a special event at The Dove Block Project honoring Hispanic Heritage. I played two hours of music featuring repertoire from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Columbia, USA, and beyond. Including several original compositions.Thank you for including me in the festivities.
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Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill
Just added a couple more dates in Watkins Glen, NY at the new Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill. On Sunday, May 25 the Gonztet Trio will be playing for the jazz brunch from 11-2PM. May 25 – Jazz Brunch Then in June I’ll be back at the same spot with my other band Stargoove.…
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Watershed Brewing Shows
May–November 2025Geneva, NY I’m happy to announce a musical partnership with Watershed Brewing in Geneva, NY. They are hosting me for six shows this season. This monthly music residency kicks off on Saturday, May 31 from 5-8PM with my trio Stargroove. Then I’ll continue with solo shows about one Friday per month. You can catch…
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March 2025 Giveaway
Each month I will be giving away merchandise, music, private concerts, lessons, and more to subscribers of my mailing list. This month I will be gifting a “LoneGonzo Hoodie” featuring my logo embroidered on the front. One person will be selected at random from my list of email subscribers. Take a moment to sign up…
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World Music Program
Guitarist Michael George Gonzalez and percussionist Steve Imburgia present a world music program. This event is part performance and part discussion, exploring the music that has spawned from African rhythms. Music from west Africa, to South America, to the Caribbean, Latin America and the southern United States. Made possible with support from the Genesee Valley…
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WhorlWood Music
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…
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Finger Lakes Times – Feature
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…
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Support My Work
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,…
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Geneva Jazz Jam–March
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…
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Microclimate Wine Bar
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
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Geneva Jazz Fest 2024
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…
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Subscribe to my Channel
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…
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Music Lesson Openings
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.
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Stargroove at Lakedrum
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),…
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“Follow Me” Demo Recording
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…
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XTempo Music Lab 11/15 🎶
XTempo Music Lab by FLIMA Music Nights The November edition of #XTempoMusic happens tonight from 6-9pm! #FLiMA provides a full sound system (mains, monitors, mics) and a backline (drums, bass + guitar amp). Everyone is welcome to join in one of the 7-minute jams. Pick up a house instrument…or bring your own! Hosted by Michael…
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Stargroove Live 🎶
LoneGonzo · Stargroove Live From Linden Here’s a clip of my band Stargroove in sextet form ending the night with jam session on Herbie Hancock’s “Chameleon”. Featuring Nick Moses (trumpet), Rob Huff (percussion), Anson Stiles (bass), and James Ralls (drums). I have been booking performances for this upcoming gig season. One of my favorite ones…
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