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FLIMA Beat Episode 27
For this week’s FLIMA Beat Radio Hour we’re highlighting some albums that were released in 2026 by musicians from central and western New York state. There’s no theme otherwise tying this music together, besides being created locally. By created I mean written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered right here in our backyards.
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WhorlWood at Hazlitt Red Cat
WhorlWood had a rare treat of performing in Naples, NY on Saturday October 17, 2026. We were invited to be a part of the Fall Market Oktoberfest celebration at Hazlitt Red Cat wine cellars. The band was in full quartet form with Michael George Gonzalez (guitar + vocals), Perry Cleavevland (mandolin + vocals), Doug Henrie…
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Noble Rebels “Someday”
Here’s another cut from when The Noble Rebels performed at Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill down in Watkins Glen, NY. This is their rendition of “Someday” an original blues by Michael George Gonzalez. The band features the core line-up with Dave Richman (lead guitar), Doug Henrie (upright bass), and James Ralls (drums). The audio…
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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 23
Air date: October 3, 2026 on 104.1FM WGCC 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 the…
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WhorlWood “Belong”
WhorlWood made our debut at Hillick & Hobbs Estate Winery back in the spring of 2025. I captured the performance with a basic live recording of the core trio including Michael George Gonzalez (guitar + vocals) with Perry Cleaveland (mandolin) and Doug Henrie (upright bass). This is an original tune called “Belong”. I took the…
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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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09/26 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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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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FLIMA Beat Episode 9
For Episode 009 of the FLIMA Beat Radio Hour, we welcomed Canandaigua-area songwriting duo Exit Atlas into the studio for a conversation about their musical backgrounds, collaborative work, songwriting, and what lies ahead for the project.
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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 2
Air date: May 9, 2026 on 104.1FM WGCC 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 a variety of regional artists that will grace the…
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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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