Perry Cleaveland

Perry Cleaveland is a SAMMY Award winning mandolinist who also adds lead and harmony vocals, fiddle, lead guitar and clawhammer banjo. Born in Louisville, Kentucky Perry emigrated to Syracuse, N.Y. and grew up in a household that hosted many bluegrass luminaries during his formative years. In his High School years, and continuing later, he began playing in a number of New York State Bluegrass bands including: Hard Times, Pleasant Valley, Bristol Mountain Bluegrass, Rosewood, John Rossbach & Chestnut Grove, The McCarthy Paisley Band, and Lost Time.

He has performed for festivals, colleges, clubs, private parties, corporate events, arts centers, schools, town concerts, PBS/NPR affiliates: WCNY, & WXXI, and New York State Council on the Arts-sponsored events, including Arts in Education series’ under the auspices of Young Audiences of Rochester. His innovative mandolin playing keeps him in demand as a recording session player throughout New York State having played on projects by many regional Bluegrass, Old Timey and Folk artists.

Michael Gonzalez

Michael George Gonzalez delivers fresh sounds that pay homage to the legacy of American music. His sultry voice and prolific guitar work engage the ear with creative phrasing and dynamics.

A trained composer with 30 years experience as a performer, bandleader, and music educator. Each year Michael is part of 200+ events both as a solo artist, with WhorlWood, and more groups.

He’s the artistic director and co-founder of the Geneva Jazz Festival and Scott Lafaro Celebration. And the founder of Finger Lakes Independent Music Alliance (FLIMA).