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 George Gonzalez

Michael is a songwriter steeped in roots, jazz, soul, and world music. A trained composer with decades of experience performing, writing, and teaching. His unique voice, insightful lyrics, and creative guitar playing deliver dynamic and spontaneous performances. He also strives to be a steward of the culture. He teaches private and group lessons. He founded FLIMA Alliance in 2010 to produce community music events, enrichment programs, workshops, and concerts. He’s the artistic director of the Geneva Jazz Festival and host of the FLIMA Beat Radio Hour on 104.1 FM WGCC.

Doug Henrie

Doug is a seasoned pro with decades of experience folk, bluegrass, jazz, and more. He started his performing career as a teenager in the legendary Henrie Brothers, touring throughout the country. He’s an in demand session musician in the studio and live on stage.

Steve Imburgia

Steve Imburgia (IMBRO) is a drummer & percussionist who is currently performing with several bands and musicians in and around the Rochester, New York area.

He plays a wide range of percussion instruments and has a broad knowledge of ethnic music styles. He spent three years collaborating and touring with Sankofa, an African Drum and Dance ensemble. Steve has shared his experience and knowledge doing Arts in Education, Young Audience performances and clinics.

He was most honored to be asked to play drumset at Rochester’s Geva Theatre in the musical production “Famous Orpheus” by Charles F. Gordon (OyamO). This performance was in collaboration with the world renowned Garth Fagan Dance company.