VTSU Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

Excited to be directing the Vermont State University Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble on Friday 12/8/23 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Vermont State University Johnson. Open to all. Info at www.vermontstate.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for VTSU students. Here’s our set:

The Mist on the Mountain  (Traditional)
Cosmic Love  (Florence + the Machine)
Fame  (David Bowie, Carlos Alomar, John Lennon)
The Chain  (Fleetwood Mac)
Nights on Broadway  (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb)
Riots  (Stuck in the Sound)

with: Elliot Urbina (bass, drums), Wilbur Hayes (vocals, keyboards, percussion, bass), Taylor Michaud (vocals, flute, drums, keyboards), Arlie White (violin, vocals), Heike Chaney (vocals), James Kalbfleisch (vocals, drums, bass, percussion), Sparrow MacDonald (vocals, drums), Sergey Vakhrouchev (tenor sax) ..

VTSU Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble (Fall 2023)

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NVU-Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

Excited to be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble on Friday 4/28/23 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson. Open to all. Info at www.northernvermont.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for NVU students. And, we’re happy to be having B.O.K. featuring Brittney Malik and Kolin Shaw open the show~! Here’s our set:

Crazy  (Scary Pockets – Danger Mouse, Cee Lo Green)
In the Middle  (dodie)
Fever  (Elvis Presley – Peggy Lee, Eddie Coolie, John Davenport)
Locked Out of Heaven  (Bruno Mars)
Bang Bang  (Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj)

with: Amelia Burger (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Wilbur Hayes (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Taylor Michaud (vocals, flute, drums), Matthew Parker (vocals, keyboards), Korrina Cummings (flute), James Kalbfleisch (vocals, percussion), Sparrow MacDonald (vocals), Kolin Shaw (alto & tenor sax, vocals, guitar), Brittney Malik (trumpet, vocals, drums), Patricia Rivera (vocals, percussion) ..

live stream .. (B.O.K. @ 5:30; Funk Fusion @ 28:25)

NVU-J Ensembles program - Spring 2023 (cover)
NVU-Johnson Ensembles program - Spring 2023 (back)

Threatened by Machines..

Great fun guitar-ing with my old Spanking Machine bandmate Stu Nelson – for his new project, Threatened by Machines.. you can check the Seven Days review here..

NVU-Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

Excited to be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble on Friday 12/9/22 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson. Open to all. Info at www.northernvermont.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for NVU students. Here’s our set:

777  (Silk Sonic)
Rapture  (Blondie – Chris Stein & Debbie Harry)
Mango  (Kamauu)
Is This Love  (Bob Marley)
Sweet Dreams / Seven Nation Army mashup  (Pomplamoose – Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Jack White)

with: Zoe Avent (vocals), Wilbur Hayes (vocals), Spencer Perry (drums), Matthew Parker (vocals, keyboards), Sergey Vakhrouchev (tenor sax), Ethan Kile (guitar), Arlie White (violin, vocals), Katelyn Shaw (alto & tenor sax, vocals, guitar, melodica), Brittney Malik (trumpet, vocals, keyboards), Makayla Jones (alto & bari sax, vocals) ..

NVU-Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble - Fall 2022

live streamed (and a bit distorted)..

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NVU-Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

Looking forward to be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 5/4/22 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson .. Open to all..  info at www.northernvermont.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for NVU students .. here’s our set:

Devil Was an Angel  (The Main Squeeze)
Higher Ground  (Stevie Wonder)
I’m a Good Woman  (Barbara Lynn Ozen)
Nine in the Afternoon  (Panic at the Disco)
Fly As Me  (Silk Sonic)

with: Makenzi Edwards (vocals, keyboards), Austin White (vocals, keyboards), Jay Stanton (drums), Matthew Parker (vocals), Taylor Michaud (flute, vocals), Timothy Pinckney (bass, cello, vocals), Addie White (violin), Katelyn Shaw (alto & tenor sax, vocals), Randall Ingalls (trumpet), Makayla Jones (alto & bari sax) ..

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captured on film..!

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NVU-Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

We’re back! After a two-year Corona-break (the virus, not the beer), I’m excited to be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 12/8/21 at 8pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson .. Open to all..  info at www.northernvermont.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for NVU students .. here’s our set:

I Don’t Wanna Go to Bed  (Simple Plan)
If I We’re You  (Nothing But Thieves)
River  (Bishop Briggs)
Electric Feel  (MGMT – Andrew VanWyngarden/Ben Goldwasser)
You Haven’t Done Nothin’  (Stevie Wonder)

with: Makenzi Edwards (vocals), Austin White (vocals, keyboards), Elijah Berry (drums, percussion), Garrett Stanley (vocals, drums, percussion), Taylor Michaud (flute), Timothy Pinckney (bass, vocals), Luke Melamede (tenor sax, keyboards), Katelyn Shaw (tenor sax, vocals, guitar), Makayla Jones (bari & alto sax) ..

NVU-Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble - Fall 2021

and in color..

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NVU-Johnson Ensembles program - Fall 2021 (back)

NVU-Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

I’m excited to be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 12/4/19 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson .. Open to all..  info at www.northernvermont.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for NVU students .. here’s our set:

Knock On Wood  (Seal – Eddie Floyd/Steve Cropper)
Location  (Khalid)
Short Skirt/Long Jacket  (Cake – John McCrea)
Long Distance Runaround  (Yes – Jon Anderson)
Lady Marmalade  (Labelle – Bob Crewe/Kenny Nolan)

with: Harrison Abramsohn (alto sax, keyboards), Angelina Beckett (vocals, percussion), Anna Sargent (vocals), Elijah Berry (drums), James Douglas (drums, percussion), Rebecca Flieder (vocals), Janea Hudson (keyboards, vocals), Nicholas Sharratt (guitar), Katelyn Shaw (tenor sax, vocals), Gabriella Colby-George (vocals), Katelynn Snow (alto sax), and special guest bassist Chris Doncaster ..

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Greg Matses Group (9/14/19)

Radio Bean, Burlington VT

The Greg Matses Group comes to Radio Bean in Burlington VT on Saturday 9/14/19 .. we’ll be laying down the instrumental rock from 11:30pm-1:00am8 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 .. $5 cover..

Greg Matses – guitar
Justin Burgess – bass
Caleb Bronz – drums

and a short mashup from the gig ~~

instrumental rock

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GMG 9/14/19
Greg Matses Group ~ Burlington VT

Greg Matses Group

Barnstock, Calais VT

The Greg Matses Group comes to Calais VT for Barnstock on Saturday 8/24/19 .. we’ll be laying down the instrumental rock from 5:30-6:30pm behind the Blue Barn in Maple Corner – 117 West County Road, Calais, VT 05648 .. excited to be sharing the bill with some great bands/artists .. and it’s free!

Greg Matses – guitar
Justin Burgess – bass
Andrew Suits – drums

Barnstock 8/24/19 - Maple Corner, Calais VT

.. and a few pics from the show..

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Shed Band Reunion

Green Mountain Distillers, Morrisville VT

It’s true! The Shed Band will be reuniting for one show only at Green Mountain Distillers for their Gin Release Martini Party on Saturday 6/22/19 from 3-7pm.. 171 Whiskey Run, Morrisville, Vermont 05661 .. tix are $20 and include a martini, a Shed Burger bar, and a tasting of the new gin .. as well as the soothing sounds of the Shed Band! Tix are available online or at the door..

Greg Matses – guitar/vox
Stacy Starkweather – bass/vox
Gabe Jarrett – drum

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and a few snaps from the show..
Shed Band reunion ~ 2019
Shed Band 2019

Shed Band reunion 2019
Shed Reunion 2019

Shed Band Reunion 2019!

NVU-Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

I’m excited to be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 5/1/19 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson .. Open to all..  info at www.northernvermont.edu .. this is a Creative Audience event for NVU students .. here’s our set:

Jolene  (Scary Pockets – Dolly Parton)
Nowhere to Run  (Martha and the Vandellas – Holland/Dozier/Holland)
Stronger Than Me  (Amy Winehouse – Salaam Remi)
Cissy Strut  (The Meters)
Mama Knows  (Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds)
Use Me  (Bill Withers)

with: Harrison Abramsohn (alto sax), Angelina Beckett (vocals), Anna Sargent (vocals), Elijah Berry (drums), Julia Simons (vibes, tenor sax, vocals), Timothy Pinckney (bass, vocals), Rebecca Flieder (vocals), Janea Hudson (keyboards, vocals), Nicholas Sharratt (guitar), Katelyn Shaw (tenor sax, vocals), Ashley Jaramillo (guitar) ..

NVU-J Ensembles program - Spring 2019 (cover)

NVU-Johnson Ensembles program - Spring 2019 (inside)

CCV Guitar 1 Performance

Winooski VT

I will be directing the Spring 2019 CCV Guitar 1 class in performance on Friday 4/26/19 at 7:00pm. We will be followed by the CCV Community Chorus directed by Amity Baker.. Free and open to all, in the Janice Couture Room (108) at the Community College of Vermont, 1 Abenaki Way, Winooski, VT 05404 .. our set includes:

Minuet  (Johann Krieger)
Free Fallin’  (Tom Petty – Jeff Lynne)
Wagon Wheel  (Bob Dylan/Ketch Secor)