The NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes (Vol III) in what hopes to be a final musical response to the 2020-2021 global pandemic. Socially distant, remotely conceived.. Check the sidebar player for a listen ..
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NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble – the Corona Tapes (Vol III)
The NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes (Vol III) in what hopes to be a final musical response to the 2020-2021 global pandemic. Socially distant, remotely conceived..
directed by Greg Matses with:
Elijah Berry (drum programming)
Gabriella Colby-George (lead vocal on “Sour Candy”)
Makayla Jones (alto & baritone sax)
Rebecca Flieder (lead vocals on “Disappear”)
Nicholas Sharratt (electric guitar)
Greg Matses (bass, keyboards, electric guitar, production / mixing)
a Quarantine production ..
NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes (Vol II)
The NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes (Vol II) – an ongoing musical response to the 2020 global pandemic. Socially distant, remotely conceived.. Check the sidebar player for a listen ..
NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble – the Corona Tapes (Vol II)
The NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes (Vol II) – an ongoing musical response to the 2020 global pandemic. Socially distant, remotely conceived..
directed by Greg Matses with:
Jessica Beliveau (piano)
Elijah Berry (drum programming)
Rebecca Flieder (lead and backing vocals)
Nicholas Sharratt (electric guitar, lead guitar “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”)
Greg Matses (bass, electric guitar, lead guitar / synth / backing vocal on “Happy Man”, production / mixing)
a Quarantine production ..
NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes
The NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes – a musical response to the 2020 global pandemic. Using only the devices at our immediate disposal, we crafted a socially distant recording meant to bring us together.. Check the sidebar player for a listen ..
NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble – the Corona Tapes
The NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents the Corona Tapes – a musical response to the 2020 global pandemic. Using only the devices at our immediate disposal, we crafted a socially distant recording meant to bring us together..
directed by Greg Matses with:
Harrison Abramsohn (alto sax)
Angelina Beckett (vocals, lead vocal on “Rehab”)
Elijah Berry (drum programming)
Amanda Rosalbo (vocals)
Rebecca Flieder (vocals, lead vocal on “I’m Not Your Regular Woman”)
Janea Hudson (keyboards, lead vocal on “I Got You / I Feel Good”)
Nicholas Sharratt (acoustic guitar)
Makayla Jones (baritone sax)
Gabriella Colby-George (lead vocal on “Crazy”)
Greg Matses (bass, electric guitar, keyboard on “I Got You / I Feel Good”, production / mixing)
a Quarantine production ..
Greg Matses Group
The Whammy Bar, Calais VT
The Greg Matses Group returns to the Whammy Bar in Calais VT on Saturday 3/28/20 .. instrumental rock from 7:30pm-9:45pm – 31 West County Road, Calais, VT 05648 .. we love this spot and you will too!
Greg Matses – guitar
Justin Burgess – bass
Gabe Jarrett – drums
Saturn People’s Sound Collective
Plainfield (VT) Opera House
The Saturn People’s Sound Collective is back for a very special all-ages Saturday evening show! 18-piece ensemble at the intersections of post-rock, creative big band + outer space under the direction of Brian Boyes. Saturday March 14 at the Plainfield Opera House, 18 High St. (Rt. 2), Plainfield, Vermont 05667. I’m psyched to be taking on the guitar duties for this show!
Beer + wine catering from Positive Pie!
Doors 7:00 pm
Show 7:30 pm
Tickets: https://tickets.catamountarts.org/
Greg Matses Group
Double E Lounge, Essex VT
The Greg Matses Group brings it to the Double E Lounge in Essex VT on Saturday 2/29/20 .. instrumental rock from 6:30pm-9:30pm – 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex Junction, VT 05425 .. no cover, great food and drink, and family friendly!
Greg Matses – guitar
Justin Burgess – bass
Caleb Bronz – drums
Greg Matses Group
The Whammy Bar, Calais VT
The Greg Matses Group brings it to the Whammy Bar in Calais VT on Saturday 12/14/19 .. instrumental rock from 7:30pm-9:45pm – 31 West County Road, Calais, VT 05648 ..
Greg Matses – guitar
Justin Burgess – bass
Andy Suits – drums
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 ..
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-1:00am – 8 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 .. $5 cover..
Greg Matses – guitar
Justin Burgess – bass
Caleb Bronz – drums
and a short mashup from the gig ~~
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
.. and a few pics from the show..
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
and a few snaps from the show..
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) ..
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)
Channel 2 Dub Band
Moose Lodge, S. Burlington VT
C2DB returns to the Moose Lodge on Friday 4/5/19 from 7-11pm .. 1636 Williston Road, S. Burlington VT .. pass the coochie ~
… and here’s the video ~
DON “QUENN-I” QUENNEVILLE – bass & vocals
FRANKO PAVLIK – synth guitar & vocals
GREG MATSES – lead guitar & vocals
JEFF “c00p” COOPER – drums
ERO LIPPOLD – melodica, keys, & vocals
Intro to Rock & Roll and Guitar 1 at CCV this summer ~
I’m excited to be teaching the following courses at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) for the Summer 2019 semester:
Guitar 1: Winooski – Tuesdays 5:30-9:00pm from 5/21 – 8/6/19;
Guitar 1: Rutland – Thursdays 5:30-9:00pm from 5/23 – 8/8/19;
Intro to Rock & Roll: Online .. from 5/21 – 8/12/19;
Each course is fun, very informative, 3 credits, and open to all .. info / registration at www.ccv.edu ..
Channel 2 Dub Band
Zenbarn, Waterbury VT
C2DB celebrates the birthday of one Bob Marley at Zenbarn on Saturday 2/9/19 from 9-midnight .. 179 Guptil Road, Waterbury VT, 05676 ..
… and the video from the show ~
DON “QUENN-I” QUENNEVILLE – bass & vocals
FRANKO PAVLIK – synth guitar & vocals
GREG MATSES – lead guitar & vocals
DAN (the man) MAZUR – keyboards
JEFF “c00p” COOPER – drums & samples
ERO LIPPOLD – melodica, percussion, & vocals
NVU-Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble
Johnson VT
I will once again be directing the Northern Vermont University – Johnson Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wednesday 12/12/18 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University – Johnson .. Open to all.. info at www.northernvermont.edu .. here’s our set:
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Colorful Midst (The Main Squeeze)
Watering Hole (Missy Higgins)
Hollow (Stacked Like Pancakes)
Valerie (Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse – The Zutons)
The Holdup (Ikebe Shakedown)
Chain of Fools (Aretha Franklin – Don Covay)
with: Harrison Abramsohn (alto sax, keyboards), James Douglas (drums, percussion), Anna Sargent (vocals), Elijah Berry (drums, percussion), Julia Simons (vibes, tenor sax, vocals), Timothy Pinckney (bass, vocals, harmonica), Rebecca Flieder (vocals), Makayla Jones (baritone sax, alto sax), Nicholas Sharratt (guitar, vocals)..
