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VTSU Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

Funk Fusion Program (Fall 2024)

It’s that time! I’ll be directing the Vermont State University Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble on Friday 12/6/24 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:

Evil in your Eye (Church of the Cosmic Skull)
Pour Some Sugar on Me (Def Leppard)
Them Changes (Thundercat)
Got Me All Wrong (Mayday Parade)
Good Luck, Babe! (Chappell Roan)

with: Elliot Urbina (drums, bass), Wilbur Hayes (vocals, keyboards, bass), Taylor Michaud (keyboards, vocals, percussion), Abi Cote (trumpet), Heike Chaney (vocals), James Kalbfleisch (Maschine, vocals, bass), Sparrow MacDonald (vocals, drums, guitar), Sergey Vakhrouchev (tenor sax), Dayne Bell (violin, vocals), Jill Pressman (vocals, keyboards), Amelia Burger (vocals, percussion, keyboards) ..

.. in moving pictures ~

Solo set opening for Tony McManus

Colchester VT

I’ll be performing a solo set at Studio JuJu in Colchester VT, opening for the great Celtic guitarist Tony McManus. Performance Artist/Musician/Improv Specialist Jonathan ‘Wyld Man’ Crocker is also on the bill. The show is a semi-private garden party that is sold out. I’ll be debuting my new solo setup which features acoustic and electric guitars, vocals, looping, and interactive rhythm parts.. eclectic originals and arrangements from rock’s classic era!

a Grateful clip from the set:

..and a few pics from Ken Mills’ gorgeous gardens (photos by Nicole Bachand):

Guitar 1 and Intro to Rock & Roll at CCV this fall ~

I’m back to teach the following courses at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) for the Fall 2024 semester as follows:

Guitar 1: Online-Synchronous – Tuesdays 3:00-5:00pm from 9/3 – 12/10/24;
Intro to Rock & Roll: Online .. from 9/3 – 12/16/24;

Each course is fun, informative, 3 credits, and open to all – info / registration at www.ccv.edu ..

VTSU Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble

Johnson VT

Excited to be directing the Vermont State University Johnson Funk Fusion Ensemble on Friday 5/10/24 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:

Bang Bang (Sonny Bono)
Creep (Radiohead)
House of the Rising Sun (Traditional)
Mosquito Symphony #7 (Wilbur Hayes et al.)
Can’t Get You Out of My Head (Cathy Dennis & Rob Davis)
Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel)

with: Elliot Urbina (drums, bass), Wilbur Hayes (vocals, keyboards, percussion, bass), Taylor Michaud (flute, keyboards, vocals), Abi Cote (trumpet), Heike Chaney (vocals, keyboards), James Kalbfleisch (vocals, drums, guitar, percussion), Sparrow MacDonald (vocals, alto sax, drums), Sergey Vakhrouchev (tenor sax), Zib Miller (vocals, percussion) ..

livestreamed..

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) ..

** video kicks in at ~ 2 minutes ..

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)

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) ..

live streamed (and a bit distorted)..

Fall 2022 courses at Northern Vermont University

Looking forward to the Fall 2022 semester at Northern Vermont University (NVU)-Johnson. I’m on tap for Social History of Rock & Roll, the Funk Fusion Ensemble, and Guitar Lessons .. info / registration at www.northernvermont.edu ..

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) ..

captured on film..!

Guitar Summit at the ‘Horn..

the Matterhorn, Stowe VT

Great to see and sit in with my guitar buds André Maquera and Jon Finn at the Matterhorn in Stowe on 3/26/22 .. Jon’s band, the Experts, were laying it down..

with the Experts ..

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) ..

and in color..

NVU Funk Fusion Ensemble presents 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.. Check the sidebar player for a listen ..

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 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 ..

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

09/14/2019
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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..