Current News

March 7, 2010

We had a great time at the Big Tree Inn with the crew from Geneseo Central Schools. Pictures are posted. We are hoping that this turns into a yearly event and that we are asked back. Everyone was fantastic. Thanks to all of the organizers.

February 21, 2010

We had a fantastic time at the Shawmut Pub at Swain Ski Center. Pictures are posted. There must have been half a dozen birthdays being celebrated, including our own Gerry Paganin. The crowd came to party, complete with wigs, creative name tags, and dancing shoes. Thanks to everyone at the Shawmut for a great time and to Bob and Ann for hosting the band afterwards.

February 1, 2010

Wow! What a great night at The Statesman in Geneseo. Pictures are posted. Thanks to Karen, Bruno, and everyone at The Statesman. You always treat us well and we appreciate it.

We had a huge crowd that danced from the first song to the end. Guest artists included Amy Cicoria filling in for Beth and Jonathan Stills, our Rochester area American Idol contestant. Amy brought lots of friends out to see her and even taught us a couple of new songs. Jonathan did a great job and really got the crowd going. He can sing, but what really impressed us was just how nice a guy he is.

Thanks to all that came out on such a cold night and we will see you back at the Statesman ...in May.

January 5, 2010

It has been a really busy and fun year for the band. We had the opportunity to play for many old friends as well as making many new friends. As we get ready for the New Year, we want to say thank you to everyone who has supported this hobby of ours during the past year. It started out as a one gig band in 2004 and now is a pretty permanent fixture in our lives. Our goal was to play a couple times a month and we had 28 shows in 2009. We also had an informal goal of doing around 20 - 25% of our shows as community service. We had 7 community service engagements this past year. All in all, a successful year. We would like to thank the following people and organizations for having us play at their events:

Swain Ski Center, New York State Holstein Association, Brockport High School Wrestling Club, The Statesmen - Geneseo, NY, Debbie Dancy, Avon Community Cares Saint Patrick's Day Party, Rochester Irish Children's Program, Mickey Finn's Station One – Victor, NY, Believe in Steve Benefit Committee, Avon Teacher's Association, St. Agnes School Golf Tourney, Village and Town of Geneseo Summer Concert Series, Town of Livonia – Vitale Park Concert, Avon Saturday Night Out Committee, Avon Rotary Corn Festival, The Stanton Family - Brian Zamiara Memorial Golf Tournament, Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club, Village of Livonia Autumn Festival, Town of Sweden Harvest Festival, Village of Avon - Project Completion Celebration Party, Genesee Valley Foxhunt – Annual Ball and Riverdance, and The O'Donoghue Family –Wedding Party

This wouldn't be complete without thanking the folks who filled in or sat in with us during the year. I never know whether or not to list Steve here since he is a regular band member who just doesn't play every show, but Steve Harrison played a few shows with us on drums and vocals to give Gerry a break. While Don has been starting his new adventure in Jackson, Mississippi, we've been really fortunate to Have Bill Christiano and Dan Winslow handling the bass duties. Vince Ercolamento joined us for a couple of shows on sax, Amy Cicoria helped us out on vocals when Beth was actually having a life, Grant Sharman subbed for Durf, Kate Phillips sat in on drums, Russ Flint and Jimmy Fallon sat in on guitar and vocals, Tim Brinduse and Conrad Phillips added to the sound with some blues harp, and a number of partiers came up and helped us with background vocals and stage fun during the shows. Thanks everyone!

On to 2010!