Michael Farrow and the band – bassist and co-founder André Pilette, drummer Tim Webb, percussionist Michael Ruopoli, guitarist Cory Clancy, keyboardist Rufus “Breezy” Cole Jr. and backing vocalist Danielle Johnson – recently stopped by GCR Audio Recording Studios for a live performance and chat that covered the roots of their musical union, their songwriting process, and their firm belief that, as Pete Townshend once wrote, "you can dance while your knowledge is growing."

Songs performed:
Steal My Joy
Please Remind Me
Be Easy

Michael Farrow and the band – bassist and co-founder André Pilette, drummer Tim Webb, percussionist Michael Ruopoli, guitarist Cory Clancy, keyboardist Rufus “Breezy” Cole Jr. and backing vocalist Danielle Johnson – recently stopped by GCR Audio Recording Studios for a live performance and chat that covered the roots of their musical union, their songwriting process, and their firm belief that, as Pete Townshend once wrote, "you can dance while your knowledge is growing."
Songs performed: Steal My Joy Please Remind Me Be Easy

Your front-row seat to the music and culture of Western New York, hosted by Buffalo News Music Critic Jeff Miers. A collaboration with Music is Art and GCR Audio Recording Studios, Gusto Sessions explores and celebrates the transformative power of local music and the arts—featuring live in-studio performances and sit-down conversations with a host of diverse music artists from Buffalo and beyond.

Your front-row seat to the music and culture of Western New York, hosted by Buffalo News Music Critic Jeff Miers. A collaboration with <a href="https://www.musicisart.org/">Music is Art</a> and <a href="https://www.gcraudio.com/">GCR Audio Recording Studios</a>, Gusto Sessions explores and celebrates the transformative power of local music and the arts—featuring live in-studio performances and sit-down conversations with a host of diverse music artists from Buffalo and beyond.

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Farrow

Freshly returned from a successful tour with the Goo Goo Dolls in support of their new album “Chaos in Bloom,” Robby Takac reminisces with Jeff Miers about the holiday music he loved in his youth, waxes rhapsodic about newer additions to the canon of holiday music, and even mentions a seasonal movie near and dear to his heart.

Songs performed:

"Christmas Time is Here," Harry Graser.
"River," Cami Clune accompanied by Rod Bonner.
"Happy Xmas (War is Over)," Grabbitz accompanied by Rod Bonner.
"Christmas Don't be Late," Robby Takac accompanied by Kevin Urso.
"O Holy Night," Richie English.

Freshly returned from a successful tour with the Goo Goo Dolls in support of their new album “Chaos in Bloom,” Robby Takac reminisces with Jeff Miers about the holiday music he loved in his youth, waxes rhapsodic about newer additions to the canon of holiday music, and even mentions a seasonal movie near and dear to his heart.
Songs performed:
"Christmas Time is Here," Harry Graser. "River," Cami Clune accompanied by Rod Bonner. "Happy Xmas (War is Over)," Grabbitz accompanied by Rod Bonner. "Christmas Don't be Late," Robby Takac accompanied by Kevin Urso. "O Holy Night," Richie English.

'Home for the Holidays' special

Whatever the size of the crowd, one thing has remained constant: Vin DeRosa's musicianship is always presented through a lens of love and light.

DeRosa’s main vehicle, the soul/funk/R&B/pop/indie-rock supergroup Vitamin D, has evolved into a meeting ground for some of the finest and most adventurous musicians in the region. DeRosa was recently at GCR Audio Recording Studios for a performance and interview with Jeff Miers.

Songs performed:
So High Up
Michael's Song
Got That Love

Whatever the size of the crowd, one thing has remained constant: Vin DeRosa's musicianship is always presented through a lens of love and light.
DeRosa’s main vehicle, the soul/funk/R&amp;B/pop/indie-rock supergroup Vitamin D, has evolved into a meeting ground for some of the finest and most adventurous musicians in the region. DeRosa was recently at GCR Audio Recording Studios for a performance and interview with Jeff Miers.
Songs performed: So High Up Michael's Song Got That Love

Vin DeRosa

Marcus Lolo is a pianist, composer, producer and educator who now proudly calls Buffalo home. His intensive training in classical music, coupled with a deep love for jazz and the rhythmic, harmonic and folk traditions of Haiti combine to make him a musician with a unique ability to fuse styles and cultural influences.

Lolo was joined by bassist Taj Felton, drummer Isaiah Gethers and percussionist Dontrae Alonso at GCR Audio Recording Studios.

Songs performed:

Peze Kafe
Nocturnal Lament

Marcus Lolo is a pianist, composer, producer and educator who now proudly calls Buffalo home. His intensive training in classical music, coupled with a deep love for jazz and the rhythmic, harmonic and folk traditions of Haiti combine to make him a musician with a unique ability to fuse styles and cultural influences.
Lolo was joined by bassist Taj Felton, drummer Isaiah Gethers and percussionist Dontrae Alonso at GCR Audio Recording Studios.
Songs performed:
Peze Kafe Nocturnal Lament

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