I started Missing Lynx Productions in the fall
of 1996 out of a desire to increase the number of opportunities available
for area musicians and songwriters to perform their works in a non-competitve,
supportive environment and to encourage interaction between artists of
various genres and generations based on a foundation of mutual respect,
and an understanding of the forces which fuel the creative process.
In the months and years that followed, I've had the extreme pleasure of
presenting, accompanying, and jamming with a great many wonderful artists
in various venues around the Western New York area. These web pages
are my way of expressing my heartfelt gratitude to those whose music and
friendship has enriched my life in recent years.
About the awful author
- The Havana Moon Web
Pages
A
New Beginning
Thanks
for the inspiration and encouragement:
Emery Nash
- Bob Campbell's songwriting and the band's excellent musicianship provided
a much-needed wakeup call at a critical point in my life. I'm still
waiting for the CD....
Planet Nine-
Kathy Moriarty's voice and songwriting skills and the subtle interplay
between Bryan Staddon's guitar, Dave Rosenberg's bass, and Kevin Roth's
drums made me a fan for life. Jerusalem
and If You Could See Yourself
remain two of my all-time favorites....
Fitzhugh
and the Fanatics - Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry
is a musician's musician, whether playing nimble cajun-inspired fiddle
licks or Charlie Parker's Scrapple from the
Apple on his homemade quatar, a short scale
fretless bass strung with guitar strings and played with a slide.
It was an honor just to share the stage with Geoff and the other incredibly
talented musicians who accompanied him....
Mark Freeland
-
A Buffalo legend; we found enough common ground in blues and classic rock
to form the basis of a lengthy partnership which included many inspired
moments....
Franco Tedesco-
The F.A.T.man; so many great nights jammin' at 3B's until the wee hours.
All those great bagels... Allentown, the final weekend, inside and out...
I miss you, brother....
Michael 'Cousin'
Kelly - a true visionary; the Co-Ecology of
the Arts concert series at the South Buffalo Botanical Gardens was home
to so much great music and friendship... Yet another cherished memory...
Joe Mancuso
- the harp player's harp player; so many years I dreamed of having a blues
band. You made it real. I really miss those Tuesday night jams
at Mohawk Place with Mike Papaj on drums and Wes Anderson on bass....
Mike Meldrum
- Host of Buffalo's longest-running open mic; on my first visit, I knew
I'd found a home... We are all in your debt...
The Need
- Consummate musicians and good friends; another primary source of musical
inspiration. Sue Kincaid, George Puleo, John Caruso and Jim Linsner
are all certainly derserving of their place within the upper echelons of
the Western New York music scene.
Nietzsche's -
a music club with a sense of history; a music club that makes history.
Playing Nietzsche's on a good night is a musician's dream gig.
Compton's -
Compton's After Dark is an alternative club that primarily caters
to women. And to men who respect women. The building is a Buffalo
historic landmark, and the undersea mural which frames the outdoor patio
is awe-inspiring.
Mohawk Place
- the photos on the wall tell the story. The tiny, cramped stage
and the horrid sight lines do nothing to diminish the enthusiasm in this
Americana music venue.
Coffee Bean Cafe
- The new Coffee Bean Cafe is a wonderful venue. Great food, great
coffee, lots of table space, and a new hardwood stage make CBC Buffalo's
premiere live music coffeehouse.
Comfort Zone Cafe-
Hamburg's Comfort Zone Cafe is another wonderful place to play. Great
food, great drinks, sinfully delicious desserts, and an appreciative clientele
combine to make Comfort Zone one of my favorite gigs.
Clarence Center Coffee Company
- The hardest part about playing at Clarence Center Coffee is finding an
unoccupied corner to play in. The food is outstanding, and the menu
features beer and wine in addition to an wide selection of coffee drinks
and teas.
Schwannoma
- Heather Hodson's amazing vocals and the Colonel's funky bass were the
highlights of Schwannoma's funkin' circus, a band I truly loved.
Musically adventurous, they released two fine CDs before the band's unfortunate
demise.
Excessive
Behaviour - Corey Cranston's guitar and Martin
Safford's electric 5-string violin create layers of sonic intensity in
this eclectic and highly inventive jazz-rock fusion band, another personal
favorite. Some of their most moving work was done in an all-acoustic
environment.
Cloudwall
- Ann Janish's celtic-flavored vocals and Ray Lorigo's atmospheric guitar
work formed the backbone of Cloudwall, yet another band that I sorely miss....
Rhubarb
- Another adventuresome young band with a jazz influence. We had
some amazing jams at Mohawk Place and Nietzsche's.
The Brother
Project - An impressive group of musicians
who have developed into one of Western New York's premier jam bands.
Redheaded
Stepchild - the creation of singer/multi-instrumentalist
Kathryn Koch and ace rhythm guitarist David Nanni, Redheaded Stepchild
has developed quite a following in the Americana genre, but Kathryn, I
still miss hearing you wail the blues...
Russian Hands
& Roman Fingers - Ron Seliger and Lynette
D'Amico are a perfect example of musicians making music their way.
Ron's unique voice allows him to take virtually any song and make it his
own while Lynn adds accompaniment on flute or saxophone.
Kim Kerns
and Mike Maffei - a wonderful folk duo with
a strong following due to their great harmonies and well-chosen material,
currently working on their first CD. The first time we performed together
they provided unforgettable vocal harmonies on Wild Horses during an Indigo
Girls Tribute show at Compton's.
Katie Miller
- a child of the universe; her songs resonate within a higher plane of
human existence. A wonderful voice and an engaging stage personality
which offsets the serious subject matter of many of her songs. Visit
www.katiemiller.com
or my Feed the Fire
site for information on upcoming gigs, song clips, and a review of Strongest
Girl in the World.
Pamela Ryder
- a voice capable of incredible range and passion; a highly original songwriter.
Hearing Pamela in a live setting is a truly unforgettable experience.
Singing with her is one of my life's greatest pleasures. Visit her Soulryder
website.
Aerin Tedesco
- With her trademark tenor guitar, infectious melodies, and insightful
lyrics, Aerin's writing invites comparisons with that of Emily Saliers
of the Indigo Girls, yet her voice is uniquely her own. Whether performing
in a solo acoustic setting or backed by her band, Gabriel's Cage, Aerin's
songs are invariably well constructed masterpieces which only get better
with repeated listening. Visit Aerin's
website for more information.
LeaW
Prentiss - another developing young songwriter
with a knack for memorable melodic and lyric hooks; her highly personal
songs about human relationships always strike a responsive chord.
A great friend whom I've enjoyed accompanying on guitar for over two years...
Visit Lea's website for further information.
Tina Crapsi
- She's Italian, she comes from Buffalo, and she's got an attitude... Sounds
familiar??? Somewhat, perhaps, but Tina is far from a mere Ani clone.
One of our more popular performers due to her upbeat stage presence and
no holds barred lyrics, Tina relocated to the Albany, NY area in the latter
part of 1998, but still returns home occasionally to visit family and friends.
Kathy Moriarty
- A seasoned performer and well-established songwriter whose voice and
stage demeanor has always invoked visions of k.d. lang, but with considerably
more lyrical depth.
Anatara
- The dynamic duo of Donna Andreeff and Winnie Bergner are deservedly members
of Buffalo's Music Hall of Fame. I've had the extreme pleasure and privilege
of accompanying their passionate vocals and outstanding harmonies on lead
guitar on a few memorable occasions. Visit Anatara's website for the latest
information on gigs and the forthcoming followup to their self-titled CD.
Leah Zicari
- Another veteran performer who first came to my attention via the No Illusions
CD. Leah's well-written songs are extremely radio-friendly and she's
a top notch guitarist as well. Visit Leah's website for information on
her gigs and on her forthcoming CD on Rhapsody.
Erica Pedro
- A young singer-songwriter with a funky, percussive guitar style and a
wonderfully resonant alto singing voice, and haunting personal songs. Another
artist with whom I shared an instinctive musical rapport.
Shelley Miller
- Shelley came all the way from Chicago to perform at my 1999 end of summer
birthday bash. One of the highlights of a great night was accompanying
Shelley on lead guitar while she performed three original songs and a chilling
cover of Rose Polenzani's Omen.
Mari Anderson
- A meticulous songwriter and performer, Mari recently unveiled her 7 song
EP Heaven On Earth, produced by Marty Peters. Singing with Mari or accompanying
her on guitar has always been a joy.
Rose Bond
- Rose has one of those pure Appalachian voices that lends a haunting air
to her moody originals and well-selected covers. Our rare vocal duets
have always been highly enjoyable. She is currently working on her first
CD.
Paddy Kilrain
- With an incredibly upbeat personality, an award winning smile, and an
energy level that would make coffee nervous, Paddy never fails to captivate
the house wherever she performs. And she writes great songs, too....
Sarah Pinsker
- A developing songwriter who has recently been traveling with disappear
fear as an opening act; she was my guest on a Thanksgiving weekend show
which started with a well-received impromptu jam. SONiA of disappear fear
has expressed interest in producing Sarah's debut CD.
Yes,
Virginia, there is life without distortion....
Dominic Mangone
- an intense young man with a great voice and a lyrical gift that gets
right to the point. His inaugural CD will be available soon on American
Folklore records.
David Baldwin
- my youngest son has developed into a gifted songwriter in an alternative
vein, using a variety of open tunings. Songs like The Razor's Edge have
become definite crowd pleasers.
Leigh Stoner
- his songs take you to places you've never been and make you feel as if
you've lived there by incorporating musical elements endemic to the locale
in question. A writer's writer with an intricate fingerpicked guitar
style and an expressive voice; his songs, like fine wine, get better with
age...
Kearney Fitzpatrick
- I used to fancy myself a blues singer until I heard the real thing...
Kearney not only plays the blues, he lives the part as well, with a voice
that contains echoes of all the greats.
Greg Klyma
- once described as 'like Waylon Jennings on Dylan juice,' Greg's music
crosses musical boundaries liberally between rock, folk and country. Our
jam on Dylan's You Ain't Goin' Nowhere and Willie Nelson's Whiskey River
were an unexpected highlight at my 1999 birthday party. Visit his website
at www.klyma.com
Marty Peters
- a tasteful guitarist and vocalist in a Claptonesque vein; I actually
prefer his version of Crossroads to Clapton's... A consummate sideman and
recording engineer who has produced many excellent CDs, including his own
Real Time which highlights his songwriting talents... a definite renaissance
man....
Pat Terry
- an impressive songwriter in both the country and rock veins, possessing
a clear, strong voice perfect for radio if Nashville still had soul...
Pat is also a tasteful accompanist on guitar.
I started Missing Lynx Productions in the fall
of 1996 out of a desire to increase the number of opportunities available
for area musicians and songwriters to perform their works in a non-competitve,
supportive environment and to encourage interaction between artists of
various genres and generations based on a foundation of mutual respect,
and an understanding of the forces which fuel the creative process.
In the months and years that followed, I've had the extreme pleasure of
presenting, accompanying, and jamming with a great many wonderful artists
in various venues around the Western New York area. These web pages
are my way of expressing my heartfelt gratitude to those whose music and
friendship has enriched my life in recent years.
