(Private events are not listed)
Duo:
Saturday, September 19th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Paco Mahone.
Duo:
Saturday, June 1st 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Paco Mahone.
Duo:
Saturday, April 27th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with saxaphonist Matt Ferrante.
Duo:
Saturday, March 23rd 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with saxaphonist Matt Ferrante.
Duo:
Saturday, February 16th, 2019, 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with saxaphonist Matt Ferrante.
Duo:
Saturday, December 22nd, 2018, 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Paco Mahone.
Duo:
Friday, November 23rd 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Justin Bendel.
Duo:
Saturday, October 27th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Christ Thomas.
Duo:
Saturday, September 8th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with saxaphonist Matt Ferrante.
Duo:
Saturday, August 11th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Christ Thomas.
Duo:
Saturday, July 28th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Justin Bendel.
Duo:
Saturday, June 30th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Chris Thomas.
Duo:
Saturday, May 26th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Paco Mahone.
Duo:
Saturday, March 3rd 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with saxaphonist Matt Ferrante.
Duo:
Saturday, February 10th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI.
Duo:
Saturday, January 6th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on tenor sax.
Duo:
Saturday, November 18th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Paco Mahone on bass.
Quartet:
Sunday, November 5th at 3:00 pm at Sewickley Presbyterian Church. Featuring percussionist Thomas Wendt, pianist Dr. Alton Merrell, and bassist Paul Thompson. We will share songs that celebrate the autumn, sacred jazz compositions by Ellington and others, and traditional selections for All Saints Sunday. Free of charge. The group will also play for all three Sunday morning services that day.
Duo:
Saturday, October 21st 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI.
Duo:
Saturday, September 9th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI.
Duo:
Saturday, August 12th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Chris Thomas on guitar.
Duo:
Saturday, July 15th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI.
Duo:
Friday, July 7th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with pianist Joe DeFazio.
Duo:
Saturday, June 24th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with pianist Joe DeFazio.
Duo:
Friday, June 2nd 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI. Pop music feature: the music of U2’s The Joshua Tree album.
Duo:
Saturday, May 27th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI. Pop music feature: the music of David Bowie.
Duo:
Friday, April 28th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI. Music of Paul Simon.
EARTH DAY:
Saturday, April 22st 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with vocalist/guitarist/trumpeter, Peter Ahn. Earth-loving tunes.
Duo:
Saturday, April 1st 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI. Music of James Taylor.
Solo:
Thursday, March 16th 7:00pm-8:00pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center donor lounge pre-show opening for the Steve Martin/Martin Short concert.
Solo:
Wednesday, March 15th 7:00pm-8:00pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center donor lounge pre-show opening for the Steve Martin/Martin Short concert.
Solo:
Tuesday, March 14th 6:30pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center donor lounge pre-show and meet-and-greet with the TEN Tenors before the TEN Tenors 20th Anniversary Concert.
Duo:
Friday, March 10th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Mark Perna on double bass and trombone.
Duo:
Saturday, March 4th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Matt Ferrante on saxophone and EWI. Music of Sting’s Ten Summoner’s Tales album.
Solo:
Friday, March 3rd 7:00pm-8:00pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center donor lounge pre-show opening for the Joe Bonomassa concert.
Solo:
Thursday, March 2nd 7:00pm-8:00pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center donor lounge pre-show opening for the Joe Bonomassa concert.
Saturday, February 18th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Anthony Ambroso.
Duo:
Saturday, February 4th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Anthony Ambroso.
Duo:
Friday, January 27th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Anthony Ambroso.
Duo:
Saturday, January 14th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Anthony Ambroso.
Duo:
Saturday, December 17th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with pianist Daniel May.
Solo:
Tuesday, December 13th 7:00pm-8:00pm at the brand new Promenade Lounge at the The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center (prior to the Mannheim Steamroller concert).
Solo:
Tuesday, December 6th 7:00pm-8:00pm at the brand new Promenade Lounge at the The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center (prior to the Straight No Chaser concert).
Guitar Duo:
Saturday, December 3rd 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Anthony Ambroso.
Guitar Duo:
Saturday, November 19th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist Anthony Ambroso.
Guitar Duo:
Friday, October 28th at Shady Side Academy’s Flavors of Fall event with guitarist/vocalist/trumpeter, Peter Ahn.
Trio:
Monday, October 24th private party for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust with pianist Joe DeFazio and bassist Sam Harris.
Guitar Duo:
Friday, September 30th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with guitarist/vocalist/trumpeter, Peter Ahn.
10 Year Anniversary at the Backstage Bar
Saturday, August 20th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Paco Mahone, drummer Thomas Wendt, and special guest vocalist/guitarist Renée Petersen.
Trio w/guest DJ:
Saturday, July 9th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with pianist Victor Garzotto, bassist Paco Mahone, and special guest Soy Sos on live control surfaces.
JAZZ FESTIVAL Quartet: Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Friday, June 24th 6-8pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s MEMBERS ONLY 2016 Pittsburgh Jazzlive International kick-off party with pianist Daniel May, bassist Paco Mahone, and drummer Alex Peck.
Trio: Guitar, Piano, Bass
Gala to benefit The Midwife Center on Saturday, June 11th 6-9pm at Wilpen Hall in Sewickley with pianist Skip Sanders and bassist Paco Mahone.
“Theology and Jazz: an evening of music and reflection with Jeremy Fisher, Jr.” Lecture/Workshop and Quartet Concert
Saturday, June 5th 7-9pm at The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Summer Leadership Conference with pianist Victor Garzotto, bassist Paco Mahone, drummer George Heid, III.
Trio: Guitar, Piano, Bass
Saturday, June 4th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with pianist Daniel May and bassist Paco Mahone.
Trio: Guitar, Bass, Drums
EARTH DAY/GALLERY CRAWL DAY:
Friday, April 22 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Justin Bendel and drummer Kai Ballard. We will play some Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Marvin Gaye, John Denver, and many others for Earth Day.
Trio: Guitar, Piano, Bass
Saturday, March 5th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with pianist Daniel May and bassist Paco Mahone.
Trio: Guitar, Bass, Drums
Friday, February 12th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Paco Mahone and drummer Tom Wendt.
Quartet: Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Friday, February 5th 10pm-midnight at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s CLO Broadway Cabaret after-party with pianist Victor Garzotto, bassist Paco Mahone, and drummer George Heid III.
Trio: Guitar, Piano, Bass
Saturday, December 5th 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with pianist Ben Clifton and bassist Paul Thompson.
Trio: Guitar, Bass, Drums
Saturday, November 21 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with bassist Tony DePaolis and drummer Tom Wendt.
Organ Trio
HALLOWEEN:
Saturday, October 31 8pm-12am at James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy with Joel Pace on Hammond Organ and Kai Ballard on drums.
Organ Trio
Friday, October 23 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Joel Pace on Hammond Organ and Kai Ballard on drums.
Organ Trio
Saturday, September 19 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Joel Pace on Hammond Organ and Kai Ballard on drums.
Organ Trio
Friday, August 14 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Joel Pace on Hammond Organ and Kai Ballard on drums.
Trio
Friday, June 26 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Daniel May (piano) and Justin Bendel (bass)
Trio
Friday, May 22 5pm-7:30pm at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Daniel May (piano) and Paul Thompson (bass)
Duo
Friday, May 15 9pm-11pm at Vivo Kitchen in Sewickley (432 Beaver Avenue, 15143) as a duo with Don Aliquo on saxophone.
