Hey folks, tonight's feature is Raymond Gonzalez and its gonna be a GOOD one!!!
Raymond goes on at 8, open mic follows. Good food, ice cold beer, excellent margaritas and a nice outdoor patio as well......We hope to see you there!!!
myspace.com/rgonzalezmusic
A professional guitarist from the age of 16, Raymond Gonzalez has performed in styles from classical to folk, blues and jazz to rock, traveling extensively from California to New England . Raymond began composing for solo guitar, piano, and small ensembles at a very young age, which ultimately lead to a Master's degree in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music.

He has written and produced six albums of original songs and solo guitar pieces. Curly-Headed Humans (1989), and On the Water (1993) were both recorded with Amy Malkoff ; since going solo, Raymond has recorded Thieves (1997), the company you keep (1999), Moonlight and Sage (2004) and tunes from the blue fish (2006). A song of Raymond's was selected for When October Goes, a compilation released on Rounder Records. He also continues to compose and perform in the classical and modern music arena, recently premiering a piece for guitar and flute at the first University of Massachusetts - Boston Faculty Composer's Forum.

With the release of his latest CD, Raymond has returned with new enthusiasm to the acoustic stage after a hiatus of some years spent teaching and composing.

"It's hard to say which is better, his way with a six string or his way with a pen." Neil Fagan, Performing Songwriter

"One of America's finest guitarists and composers" Dave Palmater, WUMB Radio

Thanks to everyone who came out last night. Raymond Gonzales was awesome! We had some new faces in there for the open mic and great performances from Arte K., Brendan Asquith, Donny McHale, and many others- we missed the Reverend this week. Sangria's is a great place to be on Tuesdays folks!