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The Whitehouse Station

About Me



Formed in the fall of '06 to do another of the many 'one-off' gigs at Gaia's Gate (now closed) - the magic of playing the blues turned these musicians into a band. From that gig it was decided to keep going and see who would like to listen.

Mace sings the blues with a rich baritone that runs from smooth to gravel.

Carlos brings sensativity and pathos to his vocals, his harp playing, and especially his song writing!

Robin lends a sultry conviction to the songs that comes from deep feeling.

Stephen's leads run the gambit from soft and mellow to electric and biting.

Matt lays down rhythms that drive a song like an ol' lonesome freight train drives down the tracks.

Itay adds color and power to the band, mournful and soulful, angry and driven, like a man fighting for his just place in the world.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 30/01/2007
Band Members: Mace "Jersey" Gill - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals - Mace has a Bachelor of Music (education) from The College of New Jersey and has been an avid fan of the blues for over 20 years.

Carlos "Po' Ro' " Goncalves -Bass & Harp - Carlos - Also a graduate from TCNJ with a degree in music, Carlos has been a working performer and teacher for many years.

Matthew "Pooh Daddy" Mastrogiovanni - Percussion - Matt gives the group its back beat and its spiritual drive. A solid practioner of magic in many forms, he may be the one to broker the deal at the crossroads.

Reverend Robin O'Connor - Vocals - Robin gets her musical stylings from a goodly combination of natural talent and hard living.

Stephen "Gulf Stream" O'Connor - Lead Guitar - Stephen has a natural flair for finding a melody and making it his own. Influenced by blues and rock alike, he bring and edge to the songs.

Itay "Tin Can" Keren - Drums - Itay lays down a solid beat and brings his eclectic styles to the blues.
Influences: All blues music from the 1920's up to today. Blind Blake, Leory Carr, Bessie Smith, Mississippi John Hurt, Tampa Red and Georgia Tom, Blind Willie McTell, Albinia Jones, Kansas Joe, Memphis Minnie, Sloppy Henry, Leadbelly, Billie Holiday, Robert Johnson, Cab Calloway, Bukka White, Maceo Merriweather, Josh White, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Memphis Slim, Smiley Lewis, Bo Diddley, Elmore James, Bobby Blue Bland, Jimi Hendrix, Lightnin' Hopkins, Johnny Winter, Taj Mahal, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, The Allman Brothers, Hound Dog Taylor & the Houserockers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Thorogood, many, many others.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New recording soon!

Well, the band is recording again - this time almost all original material.However, Po' Ro' and I snuck away from the recording session today just to bring you this little taste.Its a song Po' Ro' wro...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Nurse the hang-over show! 1/3/09 - Cambridge Inn

Hosted By: Mace Gill and The Whitehouse Station When: Saturday Jan 03, 2009 at 9:45 PMWhere The Cambridge Inn19 Summerhill Rd. Spotswood, New Jersey|31 08884United StatesDescription:Mace Gill and The ...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:12:00 GMT

Nov. 15th Live at The Cambridge Inn

Hosted By: Mace Gill and The Whitehouse Station When: Saturday Nov 15, 2008 at 9:45 PMWhere The Cambridge Inn19 Summerhill RoadSpotswood, NJ 08884United StatesDescription:Mace Gill and The Whitehouse ...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:07:00 GMT

Oct. 11th LIVE at Mt. Olive Bar and Grill

Hosted By: Mace Gill and The Whitehouse Station When: Saturday Oct 11, 2008 at 9:30 PMWhere Mt. Olive Bar and Grill240 US highway 206Flanders, New Jersey|31 07836United StatesDescription:Mace Gill and...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:36:00 GMT

Aug. 15th WHS LIVE at The Cambridge Inn

Last chance to see us this summer!Hosted By: Mace Gill and The Whitehouse Station When: Friday Aug 15, 2008 at 9:45 PMWhere: The Cambridge Inn19 Summerhill Road Spotswood, New Jersey|31 08884United St...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:47:00 GMT

Check out this event: LIVE at the Mt.Olive Bar & Grill

Hosted By: Mace Gill and The Whitehouse Station When: Saturday Jul 19, 2008 at 10:00 PMWhere: Mt. Olive Bar and Grill240 US Highway 206 Flanders, NJ 07836United StatesDescription:Mace Gill and The Whi...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:37:00 GMT

January shows!

Just sending this out now - so y'all can mark it down before the holidays run aways with all of our minds! After the New Year, we all tend to get them post-holiday blues!  Let us cure them with s...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:34:00 GMT

MG & the WHS CHAIN GANG - How to and check in!

Hey everyone!  There are a few of our friends and family who have knocked themselves out to get us this far.  We have decided to form a chain gang of the people who REALLY dig what we are do...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:03:00 GMT

Big News!

Hey blues fans ... good news! After long and careful consideration we have decided to add a new member to the Whitehouse Station!  Rounding out or fat percussion sound will be Itay "Tin Can" Kere...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:33:00 GMT

Honored to Announce!

It is my GREAT honor to announce that today ... Carlos Goncalves (Po' Ro') and Amy Reid (Chaing Gang fan 1) tied the knot! At a small ceremony attended by friends and family, Reverend Robin O'Connor p...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:19:00 GMT