MICHAEL G. RONSTADT
Cotton Dreams Part I and Part II are available at the following links:
COTTON DREAMS PART I [2008]
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COTTON DREAMS PART II [2008]
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Michael G. Ronstadt's 2008 double CD release comes in two parts: Part 1 features the Gypsum Duo's ecclectic blend of jazz, classical, rock, folk, and traditional Mexican music. Part 2 includes unaccompanied solo cello works in the classical genre. Both albums allow listeners to see Michael Ronstadt's cross-genre musical endeavors. Buy both CD's and enjoy a tapestry of sound.
MOTIONLESS SWIRLS [2006]
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Michael G. Ronstadt's debut release in 2006 is described by Maurice Hedgecock in Wales: "It hard to justify FIVE stars for any CD, but I feel so much is new and unique while being delivered so professionally it deserves this rating to get people to listen.
From the first track there is evidence of a fresh talent in the writing, and this continues with each track. Michael G's talent was suitably complemented by those who backed him on some of the tracks, some nice bass work in particular by his brother Petie.
To comment on some individual tracks which particularly impressed. 'Disconnected' I thought was both clever and thought provoking in its lyrics. Tonally I especially liked 'Page in Life' (which his father Michael J adds his talent too) and the title track 'Motionless Swirls.' All were well sustained by Bryan Matyjasik on drums. All in all, a talented writer, musician and singer with good backing who deserves to go from strength to strength."
Michael Gilbert Ronstadt is always moving forward at a rapid pace, successfully bridging the gap between classical and non-classical genres ..o, guitar, and voice through song-writing and composition. From the Barrow Street Theatre in New York City with Lisa Biales to the 22nd Annual Bridge School Benefit in Moutain View, California, Ronstadt’s comfort with a wide range of musical styles, including bluegrass, classical, Andean, acoustic, southwestern folk, mariachi, jazz and rock, have taken him to both ends of the United States. Michael has given performances throughout Arizona, New Mexico, California, Colorado, S. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Upstate New York, N. Kentucky, E. Indiana, and Sonora, México. Michael Ronstadt actively performs and manages the Gypsum Ensemble, the Suono Violin/Cello Duo and is cellist for Josh Hisle (Lost In Holland). He also performs with the Lisa Biales, The Santa Cruz River Band, Amber Norgaard, and Petie Ronstadt. Already boasting a discography of more than 10 albums, his 2 solo projects Motionless Swirls (2006) and Cotton Dreams Part I & II (2008), have been met with much praise. Michael received his Master of Music in Cello Performance in June 2008 at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), under the instruction of Yehuda Hanani and his Bachelor of Music from The University of Arizona under internationally acclaimed cellist Nancy Green. Previous teachers include renowned pedagogue Gordon Epperson, Nelzimar Neves and William Grubb.
Gypsum Duo - "Cotton Dreams"
Gypsum Duo - "Haunted"
Gypsum+Lisa Biales: Summertime
Lost In Holland: The Rise Of Sitting Bull
Gypsum Duo: Take The A Train
