REVIEWS:
Killer tunes! Love the singer too. It makes you want to dance around the rim of a pint of Guinness!” Would love to hear it live!
–Jennifer Batten, Performing guitarist with 3 solo CDs. Played 2 tours with Jeff Beck and 10 years with Michael Jackson
“There’s something very primal about alignment, exemplified by the megalithic standing stones found in the green fields of Ireland. There’s something that resonates in us when it comes to rustic Celtic verse as well. Tales of the Rocky Road To Dublin, Raggle Taggle Gypsy and She Moved Through the Fair touch us on the mystical level. Stone Row are a contemporary Celtic five-piece from Buffalo, New York who approach the old world spirit of these songs with new world savvy, adding progressive and global elements to their interpretations of the classics and drawing from the ancient mystique to create new standards of their own composition. Their debut album, Alignment, synchs up all the right elements; soaring vocals, rhythmic percussion and expressive licks of fiddle, accordion and guitars. The mystery is preserved while Stone Row makes it accessible to all.”
–Cal Koat World Beat Canada
…“Alignment” had an interesting feel to it. The debut album by Stone Row, you will not only hear Celtic influence, but also World music overtones and rock as well. Each rises and falls like a wave, so you’re never quite sure what will come to the surface next–but in a good way.
…This makes it updated and fresh instead of relying on the sounds of the past. Rather than copying those sounds, the band expands on them. The Celtic is woven throughout like fine stitching and the World sounds almost serve as punctuation.
The five-piece band doesn’t hesitate to experiment a bit, but it doesn’t get too “out there”…They do a lovely job of it. All in all it’s a happy album with plenty to offer.
- Catherine R. Tully Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.
…Stone Row is not your grandmother’s Celtic tunes with simple fiddles, guitars, and bodhrans; these lads and lass rock the stage and invite the crowds to join in with clapping, singing and jigs on the dance floor.
…Stone Row is more than just a Celtic band. they are a world band that embraces folk, country, rock, and Celtic – Irish and Scottish – to form a diversified sound to please any crowd.
- Sherrill Fulghum AllVoices
“Stone Row has a deep musical pedigree. The band members… have been recognized on the local and national levels with numerous awards and accolades from fellow musicians. The mix of Celtic and World music on their release Alignment is a heady stew of originals and traditional tunes moving from Irish drinking songs to intricate Moroccan rhythms. The music is intoxicating as it drifts from Pogues like kickers to Led Zeppelin mysticism.
- Bob Silvestri Best of Western New York
“You guys were incredible and now have a new fan base. My students are crazy about your band. I’m glad you had fun. The feedback is amazing. The Dean just raved about the band and performance. Great job. Thank you for a great night of fun and song.”
- Maryanne C. Arena, Director, Fine and Performing Arts, Genesee Community College
“The last time I saw Stone Row my friend, an astute musician, said: “everyone in a band ought to see these guys, it’s like they’re putting on a clinic”. He is absolutely right. The band took total control of the audience that night and we were treated to an incredible mix of Celtic and world music, with blistering guitar, killer harmonies, monster percussion and brilliant bass lines. Musical magic happens when the right people come together. Stone Row has the right people. I would take my friend’s observation one step further and say that everybody should see these guys!”
–Tom Gestwicki, Professor of Guitar Instruction, SUNY Fredonia
“…The Celtic sound is mixed with folk, rock, and country hints…with rich vocal harmonies. What I liked about the music on the demo CD is that it has a unique flowing nature about it. It knocks the socks off of the normal Irish/Celtic stereotype. The combination of passionate riffs and hearty instrumental voicings makes the music truly stand out…[Their] music has influences of Middle-Eastern and African tribal rhythms. Each band member brings to the table a whole new spin by their diversified attitudes and styles. Each song of the band’s repertoire has its own identity. Some are mellow and pretty, others are aggressive with a good drive.”
–Judy Ann Dolce, Night-Life Magazine
“Stone Row is one of the hottest new bands today. They combine great musical ideas with intense live performances. Their original style of Celtic & world music is both refreshing and invigorating. A great musical concept, combined with world-class musicianship and strong vocals really push this group to another level.”
-Jack Prybylski, Recording Artist
“I can’t imagine a more exciting group of musicians coming together to form a band. I’ve worked professionally with most of these guys and can attest not only to their mastery of their respective instruments, but to their excellent musicianship. With a lineup like this, Stone Row is nothing short of amazing.”
-Leah Zicari, Recording Artist
“Stone Row is a group that includes some of Western New York’s premier musicians; versatile players with great reputations and eclectic influences, but most importantly, dedicated artists with a strong work ethic. Based on my knowledge of the individual personalities and talents that make up this group, I’d say the Celtic and World Music communities, and the public-at-large, had better watch out for Stone Row… Get to one of their shows while you can still afford the tickets!”
-Gregg Juke, Musician/Producer/Educator/Journalist
Nocturnal Productions/BlueBuffalo Records
Another crowd pleaser despite the ever increasing rain was found performing on the main stage. Stone Row, a fusion of Celtic, Folk, Country and Rock, combines the local talent of four dynamically versatile musicians. They draw inspiration in their music through an interweaving of old world classics and up-to-date elements….The end result crosses a broad age group as well as a mixture of diverse musical tastes…From the looks of the rain-soaked audience clapping and singing along, they apparently agree.”
–Annette Puntoriero, Metro Community News
“The opening band, Stone Row was amazing! Great vocals, amazing guitar and really interesting repetoire choices. This band is definitely one to watch.”
–Miranda Mullholland, The Glengarry Bhoys
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Formed in 2005
2009: Released debut CD “Alignment” receiving international radio play
2010: Nominated for 5 Buffalo Music Awards
2010: Buffalo Music Award for Stone Row: Best Original Alternative Band
2010: Buffalo Music Award for Katie Panfil: Best Original Female Vocal
2010: Buffalo Night Life Music Award for Katie Panfil: Best Original Female Vocal
2011: Buffalo Night Life Music Award for Dave Schmeidler: Best Original Guitarist
2011: Buffalo Night Life Music Award for Glenn Bernardis: Best Original Bassist
2012: Begin Pre-production for 2nd album
2012: Nominated for 4 Buffalo Night Life Music Awards
2012: Buffalo Night Life Music Award for Katie Panfil: Best Original Female Vocal
2012: Buffalo Night Life Music Award for Dave Schmeidler: Best Original Guitarist
PERFORMANCE CREDITS
FESTIVALS/CONCERTS/SPECIAL EVENTS:
Albany Tulip Festival
Amherst Recreation Concert Series
Amherst Scottish Festival
Artpark Food and Wine Festival
Batavia Summer In The City Heritage Fest
Boston Summer Concert Series
Broadway Market
Brockport Summer Serenade Concert Series
Brock University Concert Series
Buffalo Bisons Party At The Park Irish Night
Buffalo Canoe Club Irish Night
Buffalo Irish Center Emerald Room
Buffalo Irish Festival
Buffalo Winter Brewfest
Burchfield Nature And Art Center Concert Series
Hamburg NY Burgerfest
Canal Fest of the Tonawandas
Canisius College International Festival
Cheektowaga Concert Series
Crystal Beach Concert Series
Dunkirk Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series
Eden Summer Concert Series
Ellicottville Summer Concert Series
Elmwood Festival of the Arts
Erie County Community College
Erie County Fair
Erie Irish Festival
Falling Leaves Festival
Friday at the Falls Concert Series
Genesee County Community College Concert Series
Genesee County Fair
Geneseo Concert Series
Grand Island Concert Series
Great American Irish Festival
Great Guinness Toast
German House Concert Hall
Highbanks Celtic Festival
Hofstra University Irish Festival
Irish Classical Theatre “The Wake”
Jackson Square Summer Concert Series
Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival
Lewiston Summer Concert Series
Lilac Festival
M+T Plaza Concert Series
Milford CT Irish Festival
Moog Hooley 2006
Music is Art Festival
Niagara Celtic Festival
Niagara County Community College Concert Series
Niagara County Fair
Niagara Folk Arts Festival
Niagara Food Festival
Niagara Wine Festival
Niagara University Concert Series
Oatka Festival
Orchard Park Pavilion Concert Series
Oswego Harborfest
Rochester Winter Brewfest
Shamrocks and Tulips Festival
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Sloan Summer Concert Series
Springville Center For The Arts
St. Catharines, ON Canada Day Celebration
St. Patrick Joseph Dingus Day Multi-Ethnic Celebration
Syracuse Irish Festival
Taste of Buffalo
Union East International Festival
Village of Lancaster St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wellsville Creative Arts Center
Wellsville Library Concert Series
Youngstown Concert Series
ZGM Gallery
PUBS
Brennan’s Bowery Bar
Buffalo Irish Center Pub
Charlie O’Brien’s Pub
D’Arcy McGee’s Irish Pub
Desiderio’s
Dwyer’s Pub
East End Grill
Ellicott Manor
Fitzgerald’s Pub
Hennessey’s Pub
Hidden Shamrock
Jack Devine’s Irish Pub
Johnny’s Irish Pub
Kitty Hoyne’s Pub
Lewiston Village Pub
Lighthouse Grill and Spirits
Malone’s
Morrissey’s Irish Pub
Nietzsche’s
Scotch And Sirloin
Sean Patrick’s
Seneca Niagara Casino
Shannon Pub
Shenannigan’s Pub
Shogun Restaurant
Sportsmen’s Tavern
The Irishman Pub
Town Ballroom
Ulrich’s Tavern
FUNDRAISERS:
Amherst Gaelic League
Gotta Kiss Cancer Goodbye
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center
Irish Classical Theatre Wake
Lewiston Pubfest
Medieval Knights
South Buffalo Alive
South Buffalo Feis
RADIO/TV
CHCH TV
Music is Art Live at the Center TV
Rodgers TV Network
The Shredd and Ragan Show
CJVB 1470 Radio
WBNY Radio
WCVF
WEDG 103.3 Radio
WFXF 95.1 Radio
WGRZ TV
WHAM 1180 Radio
WHTK 1280 Radio
WISY 102 Radio
WKGS 106.7 Radio
WKSE 98.5 Radio
WLKK 107.7 Radio
WLVL 1340 Radio
WNIA Radio
WNLO CW 23 TV
WNVE 107.3 Radio
WRNU Radio
WVOR 100.5 Radio
NUMEROUS PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
