Michael Gilbert Ronstadt: Buy

Bobby Fisher (guitar/songwriter) and Michael G. Ronstadt (cello/guitar/songwriter) are both international touring and studio musicians. When their paths crossed on a project, they realized that they shared a rare musical chemistry. So in spite of their hectic schedules, Bobby and Michael decided to record an album together and meticulously wrote, arranged and recorded these songs over an 18 month period.

The new record by Ronstadt Generations Y Los Tucsonenses, Prelude, is now available. Get it on iTunes or buy a copy of the CD below. "Prelude has it all—songs that are tuneful and engaging, with expert and precise instrumentation (be it from the family core or the backing band, Los Tucsonenses), diversity, and terrific vocals and harmonies throughout. It's more than a mere collection of strong material. There is also artfulness in the way each song has been crafted, arranged and even selected for presentation.....They're Ronstadts. What else would you expect?" (Jim Lipson, Tuscon Weekly, December 2012)

After the release of "America, Our Home" (a collection of Patriotic songs done with a Mexican flare) David Damian Figueroa, Mary Lou Fulton, and Ronstadt Generations came together once again to collaborate on a collection of beloved Christmas songs. Bringing in Los Tucsonenses (Ronstadt Generations' versatile support band who made their debut on the new album "Prelude") to round out the recording, the result is a new and exciting take on some well known tunes. "Memories of Christmas" was arranged and recorded over one week in December 2012 at Jim Brady Recording Studios. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jim Brady.

You can buy the new Patriotic EP by Ronstadt Generations in collaboration with David Damian Figueroa, Mary Lou Fulton, and Francisco Gonzalez now on iTunes. Follow the link below.

In the beginning of 2012, Michael recorded 2 full-band tracks to release digitally on I-TUNES.  Recorded by Rick Denzien at Boffo Studios in Ambler, PA.  Musicians include Cindy LeBlanc (flute), Jim Holton (piano), Stephen Kurtz (bass), Michael G. Ronstadt (cello/guitar/mandolin/voice), Rick Denzien (background harmony), Debra Lee (background harmony), Adam Pasqueal (drums).

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Recorded at Slot-1 Recording Studios (Ambler, PA) by Rick Denzien
Produced by Michael G. Ronstadt & Rick Denzien
Michael G. Ronstadt, Cello/Guitar/Voice/Aux Percussion
Lyra Project (Rick Denzien & Debra Lee), Background Vocals
Janet Marquardt, Violin on "Corners"

Tracks 1-10 written by Michael G. Ronstadt
Track 11 arranged by Michael G. Ronstadt, "Tam The Bam" (Pete Clark), "Midnight On The Water" (Guy Thomasson), "Old Joe Clark" (traditional)
Track 12 written by Michael G. Ronstadt & Jack Corduroy

Ronstadt Generations has released their first CD album in 2010, "LULO".  Purchase @ www.mjronstadt.com

Lost In Holland's 2nd CD, featuring Josh Hisle (guitar/vocals) and Michael G. Ronstadt (cello/voice), is available on Amazon.com & iTunes for digital download. Also available at shows - www.michaelronstadt.com.

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. ------------------------------------------------ Includes Sandy Suskind (flute), Petie Ronstadt (bass), Sam Eagon (drums/bass), Rebeccah Parker Downs (cello), Shannon Wheeler (cello), Ryan Child (cello), Wes Davidson (guitar), Steve Wethington (guitar), and Rome (spoken word).

"Disc two is a collection of contemporary classical works, most of them written by Ronstadt, that show him to be a performer with an amazing command of the typical and exotic sounds of the cello, a true virtuoso and a man of instinctive musicality. As a composer Ronstadt is well qualified, creating moody soundscapes that reference a broad range of global and contemporary currents while generating something distinctively his own"(Dan Buckley, Tucson Citizen, Nov. 19, 2008 - http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/entertainment/103097.php)