House concerts are a concept that started with the jazz of the 1920′s. Â They were called rent parties then and allowed neighbors to help neighbors, raising money for the musicians or other poor tenants looking to keep their landlords off their backs. As the bell tolls for the musi ... Continue Reading
You’ve got two great opportunities to hear me play with some of Central Florida’s finest! You can hear the Wengerd|VanVoorst duo at the Tarpon Springs Winn-Dixie from 3-6 pm today It’s at 955 S Pinellas Ave in Tarpon Springs View Larger Map Then, you can drive to Lake ... Continue Reading
I come from Cleveland. I left well before I realized how much great culture there is in that town. There’s the world-class orchestra, landmark architecture, a fantastic art museum, and excellent opera company. Â Not to mention the great jazz in Cleveland: The CJO, Tri-C Jazz Fest, ... Continue Reading
 After taking a year off to devote myself to the completion of my degree, I have returned to the world of Orchestral playing.  I am on the roster of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra.  It’s a regional pickup (and primarily volunteer)  group, comprised of several ... Continue Reading
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The Wengerd|VanVoorst Duo hit tonight definitely did not go as planned! After some back-and-forth over what hour slot we were to take, we had finally settled on the 7:00-8:00 pm timeslot, accommodating one of the participating artists, a harpist of some kind. Not long after I got home, I ... Continue Reading
Having worked for non-profits for quite some time, I find that the latest post from Seth really strikes at the core of what it takes to survive as a non-profit: If you’re only willing to bid $19 to buy a $20 bill at this auction, you’re not doing charity, you’re bargain h ... Continue Reading
This is the official announcement of my Graduate Jazz Recital this Monday, 28 April 2008 at 7:00pm. Click below for directions. View Larger Map Continue Reading
There are things I love about Lakeland – about Polk County – that it’s taken me a while to like. I love our neighborhood. I love the independent stores and restaurants. I love the FLW architecture at FSC, the way the government is working to revitalize downtown. Then t ... Continue Reading
If you are visiting this site for the first time as after meeting me at the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce‘s New Members Reception, welcome! It truly was a pleasure meeting all of you. Here’s the low-down: 1_This website is MatthewWengerd.net. Bass.AllMyHeroes.org will get you ... Continue Reading
