In the Flamingo Lounge (2026)

“In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg” is an audio collection of stories that delves deep into the vibrant musical history of Buffalo and Western New York creating a living archive where each story adds a unique thread to the overall narrative.

15/08/2026

This week’s guest In the Flamingo Lounge, Stephen Sadoff, is a bass player extraordinaire with “deep pockets” and is a member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, Class of 2012. He plays with every inch of his body and soul. A much sought-after band member, he is a popular “go-to” guy for recording sessions and the first call when a last-minute fill-in is needed.

Stephen played at the first University at Buffalo Blues Fest in 1969. Since then, he has performed with countless artists and lent his talents to numerous recordings, concerts, and club gigs.

You can find the podcast where you get your podcasts or at Rockabilly Greg dot com where “It’s All About the Music”.

Links to the episode are in the comments section.

08/08/2026

This week’s guest In the Flamingo Lounge, Armondo “Mondo” Galla, the older brother of fellow Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Tony Galla, is a talented rock ’n’ roll and R&B singer, musician, and recording artist with a career spanning decades.

Getting his start early, Armondo sang and played guitar alongside his siblings, brother Tony and sister Mary Jane, in The Galla Trio. When Armondo was 16, the high point of their family performances was their appearance (with their mother) on TV’s Ted Mack Amateur Hour in February, 1959 where Mr. Mack mispronounced their names as “Gallo.”

By the 1960s, he was cutting 45s with the Sherwin Trio, produced by David Lucas, and later fronted the all-original late-‘60s group Mondo Bizarro alongside players Doug Morgano, Stan Szelest, Gary Mallaber, Ernie Corallo and Bruce Gordon.

You can find the podcast where you get your podcasts or at Rockabilly Greg dot com where “It’s All About the Music”.

Links to the episode are in the comments section.

01/08/2026

This week’s guest In the Flamingo Lounge is Elliot Sneider, a classically trained pianist turned jazz improviser, composer, and writer. After earning his doctorate in composition and performing with diverse groups across New York, Elliot's musical path took a deeply personal turn. Following the loss of his wife to cancer, he founded Merciful TRVLR—a project that combines original music, spoken narrative, and improvisation to explore grief, resilience, and human connection. I am thrilled to have him here to share his story and his music.

You can find the podcast where you get your podcasts or at Rockabilly Greg dot com where “It’s All About the Music”.

Links to the episode are in the comments section.

25/07/2026

This week In the Flamingo Lounge, we are shining a spotlight on the incredible sounds, history, and legacy of the Niagara Frontier with Frank Fracassi and Bruce Wojick from the Niagara Falls MUSIC Hall of Fame.

Board President, Bruce Wojick, is a 2017 inductee, a mainstay of the WNY scene since 1983, and one of the region's most respected guitarists and songwriters. You know him from iconic bands like God’s Children, Klear, The Struggle, Brothers of Invention, and touring nationally with The Strictly Hip.

And alongside him is Vice President, Frank Fracassi, a phenomenal keyboardist who has been fueling the local airwaves since the 60s and 70s with legendary groups like Penelope, and currently with Everyday People and Summer of ’69. When he’s not behind the keys, he’s a major force in the community with the Lewiston Kiwanis and the Lewiston Jazz Fest board.

You can find the podcast where you get your podcasts or at Rockabilly Greg dot com where “It’s All About the Music”.

Links to the episode are in the comments section.

18/07/2026

This week I am thrilled to welcome back to the Flamingo Lounge, a true cornerstone of the Western New York music scene, Nick Veltri.

From his powerhouse days anchoring the groove on bass with legendary acts like Big Wheelie & the Hubcaps, Stan & the Ravens, and Billy McEwen & the Soul Invaders, to his tireless dedication behind the scenes, Nick has helped shape the very fabric of Buffalo’s rich musical heritage. He’s a Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee whose passion for the groove is matched only by his commitment to supporting our incredible local talent. Get ready for some fantastic stories.

You can find the podcast where you get your podcasts or at Rockabilly Greg dot com where “It’s All About the Music”.

Links to the episode are in the comments section.

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