Tune Into Our Musical Mission
Taking inspiration from artists like The Beatles, Carlos Santana, Dave Matthews Band, FKJ, Jack Johnson, Jerry Garcia & Bob Weir, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, the Grateful Dead + Dead & Co, Robert Hunter, John Perry Barlow, Alabama Shakes, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Anderson Paak, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Big Thief, Bon Iver, The Doors, Earth/Wind/Fire, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, Gary Clark Jr., James Brown, Kid Cudi, Julien Baker, The Kooks, Lana Del Rey, Louis Armstrong, LANY, Mac Ayres, Mac Miller, Marvin Gaye, Masego, the Moho Collective, Nirvana, Norah Jones, Otis Redding, Queen, the Ramones, Randy Newman, the Rolling Stones, the Roots, Slightly Stoopid, Stevie Wonder, Tash Sultana, Tom Misch, Jacob Collier, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Umphrey’s Mcgee, Willie Nelson, and so many more!
tune into the Hum of the Earth & listen to what the people are saying ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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"bro I got to see you during Jazz Fest with your band, it was DOPE"
- Timothy Mitchum ("Across The Universe")
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"the good vibes were flowing like a grand old river, you guys are so prolific with releases"
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"I haven't been around musicians who were able to so easily come together seamlessly. From an energetic perspective, the vibes were all smooth and I was feeling the love all night long"
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"we were fully encapsulated in sonic bliss and you are definitely super talented at writing, as well. can't wait to hear more of your beautiful melodies and chord progressions!"
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"you definitely inspired me. you embody what it means to have music run through you and it's contagious. you are a gem!"
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"you help people around you shine their true light by being brilliant in the way you shine yours. this was an incredible event in my life and has already fulfilled so many much-needed places in my heart. my grandfather would be amazed"
a few key highlights // works that donny is especially proud to present:
“Fire on the Mountain” (Grateful Dead) cover jam // circa April ‘24
No copyright infringement is intended; all credit belongs to the original artist(s). 🙏🏽
primary collaborators:
🧠 DR Castillejo
🎸 Nick Reding + Junda Qu
🎸 Chuck Fantauzzo
🎹 Kyle Muscato + DR Castillejo
🎶 Catherine Oldfield (Catmospheric Music)
🥁 Gabe Puccio + Zachery Chase
📍 Studios at Linden Oaks (Rochester, NY)
“East Ave” (original Mango Jam)
MANGO JAM OFFICIAL MUSIC
🥭 it’s that mango marmalade — the juiciest jam — funky jelly; pulsing from your ears to your belly 🎶
“What’s Keeping Live Music From Dying Out?” (2025 Film)
primary collaborators:
🧠 DR Castillejo
👨💻 DR Castillejo
🎥 Carson Argenna + Eric Zinter