Foster's Daily Democrate Covers the Summer Music Series at The Governor's Inn

Donatello, Dekoto and Truffle at Governor's Inn


ROCHESTER — Donatello, Dekoto and Truffle — that sounds like a law firm, but it's not. They are actually the names of the three musical lineups this weekend at The Governor's Inn. Now in its eighth weekend of its Summer Music Series, The Inn and its Cafe stage three acts every weekend through the end of September: Acoustic Fridays on the Front Lawn, Rockin' Saturdays at the Cafe, and The Sunday Garden Concerts at the Cafe.

Friday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., George Donatello, a locally known financial adviser, rips the chords musically when not otherwise immersed numerically. Master of the acoustic, Donatello plays a popular mix from the Beatles to Bon Jovi. Acoustic Fridays on the Front Lawn series is sponsored in part by Associates in Family Dentistry and Federal Savings Bank

Saturday, Aug. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. is the Dekoto Band; Singer/Songwriter Gerry Dekoto performs an eclectic scope of material ranging from southern rock-a-billy and story-telling to stone cold Memphis blues. Reaching across genres, Gerry plays everything from 'revamped' rock and heavy metal classics to emotional renditions of silly sitcom soundtracks. A common set list includes both covers (Duffy, Prince, Seal, Aerosmith, Ethridge, Monkees, etc.) and original compositions, as well as standards from Dylan, Seger, Clapton, The Beatles and Stones. Love songs, political commentary, biting parody are themes often visited in Gerry's own material. Gerry is currently working on his second CD titled 'Heavy Metal Love Songs for the Acoustic Heart.' The Rockin' Saturdays series at The Cafe at The Governor's Inn is sponsored by First City Motor Sales and Bourque's Flooring.

Sunday, Aug. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Truffle: Not many bands have the staying power of Truffle, the ever-popular groovin', rootsy band now in its 25th year which may be more familiar to music fans than any other band in the area. Acoustic Truffle is the trio featuring three of the four original band member of Savoy Truffle, which toured the country since 1986. The trio includes bassist David Bailey, Ned Chase on multiple strings and Dave Gerard singing and playing guitar. The Sunday Garden Concert series is sponsored by Metrocast, Spence & Matthews Insurance, Rochester Motor Sports, Sebastian Septic Services, and The Kid's Dentist.

All performances are free although donations to the bands are appreciated. All events are free (donations appreciated) and shows are schedule shine or rain (under the tent). A hearty and diverse menu is at all shows. For a schedule of the musical lineup, descriptions of and weblinks to the bands, visit www.governorsinn.com.