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Michael Stokes

www.myspace.com/makinmusicny

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  • Michael Stokes

  • 58 / Male
  • STATEN ISLAND, New York, US
  • Last Login: 1/5/2010

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Interests

  • General

    Our trip to Paris in 2006. Enjoy the slide show!

  • Music

    ------------- It's All Good! ------------- There is only good music & bad music. I have a very diverse music collection, but favor music with meter and melody. I listen to everything from Monk to Muddy Waters to Metal to Mozart & everything in between. ..Michael Stokes's Profile | Create Your Badge
    Michael Stokes's Facebook profile.. ..
    Visit Makin' Music NY

  • Movies

    Cool Hand Luke, Shawshank Redemption, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Wizard of Oz, Forest Gump, It's a Wonderful Life, The Godfather, Schindler's List

  • Television

    Two and A Half Men. Other than that, History Channel, Discovery, Ovation TV, News, Sports, & Movies.

  • Books

    THE GRAPES OF WRATH by John Steinbeck, STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND by Robert Heinlein, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY by Irving Stone, OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck, ANTHEM by Ayn Rand, LORD OF THE FLIES by William Golding

  • Heroes

    People who demonstrate moral excellence, selfless courage, and an indomitable spirit despite personal risk - Givers.

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Staten Island, NY
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke: No
  • Education: Post grad

Schools

  • Wagner College

    • Staten Island, NY
    • Graduated: 2000
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Master's Degree
    • Major: MBA - Business Administration
    1998 to 2000

  • George Washington University

    • Washington,DC
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Professional
    • Major: Project Management
    1996 to 1997

  • Polytechnic University

    • Brooklyn, NY
    • Graduated: 1995
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Master's Degree
    • Major: MS - Telecommunications & Computing Management
    1993 to 1995

  • Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

    • New York, NY
    • Graduated: 1974
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    • Major: BBA - Human Resource Mgt.
    1970 to 1974

  • Cuny Kingsborough Community College

    • Brooklyn, NY
    • Graduated: 1970
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Associate's Degree
    • Major: Business Management
    1968 to 1970

Companies

  • Verizon

    • New York, New York US
    • Area Operations Manager
    Retired 6/30/06

Blurbs

About me:

I host a Website Community for musicians & fans. The site is www.makinmusicny.com. Musicians & fans can post gigs there, read articles, post to the forum, and see what's going on around town. This is my way of thanking my musician friends. If you're a musician or a fan of live music, that a look.

Hello there! Thanks for stopping by. Here's a little information about me. Despite the fact that I'm extremely involved with music in the NY/NJ area today, I am not a musician. My connection to the music scene was purely accidental. When I took an early retirement from the corporate world, I wasn't sure what to do & I became restless. I was accustomed to being extremely busy. I found the answer through reconnecting to my life-long love of music. That which started as an attempt to help a friend promote his performances, evolved into a newsletter, and eventually morphed into a Music Community. I am a former Operations Manager, Engineer, and Adjunct Professor and today I do consulting work, volunteer, and run the Web Music Community. This is my way of thanking my musician friends for the many hours of enjoyment they have given me. You will also find me here: www.MakinMusicNY.com http://www.myspace.com/mstokes313 http://facebook.com/MakinMusicNY

Who I'd like to meet:

Ronan Tynan

Comments

Displaying 25 of 67 comments
  • A.J. Hager

    Nov 19 2009 11:56 PM

    Thanks Mike! And although I am really a Met's fan, (even though I don't pay too much attention to sports anymore these days), I had to root for my place of birth, (actually that would be Brooklyn, but it's still NY!). So yes, I was rooting for the Yankees! And I must say, they made for a very exciting series, and they played extremely good baseball!! Unfortunately, my wife and her sister, and my band-mate John McNutt are all die-hard Phillies fans! Oh well...May the better team win...and they DID!! (-:
  • Annette A. Aguilar & St…

    Nov 19 2009 11:56 PM

    THANK YOU MIKE
    MAKIN MUSIC is the best!
  • Instantly Blue

    Nov 5 2009 6:17 AM

    Thanks for the add!
  • Craig Holiday HaynesCraig Haynes

    Oct 4 2009 8:09 PM

    Thanks for the add and continued success with your website! I'll get around to makin' use of it ...soon!
    All the best,
    Craig
  • DeanDean Kreplin Sr.

    Oct 4 2009 2:53 PM

    Hello Michael Thanks for the request we had the privelege of sharing the same stage with Michael Hill & The Blues Mob it was great!!! what a great person and a smokin guitar player and singer!!!!Your Friend Dean Sr. Rockin Rick & The Preachers Athens NY
  • The Billy Gibson Band

    Aug 9 2009 12:56 PM

    Hey Mike, Thanks for your encouragement and support! Looking forward to heading your way in early September for some gigs with Dave Fields. See you then! All my best, Billy
  • Vinnie Zummo

    Aug 2 2009 6:29 PM

    Hi Mike ,
    Just want to let your friends know.......
    Former Joe Jackson guitarist Vinnie Zummo JAZZ BRUNCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    August 9th.

    The Vinnie Zummo Trio
    with
    Cameron Brown : Bass
    Ray Marchica: Drums
    Featuring Janice Zummo : Vocals

    AT THE BLUE NOTE August 9th.

    SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 2 sets 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM

    The Blue Note
    131 West 3rd.St.
    212-475-8592

    Reservations STRONGLY suggested

    for more info: http://www.bluenote.net/newyork/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=7204

    $24.50 includes brunch and one drink

    Check out Vinnie's latest CD: "Swinging Guitar Sounds of Young America"
    AT
    CD Baby

  • Race Odyssey

    Aug 1 2009 4:40 PM

    Great Page Michael !! Appreciate The Friendship !! Rock On !!
  • dejagrace

    Jul 24 2009 8:02 PM

    thank you for the friend request.....
    lovely site, mon cher....
  • RAE MARNIE Jazz, Blues…

    Jul 24 2009 8:02 PM

    thank you michale for finding me and yoru lovely msg on email... via the music website... i find it hard to find time for all these music websites.. life !!!... so bear with me on repleis etc.. but thank you for your lovely lovely words... i am so glad you like me voice, jsut in the middle of something so excuse typing and exhausted from a gig yesterdya and no sleep!... speak soon on line.. Rae ;-) london
  • Gypsy Jazz Festival

    Jul 19 2009 2:03 PM

    Bonjour pour infos
    Le Gypsy Jazz Festival se déroulera à Nouméa en Nouvelle Calédonie du 18 au 22 novembre 2009
  • Grange Rutan aka "LADY …GRange lady RUTAN

    Jun 14 2009 2:32 AM

    GOOD EVENING HANDSOME,

    THOUGHT I MIGHT SEE YOU AT THE BLUE NOTE ON THURSDAY WHEN ELEGANT GAMBERINI DID THE DEED IN A MAGNIFICENT AND INTIMATE WAY.

    MISS YOU AND MORRIE,

    GRANGE
  • ANNA

    Jun 17 2009 7:09 AM

    Hi Michael!
    Nice to meet you!
    All the best to you
    Cheers from Moscow!!!
    A.
  • Luanne Leyla Reid

    May 22 2009 4:18 AM

    Thank you for the request Michael.

    Awesome page!

    Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

    Hugs,
    Lu xxx
  • Mike Nappi

    May 22 2009 9:23 AM

    Thanks for the add...Nice Page...

    Peace
  • Marc Hoffman

    May 20 2009 6:17 PM

    Thanks for the add Michael,
    Peace,
    Marc
  • Pete Levin

    May 19 2009 12:44 AM

    Hi Michael.

    Nice to meet you here. Thanks for adding me to your friends circle. I appreciate it.

    Best wishes,

    Pete
  • Missy Andersen

    May 19 2009 5:53 AM

    I just met Morrie today and now I've met you. So much talent. I'm a lucky girl today!
  • Leisure Class

    May 17 2009 6:00 PM



    Thanks for the invitation, o imaginary friend.


    www.leisureclass.net
    It's better than music.

  • Eric Frazier

    May 17 2009 10:44 PM

    Hi Mike
    Thanks for your great comments and for reminding me of the wonderful website you have established. My performances and work load have been heavy. All of the promotion and advertising over the years is paying off! There are great venues in my schedule and my game has reached another level. I will engage heavily on your website. Yes, I still do first Tuesdays @ Rustik. The crowds have been immense! Thank you so much my friend!
    Be well.
    Eric Frazier
    www.ericfraziermusic.com
  • Brad Vickers & His Vest…

    May 12 2009 11:48 PM

    Hi, Michael! We're just back from the BMAs in Memphis, and are looking forward to a great spring/summer. Hope to see you soon. Thanks for all you do to support the live music scene here in NY!
    Cheers! -Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
  • Amy Lynn & The Gunshow

    May 11 2009 1:09 PM

    Let me know if you can make my show this Thursday, May 14th @ The Canal Room.
    I will put you on the guest list :)

    Hope we get to finally meet!

    Amy Lynn
  • Musical Entertainment C…

    May 12 2009 12:11 AM

    Hey Mike,
    Haven't seen you in a while. Just dropping in to say hello.
    Hope all is well my friend.
    -Steve
  • Don DePaola

    May 5 2009 10:21 PM

    Hello Michael,

    It's wonderful to be part of your MySpace circle, love your page my friend!

    Peace,
    Don~
  • SisterMonk

    May 5 2009 7:13 PM

    Hi Michael
    Thanks so much for connecting with us. Will definitely look into your music community! We've only been back on the east coast for the past 4 months and are eager to reach out to the larger music community and spread the word about SisterMonk.
    Cheers!