Gene and Jimbo  -  1979-1980

I met Gene at Ithaca College, and was lucky to hook up with him and play as a duo.  Gene has the purest sounding voice, and was wonderful to get along with and work with.  I remember playing many times at the downtown Plum's Restaurant, as well as the Ithaca College Coffeehouse "Crossroads", and a place in Varna called "Ballards".  We probably played other Ithaca venues as well.  It was a joy to harmonize with Gene, even though I was just trying to figure out how to play and sing at the same time. We also played some of my favorite music, like James Taylor, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and more.   Gene seemed very determined to better himself, and it looks as though he has succeeded beyond expectations!  See his site at:   https://eugeneruffolo.com/

Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at Plums Restaurant in Ithaca, NY in May of 1980 ("Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" - audio)

Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at Plums Restaurant in Ithaca, NY in May of 1980  ("Danny's Song" - YouTube video)


Live at Plum's Restaurant, May 1980


Sweet Baby James
Part of the Plan
When I'm 64
The Boxer
America
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
Morning Sky
Millworker
Lonely People
Rocky Raccoon
Golden Lady
Something in the Way She Moves
Yesterday
Danny's Song
B.S.U.R.
Take Me Home, Country Roads
Thinking of You
Tin Man
Fire and Rain Carolina In My Mind
Sunny Skies
Wandering
Moondance Lookin' For Love on Broadway
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Norwegien Wood
Watching the River Run Kodachrome



Live at Ithaca College's Crossroads Pub:
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"You've Got a Friend"
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight"
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"B.S.U.R."  (w/guest Cathy
Sulmasy on vocals)
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"Fire and Rain" 
(w/guest Cathy Sulmasy on vocals)
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"Amie" 
(w/guest Cathy Sulmasy on vocals)
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"Teach Your Children"
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"Looking For a Lady"
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"Close Your Eyes" 
(w/guest Cathy Sulmasy on vocals)
Live music recording of Gene & Jimbo at
the Crossroads Pub at Ithaca College:
"Sweet Baby James"



Typical Set lists


Here are some fun memories .... click on the pictures to enlarge:

Gene & Jimbo Publicity Photo
(gee ... somebody has changed a lot -

somebody has not!)

Plum's Poster
Ithaca Times Calendar April 3, 1980

(look for "Gene & Jimbo"!)

Gene & Jimbo's Songlist

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