Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Fender Bass, Lead and Backing Vocals.

I Lead the band from the back. That's what I do.

Until I come out front. Then it's fireworks.

Arranger: Chorus & String Arrangements, Back Beats, Drums & Percussion

I'm a trap player, locked in with the drummer. That's were I live. 

In tandem with the drummer; following his moves, and him following mine. 

Always with the trap. In, on and around the trap. Yeah. 

i set up on the drummer's left, so we face each other when he's playing on his high-hat (sock cymbal).  

In synch with the drummer and his hi-hat. Playing "on the hat." 

Studio Musician, Session Player, Recording Artist. Band Leader, Sideman. Recording and Music Production.

Composer, Arranger, Music Theory Instructor, Charting, Orchestration and Scoring Instrumental Parts.

Session Musician for Last Minute Jam Productions and Regular Member of "The Bunker Band & Studio Crew at Geo Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA.  

Arrangements for Last Minute Jam Productions. Geo Sound

Recorded with Tacony Eloi Good Karma Band.

Played with Skip Denenberg.
Performed at JC Dobbs. Prism Concert Release.

Recorded backing guitar and vocal tracks for local bands, vocalists and many different and varied musical artists over the many years.  

Played and Recorded with The Shy Dogs (Shy Dog Productions). Played John & Peter's, New Hope, PA.

Played and Recorded Live with Razz-Ma-Tazz. Velvet Lounge, Philadelphia, PA.

Recordings:

Last Minute Jam, Volume 1. 

No. 19. Roman: Go Away. All Guitars Played by Mike, and include:

Gibson D-50 Acoustic, Fender Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12-String & Gibson Les Paul Gold Top (with P-90 Humbuckers).

Last Minute Jam, Volume 2: Minutes To The Millennium.

No. Belmont Plateau: Written & arranged by Michael Stella. Produced by George Manney for LMJ  Productions.

Season's Greetings Philadelphia. Gibson SG Custom, Fender Telecaster and Rickenbacker 12-String  played by Mike.

No Electric Guitars. Acoustic & Electric Guitars played by Mike. 

Additional Recording and Live Music Arrangements & Productions by Michael Stella, for StarSongs Music, Bensalem, PA).

Saxton Road: "Love Always"
(unreleased cd).

Music produced by Bob  Schneider and Mike Stella. 
Saxton Road is Robert Schneider & Michael Stella. 

Music written and recorded early summer through late autumn, 1998. Final Mixing, November 1998.

All tracks produced and 
recorded at Saxton Sound Studio, Philadelphia PA. 

Produced by Robert Schneider and Michael Stella.
 
Michael Stella:

Gibson ES-345, Gibson Les Paul, Gibson J-45 Acoustic.
Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster. Sigma Electric/Acoustic Guitars. 

Rob Schneider:

Yamaha Electric Piano, Roland D-50 Synthesizer and Electronic Keyboards, Synthesizer Bass &  Electronic Drums.

Saxton Road Bio: 

Instrumental jazz fusion ensemble that always brings an eclectic mix of alternative, jazz, soul, funk, fusion & contemporary.

Saxton Road: Live Always.
(unreleased cd).

Song Titles, Writers & Track Listings:

1. People Make The World Go Round. 7:35 (T. Bell & L. Creed).

2. Winelight, featuring Dick Noble, Alto Saxophone. 6:11 (W. Eaton).

3. You And Me. 4:54
(D. Kuramoto). 

4. Chicago Song. 5:59 
(M. Miller). 

5. Love Always. 5:17 
(B. Roberts -B. Bacharach- C. Bayer-Sager) 

6. For The Love Of You 8:41 (Arrington-Isley-Isley-Isley-Isley-Jasper-Isley).

7. Song For Shea, featuring Michael Quaranto, Yamaha SPD-1 7:53 (M. Stella). 

8. Since I Lost My Baby. 7:56 (W. Robinson, Jr & W. Moore).

9. One Thousand Days 5:19 (B. White)

10. People Make The World Go Round (alt. keyboard mix. All instruments played 
by Rob Schneider). 5:29 
(T. Bell & L. Creed).

11.Love Always (Solo Guitar Mix). 5:29 (B. Roberts -B. Bacharach- C. Bayer-Sager) 
 
12. For The Love Of You (extended mix). 9:49 (Arrington-Isley-Isley-Isley-Isley-Jasper-Isley).

13. Song For Shea 7:57 (alt. mix, Bob Schneider, Electronic Drums). 

14. Chicago Song: Alternate Mix.  5:35
(M. Miller).

Elecrtonic music
IDM
Ambient techno
Downtempo
Techno

Producer, Mixer, recording engineer, Vocalist, Composer.
Original beats for original artists.
Remixes and original compositions.

Enjoy!


Biography
Mister Applegate's Perception

Mister Applegate's Perception is a Raw & Earthy sounding alternative to today’s typically over produced Rock/Pop Music.
Hailing from Historic Bristol, Pa. on the outskirts of "The City of Brotherly Love" (Philadelphia, Pa.), and formed in the late spring of 2012, Mister Applegate's Perception is a Hard Rocking quartet consisting of Chief Songwriter Geri Gates (Guitars, Lead Vocals) Matt Rodriguez (Drums & Percussion), Daniel Robbins (Keyboards & Percussion) & Jeff Grosse (Bass & Backing Vocals). All four having an impeccable musical pedigree. Each having played in a wide variety of music styles, and having shared the stage with some of the best names in the business. Making the band highly respected amongst their peers. 

Mister Applegate's Perception first came together as of a result of a good mutual friend, who introduced each of the members of Mister Applegate's Perception to one another at an Open Mic Event in which Gates, Rodriguez & Robbins arrived with their proverbial tails tucked between their legs having just received word that their then bassist had decided to leave them High & Dry only 3 hours before their first scheduled live appearance . After being quickly introduced to their new bassist Jeff Grosse the New Band huddled together to put a setlist in order and the rest as they say is Rock & Roll History. All four musicians felt that special magic in the air on that fateful night, as they cast their musical spell upon the lucky attendees who clamored around to get a glimpse of the next great Legacy in Rock. 

Following this important show for Mister Applegate's Perception, they immediately commandeered a private rehearsal facility in order to learn & eventually record the wealth of original material that songwriter/producer Geri Gates had been saving for such an occasion as this. One song which is a staple at Mister Applegate's Perception Concerts is “Ragman” which Gates describes as: “A tribute to our Mothers & Fathers all of whom had an incredible work ethic and struggled on a daily basis in all kinds of economies to just put food on the table for their respective families, and it is also about those people who serve this country in the Armed Forces on a daily basis and what they have to go through in order to do so.” 

Mister Applegate's Perception has been described as a mixture of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, & Nirvana put together in a blender. Their material is catchy, with Big Hooks, & Memorable Chorus’ which is the case with two more crowd favorites, “She” (Fakes It) & "Quicksand" each arriving at the listeners ears offering a refreshingly radio friendly sound yet, keeping that all important street credibility that Mister Applegate's Perception strives for. 

Mister Applegate's Perception is poised to take over the Philadelphia, Pa. music scene as it now exists, leaving behind all other bands in their wake based on their songs and live presentation. One thing is forever certain when it comes to Mister Applegate's Perception when they are in concert. "They Put On An Arresting Performance!"

Band Interests
Rock & Roll, Sky Diving, Motorcycles, Women
Artists We Also Like
The Beatles, Vanhalen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Iron Maiden, UFO, Z.Z. Top, Metallica,

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