Friday 17 April 2020

Dominick Farinacci Songbook Watch Party I



Michael collaborates with virtuoso trumpeter Dominick Farinacci on St. Louis Blues and What a Wonderful World.

Friday 13 December 2019

The Saints and Sinners of Jackson Square


"The Saints and Sinners of Jackson Square" live recording is officially released as of January 2, 2020.
Sample and purchase copies/downloads on the following links:
Download at Apple Music
Download at Amazon

Saturday 16 November 2019

St James Infirmary Rides Again...and Again


A backstage moment in Easton, MD with trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. Thanks to Jazz on the Chesapeake for having us, and to Jaymes Poling for the capture!

Monday 1 July 2019

Under One Sun Trio


Daniel Polletta welcomes Jamey Haddad, along with band members Billy Drewes and Michael Ward-Bergeman to the Idea Center At Playhouse Square studios in Cleveland, OH.

Monday 12 November 2018

Amazing Grace


Amazing Grace at the inaugural New Orleans Accordion Festival, November 3, 2018.
Mark "Tuba" Smith - sousaphone and vocal
Kenneth Terry - trumpet
Malcolm Morris - bass drum
Michael Ward-Bergeman - accordion

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Howard's Uvula

Titty Pink - Howard's Uvula from herb n renewal on Vimeo.

Lick the Frog. "Howard's Uvula" is from the album "Magic Cookie" by Titty Pink, featuring vocals by Yulene Velasquez and original compositions by MJWB. Inspired by a magic cookie and a Kambo ceremony that left Howard's uvula miraculously and permanently elongated. Images were created by Herb n Renewal using Studio Artist (Synthetik) and FCPX.