a health justice cyborg, sent from Baltimore in the year 1986, who dispatches insulin cartels with analog and digital synthesis.
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LADIES AND GENTLEMAN- Billy CarriĆ³nās Higher Standards! This quartet is š„š„š„š„
Check out this amazing shot by @mikemullanphotography that shows the lineup of this awesome group that Iām very proud of. These are the cats youāll see at every show:
@joshuamercadomusic - Trumpet
@campblicated - Piano
@jarrettwalser - Drums
After 2 years of hard work, we are ready to hit the studio for our first original recording - āSecond Chancesā this summer. Big shout out to the group for putting the work in, as well as the people behind the scenes that are a part of the squad including composers @saxophonealex@evanubiera & @lukecelenza , our (future) album cover artist @sofiacarrasco.i , and also to the awesome @mark.zandveld and @the.bace for making such an amazing, unique, and beautiful sounding instrument that I play. Iād also like to give a shout out to @prodriguezmusic@kingjamesgibbsiii and @gwsacredmachines for helping us with the structure and sound of the group. I hope that everything we do contributes to the art of music. #billyretrogamer #higherstandards #jazzquartet #bandshot
Work in Progress: āBionic Livingā
Soon Iāll record these on something better than my phoneā¦#campblicated #bionicrhapsodist
LYRICS
āReload the reservoir, then adhesive application,
Biometric sensor calibration got me contemplating the brutality of this initialization
See Iām stuck in a cyber noir, a biomedical thriller
Connecting cannula for cannoli, chasing hemoglobal equilibrium this time I hope
my shit donāt go to collections
My biotech overlords think they can shut me off,
While the oddsmen jack up each hereditary infraction,
And wring every drop from this corporeal incarceration
Now itās time to cut the cord,
cause yāallās unscratchable itch, is fondling my kill-switch,
Hate to burst your bubble but your constant suckling is causing irritation
Blood ecology regulated,
The whole time my makers keep stacking paper
Never realized, that my wireās the vine Iām ready for harvest.
Thatās Bionic Living
Bionic Living
Bionic Living
Bionicā
Hereās the awesome looking official poster for the event by the church- you donāt want miss this show! Our next show is for the jazz listeners, especially during āJazz Appreciation Month!ā We will be participating in a wonderful event series called āElements of Spirit Coffee Houseā - an hour spiritual group discussion led by Rev. Dr. Bessie Duncan followed by a full performance of our unique original music. The group consists of @joshuamercadomusic on šŗ, @campblicated on š¹, and @jarrettwalser on š„. Iāll also be playing my unique āBone Breaker Baceā thatās a must hear in person. Tickets for the event are $20 a person which includes some light refreshments and snacks. You can get tickets by going online or calling the website on the ad! #billyretrogamer #higherstandards #jazzquartet #jazzappreciationmonth
Our next show is for the jazz listeners, especially during āJazz Appreciation Month!ā We will be participating in a wonderful event series called āElements of Spirit Coffee Houseā - an hour spiritual group discussion led by Rev. Dr. Bessie Duncan followed by a full performance of our unique original music. The group consists of @joshuamercadomusic on šŗ, @campblicated on š¹, and @jarrettwalser on š„. Iāll also be playing my unique āBone Breaker Baceā thatās a must hear in person. Tickets for the event are $20 a person which includes some light refreshments and snacks. You can get tickets by going online or calling the website on the ad! #billyretrogamer #higherstandards #jazzquartet #jazzappreciationmonth
Calling on @govsherrillnj and @solomonforjc to do take immediate action to keep Christ Hospital š„ open in the Jersey City Heights. The governor can file an injunction to keep the E.R. open ā before its malevolent owners shutter it for good in Sat (they want to redevelop the site with luxury condos š¤¬). But thatās just the first stepā¦next ā the hospital must be brought under public control. We must enshrine healthcare as a human right in the JC Heights! Call Gov. Sherill to keep Christ Hospital open: (609) 292-6000 š¦¾š¹š¹. Iāve been out here with @northnjdsa all nightā¦
Big thanks to everyone that came out to our show at @theoakleykitchen in Nutley, NJ. Weāre really enjoying the responses to our original music, and are looking forward to our recording session this summer. Until then, stay tuned for the next show announcement which will be during āJazz Appreciation Month!ā #billyretrogamer #higherstandards #jazzquartet #originalmusic #jazz
We are back at one of my favorite spots! Happy to announce our next show- this is the 2nd performance in our run before we hit the studio this summer. Please join me in celebrating my birthday on March 6th from 7:30pm-10:30pm at @theoakleykitchen in Nutley, NJ where we will play 3 sets of original innovative eclectic jazz music with @josh.m_music on šŗ, @campblicated on š¹, and @jarrettwalser on š„. You do not want to miss seeing this ensemble live! RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Thereās NO COVER charge, a FREE PARKING LOT, and the place is CONVENIENTLY LOCATED right off rt. 3. See you soon! #billyretrogamer #higherstandards #jazzquartet #livemusic #nutleynj
Hereās a great šŗ solo by @josh.m_music on my tune called āPay 2 Playā with @campblicated on š¹, and @jarrettwalser š„. The tune is an emotional analysis of not just the financial burden, but the overlooked countless hours of study put into the craft that we āpayā to get to a skill level to express ourselves musically. #billyretrogamer #higherstandards #jazzquartet #trumpetsolo
Let the fire of healthcare rage warm you up next Saturday at Rage-A-Thon!
Excited about this amazing lineup of standup and sketch comedians, musicians, and our special guest Judah Friedlander! Ticket link in bio! š
Ticket proceeds will go to @pnhp_nymetro in support of The New York Health Act āļø
ā¼ļøGLHF IS PLAYING @magfest 2026ā¼ļø
After what may have been the most incredible year of performances Iāve ever had the chance to be a part of in my young life, Iām beyond excited to share that my band will be bringing a unique experience to the Belvedere Hotel Lobby this year at Mag.
š² BELVEDERE - FRIDAY - JANUARY 9th - 6:30 PM š²
Just this last November, GLHF in conjunction with @vgmjamsessionsnyc produced and performed the worldās first VGM D&D Game Session/Concert. We literally played D&D with the audience, rolling dice to wage epic battle and using our instruments to solve musical puzzles.
Given the unique constraints of the Belvedere, we are deciding to bring a slightly different version of the experience to you: The Musical Roguelike. The set is our ādungeonā and you, the audience will be our RNG, rolling to determine which rooms (songs) and allies (guest stars) will appear to help us through. There are traps, hazards, and epic confrontations along the way. I canāt wait.
Join us for yet another completely unique experience never before seen like this in the VGM world, brought to you by the legends of the scene.
You are DEFINITELY not gonna wanna miss this. š
