As a NYC based multi-instrumentalist and actor, Lavondo has solidly rooted himself as a new breed of in demand performer. He has performed for audiences around the world ; 30 plus countries from Europe , Asia , and all throughout North America with such artists as Broadway and Tv's "survivor" stars Josh Canfield and Reed kelly, Mitch Jarvis, Eddie Holman ( Hey There Lonely Girl ), violinist Christian Howes, Umar Bin Hassan and The Last Poets, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Shine and the Moonbeams, along with other artists across a wide genre busting palette. Currently , he serves as Assistant musical director for Echoes of Etta ( 2014 MAC Award for Show of the Year ) , Asst. Music Director for vocalist William Blake ( New York Nightlife Award for Outstanding Male Jazz Vocalist ) , member of Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution ( 2011 independent music award best live performance ) and bassist for 50 Shades! The Musical.
Lavondo plays Sadowsky Basses, ZOOM B3 bass pedals, and makes a mean peanut butter & jelly sandwich.