archives: Sep, 2007
Sep-29-2007
How We Used to Dance
Listening to an old song brings back fond memories
I'm loading up my new iPod and playing right now is 'Love Like Blood' by Killing Joke. I got chills when I heard that simple intro guitar riff into that keyboard drone. It took me back to the days of the Pipeline in Newark or Aldo's in Lyndhurst.
Sep-29-2007
While My Ukulele Gently Weeps
Jake Shimabukuro in Central Park tearin' it up
I recently rediscovered this video of Jake Shimabukuro effortlessly tearing thru this George Harrison gem in Central Park on YouTube. Just watch it for yourself.
Sep-28-2007
Sobriety Nightmare
I was attacked by a giant octopus and thrown from the pool…
I woke up in mid smash on my berber covered hardwood floor thankful for the thick padding beneath. I saw it coming and could still feel the sting from that octopus or whatever it was. Dazed a little I started to laugh…
Sep-27-2007
The Other Sound: Atlanta, GA
The art of music, drinks, food and making new friends
Four nights of the best indie music Atlanta has to offer. I honestly never expected to return to such a vibrant scene here. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. Plus it all culminated on my birthday with wonderful new friends. So how could I resist?
Sep-24-2007
Party @ Club Midway
An assortment of music, meat and friends
Tonight my friend Margo of Organic Entertainment was celebrating her 30 birthday. More than just a happy hour, this was a full on party. It was nice to hang with old friends. There were friends here I had not seen since WE Fest in May.
Sep-24-2007
Oh the Pain
Now there’s nothing to buffer the aches of my poor living
It’s been two years since I last took a month off from drinking. There was one aspect of the journey that I completely forgot about. The lack of pain suppressing fluids in my bloodstream leaves me vulnerable…
Sep-23-2007
Sessions At Pla Open Studio Party
After months of work a new studio is unveiled
Yesterday's unpredicted rain could not dampen the celebrations at my friend Nelson Pla's new recording studio. In fact, it helped turn this into a two-day party.
Sep-23-2007
My Detox Count Up
Breaking the booze, butts and bad food cycle
You may have noticed the ‘count up’ at the top of my site. And you may have asked, “What’s this?” Simply put, the time had come for me to get a bigger wagon. I kept falling off the old one.
Sep-22-2007
Plenty of Sunshine?
Can someone explain how weathermen can be this wrong?
I woke up today looking forward to a pleasant Saturday thanks to the weather reports last night. "Plenty of sunshine," they all said. Yet I looked outside and saw nothing but gray skies.
Sep-22-2007
A Night with Theater Folk
A play, fried food and inspiration with Art House Productions
Getting to see six wonderful one-act plays in Hoboken should be good enough. But then I got to spend time with a bunch of talented people … eating and laughing the night away.
Sep-15-2007
When Corporations Try to Be Cool
"We would never depict such an offensive slogan…"
It seems that someone at Bell Canada thought it would be a good idea to tap into that there ultra-cool punk music scene in order to generate new business.
Sep-15-2007
Stand @ Joe's Pub - Gallery
My photos of Stand performing at Joe's Pub, NYC
Stand and Joe’s Pub is a match made in heaven. The sound and atmosphere of the space gives a splendid home to the band's songs. The colors, shapes and shadows created by the lights added to my usual picture taking challenges.