Sunday, November 28, 2010

Mock Stars of Glitter and Spandex

Tragedy -- An all Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees

"People would sooner pay $10 to see four guys pretending to be KISS than $5 to see four guys playing original songs nobody had ever heard of before... There are now hundred - probably thousands- of rock bands who make a living by method acting." -Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs (Chuck Klosterman)


Monday, November 15, 2010

"She was a strange girl, a crack in the glass..."

Always great to see new bands! A distinctive voice (reminiscent of Tom Waits) and an array of non-traditional instruments...

Check out The Peculiar Pretzelmen at http://www.myspace.com/pretzelmen


"New York City is a Drug"

Rockin' it out at the Brooklyn Bowl with The Dirty Pearls (http://www.myspace.com/thedirtypearls)

Musicians: Tommy London (vocals), Johnny B. (lead guitar), Richie White (lead guitar), Doug Wright (bass), Marty E. (drums)


Sunday, November 14, 2010

Southern Comfort in Brooklyn

The 70's are alive in Brooklyn, NY. Southern Comfort rocked the house with a great night of music down in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Just proves you can find great music in every corner of NY!

Musicians: Diana (vocals), Vincent (drums), Eddie (guitar and vocals), Jerry (Bass), Phil (keyboard), Mike (guitar and vocals), Bobby (tambourine)


Monday, October 25, 2010

"Let's pretend that we're up in space..."

Toys and Tiny Instruments at Bar4 in Brooklyn, NY.
A band made up of 6 musicians and many, many toy and tiny instruments. What fun!! Great energy, great sound and great music!
Check them out: http://www.myspace.com/toysandtinyinstruments (especially enjoyed "Tower on a Hill")

"Who I was before is meaningless..."

Carney at PIANOS in Lower East Side - NY, NY.
The music will make you fall in love with them - I tried capturing the energy/passion pouring from the Stage.
Musicians: Reeve Carney, Zane Carney, Jon Epcar and Aiden Moore


"Snore less eat right get fit big bite..."

I had the opportunity to shoot the Dead Exs a couple times now. Both David Pattillo and Wylie Wirth continue to impress - amazing talents. Check their music out online at http://www.myspace.com/thedeadexs.

At PIANOS in Lower East Side - NY,NY:

Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim show at the Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. (www.langhorneslim.com)



Sunday, October 17, 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Bar4 - Brooklyn, NY

One of the venues I like to frequent, is Bar4 in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

It a home to a number of amazing artists, performing in all music genres. It's a great intimate setting, that allows you to feel the passion and music that pours from the musicians.

Musician: Daniel Wayne


Musician: Mighty Kate


Welcome! I have started photographing a lot of live music around the Brooklyn and NYC area and would love to share it with you all through my re-vamped blog.
Enjoy!
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