Sabtu, 28 Januari 2012

Applause New York City Presents HAIR

I LOVE Applause New York City. I think its hands-down the best young performing arts program in New York and the quality of the performances is simply stellar. HAIR tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. It's refreshing to see the 9-12 graders perform this mature content. Here are my highlighted photographs from last week's performance.

Minggu, 22 Januari 2012

Epic Night at Brooklyn Bowl Joe Russo, Marco Benevento, Eddie Roberts, Ron Johnson, Eric Krasno, with Warren Hanyes

The Freaks Ball XII at the Brooklyn Bowl was last night and the music was nothing short of stellar! What an incredible lineup! The Freaks Ball is an annual party hosted by the influential Yahoo-group the NYC Freaks. Over the years, the event has included a handful of bands before they broke on a national level, including The Duo, Robert Randolph, Apollo Sunshine, RANA, Bustle in Your Hedgerow, New Mastersounds and members of the extended Daptone family. This year, Freaks Ball XII Night two featured the Freaks Ball Stars that included Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), Joe Russo, Marco Benevento, Ron Johnson (Warren Haynes Band), Eric Deutch and special guests Eric Krasno, Scott Metzger and Warren Haynes.

Selasa, 10 Januari 2012

Julia's Elegant Bat Mitzvah

Julia's Bat Mitzvah oozed elegance from every corner of the room. After a moving service at Central Synagogue, the party moved to the gorgeous 583 Park Avenue. The winter wonderland produced by the inimitable Gourmet Advisory Services, and Total Entertainment, included a giant snow globe as the centerpiece of the room. Dejuan Stroud designed the decor of the room. Epic indeed.

View Julia's Highlight Video Here



Minggu, 08 Januari 2012

50th Anniversary of Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Carnegie Hall

As a student of New Orleans Jazz, I've lived and breathed New Orleans music from the time I was a freshman at Tulane. One of the a quintessential New Orleans institutions, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, discovered new out-of-town admirers after Hurricane Katrina, and it brought many of them along for a concert on Saturday night at Carnegie Hall to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Special guests included with special guests Allen Toussaint, Blind Boys of Alabama, Del McCoury Band, Ed Helms, GIVERS, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, My Morning Jacket, Steve Earle, Tao Seeger, Trey McIntyre Project, Trombone Shorty, yasiin bey (FKA Mos Def). Thank you Bowery Presents for making this possible!