Family on the Beach. Montauk, NY. December 2014.
Toward the end of 2014, I spent time out on the end of Long Island in Montauk. It was off-season. The air was cool and crisp. The sun was low in the sky and the light it cast was beautiful. I brought my DSLR camera and did my best to capture the beauty of it all. The result is my new photography collection, Montauk in December.
Update: Unfortunately, this show had to be cancelled due to Shayfer losing his voice from an upper respiratory infection. I will let you know if there’s a reschedule date.
Shayfer James and I are playing The Way Station in Brooklyn.
The venue is Dr. Who themed and the show is free. What more do you need to know?
Tuesday, April 28th
with Shayfer James
The Way Station
683 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn NY
10:30pm
FREE
And what a week it was!
Four gigs. Each unique in their own way.
First, a solo acoustic show at Bowery Electric. Sunday, March 15th. This place had a great vibe and an even better sound system and sound guy.
Performing at Bowery Electric. 3/15/15
Setlist. Bowery Electric. 3/15/15
Second, a duo performance with singer/songwriter Shayfer James at the picturesque Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn, NY.
Pete’s Candy Store with Shayfer James. 3/18/15.
My view from behind the kit. Pete’s Candy Store. 3/18/15.
Setlist. Pete’s Candy Store. 3/18/15.
Third, I played with Christina Alessi and the Toll Collectors at Northern Soul in Hoboken, NJ. It’s always a blast to play with these guys. This was such a great show!
Christina and the Toll Collectors. Northern Soul. 3/19/15.
Jonathan Andrew and I rocking out. Northern Soul. 3/19/15.
Christina and the Toll Collectors. Setlist. 3/19/15.
I finished up the week with a unique show on Saturday, March 21st – A Guitar Pull sponsored by blowupradio.com. I had a fantastic time getting to meet and share the stage with David Bronson and Mike Regrets.
We took turns playing songs, talking about writing, recording, and everything in between. I always enjoy playing at Espresso Joe’s. Not only because they hosted my photography for a month back in November, but because the audience is top notch. They sit, listen, and pay attention to the show for the entire duration. It’s such a joy to see places like this still exist and I’m always so happy to play there.
Performing at Espresso Joe’s. 3/21/15.
I’m excited to be joining fellow acoustic musicians David Bronson and Mike Regrets for a Guitar Pull.
What’s a guitar pull, you ask? Sponsored by blowupradio.com, the evening will feel more like sitting around a campfire and listening to old friends sharing songs. Usually the songs are accompanied by stories, or conversations about the creative process. It’s a collaborative show format that I know you’ll enjoy watching.
Really excited for this one. Mark your calendars.
Saturday, March 21st
Solo Acoustic Guitar Pull
Espresso Joe’s
50 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ
7pm
FREE
I’m really looking forward to playing with Christina Alessi and the Toll Collectors again. We played a show back in December at Tierney’s in Montclair, NJ and had a ton of fun. Can’t wait to play another one!
Thursday, March 19th
Christina Alessi and the Toll Collectors
Northern Soul
577 First Street, Hoboken, NJ
10pm
FREE
Join me in Williamsburg tomorrow for a performance with Shayfer James. I’m super excited to be playing a show with this talented singer/songwriter/pianist. It’ll just be a duo. Shayfer on piano and voice. Myself on the drums. Hope you can join us.
Wednesday, March 18th
with Shayfer James
Pete’s Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY
9:30pm
FREE
Join me for a solo acoustic performance at the Bowery Electric in the Map Room. I’m planning on playing some new songs and maybe a few new covers to keep it interesting. You should come!
No cover. No Fuss. Free show.
Sunday, March 15th
Solo Acoustic
The Bowery Electric – The Map Room (main bar)
327 Bowery at 2nd Street, New York, NY
8pm
FREE
After my set, there’s another show happening in the neighborhood at Rockwood Music Hall. My friend Adam McDonough is in town from Nashville. I played drums for his CD Release Party. I’m planning on heading to his show right after my set.
Back in January, I wrote a post called Writing Is Rewriting. It referenced a new song called “Walking On.”
Today, I’m happy to debut that song for you as a video. The song has a bluesy, porch stomper vibe to it. I hope you enjoy it!
(And if you do enjoy it, please share it. Here’s the link to copy/paste: http://youtu.be/pe2KHE6Yo5E)
Thanks to everyone who joined me at Pianos Upstairs Lounge this past Wednesday night! It was such a thrill to play this show. I even debuted a new song.
Thanks to MJ for taking this awesome photo.
And here was the setlist.
I’m really excited to be playing New York City again. Pianos Upstairs Lounge is a great little spot to grab a drink after work and enjoy some live music. Laid back. No cover charge, no pressure. Perfect for warming your insides.
Wednesday, February 25th
Solo Acoustic
Pianos Upstairs Lounge
158 Ludlow St., New York, NY
8pm
FREE