Now I know why MTV is around… it’s because making music videos is way more fun than making music. I’ve always wanted to film one, and fear that 2012 might be the end of the world was an excellent motivator. I hope you enjoy this… more holiday videos to come!
So, last May I had an amazing time playing a bunch of shows in England with the great Alex Berger and Chrissi Poland. Apparently, I’m not super patriotic cause I’m headed back for round two over Thanksgiving. Except this time Bess Rogers will be joining us rather than Chrissi.
Find out all the details at http://usandthebrit.tumblr.com/. I can’t wait! Here’s a video to get you all as pumped as I am.
There’s one question I always get upon returning to a venue for the second or third time; “Where’s Fargo?” Well, I have great news for all you dog-lovers. My favorite furry tour manager will be returning to the road this October to take pictures with people and sign autographs. It’s been a while since he’s come along for the ride, so I think he’s expecting long lines… especially after his feature story on TMZ. Remember that?
He’s so obsessed with being famous that he insists on wearing sunglasses on his butt everyday. Yes, even indoors. The “Man’s Best Friend Tour 2011″ will include stops in DC, Virginia, Chicago, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Denver, Texas, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Philly. If you live near any of those places we hope to see you on the road!
So, I just had my first photo shoot in about two years and am looking sexier than ever thanks to photoshop. Thomas Knoll, the creator of the program was one smart nerd. I imagine Tom was having a tough time on the internet dating sites, so he just invented a program to make himself look like Brad Pitt. Thanks for sharing your secrets with the rest of us, Tom!
Pictures are funny aren’t they? I was always so awkward at taking them. Click “more” to take a look at some examples from the past ten years and you’ll see what I mean. (more…)
Now, I am aware that I’m not an official New Yorker… yet. I’ve only lived here for five years, so I have two more to go until I get my card that allows me to say “Hi, I’m from New York”. I still love the state in it’s entirety though. Yes, even upstate. Woodstock? Cooperstown? the Adirondacks? There is so much to offer even with out New York City. But, sometimes upstate gets left in the dust, overshadowed by it’s gargantuously big brother, which should have probably been part of New Jersey anyway. And sadly, it seems to have happened again with the aftermath of Irene. Perhaps the press got so tired of over-dramacizing our little tropical storm here in the city, that they didn’t feel like driving upstate to cover the hurricane.
My friend Martin Rivas decided to head up a project to raise funds and awareness for victims in the Schoharie Valley. A bunch of NY based artists have donated their music for a compilation entitled “After the Flood”. I’m proud to be part of it! The album is available for download at http://aftertheflood.bandcamp.com/ . Please help the cause and get some great music while you’re at it!
Here’s a before/after image of the Schoharie Valley from the top of the Vroman’s Nose cliff, which majestically towers over the Valley. In the before pic you can make out the wee little seemingly-innocuous Schoharie Creek, on the left at the bend of the valley.
