Labor Day Weekend at the Buffalo Colony

In Montauk, with Sue Williams

About a week ago I was asked by a dear friend/ultra-talented journalist, Michael Spies, to photograph an artist he was writing a piece on for the Village Voice. The artist...Brooklyn based, "controversial" painter - Sue Williams. The location... her and her husband Girard's charming Montauk, NY summer home. Sue was beyond sweet, a pleasure to work with, and I thank her dearly for enduring a 1 and 1/2 hour photo shoot (indoors) on one of the most beautiful days of the summer. Keep an eye out for me and Michael's first collaborative piece in early September...



Sue at home, in Montauk

"Morocco's East Hampton: Asilah"

Next Stop| Asilah| Sharing What's Shabby at a Moroccan Port

Great article from yesterday's Times on one of my favorite seaside towns in Morocco - Asilah.
It's an artist's community developed within an ancient white-walled medina, where beautiful people stroll narrow streets filled with colorful doorways, fresh seafood, and friendly spirits.

Below are a couple images from when I traveled to Asilah in 2006..

Headshots w/ Natalie Velazquez

Mike Gordon (Phish) - Highline Ballroom, NYC

My Best Bud's Wedding..

Zach & Corrine Von Sternberg
New Kingston, NY
August 16th, 2008

Isaac Hayes: 1942-2008

Isaac Hayes at Prospect Park, Brooklyn - July 2008...

BROADWAY BOXING - B.B. King's, NYC

GOTV - DAY 4

With just about 8 hours of sleep under my belt over the course of the last four days, I still wasn't quite ready to pack up the tent and head back to NY on the final day of GOTV. The weather was perfect and Sunday's line-up was the most anticipated of the weekend (IMO), with performances by the Dylan-esque Jackie Greene (who I was fortunate enough to spend some time with after his set), two-time Grammy winner and bluegrass kingpin Sam Bush, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi's 'Soul Stew Revival', and a closing set from the four soulful and soothing voices of the Neville Brothers - a perfect way to end a long and tiresome four days..

Sam Bush




Aaron Neville




















Backstage with Jackie Greene


Jackie Greene


Susan Tedeschi and husband, Derek Trucks

GOTV - DAY 3

Despite the torrential downpour, flooding, and brutal lightning bolts that took down multiple trees on the festival grounds, spirits were still high yesterday. Festival goers found plenty of innovative ways to amuse themselves while the production crew took the time to clean up the two main stages. Fortunately, afternoon acts weren't knocked off the bill, but rather rescheduled to play shorter time slots. Headliner - Phil Lesh and Friends, however, were still able to perform their 4 hour show. Luckily for me, I was doing some edits under the media tent as the storm quickly made it's way over Seaside Park. However, the coercive force of the wind brought more rainfall into the open air tent than I would've liked. Another journalist and I had to endure a solid 45 minutes of covering our equipment for dear life to avoid any water damage to our beloved cameras and laptop computers. Anyway, what's a festival without a little rain?

Gathering of the Vibes - Day Two

Another day of clear blue skies, pure rock and roll, and a whole lot of dancing. Not to mention the highlight of my weekend so far - a special appearance by Yuto Miyazawa, 8 year old Japanese guitar prodigy, sitting in with Deep Banana Black Out for a late night funk set. Check this kid out on YouTube - Yuto Miyazawa - Guitar God - you're going to be blown away. Saturday was also filled with stellar performances by Zappa Plays Zappa (Frank's son, Dweezil), Ryan Montbleu, and rock and roll headliners - The Black Crowes.

Come back tomorrow to check out photos from Day 3...