Friday, November 20, 2015

FILSON Coldweather Classics

FILSON since 1897 
A long standing Northwest American Clothing retailer.
They offer rugged outdoor classic clothing, travel bags and watches.
Winter Outerwear, like the Mackinaw Cruiser and Wool Packer Coat
Made to last and "Guaranteed for Life."



40 Great Jones street, New York, NY, 10003




FILSON clothes are renown for their comfort and durability.



Manager Michael Skauge demonstrates the FILSON Waxing.

































FILSON, what a store to shop!







Thursday, October 22, 2015

Joe Grillo "#%@&?!!!" @ The Hole

The Hole is proud to announce the first solo show
at the gallery by Joe Grillo. The exhibition looks closely
at the core of Grillo's practice which is drawing and collage,
insane and abundant, from which his larger paintings, 
sculptures and other works all spring from. 
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Joe Grillo


The Hole, 312 Bowery, NYC.














Tuesday, October 6, 2015

RIVINGTON GUITARS @ East 4th Street NYC

Rivington Guitrars and Rivington Guitars Unplugged
are two "must see, stop and play" music stores. Specifically geared for the
discerning guitar player-musician. Since 1988 they've come to be known as
"The Best Little Guitar Store in New York City."
It's a reputation they've earned because they specialize 
in vintage instruments of every variety.


Rivington Guitars Unplugged, 67 East 4th street, NYC.
212-505-5313


Rivington Guitars, 73 East 4th street, NYC.
212-505-5313


Neal Winkowski is the Luthier-Tech-man at Rivington Guitars.
Neal is ""well versed" in the repair and maintenance of a variety
instruments and maintains all of the instruments at Rivington.


Neal Winkowski fine tuning a renegade fret on my mandolin.





 Luthier Neal Winkowski and Proprietor Howie Statland of Rivington Guitars.
Howie who is a featured participant for the Vintage Guitar Price Guide.
Statland is one of 25 select guitar dealers throughout the USA
who helps determine the values for the Vintage Guitar Price Guide.
They both also featured on my East Village Live, blog post.



 67 East 4th street ( between 2nd + 3rd Ave ) NYC.



73 East 4th street ( between 2nd + 3rd Ave ) NYC.



Thursday, October 1, 2015

What A Wonderful World 10th Annual Gala

Monday, October 5, 2015
Save the Date for a Great Cocktail Reception
The Louis Armstrong Center Presents:
"What A Wonderful World 10th Annual Gala"
Silent Auction and Jazz. Featuring Broadway
Cast Performance, Music with Jon Faddis, David Hazeltine,
Erik Lawrence, Bernie Williams, Gary Dial and many more...


Monday, October 5, 2015  6- 9 PM
At The Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd street, NYC.
For more Info call Marie Grippo at 212-420-2704


Honorees
Roy Haynes, American Jazz Drummer
Bernie Williams, Musician Former Professional Baseball Player
Gabriel A. Sara, MD Director of Chemotherapy Mount Sinai
Kaley Clavel, Teen Patient