Bob Dylan at Kings Theater

Bob Dylan continued his tour, “Rough and Rowdy Ways” at a Sold Out Kings Theater, Brooklyn, NY.       November 14 - 15 2023

The Master wordsmith did not disappoint as he playfully, rapped lyrics around familiar chord structures, like “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight” and “When I Paint My Masterpiece.”  Instead of a ‘wand’ Dylan conducts the band with inflection of his lyrics with staccato and prolongation of his vocal notes.

                                               

                      

I ran into Tony Garnier who was stretching his legs in the Lobby of the Theater. Bassist extraordinaire he’s been playing with Bob Dylan since 1989. He was kind enough to snap this “selfie” for me. I’ve known him from the East Village neighbor for years.                

                                                     

Bob Dylan was on point and in the epitome of vocal clarity. The band pulsed flawlessly as an extension of where Dylan was taking the songs that evening.

                          

                                    The band members: 

Tony Garnier- electric and standup bass

Jerry Pentecost - drums

Bob Britt - electric guitar

Doug Lancio - acoustic and electric guitars

Donnie Herron - violin, electric mandolin, pedal steel and lap steel

Bob Dylan - piano, harp.

                                    

Another good friend of mine from the neighborhood is Komuro. Who like me thoroughly enjoyed the concert.

EPHEMERA by Clodagh

Clodagh doesn't capture images, they capture her!

EPHEMERA features a conceptual collection of photographic works

from Clodagh's last ten years of travel.

At Cheryl Hazan Gallery through April 27, 2019 

 35 North Moore in Tribeca, NYC.

www.cherylhazan.com

Clodagh 

has devoted a lifetime making the invisible tangible

capturing transient. http://clodagh.com/

Daniel Aubry and Clodagh

Cheryl Hazan and Clodagh 
photo courtesy of Clodagh

Design Artist, Louise Crandle and friend.

Peter O'Kennedy

With Actress, Model, Nahomi Tica

Great Show Clodagh, cheers!

James Suckling's Great Wines of Italy 2019

James Suckling's 

Great Wines of Italy 2019 is always a Bacchanalian delight.

Attendees, Wine Aficionados, Critics and Media are lavished

with some of the best wines on the market today, and now available

in New York City. Unfortunately for some this event is Sold Out!

James Suckling

https://www.jamessuckling.com/

Great Wines of Italy
IAC Building 555 18th street, NYC.

Nino Franco was dispensing his fabulous Prosecco.

CECCHI CHIANTI Classico & Reserva 2015 - 2016

Jean with a very distinct Barolo 2014, by Paolo Contero 
Barolo GINESTRA 

The Barolo wines thus far were all super fine but

this excellent Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, the Rabaja' 2013 99Pts.

Arienda Agricola FALLETTO di Bruno Giacosa
stuck in my mind as an amazingly delicious wine.

Martina Molina of Mauro Molina Winery with Barolo 2014.

Great Wines need to be paired with great food and 
James Suckling provided, a variety of Italian Cured Meats,
Fine cheeses, olives and breads. 

Artist, Samm Cohen and myself enjoyed the sumptuous fare.

   Illaria Petitto for Fonna Chiara Montefalcione Taurasi   
                           

TOMMASI Family Estates

NUSSBAUMER 2016 TRAMIN

VALDICAVA  BRUNELO Di Montalcino 20010
was well balanced and full bodied with expressions 
of Plum, spices and flowers with velvety tannins. 98 Pts.

Chardondy Cuvée Bois'

Pietro Ratti of RENATTO RATTI with 
Barolo 2012 Marsenasco 94 Pts. and Nebbiolo Lanche 2014 91 Pts.



Rocche dei Manzoni
Barolo Perno Vigna LAPPELLA 2012 95 Pts.
Barolo Bricco San Pietro 2012 95 Pts.






CORDERO Di MONTEZEMOLO
Barolo Montefalletto 2012  94 Pts.
Barolo Bricco Gattera 2012  93Pts.



CASTELLO di GABBIANO
Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 91 Pts.
Chianti Classico Bellezza Gran Selezione 2012 92 Pts.