Archive for the ‘ Other People’s Music ’ Category

Richie Kotzen Live @ BB King’s

Just thought I’d post some photos I took of Richie Kotzen’s last show in NYC. What an amazing time. Richie is one of the most talented rock vocalists I know of. His vocal chops are only exceed by his work on the guitar. He has the technical mastery and speed on par with any ‘shredder’ [ READ MORE ]

Samantha Farrell – “Shoulda Known Better”

Here’s a video of the lovely and talented Samantha Farrell performing ”Shoulda Known Better,” the second track from her sophomore album, Luminous.  The soulful performance was shot on the streets of Brookline, Massachusetts by Character Nine’s own Christopher DeSanty.  In spite of the cars, busses, and leaf blowers conspiring to drown her out, Sam’s voice–as always–floats effortlessly above. Enjoy![ READ MORE ]

King’s X – Picture

The song “Picture” describes the first and only occasion that dUg Pinnick and his parents were at the same place at the same time. We all got together for the first time last September. I said “Somebody take a photograph I’ve got a camera.” Now I got me a favorite picture. It’s a soulful and [ READ MORE ]

the wind-up | You Are A Beautiful Thing

Our friends, the wind-up, have been gracing NYC stages for the last year, steadily building momentum towards the release of their debut album, You Are a Beautiful Thing (2010). The album is a treat. Energetic, original, fun, and liberally adorned with magnetic hooks thoughtfully layered by engineer/producer (and bassist) Matt Bernstein. The deep and impressive [ READ MORE ]

Coldplay Are Wankers

This is Steve Wilson, the vocalist, lead guitarist, and mastermind behind Porcupine Tree, one of our band’s favorites.  An account of the photo above said that a fan threw the piece of paper on stage and Wilson held it up to the crowd — an endorsement of sorts. When I think of these two bands, [ READ MORE ]