I checked out a few shows last weekend as well. Just looking in the village voice there was a shitload of good music coming up this summer. Have to be careful in my music budget...get's expensive pretty fast!
Allan Holdsworth / Mahavishu project - Great fusion guy rarely ever see him come around the bay area, glad i got to see them.
Here's a bass/drum solo
Jimmy Jhonson bass - Chad Wackerman drums
Mahavishnu project was really cool, they are a tribute band of pro guys, endorsed by Mr Mclaughlin himself.
being that the original Mahavisnu was around way back in the 70's - mid 80s
Saw Magma too, another legendary progressive band originally formed in the 70's.
Really wierd/unique music. 4 choir like singers, guitar, bass, and the drummer is the band leader. He sings too..or speaks gibberish.
they were playing at the Europa cafe 15 minute walk from my place.
it was too dark but the audio came out ok
Magma1
Magma2
Also saw the Alex sckolnick(old thrash guitarist turned jazz head) trio in chinatown, good stuff.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Coney Island
Went to Coney island yesterday, just to check it out. Just to see the park once before they shutdown the cyclone. I hear they are gonna renovate the place, But other locals have said the city has been saying that for years...
It was really really crowded because of the parade so i skipped waiting in line for the rides.
There was a parade called the "Mermaid parade" It's a Brooklyn annual summer parade.
It's kind of a costume freak show as well.
It was really really crowded because of the parade so i skipped waiting in line for the rides.
There was a parade called the "Mermaid parade" It's a Brooklyn annual summer parade.
It's kind of a costume freak show as well.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Biking around Brooklyn
Work was a pain this weekend, i was up till 5am Saturday, 4am Sunday.
Wont have to do that again for a while, So thought i would have fun today biking around to see how far i could get. It's actually not that bad if you are an experienced bike rider. Cars dont try to run you over they are used to sharing the road since so many people ride out here.
As long as your not a dufus taking up a whole lane and stick to the right your fine...potholes are another story!
I rode about 20 minutes to the far southern part of Williamsburg, Brooklyn found a warehouse area with dilapitated buildings...this must be the old Brooklyn, when it was mostly a "Working city"
Bullet Riddled doorway ala Mad MAX!
The Williamsburg Bridge, I have a feeling ill be riding this one a lot to Manhattan...it's closest to me and has really big bike lines. I did not ride it today...
Random Downtown street.
Brooklyn City Hall:
Court building:
Some park...
FOUND THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE ONRAMP, YAY!!
The Manhattan bridge, it's right next door
View of Downtown Manhattan
And finally what better way to end the day then MR SOFTEE ice cream, These trucks blare their music really loud...it's amusing.
Kinda annoying when they park a block away though and song repeats for an hour Lol
Buying a bike was probably the best move i made, I feel like i can go anywhere now.
I've only explored probably less then 1/6th of Brooklyn, it's very big...of course Manhattan
will have more to see there as well.
New Bike!!
Walking's ok but Biking is where it's at!! I could not find a used bike so i caved in and got a new single speed. It's pretty nice...a good mid level bike i can zip around on.
I picked up a Kryptonite chain lock too, I have to be careful to not get it stolen.
Bike Thievery is supposedly bad here, but if you have a chain and can lock your wheels i think your fine. I'll only lock it up when i really got to.
Now i just need my cranium protector
I picked up a Kryptonite chain lock too, I have to be careful to not get it stolen.
Bike Thievery is supposedly bad here, but if you have a chain and can lock your wheels i think your fine. I'll only lock it up when i really got to.
Now i just need my cranium protector
Got my Stuff
Ventured into Manhattan again today. I found i have two subway options either take the G or "ghetto train" people call it and the E or V, or the faster more up2date AC'd train the L and then the 4,5,6. I think ill go with the L!!
Inside the subway...
Went right near times square, which was crowded as hell. But there are 3 music stores here.
Sam Ash, Rudy's and Manny's. They were ok...Dissapointing for bass selections. Gelb music in redwood city has way more variety!!
Alex i found your new Drumset :)
I bought a music stand, Dont really need much else since i have all the Gear i really need.
Just had to check the stores out to say i did!
My packages all came today, computer, bass, blankets, recording gear, dishes etc...
Also i got my Matress, and after much finageling on the phone and threatening to cancel my order finally got my Chair and computer desk. I feel a lot more comfortable hangin around home now. I need a kitchen table, chairs maybe some other stuff but it's not that important yet.
Landlord went out to Polkanos and was cool enough to pick me up a powerful 12k BTU
AC unit, weehoo..it feels awesome.
Most places in NYC deliver since the vast majority do not have cars. Instead places like bed bath beyond, staples offer home delivery for a fee. Like 45$
So picked up a small dresser(which was a bitch to assemble 5 hrs!!!) stool, various stuff like trash cans, can opener, pasta strainer extra tupperware, you know just all the knick nacks
you dont think about until you need em.
Inside the subway...
Went right near times square, which was crowded as hell. But there are 3 music stores here.
Sam Ash, Rudy's and Manny's. They were ok...Dissapointing for bass selections. Gelb music in redwood city has way more variety!!
Alex i found your new Drumset :)
I bought a music stand, Dont really need much else since i have all the Gear i really need.
Just had to check the stores out to say i did!
My packages all came today, computer, bass, blankets, recording gear, dishes etc...
Also i got my Matress, and after much finageling on the phone and threatening to cancel my order finally got my Chair and computer desk. I feel a lot more comfortable hangin around home now. I need a kitchen table, chairs maybe some other stuff but it's not that important yet.
Landlord went out to Polkanos and was cool enough to pick me up a powerful 12k BTU
AC unit, weehoo..it feels awesome.
Most places in NYC deliver since the vast majority do not have cars. Instead places like bed bath beyond, staples offer home delivery for a fee. Like 45$
So picked up a small dresser(which was a bitch to assemble 5 hrs!!!) stool, various stuff like trash cans, can opener, pasta strainer extra tupperware, you know just all the knick nacks
you dont think about until you need em.
Strollin around neighborhood
Week1.
I strolled around the neighborhood a lot this week, had to go in half a day to work Monday just to show up and say "I am here" kinda useless but oh well. luckily i had Tues-Thurs off to get stuff done.
The place i am in is a old school polish immigrant neighborhood. It's pretty quiet where i live, lots of families, some schools, there is a small park 1 block away. Monsigner Mcgolrick park. lots of people take there dogs here and relax.
Standing from the park entrance, i live at the end of the block on the right side.
I live in this building
There is also two Churches nearby, one is named after Pope John Paul II. Makes sense since he was polish and it's a polish neighborhood.
One street is called Manhattan Ave. Lots of 99c shops, two really good sushi places(tried both) Thai food, Chinese food, have yet to try the good polish food place called Christina's.
Warsaw pact, Twilight 2000!!
There is also another big park about 4 blocks south of me, called Mclaren park. Lots of free music in the summer and plenty of people hanging out doing whatever.
Also if you go through the park on the other side(15 min walk) there is also a cool neighborhood where the "Hipsters" hang out, i am not sure what that means but its like the young cool kids. It's a neighborhood called Williamsburg, plenty of bars down that area I visited two bars with my friend Eric F. from the old Bechtel tech days and his Girlfriend. So plenty of bar hopping to do in the future. It's also the hotspot for Brooklyn live music..works out nicely.
I strolled around the neighborhood a lot this week, had to go in half a day to work Monday just to show up and say "I am here" kinda useless but oh well. luckily i had Tues-Thurs off to get stuff done.
The place i am in is a old school polish immigrant neighborhood. It's pretty quiet where i live, lots of families, some schools, there is a small park 1 block away. Monsigner Mcgolrick park. lots of people take there dogs here and relax.
Standing from the park entrance, i live at the end of the block on the right side.
I live in this building
There is also two Churches nearby, one is named after Pope John Paul II. Makes sense since he was polish and it's a polish neighborhood.
One street is called Manhattan Ave. Lots of 99c shops, two really good sushi places(tried both) Thai food, Chinese food, have yet to try the good polish food place called Christina's.
Warsaw pact, Twilight 2000!!
There is also another big park about 4 blocks south of me, called Mclaren park. Lots of free music in the summer and plenty of people hanging out doing whatever.
Also if you go through the park on the other side(15 min walk) there is also a cool neighborhood where the "Hipsters" hang out, i am not sure what that means but its like the young cool kids. It's a neighborhood called Williamsburg, plenty of bars down that area I visited two bars with my friend Eric F. from the old Bechtel tech days and his Girlfriend. So plenty of bar hopping to do in the future. It's also the hotspot for Brooklyn live music..works out nicely.
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