Hey, Everybody! Here's a link to my performance the other night at Googies above the Living Room in New York City. Though the video is somewhat rough, I really like it. It has a sort of hazy look to it that reminds me of ghosts, and Jeff Eyrich looks very mysterious silhouetted in the foreground, while Steve Kirkman looks like "an old soul" in the background--it has a timeless feel. I also like the way you can hear the soundman telling the freelance videographer to shut off the camera—really has that "bootlegged" quality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnL76BEtj00
Another highlight was riding with the Paul Thorn band, along with Big Kev, from his home in Kearny, New Jersey at the edge of the City to BB King’s in NYC for the annual Al Kooper birthday party show. For anybody who doesn’t recognize the name, Al is known for his work with Bob Dylan and Blood, Sweat & Tears, as well as many other big name acts, AND he especially invited Paul to perform on his birthday. I’ll tell you what—you just won’t meet a nicer bunch of guys than the Paul Thorn Band. Check them out at The Paul Thorn Band
It was certainly a pleasure to hang out with Paul and his band for the evening when they weren’t on stage, and the best part was we had to be there by 3 p.m. for sound check, so I was just sitting there like a fly on the wall, watching Al Kooper work through his “cameos” with each act that he had invited to play for his birthday. You just can’t beat that—anybody can see the live show, but to observe an artist of his caliber working behind the scenes is truly a rare experience. Lots of things are happening. As always — Y’all come!