I got word that my buddies at the Electric Sheep Company finished shooting the machinima for an upcoming episode of "CSI:NY" that wraps up the cliffhanger from last season. (Last year, I was briefly involved with producing some of the in-world CSI:NY game in Second Life for the Sheep.) This episode, continuing from where the…
Category: New York
Videos from a crazy swing party at Galapagos Art Space last night
Click to Play Last night the Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg Brooklyn threw an amazing party called the "Swing House" featuring a ridiculous amount of entertainment packed into a raw, dark art space. I got some fun video of the event if you want to check it out, including the Blue Vipers of Brooklyn performing…
My next breakdance performance: April 17
I just found out from my breakdance teacher Pavan that the next performance of our breakdance class is on April 17 at PMT Dance Studios in Manhattan. You can see our last performance playing above. Most of the same dancers are in this performance, but we’ve all gotten much better since that performance last November….
OMG Quaker Advertising! Brooklyn Quakers boldly put up a big sign
I saw this sign in front of the Brooklyn Quaker Meetinghouse when I was coming back from the gym today. Apparently Brooklyn Quakers have finally gotten around to putting up a more visible sign on the Adams Street side of the meetinghouse. I love how plain and unadorned the sign is, with no logo or…
The Quavers at BAM Cafe last night — quirky, ethereal “porch electronica”
A friend and I somewhat randomly caught a hypnotizing performance by the folk-electronica duo The Quavers at BAM Cafe last night. Comprised of Brooklyn-based Catherine McRae and T. Griffin, the pair combines hushed harmonies, violin, guitar, samplers, loopers, and a "vibraphonette" to create ethereal, comtemplative walls of sound. (You can see a video of one…
Mole shows his love for “Planet B-boy” the movie
Mole in Planet B-boy collar Originally uploaded by rikomatic I got a bunch of fun wristbands to promote the really sweet breakdance documentary "Planet B-Boy." I couldn’t resist putting one on my cat Mole as a collar. Represent! See http://www.planetbboy.com for details about the movie, which premieres in New York on March 21!
My friends and me in silly white shades
I just re-discovered these pics from January of my friends Tomo, Swifty, Lilieblue and Westiegrrl and me wearing some silly white sunglasses that my sister got me. These pics just make me smile, so I thought I paste them together into one collage. Taken at Autour Du Monde cafe in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Shane’s Chicken and Waffles – the perfect weekend brunch
Here’s a delicious plate of fried chicken and waffles from Shane’s Cafe in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Upon reflection, I probably should have got the white meat. But somehow I managed to choke it down anyway. The side of grits and strong coffee certainly helped. The occasion was a lovely brunch for my friend Lilieblue’s birthday,…
Benny Powell, Junior Mance, Ron Sunshine + More Celebrate Jelly Roll’s 5th Anniversary this Saturday!
My pals at Jelly Roll Productions are throwing a swingin’ dance party this Saturday, March 8 for their fifth anniversary. The event will feature the Benny Powell Quintet, plus an all-star lineup of musicians jamming with them. Here’s the skinny: We have invited our favorite musicians who have played for us over the years to…
Young hoofer taps with funky bass & drums (video)
Click to Play This kid just kills it, performing rhythm tap with a funky bass and drums at the American Museum of Natural History today. This was part of an all-day program on African american music and dance. (Sorry, I didn’t catch his name.)