Month: October 2013

Short Movie: Bum Luck

The story about the bum who finds a black suitcase full of money already turned itself into a city legend. Watch a sleek, indie interpretation of it in John Rambo’s short movie “Bum Luck”. Starring my friend William Rivera as…

Alzheimer’s association Rita Hayworth Gala 30th anniversary at Waldorf Astoria

On a Tuesday night Manhattan’s legendary Waldorf-Astoria hosted celebrities, philanthropists and socialites who wined, dined and bid at the hotel’s Grand Ballroom for a good cause – finding a cure for the Alzheimer disease through the advancement of research. Among…

Rock legend Lou Reed Dies at 71

Lewis Allan “Lou” Reed  (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013)  Lou Reed best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground died yesterday from what AP reported as “liver-related ailment”. After the breakup of the band his solo career spanned several decades.…

The Lighthouse and the Whaler

Although they have been around for over 5 years, I was only recently lucky enough to discover The Lighthouse and the Whaler.  Since releasing their first EP in 2008 (A Whisper, A Clamour), this Indie-Pop band from Cleveland, Ohio has…

Goodbyemotel @ Rockwood Music Hall

October 19th, 2013 I set my day off with a kickass performance by goodbyemotel at the Rockwood Music Hall. If you haven’t heard these guys (full disclosure: I knew nothing about them 24 hours ago prior to the show), you should. It’s…

#38 Moscow Hostage Crisis

#038 Moscow Hostage Crisis Part One Life of the slave show! I will remove you from your castle and make you watch the way we live in the wilderness below. And she slips off her high heels into a star-crossed…

Julia Weldon @ Alphabet Lounge

On a Tuesday night I visited Alphabet Lounge to listen to the opening act of Julia Weldon, part of the CMJ music marathon running in the city now. I walked in as they were doing soundcheck, and, since technical problems…