Tuesday, January 19, 2010

50showsat50 photo makes Relix magazine...

The current issue of Relix magazine contains this photo of legendary producer Steve Lillywhite sitting in with Guster at one of last fall's Beacon Theatre shows.

Thanks Relix...


Monday, January 18, 2010

Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett at Mercury Lounge, 1/12/10

Sam Amidon played a set accompanied at times with his friend Thomas Bartlett on 1/12/08 at Mercury Lounge.

Thomas Bartlett, AKA Doveman, sat in. Both of these talented guys collaborate with Beth Orton on her next album.

More on Flickr.

This preceded sets the following week with Beth Orton in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Show # 50+3


Evelyn, Evelyn Private show at The Slipper Room, 1/12/10

Evelyn, Evelyn, the conjoined twin singer(s)-songwriter(s) played a private, tune-up show for fans at the Slipper Room in NYC the afternoon of 1/12/10.

For more on the sisters, see this internet entry.

To avoid knowing too much, don't look here.

Photography wasn't permitted. I was too great a fan of everyone involved to violate that request.

It was a special event. Be sure to check them out when they tour and release their next album.

Show # 50+2


Sunday, January 3, 2010

Emily Wells at City Winery 1/2/10

Emily Wells headlined the show at City Winery on Saturday, January 2, 2010.

Playing unaccompanied by other humans, Emily proceeded to create, on-the-fly, amazing mixes of her songs.

Don't miss a chance to see her play.

NY Magazine liked this one for their Vulture blog NYE weekend slideshow.

More high res photos in my Flickr photoset.

Show # 50+1


Jenny Owen Youngs at City Winery 1/2/10

Jenny Owen Youngs played the opening set at City Winery on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010. She was accompanied by the multi-talented Chris Kuffner and Elliot Jacobson.

Last seen backing Ingrid Michaelson, Chris and Elliot had many friends in the audience including Bess Rogers.

More in my Flickr photoset.

Show # 50+1


Saturday, January 2, 2010

50showsat50: The year in review

Watch this space for what I learned and a roundup of some of the best photos from the run.

I hope to get some tie after the weekend and I get back to a smaller household and normal schedule.