Inspiring Art Print of the Day

Artist: Mina Georgescu

RIP Poly Styrene

Tamaryn

I saw this band Tamaryn last night, opening for the Raveonettes. Although I don't see her in this video, Jessica, the bassist made me a saxophone out of a straw! Actually 2 saxophones straws that work. I was thrilled. So if you're reading this Jessica, get in touch!

Recording! 12 songs in the works

The Julie Ruin record's guitar parts were recorded in this back room, a.ka. my isolation booth. I could see the band with their headphones on standing with instruments through a very thick glass window. It was all kind of funny, us looking around like dear in headlights with funny plastic earmuffs, waiting for the engineer to say "rolling".

All isolation booths should come with coconut water. Here's the coffee thermas, Twin delicately set for the "right amount of" feedback and reverb, my Gretsch, and a pile of gear. Also rests an upside down Star Wars At-At, coutesy of the Beastie Boys.

Sean Penn in Robert Smith type role

This is intriguing.

Kristeen Young's new video!

Artist at Grumpy's Cafe

I don't know much about this artist Jo Hamilton, but I love her work. Go see her crochet pieces!

Opening April 29th 2011 5-9pm

Cafe Grumpy Greenpoint
193 Meserole Avenue
(at Diamond St)
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Recording pictures from The Julie Ruin last weekend!

http://thejulieruin.com/

Back in the recording studio this past weekend! Here's some pictures from the session. We recorded 7 new songs.

France Gall with the original "Chick Habit" 1960's

I love the April March version circa 2007.

New Business Cards!

9th Grade Student Webb's video! Listen to her play...whew!

Guitar Instruction Video

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Skateboarding, for Girls Only

Thanks to drum student, 11 year old Eva, for telling me about this day open FOR GIRLS ONLY to skate. Lets vote for more days like these!! Click for more info:

The Julie Ruin t-shirt

Time for a new shirt? Some of my students have asked about my band's cd, but the new one is not out yet. For now we are busy writing and recording, but you can get a shirt! This is the cute band shirt that won the design contest, check it out!

http://www.buyolympia.com/krsnew/Item=KRS297T

The Cookies

The Cookies, from Brooklyn, the 50's/60's girl group with the hit song "Chains" (how great is that song?). The Beatles later covered it.

RIP Dorothy Jones who passed away December 2010.

Christian Joy, fashion designer

I've always loved the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but check out Karen O's designer, Christian Joy. Brilliant surrealist fashion. Her website: http://www.christianjoy.us/

Galina Vale from the Ukraine

Guitar Heroes | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Guitar Hero exhibit, Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York. February 9th - July 4th, 2011. Planning a field trip soon! A few selections from their website: http://blog.metmuseum.org/guitarheroes/

Art Deco Guitar 20001994
circa 1915
circa 1900

Guitar Heroes | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls - Ladies Weekend Camp 2011

Ladies Rock Camp February edition was this past weekend through Presidents Day. Here's some highlights from the Lunch Time performances.

"Deux Chats" formed last summer at the Girls Rock Camp. They are ages 13-15. Here they perform for the adult camp. Rocking original songs and one White Stripes cover!

Last day's lunch included a Kareoke machine and all hell broke loose. The most dancing I've ever seen, and we were all sober!

A diverse chorus line behind Emmet!