Throwing Muses: Live @ Bowery Ballroom NYC

Family Affair: Throwing Muses joined by sometime bandmate (and Kristin Hersh's half sister) 

Tanya Donelly for two full sets of Muses and Donelly solo songs (with a crowd-pleasing "Slow Dog"

 by Tanya's 90s pop band Belly). When Ms. Hersh was asked by a crowd member how she felt about 

  playing with Tanya again, she looked forward and gave a righteous thumbs up. Solid musicianship, 

ageless vocal prowess and intense stage mannerisms were met with a homegrown, comfortable

 family "living room" feel. Having had other positive live experiences with Hersh, Donelly and Co., 

this was exactly what I expected and the show did not disappoint in any way. Cheers, folks. Well done!

Random Notes

Interior and exterior visual notes from a colorful ten days: Late February - Early March 2014.

42nd Street & 9th Avenue NYC (2014)

CHRISTIAN MONTONE

"42nd Street & 9th Avenue NYC"

Mixed media on board

February 2014 (18 X 24 inches)

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This is the third piece in a series of mixed media works based on my photos of NYC.

Vinyl Therapy: Beck "Morning Phase" (2014)

Brand new vinyl from Beck, who has created yet another masterpiece of sound for 2014.

"Morning Phase" is an melodic, introspective series of songs that are rich in verse and lush in sound.