What a crazy weekend I just had. . .
Starting on Friday night, I went out near my old digs in central Brooklyn to celebrate my co-worker's 30th birthday. I knew that I'd be headed to an artist's "living space," having even seen a video tour and knowing that my favorite local graffiti artist used to be a resident, I still had no way to be prepared for what I found. What was left as a deserted factory 10 years ago had been transformed by it's owner, Kellam Clark. This man built the entire space, which included 5 bedrooms, a large work space, huge "party/lounge" area, and outside "garden" complete with fire pit and a truck with a tree growing through it, with his own two hands. The photo above is maybe a 2% representation of the complexity, and interest that this living artwork conveyed. . . I can't wait for an opportunity to head back.

On Saturday, a good friend from college came to visit, and we had some laughs, nice food, etc. I also saw the Talking Heads live concert, "Stop Making Sence" for the first time. Unbelievable. This should be required viewing for all musicians, and artists in general.

Sunday took me to one of NYC's annual art festivals. I attended "Scope" at Lincoln Center. Unbelievable art in all mediums from around the world. . . Truely inspiring. To finish out the day I had my very first custard milk shake from NYC's famous "Shake Shack." I'll brave the long summer lines to get that fix again, some times hype is well warrented.

Overall, an amazing time was had. On the extreemely sad side, my Boston "family" and I lost a dear friend. Jimmy Driver, I will miss you very very much, you were a kind soul and a great friend.


-DBB