"Quilen Blackwell, owner of a Chicago nonprofit that employs at-risk youth to turn vacant lots into flower farms, has won CNN’s Hero of the Year Award." chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/12...

Literally all of the good things

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, CATS: An Art Show Inspired by Cats open at Cloud City in Brooklyn, NY. I will have a photo available for purchase. A portion of all sales will benefit a cat rescue org. All art can be purchased in person or online. Details available here: bit.ly/catsartshowc...

Great photos of a great show.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Monaleo (@theemonaleo.bsky.social) headlined a sold out show at Music Hall of Williamsburg (@musichallofwb.bsky.social) in Brooklyn & brought special guests Stunna 4 Vegas and Natasha Bedingfield. My photos for Bowery Presents now live: bit.ly/monaleoatmhow

On Friday, November 21st, Hanif Abdurraqib's series at @bambrooklyn.bsky.social came to an end with a DJ set from Love Higher & a live performance by billy woods (@backwoodzstudioz.bsky.social). I captured the evening for BAM and some images are now live on my website: bit.ly/billywoodslo...

I spent Halloween with Little Simz 📸⬇️

Last night (Sunday, November 2, 2025), The Beta Band closed their first tour stateside in over two decades at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY. Photos from their set are now live on Bowery Presents’ “The House List” bit.ly/betabandbrooklynsteel

Today’s the final day of Resilience (and four other shows) at Brooklyn Grain (one is located next door in Suite 301). All images are on view from 12-5PM today (Sunday, October 26th)

A reminder that the Resilience photo show that I will have a print in opens tomorrow, along with three other photography shows at Brooklyn Grain tomorrow evening. Details can be found in the below post ⬇️

I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...

I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Lethal tour featuring Rico Nasty (riconasty.bsky.social) & SadBoi arrived to Irving Plaza in NYC for a sold out show. I covered the high energy show for BrooklynVegan and the full gallery is now live on their website: bit.ly/riconastyirv...

The Brick in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is currently having a run of performances of "Vivian Oblivion." I captured the first performance on Thursday, 10/9 and sharing some of that work in a gallery on my site. The final show will take place on Sunday, 10/12: bit.ly/vivianoblivi...

I don't even know what to say about @aaron.bsky.team announcing that actually they feed all images posted on Bsky into an AI that just a year ago they told everyone they had banned from using Bsky images

On Saturday, October 4th, Patio celebrated the tenth anniversary of their first live set with a show at Union Pool in Brooklyn. They were joined by Washer for an opening set. Photos of their live set plus Polaroids of both acts are now available on my website: bit.ly/patiotenyear...

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, London's Fat Dog returned to NYC to headline Market Hotel in Brooklyn. They were joined by Chicago's Godly the Ruler and Brattleboro, VT's Thus Love. Photos from all three sets are now live on my site: bit.ly/fatdogatmark...

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Brighton's Lambrini Girls (@lambrinigirls.bsky.social) returned to NYC for the second time this year in support of their debut album. They were joined by Chicago's Edging for a fun punk show at Racket that was over by 10PM: bit.ly/lambrinigirl...

had a really nice chat about the new book for vol 1 bk~~

Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing. These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, TV on the Radio's curated show called "There Goes The Neighborhood" took place with sets by TVOTR, Flying Lotus, Sudan Archives, Moor Mother, and SPELLLING. The show was hosted by Hannibal Buress and my photos can be found on BrooklynVegan: bit.ly/tvotrtherego...

Pulp returned to NYC for a show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. They were joined by Hamilton Leithauser (of The Walkmen) for an opening set. I covered both sets for @bowerypresents.bsky.social's "The House List" and the full gallery is now live on that site: bit.ly/pulpandhamil...

Doechii has expanded her fall tour, including a headlining NYC show about a month after the All Things Go festival www.brooklynvegan.com/doechii-adds...

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Lyricist Lounge celebrated their 34th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Raekwon The Chef's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. I covered the special free show at @briccelebratebk.bsky.social for Lyricist Lounge and shared some images to my website: bit.ly/raekwonob4cl...

Rep. Rashida Tlaib will reintroduce the Living Wage for Musicians Act this September. This bill is a real, concrete way to make payouts fairer for musicians on Spotify and across the streaming economy. @reprashida.govpeeps.us musically.com/2025/08/19/l...

On Thursday, August 14th, clipping. (@clppng.bsky.social) returned to NYC for a sold out show at Elsewhere in Brooklyn. The group was joined by Fatboi Sharif & Cooling Prongs (@coolingprongs.bsky.social). Still recovering from the very loud show but photos are now on my site: bit.ly/clippingatel...

Music that moves you 🌀 Sat, Nick Hakim & Karriem Riggins transform the Bandshell into a world of sultry R&B, psychedelia, Brazilian rhythms, and the finest soul & hip-hop. Our season finale — come celebrate. RSVP for free at bricartsmedia.org/event/closin... for a shot at 2 VIP Tent Passes.

Summertime sadness is temporary, but drip is forever 😎 We’re closing out the season this week, but you can still snag our limited edition BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! merch — only at Brooklyn Made at the Bandshell. Fans. Hats. Ponchos. Get yours this weekend before they’re gone!

Celebrate Brooklyn recently hosted a screening of The Wiz with a pre-screening panel moderated by our own Dylan Green. Read excerpts from his conversation with musical director Schele Williams, musician Bobby Wooten III, and costume designer Dede Ayite

On Friday, August 8, Adrian Quesada's Boleros Psicodélicos headlined @briccelebratebk.bsky.social with support by Trish Toledo, who also joined Adrian during his set. Some images I created for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! are now live on my website: bit.ly/adrianquesad...

I created the below images of Adrian Quesada with Hermanos Gutiérrez in 2023 and looking forward to capturing his headlining performance on Friday at the Bandshell 📷

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! (@briccelebratebk.bsky.social‬) hosted their second punk show ever. The bill had Casa Gogol artists Gogol Bordello, Puzzled Panther, and Pons. I covered the show as a house photographer and some images are now on my site: bit.ly/gogolbordell...

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! (@briccelebratebk.bsky.social‬) hosted their second punk show ever. The bill had Casa Gogol artists Gogol Bordello, Puzzled Panther, and Pons. I covered the show as a house photographer and some images are now on my site: bit.ly/gogolbordell...

On Friday, August 1, 2025, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! featured Americana music via Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices, NYC's Morley, and Memphis based artist Talibah Safiya. I captured all three acts as a house photographer and images from Friday are now available on my site: bit.ly/mireyaramosa...

And a couple images from last night are featured in the show review on Rolling Stone's website: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

I first saw the band in 2002 at a benefit show and was showered in beer by Karen and fell in love with the band even though I was there for Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Some film pics of that performance are linked in that post.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (@yeahyeahyeahs.bsky.social) continued their "Hidden in Pieces" tour residency at Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. I documented their performance for a @bowerypresents.bsky.social review on "The House List" and the piece is now live: bit.ly/yeahyeahyeah...

Gogol Bordello takes over the Bandshell with a wild night of punk music on 8/2 💥💥 After debuting our punk night last year, we’re cranking it up with Bordello legends and their Casa Gogol Records labelmates Puzzled Panther + Pons. Catch the next wave of punk! RSVP: bricartsmedia.org/event/gogol-...

Celebrating Americana through ranchera, jarocho & blues 🌵 Mireya Ramos & The Poor Choices blend Mexican sounds with country, jazz & bluegrass. Morley brings soul, folk & justice. Talibah Safiya delivers Memphis blues & raw storytelling. Head to bricartsmedia.org/event/mireya... to RSVP for free!

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (@yeahyeahyeahs.bsky.social) continued their "Hidden in Pieces" tour residency at Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. I documented their performance for a @bowerypresents.bsky.social review on "The House List" and the piece is now live: bit.ly/yeahyeahyeah...

On Saturday, July 26th, The Swell Season (@theswellseason.bsky.social) came to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn in support of their first new album in 16 years. I photographed their set for Bowery Presents (@bowerypresents.bsky.social) and its now live on "The House List" bit.ly/theswellseas...

Spoke with Tyler Carter & Jackie Plaza of SeaWorld San Diego about their Y2K hip-hop & R&B-celebrating Summer Spectacular series @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

On Sunday, July 20th, the legendary Roots crew performed a free show at Flushing Meadows - Corona Park courtesy of @summerstage.bsky.social. I covered their set for Impose Magazine and the full gallery is now live on their site: bit.ly/rootssummers...

Hi NYC and beyond — I'm looking for work. In the city, that can mean anything. Casting the net wider, I'd love to write some copy, promotional material, artist bios, assigned pieces, whatever you've got. You can read some editorial stuff here: daily.bandcamp.com/contributors...

Before he passed in May, Sacha Jenkins (unbeknownst to the public) completed a documentary about Ed Sullivan, his variety show and his championing of Black artists by booking them to perform. Netflix contacted him and picked it up. That doc, Sunday Best, is out today. netflix.com/title/82048609

Earlier this week — July 20th, to be precise — Hell Gate celebrated three years since we turned on the paywall and made our website into a legit NYC journalism outlet. This week, we're reliving our favorite and most notable stories/projects in the below thread. Join us and feel free to add your own!

On Saturday, July 19th, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! returned to Brower Park in Crown Heights music from Johnny Osbourne, Smif-N-Wessun, Bush Babees, & Chip-Fu along with DJ sets and a screening "Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy." Some of my images from the event are on my site: bit.ly/bricbrowerpa...

On Saturday, July 19th, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! returned to Brower Park in Crown Heights music from Johnny Osbourne, Smif-N-Wessun, Bush Babees, & Chip-Fu along with DJ sets and a screening "Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy." Some of my images from the event are on my site: bit.ly/bricbrowerpa...

On Thursday, July 17th, the tour featuring Dinosaur Jr., Snail Mail, and Easy Action came to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Prospect Park. I covered the co-headliners for @bowerypresents.bsky.social & images of Easy Action are on my website: bit.ly/dinosaurjrsn...