Posted by The G on July 18, 2011 under Encounters with G | 
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Top: A photo of Nikka Costa that I took. Bottom: Janis Joplin's "I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama" album cover
A few years ago, I was in Los Angeles seeing one of my favorite performers, the one and only Nikka Costa. Her music, if you don’t know it, it soulful and funky. I’ve often tried to describe her sound to people as what you’d get if James Brown and Janis Joplin had a musical baby! If you’ve not heard Nikka’s music, I urge you to fix that immediately! I was in the front row watching Nikka Costa deliver a goose bump inducing performance of her song “Push and Pull.” (A video from Nikka performing ”Push and Pull” in New York will be coming soon, so stay tuned!) In the middle of the song, I couldn’t help but feel that Janis Joplin’s spirit was ever present in the room with us. I took out my camera and snapped a photo of Nikka Costa living completely in the moment. When I reviewed my pictures after the concert was over, I couldn’t believe the similarities between my photo (pictured on top) and the cover of Janis Joplin’s “I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama” album cover (as pictured below). Needless to say, the photo became my favorite photo I’ve ever taken.
I was fortunate enough to meet Nikka Costa last week when she performed another amazing show in New York and I was able to tell her the above story as well as having her sign my photo! Yay for me! Thanks again to Nikka Costa for always putting on a great show and for signing this photo which is already framed and hanging proudly in my house.
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Posted by The G on January 19, 2011 under GNN |
Photo of Janis Joplin’s CDs by G.
Janis Joplin
If Janis Joplin would have lived, she’d be 68 years old today, January 19, 2011. Janis died at age 27 from a heroin overdose in 1970. I love Janis’ music so much and it’s hard to pick a favorite album to recommend if you are discovering her gift for the first time. All of her albums are essential. What you’ll hear is a woman whose soul was on fire while she sang. I’ve rarely heard the rawness or intensity that exists on every Janis Joplin song. Happy birthday Pearl. We miss you!
Posted by The G on September 17, 2010 under Artsy Fartsy |
Photos of photos by G.
From left to right: Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin, Tim Buckley
For those of us that were never fortunate to go to the legendary New York venue Max’s Kansas City, the next best thing is an exhibit of photos that is now showing at the Steven Kasher Gallery. Max’s Kansas City was home to up and coming bands at the time such as the Velvet Underground, Bob Marley, Iggy Pop, Blondie and Bruce Springsteen. It was also a hangout for the art elite such as Andy Warhol. As you explore the gallery, you will find yourself wishing the photos on display could talk! I’d never seen the above image of Janis Joplin and Andy Warhol (with Paul Morrissey and Tim Buckley) before and oh, to have been a fly on the wall for that conversation! A companion book to this exhibit, Max’s Kansas City: Art, Glamour, Rock and Roll is also available and it’s extremely cool. In addition to featuring hundreds of vintage photos of now legendary rock stars, there are also recreations of fixtures from the original Max’s and some great images of party goers inside the legendary venue. The exhibit runs until October 9, 2010 and the Steven Kasher Gallery is located at 521 West 23rd Street in New York. Don’t miss it!
The Velvet Underground perform at Max's Kansas City.
Tags: 2010, Andy Warhol, Art Show, Exhibit, Image, Information, Janis Joplin, Max's Kansas City, Paul Morrissey, Photos, Picture, Steven Kasher Gallery, Tim Buckley
Posted by The G on August 2, 2010 under Artsy Fartsy |
Photos by G. Art by Hulbert Waldroup.
Hulbert Waldroup at Gallery Bar in New York.
Head on over to Gallery Bar in New York to quench your thirst and see some groovy art. Gallery Bar changes their exhibits every few weeks and currently on display is an exhibit from artist Hulbert Waldroup. He pays homage to some Rock and Roll legends past and present and even has some paintings of some of the women you’d expect to find hanging out backstage. Special thanks to Darin at Gallery Bar for showing me around. Gallery Bar is located at 120 Orchard Street in New York.
If you accurately identified (from left to right): Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger, and Bob Dylan in the above image, award yourself something nice today.
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Tags: 2010, Art, Artist, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Gallery Bar, Hulbert Waldroup, Images, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, New York, Photos, Pictures, Pimpin' Got Harder Cause Hoes Got Smarter, You Sexy Muthafucka!
Posted by The G on December 30, 2009 under G Videos |
When I was in Los Angeles, I met celebrities, did photo shoots, ate lots of good food, saw cool street art and also had a once in a lifetime opportunity to sing with the Full Moon Radio Band! I performed Janis Joplin’s classic “Piece of my Heart” for an adoring crowd. This clip was directed by the fabulous Maria McKenna.
Enjoy!
Tags: According2G, Cover, Full Moon Radio Band, Geoffrey Dicker, Janis Joplin, Janis Joplin Cover, Live by G, Los Angeles, Maria McKenna, Piece of my Heart, Video
