"Amazing" Grace gets ready to sing in Washington Square on a
Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 6/25/2005 |
Gerry (left) and Michael (harmonica) do a song. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
6/25/2005 |
Everybody's friend, Franco checks out the music. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
6/25/2005 |
Drita relaxes between songs. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
6/25/2005 |
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Later that day the annual Lesbian parade came through Washington
Square. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 6/25/2005
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On a nice Sunday afternoon the kids were checking out the music.
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
The maestro of guitar, Scott in Washington Square. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
  
Once again the beautiful women came out to check out the music. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |

Joe Budnick (hat) gets to play music with the famous David Peel and
singer / songwriter Lori Behrman. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
Tio came to sing a few tunes. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
Harmony expert Danny Rivera is surprised. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
Liz has a beautiful voice. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
A magician makes balloon animals for the kids. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
"The nicest person in Washington Square" is Franco, who just
returned from Sicily. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
On Saturday afternoon a small guitar players circle formed in Washington
Square. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 6/18/2005 |
The beautiful Kristin plays a song for the crowd. (Photo by Joe
Budnick) 6/19/2005 |
Michael leads everyone in a song. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
Tio joins in on a song. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/19/2005 |
Washington Square Park fountain warps from temperatures in the 90's.
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/2005 |

Everyone was trying to stay cool. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/2005 |
      
Some people were enjoying the sun. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/2005 |
Only the female musicians . .
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/ |
. . . were able to handle the heat. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/2005 |
In the evening Tom Manno (guitar) and Artie (singer) strike
up some tunes. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/2005 |
Tio joins in on vocals. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/2005 |
Girl ready to play some songs. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/12/2005 |
On Saturday the Hari Krishna festival dominated the entire park. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/11/2005 |
The infamous David Peel dropped by to take some of his own photos on a hot
weekend.
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/04/2005 |
Joe (guitar) jams with Chuck Hancock (sax), Ron Cutler (harmony)
and Danny Rivera (harmony).
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005
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It was a very hot weekend in Washington Square Park !
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005 |
Kristin played a song for everyone. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005 |
Michael helps out with some harmonica solos. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005 |
        
Lots of musicians played this Saturday afternoon. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005 |
Tio belts out a song. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005 |
Ron Cutler took a lead. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005 |
     
Everyone enjoyed the hot weather in their own way.
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 6/4/2005
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Excellent guitarist Kirk Huneycutt and harmonica man Michael
jam. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 5/30/2005 |
Gio adds a solo on recorder. (Photo by Joe
Budnick) 5/30/2005 |
Nabu (guitar) sings some of his songs for the audience. (Photo by Joe
Budnick) 5/30/2005 |
A musician from Montreal joins the jam. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/30/2005 |

Renee (guitar) plays a tune while this lady checks out the
words to a song. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 5/30/2005 |
Stephanie and Leigh have been helping out with the singing. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/30/2005 |
Gerry relaxes after singing his version of "Ziggy
Stardust". (Photo by Joe Budnick) 5/30/2005 |
A musician from Brooklyn adds some classic rock to the mix. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/30/2005 |
Super-singer Skip Mitchell revs up the crowd in Washington Square
Park on a beautiful Memorial Weekend Saturday afternoon. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
Skip is joined by Alan Chapman (harmony), Joe
Budnick (guitar & harmony) and Ron Cutler (harmony).
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
Famous percussionist, Edwina Taylor joins Joe and Skip.
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
Motorcycle man Gary offers Carol a ride. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
   
The beautiful women (and Artie) arrive to hear the music. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005
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Joe Budnick and Artie Stewart play some tunes for the
audience. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
 
Everyone starts dancing. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
Alan Chapman captivated the crowd with his powerful vocals. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
 
Thom Manno, Artie Stewart, Christina and Danny Rivera play some tunes. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/29/2005 |
On a nice Saturday afternoon, fantastic soul singer Skip Mitchell (left)
always gets people's attention. Skip is backed up by Joe Budnick (guitar
and vocals) and Danny Rivera (harmony). (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/22/2005 |
 
When the weather is nice the beautiful girls are out in force. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/22/2005 |
A new singer and guitar player in Washington Square. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/22/2005 |
This guy saw the girls. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/22/2005 |
Here the famous "Matchstick Man" displays his crafts made
entirely out of matchsticks. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/22/2005 |
The kids were having a good time in Washington Square. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/22/2005 |
On Sunday afternoon excellent guitarist Kirk Huneycutt played great solos on everyone's songs.
(Photo by Joe Budnick) 5/15/2005 |
Artie played a Hall & Oates hit. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/15/2005 |
Harmonica man Michael . . .
(Photo by Joe Budnick) 5/15/2005 |
also plays an excellent flute. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/15/2005 |
Artie the aviator sings up a storm in Washington Square on Saturday. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/14/2005 |

Super singer Skip Mitchell joins Joe Budnick (guitar), and
harmony singers, Ron
Cutler and Danny Rivera. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/14/2005 |
   
All the girls were in town for the weekend music in Washington Square
Park. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/14/2005 |
 
The audience sang along. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/14/2005 |

Joe Budnick jams with the new musicians in the park. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 5/14/2005 |
This girl (from Michigan) and this guy (from Toronto) are
fantastic Singer / Songwriters who dropped in to Washington Square to play
for Village visitors. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/8/2005 |
Another excellent musician (and his beautiful girlfriend) are here from
Michigan to play music in Washington Square and some of the Village
clubs. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 5/8/2005 |
And yet, another fine musician from Michigan dropped by to play in Greenwich Village. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/8/2005 |
Starting the late shift is Thom Manno, (see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2003), whose
song "Still In Love" made it on to the UMO Best of CD in 2003. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/8/2005 |
Franco and this lovely girl listen to "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of 2004" CD. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/8/2005 |
A fantastic bassist, Jeff pumps energy into the late shift jam.
(Photo by Joe Budnick) 5/8/2005 |
Top notch guitarist, Mike plays a tune with Thom Manno. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/8/2005 |
The singers go over a song idea. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/8/2005 |
These visitors join the late shift jam. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/8/2005 |
While at the Tribeca Film Festival volunteers party we got a nice photo of
the "CD 101.9" girls. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/3/2005 |

Ellen and Larry, of the tap dancing music duet, "Sour
Grapes", (see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2003) dropped by
Washington Square to play some tunes. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/1/2005 |
Wild man Artie sings a song for the audience. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/1/2005 |
Renee plays a couple of leads. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/1/2005 |
Jeff, a very laid back but fantastic bass player. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/1/2005 |
Gio taps on some quiet bongos. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/1/2005 |
An acoustic steel guitar player added some nice touches to the music. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
5/1/2005 |
The last UMO Open Mic & Showcase for this season brought out the
royalty of original music. Here are the Trenouth brothers (Mike &
Greg) who were voted on "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2003 and again
in 2004) ! (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/24/2005 |
Naked Albert, (see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2003) played
some of his new originals at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
The incredible guitarist / singer / songwriter Scott Griswold has
everyone's attention during his set. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Teddy Abesamis is a prolific original pop-styled artists and songwriter. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Solid performances of his originals are the hallmark of a Luba Dvorak
showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/24/2005 |
Lisa Tan's beautiful voice is perfect for her well written ballads. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/24/2005 |
Brian Sherman is a master of the piano as well as a unique lyricist. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
The harmonies of Negative SFU on their original songs is very reminiscent
of Crosby, Stills & Nash. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
The lovely Erin Sax Seymour has a style that reminds me of early music by
Melanie. |
Dan Pelletier rocked the house. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
A fine performance by Brad Yoder. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Elliot Christ has a definite Rock influence in his music. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/24/2005 |
An excellent singer / songwriter, Jamie Barr's laid back style will take
you by surprise. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/24/2005 |
Peter Sorkin performs on both guitar and keyboards. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
"Ghetto Songbird" has a rock edge to her music. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/24/2005 |
U.G. has a 70's retro British invasion style on his original songs. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Michael T. Ryan played his originals at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Anja Ghielli has a beautiful voice and unique original songs. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Fred Jones performed some of his originals at the packed UMO Open Mic
& Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/24/2005 |
Lou Luzzo played songs from his new CD. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
An excellent song from "Pathfire" (Nathan & Sean). (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/24/2005 |
Sonny plays his originals on mandolin. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Rob Coover also plays his original set on a mandolin. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/24/2005 |
"The Trees" are Jose, Stan and Tommy. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
 
Some of the audience members at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Songwriter Chad Anthony apologized for being new to the guitar, however,
he was an excellent singer. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/24/2005 |
During the day Joe Budnick invited Greg Trenouth (lead guitar),
Danny
Rivera (harmony) and Elliot Christ (bass & harmony) to jam on his set.
(Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/24/2005 |
Naked Albert (see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2003) sings a
new version of What Do We Know" for the audience. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Sour Grapes tries out two new songs and finishes with their song from "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2004 entitled
"We'll Try Everything". (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Scott Griswold demonstrates his fantastic guitar technique on his great
originals. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/17/2005 |
Ronnie Dennis gets the audience singing along on his originals. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |

The audience was into this week's UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
The beautiful voice of Lisa Tan highlighted her original songs well. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Once again, Teddy Abesamis belts out his high quality pop styled
originals. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/17/2005 |
Fine singing and song writing from Jamie Barr at the UMO Open Mic &
Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/17/2005 |
Brian Sherman shows his excellent keyboard technique, vocals and originals
songs. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/17/2005 |
Elsie sang her set acappella. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
"The Trees" are Jose (vocals) and Stan (guitar). (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
U.G. at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Excellent vocal of Lou Luzzo. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Anja Ghielli plays a new song. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
The unique lyrics of Alex Kriss. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |

"Soulforce" got the crowd going. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Josh at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
A father and his beautiful daughter visit the UMO Open Mic & Showcase.
(Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/17/2005 |
Naked Albert chats with Rebecca. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Stan sings his original "Ginger". (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
 
Joe Budnick invites Ellen (drums) and Larry (harmonica) of
"Sour Grapes" along with Elliot Christ (harmony) to play on his set. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/17/2005 |
Another Sunday of top notch artists at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase
included Greg and Mike Trenouth (see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2003 & 2004).
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Daniel Ferrari belts out an excellent original song. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Michael Ryan demonstrated a polished folk style. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Gaz Twist drops in from England to play at the UMO Open Mic &
Showcase. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Alex Kriss gets the audience involved with his unique lyrics. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Fantastic singing and playing from Luba Dvorak. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
The tight harmonies of Negative SFU. (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
The audience loved the beautiful voice of Joely Pittman. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Teddy Abesamis sang a fantastic original ballad. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Louis Luzzo turns in a very strong performance at the UMO Open Mic &
Showcase. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
"Soulforce" sang a song with a hip hop edge. (Photo by
Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Smokestack Williams did a blues number. (Photo by
Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Prolific songwriter Anja Ghielli introduced another new song at the UMO
Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman)
4/10/2005 |
Adam Fanning played a strong set. (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Elliot Christ returns after breaking a string on his first song. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
The beautiful voice of Jenny Pinnick. (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Josh Cocopardo played his originals. (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Owen (from Ireland) played the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Stan Kosakowski at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) 4/10/2005 |
Joe Budnick invites Michael (the Harmonica Man) and Anja Ghielli (singer)
to perform on his set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman)
4/10/2005 |
This was an incredible Sunday lineup which included "Sour Grapes" (see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2004). (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Phenomenal singing of Stephanie Todd captivated the audience at the UMO
Open Mic & Showcase.. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/3/2005 |
Unbelievable guitar work and great vocals of Scott Griswold. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Teddy Abesamis was back with his fantastic pop styled originals. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
The original songs and harmonies of "Negative SFU" were some of the best
we've heard. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/3/2005 |
Mark Babb has a finely polished vocal style. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
An excellent original set from Jamie Barr. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
The beautiful voice of Christina Mason highlights her original
songwriting. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/3/2005 |

Michael Aida (vocals) Andrew Morrison (guitar), aka "Soulforce"
with some great originals. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
The fantastic Patty Keough came down from Boston to play at the UMO Open
Mic & Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/3/2005 |
Anja Ghielli plays a great song on Joe's guitar. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Ranee Jaber opened the show at the beginning of the afternoon. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Adam Fanning with an interesting folk style to his songs. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Alex Kriss with some clever lyrics. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Lou Luzzo has a very different style at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Rob Coover with some high speed Banjo picking. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Jentri plays rock with a hard edge. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Jan Ross played his originals at the UMO Open Mic & Showcase. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |
Katie tried out some new songs at the show. (Photo by Joe Budnick)
4/3/2005 |

Joe Budnick (guitar) invited up professional backup singers Danny
Rivera and Ron Cutler along with Ellen and Larry (of
Sour Grapes) to
play on his original set. (Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/3/2005 |
  
Everybody was having a great time including (l. to r.) 1. Rebecca (checking
out a CD), 2. Sour Grapes, Ron Cutler, and drummer Gio. 3. Singer
Danny Rivera 4. Singer/songwriter Jamie Barr and his beautiful girlfriend.
(Photo by Joe Budnick) 4/3/2005 |