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These
are the Photos Archived for July thru September 2004.
(Click on a photo to Enlarge It!) |
Artie, Joe (guitar), Ron and Dan sing "Bad Moon Rising"
for the audience. 9/26/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
 
We had a beautiful audience on this sunny Sunday afternoon in Washington
Square Park. 9/26/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
This baby jumped up to dance along to "Yellow Submarine".
9/26/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |

Artie and Ron add some hat fashion to the group. 9/26/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

This beautiful woman was asked by Sandy (our photographer), what
she liked most about her husband, and he wanted to show us. 9/29/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Country singer Lori Behrman arrives. 9/26/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Drita Ftera played the night shift in Washington Square. 9/26/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Sax great Chuck Hancock joins Drita for a show. 9/26/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

This unusually chilly Sunday started with live musical theatre with our
friend Michael in a featured role. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
After the theatre group, acoustic music in Washington Square Park started
with Brandon from Manchester, England. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Later, Joe Budnick and Artie did a version of "Up Around The
Bend". 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Sage played a wild solo on the Melodica. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Drita Ftera sang "Second That Emotion". 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

Motorcycle man Gary and country singer Lori B got some sun. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
 
See if you recognize these faces ! 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Michael added some fantastic harmonica solos. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
A new guitar player joined the group. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
This girl quietly listens to the music. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
At the end of the day the Harmony Gang tried out some 50's Do Wop.
09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
While this couple romantically listened to the music. 09/19/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

A beautiful Sunday afternoon brought out a beautiful audience . . .
8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

. . . for the live music in Washington Square Park. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Joe Budnick and Artie do "Up Around The Bend" for the audience.
8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

Ellen (from "Sour Grapes", see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2004) and Audra
sing along. |

Some audience members relaxed while others got the dancing spirit.
8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

Country singer / songwriter Lori B. and Velma Bowen got into action.
Meanwhile, Dan Rivera takes a solo. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Artie hits a high note. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Lori B. breaks out a guitar and plays some of her songs for the audience.
8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Larry (from "Sour Grapes", see "The
14 Best Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2004), sang a
folk standard. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Paul adds some lead guitar. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
This beautiful girl listened intently to Mike, our new lead
guitarist. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Mike, (the new lead guitarist) gets some beautiful sounds from an
old nylon string guitar. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

Joe Sanders and friends sang an Everly Brothers standard for the
audience. 8/22/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

Alexandra looked sad as Artie marched home with his flute. 8/22/2004
(Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Great singer / songwriter Justin Devereaux played some tunes in Washington
Square. 8/15/2004 |
Not all art can be heard, some just has to be seen. 8/15/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
The beautiful Alexandra with her new hairstyle. 8/14/2004 |
Artie checks for rain during his performance. 8/15/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
 
All the kids were dancing to the music in Washington Square Park . . .
8/15/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |

. . . and some grown-ups too. 8/15/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

Danny plays his flute for the girls. 8/15/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |

On this day we had two great harmonica players helping us out with the
music. 8/15/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Artie plays a request. 8/14/2004 |
This guitarist returned after 8 years to play some solos. 8/15/2004 (Photo by Sandy
Hechtman) |
Lori sings some of her original songs for the audience in Washington
Square Park. 8/8/2004 |
Friends of the musicians are always a welcome site. 8/8/2004 |
 
People wear their new clothes and their old clothes to Washington Square
Park. 8/8/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Artie entertains the audience with his own unique style. 8/8/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Danny plays his greatest hits on flute (technically a Recorder), for
the audience. 8/8/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
 
The audiences get younger and younger. 8/8/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Singer / Songwriter, Marc Barnhill plays a couple of his original tunes.
8/8/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
 
Some of the audience members hang out and enjoy the music. 8/8/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
James, the famous "Matchstick Man" of Washington Square Park
creates handmade items made entirely from matchsticks, . (And yes he
sells them for a very reasonable price.) 8/8/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Lori and Joe negotiate with pigeons before starting a show under a tree in
Washington Square Park. 8/1/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |

Audrea (of nyc} and a lovely guest (from la) were just some
of the excellent volunteer singers for this Sunday afternoon. 8/1/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
 
Here are some of today's audience members in the park. 8/1/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Jennifer helped Joe B. sing some songs in Washington Square Park 8/1/2004 |
These folks from Washington DC stopped by to listen to the music. 8/1/2004 |

This couple from Los Angeles sang some Bob Dylan hits with Harmonica Man
playing Flute. 8/1/2004 |
Lori played one of her hit songs for the crowd. 8/1/2004 |

Joe Sanders played a song that made everyone get up and dance. 8/1/2004 |
Professional photographer Sandy Hechtman caught in the act. 8/1/2004 |

Susan, Franco and Lori relax between songs. 8/1/2004 |

The incredible Chuck Hancock (sax) and Scott Samuels (guitar)
play the night shift while Artie conducts the orchestra. 8/1/2004 |

These girls came to Washington Square Park to see . . .
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
. . . the Greenwich Village Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team practice.
7/25/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
 
Harmonica Man and "Fidler Extraordinaire", Henry Hemple put a
unique spin on Joe's r&b / rock Music. 7/24/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |

These folks seem to like the new sound. 7/25/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
I don't know why some people are able to get free guitar lessons? 7/5/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Susan added some harmony to the show. 7/25/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |

Artie over hears this girl say she needs to take something off before she
can . . .
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
work her lips. 7/25/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Legendary David Peel plays some of his tunes. 7/25/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
The harmony guys, Ron Cutler and Danny Rivera do some backup. 7/25/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
  
(l to r) Scott Samuels, Henry Hemple, Gene and Sheriff Bob play the
night shift. 7/25/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |

Gerry wonders where everyone went. Meanwhile Jack plays a song for little
Jake. 7/24/2004 |
On Tuesday July 20, 2004, Richie Havens, the living legend of Woodstock,
came to Virgin Records in Union Square to promote his latest CD,
"Grace of the Sun". 7/20/2004 |
 
Richie treated a packed house to a mix of his greatest hits and songs from
the new CD. (Available at Virgin Records). 7/20/2004 (Richie
Havens photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Richie works into a frenzy that brought him a 10 minute standing ovation
! 7/20/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
After the show, Richie and Joe spend time discussing UMO and the Greenwich
Village music scene.
7/20/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
As Richie Havens got closer to Greenwich Village, Rene began to take on
that Woodstock glow. 7/18/2004 (Photo by Sandy Hechtman) |
Amir artfully tunes his guitar in Washington Square. 7/18/2004 (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) |
  
(l
to r), Singers, Skip Mitchell, Joe Budnick, Ron Cutler, Danny Rivera and
the Harmonica Man entertain the crowd. 7/18/2004 (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) |
  
The group had a diverse audience. 7/18/2004 (Photo by
Sandy Hechtman) |
Alexandra told Joe "she'd like to hear a group that is closer to her
age", so to be a good friend . . . |

. . . Joe invited some brand new musicians to play. 7/18/2004 (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) |
Velma sings a great rendition of "1941 Mining Disaster" . . . |
. . for some visitors from around the world. 7/18/2004 (Photo
by Sandy Hechtman) |
A guitar player originally from Guatemala plays a song in Washington
Square. 7/18/2004 |
This group came down from Canada to check out Greenwich Village.
7/18/2004 |
A visitor plays some songs. 7/18/2004 |
This girl from Mexico visits with the musicians. 7/17/2004 |
Karen and Big John (unofficial mayor of Washington Square).
7/17/2004 |
Harmony singer Ron Cutler relaxes between songs. 7/17/2004 |
The beautiful Alexandra is surprised by a photographer in Washington
Square. 7/11/2004 |
Artie plays one of his songs. 7/11/2004 |
These folks are enjoying the great weekend weather in Washington Square.
7/11/2004 |
Our good friends Franco and Mercedes relax on a sunny Saturday. 7/11/2004 |
Harmony singer Ron Cutler gets ready for the big show. 7/11/2004 |

Jack Aronson drops by to play "Amy" for this group from San
Diego. 7/11/2004 |
Melanie visiting from France talking with Bobby Stewart. 7/10/2004 |
Scott Samuels, "guitarist extraordinaire" closes out our weekend
with the complete version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" on acoustic
guitar. 7/11/2004 |
These two women were hoping to get interesting video in Washington Square
Park. 7/3/2004 |
Gerry and Dan do a song together. 7/3/2004 |
As seen in the New York Times, famous artist, "James, the Matchstick
Man" creates arts and crafts 'one matchstick at a time'. 7/3/2004 |
Country singer Lori Behrman played a request after someone special gave
her a great lay. 7/3/2004 |
With his fine voice, Gary entertains the crowd. 7/3/2004 |
Harmonica man provides some catchy solos. 7/3/2004 |
A new acoustic group played in the park on the holiday weekend. 7/3/2004. |
Alexandra refuses to smile for the camera. 7/3/2004 |

This couple played and sang some fantastic songs. 7/3/2004 |
This musician from London tried out a new song. 7/3/2004 |

Artie entertained this lovely girl. 7/3/2004 |

Joe Sanders plays some oldies for a visitor to Washington Square. 7/3/2004 |

Love was in the air. 7/2/2004 |
Drita sang "Into The Mystic" with Gerry. 7/2/2004 |

Danny and Lisa sang and played some tunes. 7/2/2004 |
Nelson wowed the audience at the end of the night with a big sing-along.
7/2/2004 |