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These
are the Photos Archived for January thru February 2006.
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Albert Del Rio (Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005 & 2003), played
a fantastic 5pm Showcase Set at the Sunday afternoon UMO Showcase &
Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/26/06)
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At 3:30pm we had an excellent Showcase Set from the band, Negative SFU
(Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005) at the UMO Showcase & Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
The great Amura (Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005 & 2003), showed
the audience what a professional artist sounds like at his 4:30pm Showcase
Set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/26/06) |
Intricate work from Scott Griswold (Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005) at his 3pm Showcase Set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
During his 4pm Showcase Set Teddy Abesamis (Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005) sang his signature original song. |
We had excellent originals from Erin Sax Seymour during the Open
Mike portion of the show. |
Steve Robinson shows his polished country styled originals at the
Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/26/06) |
In his first appearance at the UMO Showcase & Open Mike, Ben
Schiffer exposes the audience to his fine singing and songwriting. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
Shelley Kay wailed at the Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
The melodic voice of Margo Simms at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
From Switzerland, Christopher Bernhard dropped in to play. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
Raw rock vocal energy and fine guitar work are the hallmarks of Nick
Swan's performance at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
Excellent singing from Anja Ghielli at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
Scott Sciortino lets loose at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
Brian Hopkins brought his fan club to the UMO Showcase & Open
Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/26/06) |
Beautiful songs from Anne Stott at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
Steven Brown shows his ability to write excellent melodies. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
Erik Kyle at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/26/06) |
A fantastic 4 pm Showcase performance from Albert Del Rio (Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005 & 2003) packs
the house at the UMO Showcase & Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Luba Dvorak (Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005) plays his hit song "Amsterdam" during his
5 pm Showcase. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/19/06) |
Scott Griswold (Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005) gets the place going with his 2:30 pm Showcase. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
The multi-talented Shelley Kay treats the audience to her excellent
singing and lyrics at the Open Mike portion of the show. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Brand new to the UMO Showcase & Open Mike, Elizabeth Callen
floors the audience with her fine vocals. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Top notch "country style" original music from Steve Robinson
at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Excellent songs from Johnny Marnell. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Brian Hopkins energizes the audience at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Steven Brown's skill in writing strong melodic music is readily
apparent. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/19/06) |
The angelic voice of Anja Ghielli at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Another fine vocalist, Charisma Mendoza did her original songs at
the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/19/06) |
Icarus Ivanick writes unique lyrics that are fun. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Liah Alonzo sounded great but we do miss her unique "Oil Can
Guitar". (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/19/06) |
Jon D'Angelo gives us some songs with a rock edge. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Joe Budnick invited harmony experts Danny Rivera and Ron
Cutler to the stage on his set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Tommy Tietjen played a high energy song. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
John Beltzer at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Abe Unger plays his set as the show went into overtime to
accomodate all the artists. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/19/06) |
Here, Joe Budnick tries to make it in but the UMO Showcase & Open
Mike had to be cancelled. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/12/06) |
It was so cold, even the street corner newspaper boxes huddled together to
stay warm. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/12/06) |
Sandy Hechtman's limo is under there somewhere. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/12/06) |

Kids seem to be happy even without music. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/12/06) |
Another great set of originals from Matt Brody at the UMO Showcase
& Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/5/06) |
On this Super Bowl Sunday Ariel Kiley dropped by to try her songs
at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Scott Griswold (Best
14 Singer / Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005) played a
Showcase set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 2/5/06) |
Jon D'Angelo played some great originals at the show. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Jasmine Netsena has a uniquely interesting voice. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Mike Trenouth (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2003 & 2004)
showcased some new songs. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
JoeBudnick (guitar) invites harmony experts Danny Rivera
and Ron Cutler to sing on his set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Steven Brown introduces us to another excellent original song. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Tomas played a set at the Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Excellent vocals from Khalil Maduan. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Our bartender is learning a song. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
A unique sound from Icarus Ivanick. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Erik Kyle plays some of his originals. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
The Miller Parker Band was the last to play before the Super Bowl. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Elliot Christ at the Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Debbie Miller tries out a new song. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
2/5/06) |
Fantastic singer / songwriter Erwin Thomas at the Sunday afternoon
UMO Showcase & Open Mike. (Photo by Carrie Lynn
1/29/06) |
The incredibly talented Shelley Kay played her originals at the UMO
Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/29/06) |
Bettina won over the audience with her beautiful voice. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
We had a Showcase Set from Scott Griswold (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005) at the UMO
Showcase and Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Mathew Browdy tried out a new song at the show. t(Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Tessa Lee from Australia plays her last set before returning home. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
The melodic voice of Anja Ghielli on her original songs. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Great country originals from Steve Robinson at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Clinton plays a couple of his mellow originals. (Photo by Carrie Lynn
1/29/06) |
Some very interesting sounds from Jon D'Angelo. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Jeff Ting with some rock styled tunes. (Photo by Carrie Lynn
1/29/06) |
Liah Alonso played without her oil can guitar. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Kiara Yao played some very contemporary original songs. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
A soft acoustic style from Brett Spigelman. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Excellent songwriter and mandolin player Steven Brown. (Photo by Carrie Lynn
1/29/06) |
Erica Morillo sang 2 songs in Spanish. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Brett Weber at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/29/06) |
Erik Kyle sang an original ode to the simpler times in the 1950's.
(Photo by Carrie Lynn 1/29/06) |
    
Some of the musicians who provided free music to visitors in
Washington Square Park on a very warm Saturday afternoon in January.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/28/06) |
      
A few of the very nice people who took some time to listen.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/28/06) |
Amura (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005 & 2003)
packs the club during his showcase set at the UMO Showcase & Open
Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/22/06) |
Superb singing and songwriting from Erwin Thomas at the UMO Open
Mike. (Photo by Carrie Lynn 1/22/06)) |
The parade of excellent singer/songwriters continues with Josh Moore.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/22/06)) |
Once again Matt Browdy shows his ability to produce consistently
top-notch original music. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Anja Ghielli wows the audience with her best songs and an excellent
voice. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/22/06)) |
Steve Robinson, another new artist at the UMO Showcase & Open
Mike delivers some great music. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Mike Trenouth (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005 & 2004)
plays some new songs at the show. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
The great music just kept on coming with Johnny Marnell at the UMO
Showcase & Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Liah Alonzo surprised us by playing a great sounding guitar made
from an oil can. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/22/06)) |
More great original songs from Scott Sciortino. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Teddy Abesamis (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005)
showcased his song from the CD. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Very interesting music from Steve Black at the UMO Open Mike. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Tessa Lee came from Australia to play at the UMO Open Mike. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Lou Luzzo has a jazz-styled vocal delivery. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
The beautiful voice of Stefani Scovolo on an original song. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Joe Budnick (2nd from right) invited the fantastic Amura,
songwriter Bobby Stewart and harmony expert Ron Cutler to
play on his set. Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/22/06)) |
Mandolin player / songwriter Steven Brown performs his original,
"I'm Hurt". (Photo by Carrie Lynn 1/22/06) |
Anne Stott sang her original songs at the UMO Open Mike. Photo by
Carrie Lynn 1/22/06) |
The fine singing voice of Darryl Milton. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Japanese songwriter Setsuo sang his songs in English at the UMO
Open Mike. Photo by Carrie Lynn 1/22/06)) |
Craig Balan played a set at the UMO Open Mike. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |
Natasha Missick played the last song of the day. Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/22/06)) |

Here's what happens in Washington Square when you get a 63 degree day in
January. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/21/06) |
  
The boys come out to play. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/21/06) |

The girls came out to study. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/21/06) |
. . . But when temperatures plummet into the 30's Joe and wild man /
singer Artie Stewart go to tea. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/21/06) |
Mark Adam got the UMO Showcase & Open Mike off to a great
start. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/15/06) |
Greg Wyard (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005) wows the
audience with a fantastic Showcase set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Once again a powerful set from Matt Brody. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Great singing, fine songwriting and high energy guitar technique make Shelley
Kay's performance outstanding. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Jenn Bloom's beautiful voice highlights her songs nicely. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06). |
Excellent songs from Edwin Thomas. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Scott Griswold (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005) played a fine
Showcase set. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Keyboard player extraordinaire Don Bogut, played his originals
songs at the UMO Showcase & Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Almost over her cold, Anja Ghielli debuts three new songs at the
UMO Showcase & Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Maurice sings a song with guitar backup from Mark Adam. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Sage treats everyone to one of his crazy songs. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Great songs from Anne Stott. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Matt Maye sang a ballad at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by
Carrie Lynn 1/15/06) |
Photographer Carrie Lynn at the club. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Mandolin player Steven Brown at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by
Carrie Lynn
1/15/06) |
Isaac Christopher played his originals. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Setsuo returned to play at the Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Joe Budnick invited Bobby Stewart and Sage to play
the last song at closing time. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/15/06) |
Direct from his honeymoon, Shabse sings a song he wrote for his new bride.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
A great set from Mark Adam at the UMO Open Mike.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Even with her cold Anja Ghielli still sounded fabulous.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Lisa Tan demonstrates a pure vocal quality.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Rock solid blues originals from Mathew Brody at the UMO Open Mike.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Excellent musician Steven Brown played his originals at the UMO Open Mike.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Great songs from Erin Sax Seymour. |
Scott Sciortino rocked the house at the UMO Open Mike.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Featured Showcase Artist Albert Del Rio, formerly Naked Albert,
(Best 14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich
Village 2005 & 2003) brought
the house down.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Sand E. with some unique originals at the UMO Open Mike.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Featured Showcase Artist Teddy Abesamis (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005) played his
original from the CD.
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Featured Showcase Artist Amura, (Best
14 Singer/ Songwriters of Greenwich Village 2005 & 2003)
rocked the crowd with his signature song "Working To Be Poor".
(Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
A great original set from Anne Stott at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/8/06) |
Maurice sings his originals for the first time at the UMO Open Mike. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/8/06) |
Stevi G sang her songs with backup from Maurice on guitar. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/8/06) |
Joe Budnick (right) played his set with accompaniment from Amura on
lead guitar. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Charlene Lite, from Los Angeles played at the UMO Open Mike &
Showcase. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman 1/8/06) |
Isaac Christopher gets a lot of sound out a guitar that he describes as a
"Sears Special". (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/8/06) |
Beautiful keyboard and vocals from Jenn Bloom. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/8/06) |

Powerful blues based Rock from Rhonda Schuster and Alvin Harrison close
the show at the UMO Open Mike & Showcase for this week. (Photo by Sandy Hechtman
1/8/06). |