      
The "wild bunch" provided free high energy music for those
who braved the heat wave in Washington Square Park. They are, (from
left to right), Alan Chapman, Skip Mitchell, Joe
Budnick, Artie Stewart, Gil Torres, Danny Rivera and
Halley DeVestern. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/28/2006) |
         
The music was hot, the weather was hot, and the audience was hot.
(Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 7/28/2006) |
    Some of the girls managed to stay cool. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/28/2006) |
These lovely ladies dropped in from Germany to hear the music. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/28/2006) |
Here's one-half of the great songwriting team Negative SFU. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/28/2006) |

Joe Sanders and Phil played some tunes from the 1950's. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/28/2006) |
Besides music there was some excellent magic in the park. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/28/2006) |
As the day cooled the audience grew. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/28/2006) |
  
A Washington Square acoustic jam with (l. to r.) Alan Chapman,
Joe Budnick, Ron Cutler, Dan Rivera, Paul
Carpenter and Dion. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/23/2006) |

Singer / songwriter Anja Ghielli plays a song for a special
audience. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/23/2006) |
 
This guy played some Dave Mathews music for the girls. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/22/2006) |
A Beatles tune for the crowd. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/23/2006) |

Flute players were everywhere in Washington Square. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/15/2006) |
This girl had a beautiful voice. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/15/2006) |
      
Once again, lots of beautiful women. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/15/2006) |
(l. to r.) Joe Budnick (guitar/vocals), Ron Cutler
(harmony), Skip Mitchell (Lead Singer) and Danny
Rivera (harmony). (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/15/2006) |
Mike Rocket promotes his upcoming show. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/15/2006) |
Another excellent singer ! (Photo courtesy of Joe
Budnick 7/15/2006) |

Singer / songwriter Bobby Stewart and bassist, Jon Sobel
check out the music in Washington Square. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/15/2006) |
 
A high energy jam in Washington Square featuring fantastic singer Allen
Chapman, harmony expert Gilbert Torres and Joe Budnick. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/8/2006) |
Sour Grapes (The 14 best Singer /
Songwriters 2005) drop in from Connecticut to play in Washington
Square. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/8/2006) |
       
Lots of beautiful women come to Washington Square to hear the
musicians. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/8/2006) |
A wild Bluegrass band cranks out some tunes. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/8/2006) |
   
Lots more Bluegrass and oldies. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/8/2006) |

Sage continued the country sounds into the night. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/8/2006) |
Joe Budnick works on his latest project at the outdoor office. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/8/2006) |
It's 4th of July weekend in Washington Square with Arthur Stewart
& the Viruses.
(Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 7/4/2006) |
Pac Man and Ms Pac Man dropped by. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/4/2006) |
        
There are always beautiful girls in Washington Square.
(Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/4/2006) |
  
Some of the women were musicians. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/4/2006) |

There were a some patriotic couples. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/4/2006) |
       
Lots of great singers and musicians including (l to r) Skip
Mitchell, Scott, Dan Rivera, Paul Decoster,
Michael, and many others.
(Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 7/4/2006) |
A juggler entertains in the middle of the fountain. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
7/4/2006) |
Joe Budnick videotapes the famous Matchstick Man for a
project.
(Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 7/4/2006) |
    
Joe Budnick enjoys singing with beautiful girls in Washington
Square while ..
(Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/25/2006) |

. . Hillary Clinton and Andrew Cuomo lead the 7 hour long
annual Gay Pride Parade only one block away. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
6/25/2006) |
   
Some of the marchers passed through the park later in the day. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
6/25/2006) |
      
After a brief sprinkle it was an unusually quiet afternoon in the
park.
(Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/25/2006) |
It's 90 degrees in Washington Square and everyone handled the heat in
their own way. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
6/18/2006) |
This group dealt with the heat by playing under the big trees. (Photo courtesy of Sandy
Hechtman 6/18/2006) |
       
Each of these girls dealt with the heat in her own way.
(Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/17/2006) |
 
Joe Budnick, Skip Mitchell and Danny Rivera just sang in the heat all day. (Photos courtesy of Sandy
Hechtman 6/17/2006) |
This plant decides to leave. (Photo courtesy of Sandy
Hechtman 6/17/2006) |
DJ Frank Allen didn't move all day. (Photo courtesy of Sandy
Hechtman 6/17/2006) |
Joe Sanders only played ballads. (Photo courtesy of Sandy
Hechtman 6/17/2006) |
This guy played a cool trumpet at night. (Photo courtesy of Sandy
Hechtman 6/18/2006) |

Artie didn't wake up until nighttime to entertain these girls. (Photos courtesy of
Joe Budnick 6/17/2006) |

Liah Alonso and Chaya played their original songs for people in Washington
Square Park. (Photos courtesy of Sandy Hechtman
6/11/2006) |
Singers, Skip Mitchell, Danny Rivera and Joe Budnick sang for 8 hours on a
Saturday afternoon in Washington Square. (Photos
courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/11/2006) |
       
Beautiful women enjoyed music in the park. (Photos
courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/11/2006) |
Some of the girls were playing and singing. (Photo
courtesy of Joe Budnick 6/10/2006) |
Joe Budnick finds a singing volunteer. (Photos courtesy
of Sandy Hechtman 6/10/2006) |
A well dressed musician shows up. (Photos courtesy of
Sandy Hechtman 6/10/2006) |
Danny played a tune for this little kid. (Photos
courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/10/2006) |
   
Annual Hare Krishna festival in the park. (Photos
courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/10/2006) |
    
These girls and a child watch a jumping dog. (Photos
courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/3/2006) |
 
A special end of day concert. (Photos courtesy of Sandy
Hechtman 6/3/2006) |
  
A late shower made for some fun. (Photos
courtesy of Sandy Hechtman 6/3/2006) |