PATTERNS AND TONES

How do you even begin to describe someone who has so profoundly effected the music scene in your area and then has gone on to take those talents and successfully transfer them into the form of a novel? Well, you can't and luckily for me I am a photographer who's sole purpose is to capture and present a visual documentation. As for this introduction, I can only humbly present to you the facts. The fact that Frank Portman, who is also referred to as Dr. Frank, helped start the seminal punk rock band The Mr. T Experience back in 1985, does not go unnoticed by those who are keenly aware of their influence on numerous subsequent bands.The fact that Dr. Frank is now a successful author is no surprise to the legion of fans who have enjoyed the lyrics he has crafted over the years. The fact that we cannot wait to hear another song about a girl... I met Dr. Frank back in 1997 when I photographed MTX for their 11th album "Revenge Is Sweet, an...

"Kitty, Kitty No. 1" from  The Mask Series What's better than a kitten for Christmas? A wild cat on a Saturday night! This Kitty was spotted prowling around the neighborhood and I was lucky enough to catcher her with my camera before she got away. "Kitty, Kitty" is the 9th set of images from  The Mask Series .  As always, two limited edition prints  are available to purchase through my  Etsy store .  Meow! Julie Pavlowski Green December 20, 2014 Subscribe to our mailing list   "Kitty, Kitty No. 2" from The Mask Series "Kitty, Kitty No. 3" from The Mask Series "Kitty, Kitty No. 4" from  The Mask Series "Kitty, Kitty No. 5" from  The Mask Series

Ventriloquest Ectoplasmold Xanaxax are a synthpop performance happening who create a textural backdrop to a world they create from scratch. Reigning from Oakland, California V.E.X. are fronted by Roxy Monoxide on vocals, guitar, Farfisa keyboard, drum machine, FX and Lulu Gamma Ray on vocals, Kurzweil keyboard, analog synth and sampler. They breath life into songs like the hypnotic and enchanting  Satan's Sister's Dance  and the watery, undulating HighWay, LowRoad  which contains some of my favorite guitar riffs I've heard in awhile. As an old Xmal Deutchland fan, I still have a soft spot in my heart for synth laden textures sprinkled with crunchy guitar leads with a dark cloud hanging overhead. In Telepathic Radio, the snap and unemotional resonance of their drum machine snuggles perfectly next to the warmer pitch of their Farfisa. Hauntingly crafted with wit and premonition, V.E.X. hint at an apocalyptic world which they stitch toge...

This blog o'mine has been primarily focused on Patters from my Fine Art Photography and Tones from my Rock n' Roll Photography. But in between these two very distinct genres lives my passions for Honeycomb objects which doesn't quite fit into either category. None the less, I cannot hold myself back from sharing with you my undying love for all things HONEYCOMB!!! Today my friends is the apex of my collection: the ornaments. These sweet and fragile holiday characters were all made in post war Japan. The mere fact that they are mostly intact and uncrushed is a testament to the love and attention (or complete disregard and delegation to the attic) - how ever you want to look at it, from their former owners. As my visual Christmas gift to you, I would like to present a slice of my Honeycomb Heaven! Happy Holidays, Julie Pavlowski Green December 6, 2014 Honeycomb ornaments in the shape of Christmas characters really floats my paper boat! This little guy on...

It was an honor spending the day with the Professor of Rock n' Roll. His affable nature and incredible knowledge of music made an ordinary day filled with a few chores and errands extremely enjoyable and educational. One look at his selection of 45's in his jukebox and I knew I was gonna be schooled! Manfred's weekly show on Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM Satellite Radio has been going strong since 2005. Sharing his passion and knowledge makes the world a better place and with almost 10 years under his belt, the kids agree. This musicologist is a performers performer. As the lead singer in the legendary band The Woggles , Manfred has been leading the charge to keep Rock n' Roll sizzling hot with nonstop energy that is infectious and entertaining. Originally hailing from Atlanta, The Woggles have been serving their special sauce of straight up 6T's rock n' roll with a large helping of rhythm 'n' blues since 1987. The Woggles ...