The last time I was in Beacon was 1969-ish. Two friends & I rode our bicycles from Wappingers Falls! I still smile from living in the area! If there was a "family vote" on moving, I would have stayed in NY
Both photos are beautiful. Your talking about photography reminds me of your Halloween Song--"Are You Happy Now." Such a great song. What comes out gray is really red. . . .
Speaking of not knowing your way around your own camera, you should have seen us at the Lizzie Rose last Wedmesday fumbling through the menus on our DSLRs, trying to find the setting that stows the mirror so it doesn't make noise. You said that bothered you. I swear I achieved finer art with my old all manual Pentax K1000. I hear the hipsters revere that camera now for its ease of use. Wish I still had mine.
Anyway you gave us a great show and I hope we didn't distract you. It's always a thrill when an artist of your stature comes to play our little music room. Safe travels!
Yes, this article is like a combination of "Kenworth Of My Dreams", "Next best Western" and "Are You Happy Now"!
When we hosted Rich for one of his MANY shows at our concert series, Sanctuary Concerts (at three different venues over 16 years' time!), he introed "Kenworth" with, "This song goes out to whoever owns that Camaro out in the parking lot!".
To be perfectly honest, that opening lyric startled me when I first heard it, that referencing of selling a Camaro and selling a fishing boat, as I had had someone in my life who had owned a Camaro and a fishing boat. I had thought that his owning a Camaro and a fishing boat had been a reflection of his personal taste and interests, not necessarily unique but significant to understanding him. But hearing the combination in a song lyric made me wonder whether owning a Camaro and a fishing boat was more of a recognizable thing than I had thought.
But I've never owned a fishing boat (bass or otherwise), and despite that ride (at least symbolically) going against my liberal/leftist 'greenie sensibilities', I was (and still am) an automotive enthusiast, and that car was THE best 'bang for the buck' at the time in most areas of performance. ;)
At least it was labeled as a LEV as long as one did not modify it too much, or remove ANY emissions equipment (which I did NOT!). :)
It got over 32 MPG on the highway at a steady state speed of ~60 MPH, due to the severe overdrive 6th gear in the manual transmission, and it's decent frontal area aerodynamics.
That viaduct is part of the 150 mile trail that runs from Pittsburgh to Washington. You should try the laurel mountains next time you cruise through. It was grand getting to listen to your creations once more. Happy trails,amigo.
Stirring photographs....Beacon NY reminds me so much of many of the towns in the NE that I used to play in the US. I was always amazed at how well kept some smaller towns were. Like stepping back in time somehow. I have so many good memories from Sidney NY,. Williamsport PA, playing in a tuxedo shop somewhere in NH. Sadly it's so hard for me to get a work visa in the US these days otherwise I would be back as have had offers/old contacts and always did well there. I hope you have a lovely time. I'm doing a mini tour of Germany right now xx
The visa situation for cultural workers wanting to enter the US in shameful. Argentine musician friends gave up a long time ago. Same for the Canadians. CANADIANS! It's absurd. An embarrassment. It's bad for you, but it's also bad for us. We are poorer for your absence. I'm so sorry.
see you in saratoga on saturday night. My daughter who is a senior at Skidmore will be joining us. She has listened to your music since she was in a car seat. Enough times to say, "mom, 'There Goes Mavis' AGAIN!" I am thrilled she wants to come.
Some of the best ones I have feature accidental ones of people but which I can never really use because I fail to realise the significance until later and don’t obtain permission at the time🙄
Love your shot of Beacon (all of the forms, shapes, lights, and an interesting composition) + glad you didn't get hit by the Peterbuilt (how ironic THAT would be, as well as unfortunate for you - a bit of dark humor, please pardon). I've been priveliged to be a pro photographer just about 50 years now, started on a Fortune 500 photo team, when such teams existed. Still love it because I get / got paid to pay attention to life + my surroundings (a treat). Today, as I'm now retired, I shoot pix of three grandkids and nature. Yet, as you alluded to, I wish (back in the days of film) I could just put a roll of Kodachrome in my brain and click with my eyes -- which is kind of what I do -- and the images remain wonderful, even though the analogy now contains a digital memory card. Somehow more etherial, maybe more fitting, dunno.
Love the people on the bridge and “imagine”
Maybe see you in beacon , any dates in our area ?
Unfortunaly, not likely anytime soon.
Here’s to safe travels and fulfillment. Wish I could catch a show… and speaking of new equipment, there’s an Apollo x4 on my desk now! So excited!
Be well!
Congrats. That thing is all you need.
That and some talent, inspiration helps too. 😉
Hello Richard,
Is the photo on the Vuelta record taken by You?
The last time I was in Beacon was 1969-ish. Two friends & I rode our bicycles from Wappingers Falls! I still smile from living in the area! If there was a "family vote" on moving, I would have stayed in NY
Thank You for sharing, Richard!
No, that's me through the window of the taxi. But I did stage the whole shoot.
That photo of Beacon is a classic shot of an American town that's now lost to the past.
Thank you! But some would say it's lost to the present! Me, I don't think it's lost at all.
Both photos are beautiful. Your talking about photography reminds me of your Halloween Song--"Are You Happy Now." Such a great song. What comes out gray is really red. . . .
I've always been a fan of B&W.
Speaking of not knowing your way around your own camera, you should have seen us at the Lizzie Rose last Wedmesday fumbling through the menus on our DSLRs, trying to find the setting that stows the mirror so it doesn't make noise. You said that bothered you. I swear I achieved finer art with my old all manual Pentax K1000. I hear the hipsters revere that camera now for its ease of use. Wish I still had mine.
Anyway you gave us a great show and I hope we didn't distract you. It's always a thrill when an artist of your stature comes to play our little music room. Safe travels!
No distractions! Your were-ahem-the picture of discretion. Be well.
In honor of the Peterbilt cameo I am treating myself to a special listen to the trucking songs in your repertoire.
I like your insights into seeing as you do as an artist.
Yes, this article is like a combination of "Kenworth Of My Dreams", "Next best Western" and "Are You Happy Now"!
When we hosted Rich for one of his MANY shows at our concert series, Sanctuary Concerts (at three different venues over 16 years' time!), he introed "Kenworth" with, "This song goes out to whoever owns that Camaro out in the parking lot!".
Guess who the owner was?
To be perfectly honest, that opening lyric startled me when I first heard it, that referencing of selling a Camaro and selling a fishing boat, as I had had someone in my life who had owned a Camaro and a fishing boat. I had thought that his owning a Camaro and a fishing boat had been a reflection of his personal taste and interests, not necessarily unique but significant to understanding him. But hearing the combination in a song lyric made me wonder whether owning a Camaro and a fishing boat was more of a recognizable thing than I had thought.
HA!
But I've never owned a fishing boat (bass or otherwise), and despite that ride (at least symbolically) going against my liberal/leftist 'greenie sensibilities', I was (and still am) an automotive enthusiast, and that car was THE best 'bang for the buck' at the time in most areas of performance. ;)
At least it was labeled as a LEV as long as one did not modify it too much, or remove ANY emissions equipment (which I did NOT!). :)
It got over 32 MPG on the highway at a steady state speed of ~60 MPH, due to the severe overdrive 6th gear in the manual transmission, and it's decent frontal area aerodynamics.
Sorry we missed you in Northern VA. I am sure you were well received.
That viaduct is part of the 150 mile trail that runs from Pittsburgh to Washington. You should try the laurel mountains next time you cruise through. It was grand getting to listen to your creations once more. Happy trails,amigo.
Thank you Pe (dro)
Love the truck sneaking up in your side view mirror. What a great shot! Thank you for sharing it.
Yeah, I needed to get out of there.
Great shot. Would have been even cooler if it was a Kenworth!
Actually, it was a Kenworth, I was wrong in the original post. It just went by so fast! It's been edited.
Stirring photographs....Beacon NY reminds me so much of many of the towns in the NE that I used to play in the US. I was always amazed at how well kept some smaller towns were. Like stepping back in time somehow. I have so many good memories from Sidney NY,. Williamsport PA, playing in a tuxedo shop somewhere in NH. Sadly it's so hard for me to get a work visa in the US these days otherwise I would be back as have had offers/old contacts and always did well there. I hope you have a lovely time. I'm doing a mini tour of Germany right now xx
The visa situation for cultural workers wanting to enter the US in shameful. Argentine musician friends gave up a long time ago. Same for the Canadians. CANADIANS! It's absurd. An embarrassment. It's bad for you, but it's also bad for us. We are poorer for your absence. I'm so sorry.
Just saw this. Yes it's ridiculous and such a shame. I miss the US so much. Thank you so much for your kind words.
see you in saratoga on saturday night. My daughter who is a senior at Skidmore will be joining us. She has listened to your music since she was in a car seat. Enough times to say, "mom, 'There Goes Mavis' AGAIN!" I am thrilled she wants to come.
Some of the best ones I have feature accidental ones of people but which I can never really use because I fail to realise the significance until later and don’t obtain permission at the time🙄
Love your shot of Beacon (all of the forms, shapes, lights, and an interesting composition) + glad you didn't get hit by the Peterbuilt (how ironic THAT would be, as well as unfortunate for you - a bit of dark humor, please pardon). I've been priveliged to be a pro photographer just about 50 years now, started on a Fortune 500 photo team, when such teams existed. Still love it because I get / got paid to pay attention to life + my surroundings (a treat). Today, as I'm now retired, I shoot pix of three grandkids and nature. Yet, as you alluded to, I wish (back in the days of film) I could just put a roll of Kodachrome in my brain and click with my eyes -- which is kind of what I do -- and the images remain wonderful, even though the analogy now contains a digital memory card. Somehow more etherial, maybe more fitting, dunno.