Colin Bullock

I first heard Colin Bullock up in Whistler at the Mallard Lounge. The waiter informed us that there would be entertainment starting soon and we might not want to sit so close to the front. We looked at the piano in the corner and decided to stay in the comfortable loungers, expecting a quiet serenade. We were slightly surprised when Colin walked in, shaggy blond hair, plaid shirt and jeans, with his acoustic guitar and harmonica. For his 2 hour set, I barely spoke a word, completely in awe of the sound he created. His covers were incredible, his own music even better. From Australia, he's here to make is mark... I'd say he's doing a pretty amazing job so far.

Colin is almost finished recording his new album, Color in life...

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Portrait | Curtis Santiago

What can I possibly say about Curtis Santiago?

Let me skip back a bit... I was introduced to Curtis Friday night by my friend, Pamela Masik, when we went down to the Met to check out his show. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I can safely say that if I did have expectations, they would have been exceeded upon seeing him live. His demeanor before the show was friendly, real, present. When performing, the passion brewing just below the surface was released, and with it, a rawness, an edge, an energy only possible when the source is authentic in doing what you love. He is an artist to the core.

I had the pleasure of spending a day with him- I photographed and he sang and we both talked and talked. About art, influences, family, heartbreak, travel, what makes us who we are and why we feel we have to do what we do. He had this way that made strangers just want to say hi... and me not want to say goodbye!

He is far ahead of his time, but I think the time is nearing... the world is almost ready, Curtis!