West Coastin'

I spent a heavy amount of time on the West Coast building my next writing project. My good friend and famed photographer, Estevan Oriol made sure I got some lessons in culture during this trip. From the most hidden gem tacos stands to a low rider meet up he toured me around the streets of LA in the evenings giving me a healthy dose of Chicano culture.  During that month our electro-pop artist AYER released his first EP "In My Headphones" A dark and alluring collection of songs he wrote and recorded in LA with producer Bram Score.

The Magic of March

One year ago to the day I was filming Eulogy in the Bronx, sick as a dog, but happy to be directing again. Now, one year later, standing on the N train platform I was on my way to the Queens World Film Festival to watch my film on the big screen. So much can happen in a year and so much did. We were nominated for an award and we took one home; Best Ensemble Cast. I was in heaven when they said our name and at the podium I kept it brief, because this was just a taste of things to come. My biz and I went to Bjork's concert in Brooklyn at the Kings County Theater. The place was redone and looked amazing, the concert was perfection, the "snow leopard" is the last of a dying breed of artists who aren't swayed by anything and make music from the heart and for the soul.

With Don and Katha Cato of the QWFF

On my way!

The star of Eulogy Kaves, holding the winning globe

Accepting the award with the cast of Eulogy

Bjork "The Snow Leopard"

Escape from New York

Good news came in February when we found out Eulogy was an official selection in the 2015 Queens World Film Festival. Although I love my city and state, there did come a point where I really wanted to get on a plane to change the weather, so I did. After watching a bunch of cool shows and hitting the QWFF warm up party with Frankie Z. who worked on the film, I jumped on a plane to polish off the horror movie script I had been working on all winter. My co-writer lives in LA and in a short week we finalized the story and took some meetings with production companies to talk about getting this thing made. My co-writer and I also talked a bunch about working on the Graphic Novel for the film this spring. I will keep you posted for sure.

Its Official!

QWFF pre party w/Frankie Z.

My City.

The LA pad.

Hanging in LA with Skid, Danny Diablo, Brooklyn Dom, Big Chris, & Dillinger

Don Capria rolling into a big 2015

I have a good feeling about 2015. Last year I stayed focused and got a ton of work done with my artists and my writing so now its time for some 2015 releases. Mid-month was another successful DiabloFest in the lower east side. This year headliners were hardcore legend  Mike Judge and death rap originator Necro. Dawin performed at Best Buy theater with Kalin and Myles. He rocked the house an I know that means there is more to come. I spent some time upstate for the holidays with family enjoying the quiet life and reflecting on the past year.

Dawin live @ Best Buy Theater

Christmas upstate

Peace of mind for the Holidays

Devotion Measures Strength

This fall had a lot more happening than years prior, which can only mean I am heading into a busy 2015. The year was a great set up with new signings and new projects and now its time to see them all grow on their own.

Brayton Bowman our newest signing at 110 Artists released his EP Here-Now. The 4 track EP features Jaywalk, Runaway, Stephen, and Ride or Die. NoisePorn states " If you have followed Bowman, you will recognize the two tracks at the top of this new release “Jaywalk” and “Runaway.” Instantly you will be reminded what sets Brayton apart from the others with his totally modern, electric funk sound. Both of these songs are pop-anthem worthy and serve as a great opening for this collection of music."

Brayton Bowman - Here | Now

Danny Diablo and I both put together a new event. He will be hosting "Family Night" #FNDD which will be sponsored in part my Travis Barker's Famous brand. The night will be a pop up art and music event. The music format will change every time with the premiere event playing 90's hip hop - playing Video Graff on the big screens and the art display with be graffiti.

First Family Night Flyer

Lastly, it was a bittersweet release of Dawin's music video for "Just Girly Things" One of the lead roles was played by a dear friend of mine and world famous graffiti legend. TRIGZ. He was involved in a fatal altercation in North Hollywood a few weeks after the video shoot and in the midst of a fair fist fight the cowardly man he was fighting pulled a gun on him and shot him in the chest. Trigz was survived by five children and a beautiful Fiance, Honey. We raised money for his family and will continue to show support.  Rest in Peace my Friend..

Trigz in NYC . Photo by Lani Lee

Trigz in LA. Photo by Estevan Oriol

America's Got Talent

I kept September as busy as could be, working the Artist Management gig to exhaustion. Went with Danny Diablo to go visit Travis Barker at Radio City Music Hall to discuss the 2014 Diablofest show and a new venture with Famous Stars and Straps called Family Night. Travis put on a rocking performance and seeing him is always a good time.  I then hopped on a plane for LA to spend a week out there with Dawin shooting his music video and getting him acquainted with some of my LA music folks. Came back to NY for a private film screening of the film I wrote and directed, Eulogy and had the night of my life at Goldbar NYC. Much love to Jonny Lennon who runs the best VIP spot and service in the five boroughs.

Danny Diablo, Travis Barker, Bobby, and Me (RCMH)

Dawin & Director Christiano Covino at a Social Media event

Loki, Olivia Sui, Dawin and Trigz at the video shoot for "Just Girly Things"

Amanda Cerny shooting for Dawin's video

Me & Lillo Brancato @ Eulogy Screening

Producers Ed Greifer and Ray Vanacor w/Lillo Brancato

Peter Greene, Ray Vanacore & Me @ GOldbar NYC.

Summertime Sadness

Winding down a summer that just seemed to go by too quick. I hit a cool party again with Kaves and hung with a few of the stars from the hit TV show Orange is the New Black. Love the show, and love when they have a huge hit here at home in NYC. I also spent time with my good friend Olivier Busquet who was skilled and lucky enough to win the European Poker Tour last month. I also made sure I got one good beach day and got together with a few friends and hit up a private beach out on Long Island for some much needed R&R.

With Kaves & Jackie Cruz

With Dawin, Jessica Pimentel & Juliana Longoria

With Olivier Busquet

Private Beach Trip ;)