Brian was playing last week down at Coyote Grill with Jon’s band Undercover. John and I decided (well, I decided and John went along fairly willingly) to go to dinner down at Steven’s Pasta in Long Beach (it’s our date location- always has been since before we were married until now…almost 15 years later) and then over to Coyote. John worked at Coyote bartending for a zillion years, a zillion years ago. It was wierd being back and I’m sure even wierder for John. Ran into some friends, so he had someone to talk to while I snapped a few of the band. I just couldn’t help myself.

I have never seen Brian as anything other than the lead (lead singer, lead guitar) and it was so odd watching him not in the front of things. Jon’s band was really good. His dad is in the band with him which I thought was super cool. Didn’t get any shots of the rest of Undercover- I didn’t bring my flash and everything was blurry. 

As I mentioned before, The Turn made it into the finals of the Emergenza Battle of the Bands which was at Webster Hall last weekend. They started with 2,000 bands and there were only 13 left at the finals. While they didn’t win (which is just ridiculous- but more on that in a minute), they did come in a respectable 7th place. 7th out of 2,000– more than fairly impressive!

I didn’t stay for the rest of the bands after the Turn’s performance,  but I can tell you that all of the bands before them really hurt my head. They were just loud. Not good. Loud. Really uncomfortably bad and loud. But hey, I’m a little partial to ‘my boys’ in the Turn. But I still say they shoulda won.

This is the poster on the train I sat next to on the way into the city. I thought it was a good omen. 

They had soooo many friends show up at the club to watch them play. That in itself was so great to see. They have so many people who love them and support them. Got some great shots both inside and outside of the club. Just love these guys- they are the best (not only amazingly talented but just good, good people). My only dissapointment of the whole night? I so wanted a picture with all ‘my boys’. But they are like a 2nd grade field trip with a bunch of ADD kids- as soon as I turn around, half of them are gone.

Thanks for the ride home Uncle Bro- had a great time and looking forward to our sushi vegatable. And thanks to ‘my boys’- I had a great time and I’m really proud of you!!! And B, this one’s for you…

And there are all sorts of interesting people in the city after dark.

To see all of the images from the show, please click HERE.

Let me preface this by saying that the pictures are pretty crappy and that I have officially turned into a stalker. Sorta. The Turn’s big show at Webster Hall is tommorrow at 5pm and they were practicing tonight at Brian’s. My boys were bummed that they haven’t been able to really hear them play (well, other than on the CD that is constantly playing in my car) so we took a quick ride over for a little listen and I snapped a few. I only stayed inside for a few minutes since the boys were outside (waaaaay too loud inside for them with everyone playing) so the rest of the shots were taken thru the windows of the house. I really, really looked like a stalker. So they are not great pictures but at least I got a few of their last practice before the big show.

The boys loved hearing them play and Timmy was dancing around like crazy. He said "I like Christiana the best". So guys, you have another fan now too. Unfortunately, they are too short to have their hands counted tommorrow night. And a note to the band– love you guys and I know you are going to rock the hell out of everyone tommorrow. Can’t wait for the show and to see you go to Germany! And no, I’m still not going.

The band has been very busy lately, therefore I have been too. They are gearing up hard for their big show (the final 13 bands out of 2,000) at Webster Hall this Saturday 6/28. If they win, they are headed to Germany to play at a music festival in August in front of about 100,000 people. Come down to Webster Hall on Saturday at 5pm to show them some love. They absolutely deserve it! If you want to hear some of their music, you can find them at www.rocktheturn.com

Been following them all over the place, shooting away. Here are some fav shots from the three most recent events I shot for them; their radio appearance on WMJC 94.3 (the were live on the radio last night- but you can click here http://unlabeledmusic.net/engine/ to hear the show online. Mayday is my new favorite favorite! Seriously, you gotta listen.) Then their party with some new whole band shots, and finally some shots from the street fair in town on Sunday. There are three new albums on the left with all the pictures in them, so take a peek if you’d like.

The radio show was so fun (cool to be in on the inner workings of a radio show) and the DJ who did the interview used to be on my favorite station which is now off the air. WLIR. They played the BEST alternative stuff and it’s all I listened to in high school and college (well, when I was home from college). And I totally remembered him, too. Rob Rush. He was nice as could be.  

A funny story from this one. It may be one of those "you had to be there" but Pat decided he was going to be photographed with a fork all the time. So one of his friends said that once they are famous, girls would be throwing forks up on the stage at him instead of underwear. Then I said you could get shirts that said "I forked Pat!"

And some from the street fair yesterday. Pat actually sang (he usually dosen’t too often) and I even caught it. Along with some new goofy faces. Brian has been playing shows like crazy- bars, promotional events, etc. He’s working so hard and really deserves all the sucess that will be coming his way. However, all this singing and playing brought out the mommy in me and I had to tell him that he’d better rest up before the big show. Couldn’t help it. Sorry, B.

Really, they are just a great bunch of guys and seriously talented. I am having the most fun being "with the band". Thanks guys (you too Geoff and Uncle Bro) for everything!!

And one other thing…HI UNCLE JERRY (aka officer friendly)!!!

Brian did an acoustic set at a local bar (RJ Daniels) last weekend, so I actually took John with me. Those of you who know John, know not much impresses him…but he was way impressed! He got to meet Brian’s family and listen to Brian for a while so that was nice for all of us. And he really, really liked it. Enough to go back and listen to him/them again! Believe me, it’s a big deal!

Anyway, Brian did a terrific job that night singing lots of hits and some great Turn songs as well. Next up for the Turn- a live radio show! They are going to be featured on a local station WMJC 94.3 on a show called "unlabled", where unsigned bands play and are interviews. If you are local to Farmingdale, the show will be broadcast this Sunday 6/22 at 10pm. If you want to listen to it online Sunday (or whenever) the website is http://unlabeledmusic.net/engine/ Pictures from the radio coming soon…