This episode was shot on location at :
Madison Cigar Lounge- Harlem NYC

This event features:

* Tony McFadden of Madison Cigar Lounge
* Paul Scipioni of Atlantic Cigar Company
* Spanish Galleon Cigar The Miami Cigar.
* Brothers of the Leaf

*Music by VICELOUNGE

I had a great time doing this episode-despite the numerous problems we had getting it out which involved a broken camera, broken computer, etc

We are going back to do another episode where I will be interviews John Starks formerly of the New York Knicks-

He is coming out with his own cigar-here are the details:

MADISON CIGAR AND LOUNGE

Cordially invites you to a cigar tasting with
NEW YORK KNICKS LEGEND JOHN STARKS FEATURING
JOHN STARKS’ DOMINICAN LEGENDS CIGAR
By E. Zarzuela

Friday, March 12, 2010, from 6pm to 10pm

E. Zarzuela, the newest creation from the Dominican Republic, is a rich blend of Cuban seed Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco aged to the highest standards for the connoisseur who enjoys the best blended CAFÉ HABANO wrapper in the market.

Founders Eddy Fontana and John Starks have teamed up to create an intriguing Dominican blend with a Cameroon Wrapper that will entice any smoker’s palette with a clear philosophy, passion, dedication and admiration for those who have made the industry what it is. E. Zarzuela has arrived to bring new life to a legendary tradition.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Episodes 6 &7- Cigar Inn 12/12/2009 NYC-ended up editing so much footage into 2 episodes to end 2009.

Cigarfilms Episode 6: Cigar Inn Miami Cigars & Don Pepin –

Shot on location at Cigar Inn Lounge NYC on December 12, 2009.

This event features discussions with:

• Don Pepin Garcia, Jaime Garcia of  El Rey De Los Habanos Cigars
• Nestor Miranda of The Miami Cigar & Company
• Edde Ortega & Erik Espinosa of United Tobacco Inc

Cigarfilms Episode 7: Cigar Inn Miami Cigars & Don Pepin –

Shot on location at Cigar Inn Lounge NYC on December 12, 2009.
This episode features discussions with:

• Eddie Ortega of United Tobacco Inc.,
• Ray Dawson, Creator of the Nocturnal Peacock Cigar
• Gus Fahik Owner of the Cigar Inn
• Nestor Miranda of The Miami Cigar

This show is dedicated to Avelino Lara ( March 20, 1921-October 27, 2009)

Check out more episodes at cigarfilms.com

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Ran into photographer Jeffery Prehn the other night at the BoConcept Holiday Party.

He mentioned he had a photo of me that got a lot of comments on his website from the 2008 party.

This years party was a blast with great music spun by DJ Lady Bunny

I never imagined Cafe’ Bustelo Cool Cafe Con Leche and Absolut Vodka would be such a great mix and dangerous mix-lol

Follow them on twitter-@cafebustelo

The 2009 pics should be interesting as well

-Stay Tuned!

Super Heroes & Rockstars is a Quarterly Poetry Event/Party

Super Heroes and Rockstars is an event designed to connect Spokenword
with music lovers, the event is held in a rock venue, as opposed to a
cafe, At this event the poet becomes the rockstar, and yes there will
be some smashing of guitars and stage diving and the regular craziness
that goes with the life of a rockstar.

Featuring:

Ainsley Burrows
Lacresha Berry
Hakhi Alakhun
Tai Allen of VICELOUNGE w/the crew
a nice montage of music, vocals and poetry
Chicava Honeychild
Sosoon
Sabrina Gilbert
Carolyn Malachi
Sean B
Rain maker

plus special guest appearances by

Brook Yung
Carvens
Wordsmith Jones
Daynomi

WHEN: Friday November 27th, 2009 9pm

WHERE: Public Assembly

70 North Street Brooklyn, NY

www.publicassemblynyc.com

(718) 384-4586

TICKETS: $10

Click here to purchase tickets online!

It’s been a busy week-last week before Halloween was the opening of

WHO SHOT ROCK:  A Photographic History 1955 to Present

at the Brooklyn Museum

The exhibit was great-I will have to take another trip to really take it all it in-

Here are a few pics I snapped-

The highlight of the night was a performance by Blondie and her rendition of Micheal Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough”

Video of Blondie performing “Call Me”

Last week I appeared as a guest along with Carmen Dixon on the Kevin Ross Show.

here it is in cased you missed the live stream on BlogTalkRadio

Original Air Date: 10/21/2009 10:00 PM EST

TOPIC: Louisiana Justice Of The Peace Keith Bardwell refused to marry an interacial couple and still believes that despite violating the constitution, this offensive decision is a good one. Boss Ross is not having it! Plus, some people in the blogosphere you need to know!

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Blackberry photos from the 3rd Annual Restoration Rocks Festival-Brooklyn NYC-October 10, 2009

Maino

Hard Hittin’ Harry with violinist!

That’s Robert Honablue near the mixing board-

he is a world renowned sound engineer who has worked with Dave Brubeck, George Benson, Ten Years After, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Chicago, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, The Young Rascals, Cissy Houston, Iris Chacon, Sesame Street, Barbara Streisand, Lynn Anderson, Sly and the Family Stone, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Led Zeppelin

Tai Allen of Vicelounge and John Forte

John Forte

Blitz the Ambassador

Restoration Plaza | SATURDAY OCT 10th

Marcy & Fulton in Brooklyn

12pm-6pm | FREE

Restoration has been a fixture in central Brooklyn and Bed-Stuy since 1969. It’s a place I have worked and visited to see/hear/create art.

It’s on the come back, like a good LL song or  Jay-Z album circa 2003. Come enjoy an amazing show and learn/re-learn what the Plaza has to offer

On Saturday, Bed-Stuy Alive!’s first day RESTORATION ROCKS is pulling out some serious talent:

Toshi Reagon
Blitz the Ambassador
and John Forte
with Jessie Boykins III and Tess putting in the work.
Hosted by Faro Z

It’s going to be a sick FREE show.

Took a visit last Friday to the Museum Of Modern Art on W. 53rd Street in NYC-

No matter what the contents of the place and NEW renovation, it is still NOT worth the $20 admission price.

This does not include the $3+tax bottled water.

It is best to go on FREE on Fridays after 6pm  (Thank you TARGET!)

Got inspired and snapped some pics of Monet, Basquiat and more….

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