"The Worst Bathroom In The World"
Originally uploaded by DaveyWilson
At a coffee shop in Brooklyn, I am reminded of a scene in Trainspotting in which Renton dives head first into a toilet.

Labels: film, Mark Renton, Trainspotting

Last night, Pete Yorn played a rare free show at the SPIN + Amstel Light Party.

I haven't seen Pete since late last year at the Beacon Theatre, so I was curious to hear a taste of what's to come on his 4th album, due out later this year. Knowing Pete for about eight years now, I've watched him grow so much as an artist, and it's always exciting to see what he does next.

Upon arriving at the 79th Street Boat Basin on the Upper West Side, I saw a swarm of fans stretching out for a good two blocks.

He played two new songs, and lyrically, they sounded like some of his most deeply personal songs yet. Also, he played "For Us", "The Man", "For Nancy," "Life On A Chain," and "Closet".

The show was solid, and seeing Pete acoustic is always cool.


Check out some photos from the show below, and click any to visit the rest of the set on my Flickr.

Labels: Pete Yorn; band; music; rock; SPIN; Amstel Light; photos

I recently wrapped up a shoot with Jukebox The Ghost this week.

I first saw these guys with Ra Ra Riot late last year, and was quite impressed -- especially considering I am not so keen on piano rock.


Test shot with Jesse

Here's a sneak peak of what came of it:


I'll post the photos soon.

Their debut album, Let Live & Let Ghosts, is in stores Tuesday. In the meantime, download the Jukebox The Ghost "Good Day" (REMIX) from their MySpace page here.

Labels: band, indie, Jukebox The Ghost, music, This Side Up Sounds

Last night, I was asked to photograph the Jedi Knights Scooter Club's Kickstart 2008 party at Double Down Saloon. Growing up in the UK, I've always been a fan of scooters and mod culture. I even did some work with British Mod clothing giant, Ben Sherman, several years back.



The party was full of good people and good times. They even had some go-go dancers, though I missed the girl fire-blowing.

Click here or on any of the photos to visit the rest on my Flickr.

Labels: Ben Sherman, club, Double Down Saloon, Fred Perry, Jedi Knights, mod, scooter, Vespa

Wow - I just received my first hate mail.

There are always a few people who thrive on attention, especially when they see someone with a camera.

Honestly, I'm a bit of an introvert, known to be shy with people I don't know, and sometimes I just don't want to be bothered.

I guess you can never please everyone.

Anyhow, I thought you all could use a good laugh.


From: nystyle30@hotmail.com
To: info@daveywilson.com
Date: Mon, April 7, 2008 17:03
Subject: Pictures

Just wanted to tell you that your a real arrogant prick. Wow, your a photographer. Whoopty freakin' doo. You act like your some big shot. Your rude, disrespectly and arrogant for no reason. Wow, i take pictures of bands. Your just a loser, plain and simple. Take a look in the mirror, you might even see it yourself. And if everyone had a camara like yours than we could all take those pictures. Go screw yourself and I hope your arrogance screws you in the ass one day.

Have a good one!

Labels: email, funny, hate mail, photography

My good friend and fellow photographer, Laura Kirsch, and new friend, Jess Piranian, had a joint birthday bash last night in Brooklyn. Every party I've been to lately was at a bar, so going a house party was a much welcomed change.

I got a little trigger happy with the shutter and took a ton of photos.

Check out some highlights below, and check out the full set on my Flickr.


Laura and a Friend Tackle a Sucker


Jess and Brian


Jess Piranian [left] Casey Nicholson [right]


Laura Kirsch


Randy


Laura, Andrew and the Guys


Jack and Andrew Avoid A Wet Spot On The Couch


Brian Van Nieuwenhoven


Russell Slides On Out

Labels: birthday, Brooklyn, Jess Piranian, Laura Kirsch, party

Funny that I keep hearing the press declaring Hillary Clinton's supporters to be primarily older women, yet I keep running into younger supporters around the city.



Today, at Union Square, I ran into student volunteers for Hillary Clinton, collecting signatures on a banner and raising funds to increase campaign awareness in Pennsylvania.



Though the never-ending media bias has made it somewhat unpopular to support Hillary Clinton for President, I continue my support because I feel she's shown the most realistic and solid plan for the coming years -- especially in areas of foreign policy, health care and the economy.

Labels: activist, campaign, Hillary Clinton, New York, President, student, volunteer