Recent Blog Posts
HAPPY ENDINGS? - Two Years of McCarren Park Music, Film and Festivities Comes To An Abrupt End
post a comment | posted 4 days ago
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
After two memorable years of some of the best summer concerts, festivals and film events (many of which were free), McCarren Park Pool is being shut down to be renovated into an actual swimming pool as part of many recent Brooklyn "development" pro...
Knoxville's Best
post a comment | posted 1 week ago
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
I just wrapped up a shoot with Knoxville, Tennessee's indie hopefuls, the Tenderhooks.They are currently unsigned, but not for long.Check out the recent write up in their hometown paper, Metro Pulse here, and their music on their MySpace.
"Trainspotting" flashback
2 comments | posted Jun 16
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
"The Worst Bathroom In The World"Originally uploaded by DaveyWilsonAt a coffee shop in Brooklyn, I am reminded of a scene in Trainspotting in which Renton dives head first into a toilet.
Not-So-Recent Blog Posts
Pete Yorn Acoustic SPIN
post a comment | posted May 16
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
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 Pe...
Jukebox The Ghost
post a comment | posted Apr 20
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
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 JesseHere's a sneak peak of what c...
Jedi Night
post a comment | posted Apr 13
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
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 Sh...
My first hate mail
2 comments | posted Apr 8
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
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...
Jess and Laura's Birthday Shit Show 2008
post a comment | posted Mar 30
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
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 tr...
Clinton Support From Young People
post a comment | posted Mar 29
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
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...
Flying Underground
post a comment | posted Mar 28
Originally posted at Davey Wilson Blog
Flying Underground Originally uploaded by DaveyWilsonI caught this guy doing back flips at the 57th Street Subway station. I've seen a lot of street dancers doing acrobatics in New York Subway Stations before, but never one who could get that high.