My Short Route 66 Odyssey

Back in the summer of 1996, heeding the famous words of Horace Greeley, yours truly set off on a grand adventure to pursue fame and fortune in Los Angeles. It lasted all of three weeks before this lost and confused kid (with no tangible job skills) was on his way back to Buffalo. One good thing that came out of … Read More

I, Computer

An original song by my old two man electronica outfit, Burn Like Nero. The lyrics were once called “a bit naff” by a UK reviewer. After some initial outrage and indignation, I realized he was right. (I blame my inspiration: The movie adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Lawnmower Man”.) Can you feel the raw sexual energy of two nerdy 30 … Read More

Whipping Boy Jeans Commercial

A parody of the old Bugle Boy Jeans commercials (circa 1980s), starring Kathy Golde and yours truly (and some drum circle dudes at Delaware Park). Shot in glorious consumer Hi8 in 1997 by Jennifer Shanley Clarke for My City Underground.

Surrealistic Window

A montage of fantastic surreal paintings by artist Maria Deras, accompanied by music from yours truly.

Buffalo 66 Rant

An oldie from my old cable access show, circa 1998. Ironically, I ended up liking the film a lot, despite my determination to hate it. So don’t worry, Vince: We’re solid. (Wish I could say the same for “Manna From Heaven”. Sheesh.) This one gets a lot of views (and opinions) on YouTube. And yes, I DO realize what a … Read More

Buffalo & WNY Music Festival 1998

All joking aside, if it’s still around, I hope it’s gotten better. (If I remember correctly, marketing for this event was almost non-existent.) The songstress figured prominently is Leah Zicari.

Ian Wiggans’ Knockabout

Happiness is having friends who will indulge your most ludicrous ideas. This was one: My punk rock/soccer hooligan Ian Wiggans having a knockabout with his mates at the park. Shot in glorious consumer Hi8 (1998).Thanks to Frank and Hichem for the camera work.

CK9 Commercial

One of many short pieces from “My City Underground”. It was shot in glorious, consumer Hi8 (1997-98) during the period when CK’s heroin chic ads were all the rage. R.I.P., Daisy! You were the sweetest dog EVER.