#ryan sawyer

[jgthirlwell]

01.15.25 Ryan Sawyer's Shaker Ensemble at Union Pool

[doomandgloomfromthetomb]

Foggy Notion - The Bowery Ballroom, New York City, December 13, 2023

As you probably know, The Feelies released their Velvet Underground covers extravaganza Some Kinda Love late last year — a start-to-finish pleasure. But wait, just before the closing bell rang in 2023 there emerged another contender for the crown of Best VU Tribute Of The Year. Foggy Notion! No, not this Foggy Notion (which featured some Feelies, now that you mention it), but a righteous collective made up of Alan Licht, Sue Garner, Laura Ortman, Ryan Sawyer and Steve Gunn. Actually, it's not a competition; there should be at least as many Velvets tribute bands as Dead tribute bands, right? I think so, anyway.

Foggy Notion came together to play the "Banana album" in its entirety at Pittsburgh's Warhol Museum last September, and they returned to the stage last month to open one of Yo La Tengo's annual Hanukkah shows in NYC. With Licht tuning his guitar Ostrich-style and Ortman's slashing viola, the band is more faithful to the VU sound than most, with Sawyer keeping the rhythms gloriously Tucker-esque. But the quintet doesn't sound overly reverent, either, capturing some of the dangerous thrills of this music — check out the scuzzed/skronked instrumental breaks of "Run Run Run" or the ominous rise and fall of "Heroin." Lou would approve.

Thanks to the taper, Jesse J for the pic and John H for the technical assist! There are also some vids of the show over yonder ...

[dustedmagazine]

Brent Cordero & Peter Kerlin — A Sublime Madness (Astral Spirits)

A Sublime Madness by Brent Cordero & Peter Kerlin

The partnership of Brent Cordero and Peter Kerlin precedes the pandemic, but the 2020 shutdown set the stage for them to make something lasting out of it. At any rate, it cleared their schedules. Furthermore, the tenor of the times created a milieu that the album acknowledges and responds to. 

Cordero, who has played keyboards for Psychic Ills and Mike Wexler, provides organ, piano and synthesizer. Kerlin, of Sunwatchers and the Solar Motel Band, plays upright and electric basses. They first recorded as an improvising duo on Kerlin’s album Glaring Omission, which documents his efforts to come to terms with the eight-string bass. But, with time on their hands and the state of the nation on their minds, they set about organizing their music into a cohesive statement. While improvisation still figures in their methods and sonic orientation, the album was assembled in stages, with guest players adding drums, horns, viola and synthesizer to the duo’s original recordings. In essence, the solos function to provide focus and emotional impact to music that takes note of examples that are jazz-adjacent, but not jazz-confined.

“Movement To Protect The People” opens with a churchy organ melody. It sets the stage for an intricate countermelody articulated by an upright bass, which is then overtaken by spare piano notes, which drift in time with Ryan Sawyer’s stately, swinging backbeat. With each change, I found myself waiting for a voice that never arrives — Robert Wyatt’s. The tunes, textures and vibe all sound deeply inspired by his work, and the title suggests that their hearts beat in time with that of music’s most compassionate communist. However, the title of the propulsive waltz that follows, “Decolonize This Place,” articulates a consciousness that is very tuned into the trials of the present; Kerlin and Cordero aren’t just playing out their Soft Machine dreams. And the music is equally tuned into newer information. The effects on Cordero’s organ during the first solo show an engagement with malleable, distorted sound shaped more by pedal-hopping guitarists than post-bebop keyboardists. And a rippling performance by tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis adds to Kerlin and Cordero’s virtual community. 

Over the next five tracks a steady stream of musicians, including Jessica Pavone, Ryan Jewell and Daniel Carter, add their distinguishing voices to music that sounds like it is trying to transcend the realities alluded to by titles such as “White Supremacy In Black Face” and “Affordable For Who?” You can’t change the facts on the ground by slapping stirring names on instrumental compositions. But in a time when the American political discourse has morphed into a naked donnybrook over the means by which dissenting voices will be told how to shut up, it feels as necessary to say where one stands as it does to give comfort to those who are standing up. 

Bill Meyer

[thejoyofviolentmovement]

Live Concert Photography: Summer Thunder at Union Pool 8/6/23 feat. Xylouris White and Ismaily, Jones and Sawyer Trio

Live Concert Photography: Summer Thunder at Union Pool 8/6/23 feat. Xylouris White and Ismaily, Jones and Sawyer Trio @xylouriswhite @jimwhitedrums @figureight8 @ImDariusJones @Ryan_Lonewolf @AcademyRecords @UnionPool

Live Concert Photography: Summer Thunder at Union Pool 8/6/23 feat. Xylouris White and Ismaily, Jones and Sawyer Trio Summer Thunder is a free weekly showcase, presented by Academy Records and the folks at Union Pool that features up-and-coming nationally and internationally touring acts and DJs at the Williamsburg hotspot and music venue’s back patio.  Throughout the course of the annual…

[myearspleasure]

VENDREDI 17 FEVRIER 2023

C.A. QUINTET - TRIP THRU HELL

INDEX FOR WORKING MUSIK - DRAGGING THE NEEDLEWORK FOR THE KIDS AT UPHOLE

JOHN DWYER, RYAN SAWYER, ANDRES RENTERIA - POSH SWAT

[princessfoxington]

Spoilers for Poppy Playtime Chapter 4!

Do not click read more if you haven't seen or played Chapter 4 yet!

Me and my sister watched 8-bit Ryan play chapter 4, and here's what we got from it!

This game is getting darker and more morbid with each chapter being released! I mean, look at the body count we've got in this chapter!!!!

Both Pianosaurous and Yarnaby were robbed of potential. They trolled us with Pianosaurous's introduction in which he's killed by Doey 5 seconds after we get to see him! and Yarnaby was promoted the most for this chapter, but he didn't get much screen time or have any important role!

Harley Sawyer A.K.A The Doctor is a spectacular villain, and (honestly kinda hot) WHAT? NOTHING! SHUT UP!

I lost my shit when I found out Doey the Doughman is voiced by non other than Michael Kovach! Who also voices: Jax from TADC, Rocky Rickaby from Lackadaisy, Angel Dust from The Hazbin Hotel Pilot, N from Murder Drones, and The Puppet guy from Billie Bust Up. ( I know the puppets name, I just don't know how to spell it and I'm too lazy to search up.)

I hate the fact that The crew behind Poppy Playtime keeps introducing us to lovable characters and then killing them off minutes later!!!! I'M NOT OVER DOGDAY AND I WILL NEVER BE OVER DOEY!!!! 😢

I realize The Player has quite a body count if you think about it: Mommy Long-Legs, Miss Delight, Catnap, Harley Sawyer, and Doey The Doughman! ( I don't really think Yarnaby counts)

I feel like when we finally meet The Prototype, not only will he be terrifying as fuck, but he might pull this "You're just as awful as I am, so you might as well join me" thing on us.

I think we all knew Ollie was The Prototype in disguise. However, The Prototype did mention that there used to be an Ollie. Either he killed Ollie years ago, Or he meant is as a way of saying the boy he was before is gone. Maybe he used to be Ollie, or maybe I'm crazy!

My sweet Kissy Missy! 💗 I'm so glad she's alive, but I wouldn't be surprised if she ends up sacrificing herself for us in the next chapter. After all, she's pretty much the only one we have left to trust.

I feel bad for Poppy, but I also think she's a bit selfish and not empathetic as she was planning on sacrificing innocent loves (and even herself) just to kill the prototype! She's scared, I know that, but she didn't seem to care about The Player, Kissy, Doey, or anyone in safe haven.

Doey's monster form is sad to look at knowing that he is not one entity of a child, but three: Mathew, Kevin, and Jack. We know how Jack became part of Doey, but I'm not sure how the other two children were added into him.

WE ALL KNEW!!!! WE ALL FUCKING KNEW THAT HUGGY WUGGY WAS ALIVE!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAH-

He looks like he has the same injuries as Kissy. He even lost an arm or maybe just a hand. I almost had a thought that maybe He and Kissy or the same, but than I realized how stupid that is! I tend to overthink details when I'm excited!!!!

One more thing, poor Riley.....😭

Well, now we've got to wait another year for the next chapter of Poppy Playtime. Do you think next chapter will be the last?

[vicky0m0]

Just a random drawing I did, I don't like the height I gave them-

[awhitewomansinstagram]

If I had a nickel for every time there was a story set in a high school about an initially decent girl joining a trio of popular girls in high school and then even though she’s helping the fragile members of that trio ends up deposing the leader of said group partially related to her involvement with a guy and gradually abandoning old friends in the pursuit of popularity while concealing the dark parts of her life from her parents ft. a quirky teacher until eventually her life collapses, also involving a guy, but she gets another shot at life while reconciling with friends and singing a final number about how everyone is beautiful and worthy and then that story was made into a musical starring Barrett Wilbert Weed, I’d have two nickels which is not a lot but it is weird that it’s happened twice

[fictionbish]

the way they LOOK at each other

the way they SHOW EACH OTHER AFFECTION

the way they even SING to each other

fuck the fact that they're toxic. they're my high standards.

[ziggyplayedguitar96]

Happy Heathers Day!

[brokehorrorfan]

Mutant has released The Texas Chain Saw Massacre posters by Matt Ryan Tobin and Rob Jones.

Tobin's 24x36 screen print is limited to 185 for $65, with a Japanese variant limited to 85 for $85. Jones' 24x36 screen print is an edition of 135 for $65.

[jgthirlwell]

10.07.24 Ryan Sawyer's Shaker Ensemble presented by Abasement at Artists Space in Lower Manhattan.

[sspiderj]

heathers stickers

[bullet-prooflove]

New Fics Under The Cut:

911:

Poinsettia - Bobby shows you his appreciation.

Daisy - It's love at first sight for Bobby and your dog Daisy.

Snake - You receieve a surprise gift from your ex at Halloween. (Eddie Diaz)

Midnight - Eddie makes you a promise.

Catalina Island - You and Buck meet for the first time during a daring rescue.

911 Lone Star:

Four Reasons - Judd reflects on his current circumstances.

The Bear:

Home Run (NSFW) - Richie loves watching the game with you.

Chicago Fire:

Past Life - You finally tell Sam about your past.

Chicago Med:

One of Those Days - It's been one of those days in the ED for Dean.

Happy Birthday - Dean doesn't celebrate his birthday.

Quack - Dean's grandson Benji is fascinated with a rubber duck.

Socks - Sam and Dean talk about fatherhood.

Ten Hours - It's the longest ten hours of Jack's life.

Chicago PD:

Bed Head - David wakes up next to his ex-wife... again.

Cobra Kai:

Money Matters - You and Terry discuss your money concerns.

Bora Bora - You find inspiration when Terry takes you to Bora Bora.

Trying - You and Terry see a fertility specialist after a year of trying.

FBI - International:

Three Days - Scott realises you won't be home in time for Christmas.

Forever - Tank decides it's time for Scott to take the next step.

Slovenia - You and Scott steal a moment in the hot springs.

Hudson & Rex:

Autumn Leaves - You and Charlie introduce your dogs for the first time.

Law & Order:

Dire Straits - Nick realises there's something wrong.

Truth Be Told - You finally tell Ed the truth.

Law & Order SVU:

Bingo - You discover Mike’s secret.

Snow Day - Terry enjoys a couple of moments with you before work.

Law & Order Toronto:

Tension - Henry needs to take a break.

Mayor of Kingstown:

Rose - Robert has a new tattoo.

Delayed Dratification - Robert doesn't like to wait.

Insomnia - Mike can't sleep without you.

NCIS:

Pillow Talk - Alden realises he's a shitty husband.

Into The Woods - You tell Nick you're leaving UC work during an op.

NCIS LA:

Guardian Angel - Arlo thinks you're his guardian angel.

NCIS - NOLA:

A Future With You - Douglas has to make a choice.

64 Days - You and Sebastian have been apart for too long.

NCIS Origins:

Haunted (ft: Mike Franks) - Mike reflects on your prior history. (Leroy Jethro Gibbs)

Baggage - You confront Mike after he says another woman's name in his sleep.

Tulsa King:

Romantic - Mitch makes a suggestion regarding your future together.

Yellowstone:

Three Shots - Three shots and your life changes forever. (Ryan Yellowstone)

[yandere-veronica]

if anyone has or knows of a bootleg of the 2014 off broadway Heathers with Barrett Wilbert Weed and Ryan Mccartan please lmk, it's so fucking hard to find a bootleg with Ryan as JD

[killingfrankie]

might be getting a hamster. what do you guys think of the name Megan Thee Hamsturglar Reneé Laufey Tumblr Louderman Tina Wilbert Sawyer Janis Oscars Gerwig Hamilton Henningsen Woods World Burn Everything To Everyone Moana NYC Cravalho Grammy Gretchen Taylor Wieners Karen Shetty McAdams Pitch Perfect Gosling Lemonade Mouth Rebel Wilson Regina Lacrosse 8 Long Walks Raccoon Skateboarding Theatre Piano Snow Angel 00 Rapp UNO Evelyn Hugo Signed CD Fortnite Minecraft Tony Five Nights at Freddy’s R.I.P Twitter Coachella O2 Arena Broadway Sydney Madison Square Garden 1?