Blog: According to G

Photo by G. Shitty Winston Love this fake Basketball card that is making the rounds on the streets of New York. Sounds like a bunch of players that can buy and sell us with the crazy amounts of money they make. Back on topic - do you think this card would have been made by Topps, Fleer or Upper Deck? [...]

Photos by G. Laura Mvula Here's a name you need to know:  Laura Mvula .  The British singer played her first headlining show in New York on May 20, 2013 at Bowery Ballroom and obviously, it was sold out.  She had to move the show from the originally scheduled Mercury Lounge date to accommodate overwhelming demand for tickets.  Makes perfect sense to me.  After a great set by Irish singer Foy Vance, whose voice has an a quality not unlike the voice of Ray LaMontagne, [...]

Photo and autograph courtesy of the G Archives. Ray Manzarek I can't believe I am saying these words: Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for The Doors has died at age 74.  As you know, The Doors are one of my all time favorites and not a day goes by without me listening to at least one Doors song.  I had the occasion to meet Ray Manzarek several times and I always found him to be very nice towards fans.  For those experiences as well as being one fourth [...]

Photos by G. Owl (from left to right: Chris Wyse, Dan Dinsmore, Jason Achilles Mezilis) California based rockers Owl came to New York last night and played the Bowery Electric on May 19, 2013.  Moments before the show started, technical problems at the venue threatened the gig, but luckily the Bowery Electric was able to pull it together in time so that Owl could end our weekends on a rockin' note.  If you are unfamiliar with Owl's music, you'd not leave one of their [...]

Photos by G. Tom Jones The legendary Tom Jones dropped by legendary New York venue Bowery Ballroom on May 18, 2013 to showcase his latest album "Spirit In The Room."  Here are 10 observations from the show. 1. I am over 30 years of age and I was the youngest person in the room.   By far.  Possibly by 30 years. 2. Tom Jones is an amazing performer who deserves the praise he gets as he had the 500 person venue eating out [...]

Photo by Alan. According2g is 4 My, how time flies. 4 years ago on this day, I launched According2g.com.  At the time, I had no idea where the path would lead, but I just put one foot in front of the other, took out my camera, snapped some photos and started writing - 7 days a week! Flash forward 4 years later and because of this blog, I am now friends or friendly with so many of my heroes.  I've had the [...]

Photo by G. Michael Musto Long before I moved to New York 7 years ago, I would always try and get my hands on a copy of the Village Voice, the legendary weekly paper detailing the must see activities in New York.  Once I arrived in Manhattan, the Voice became my Bible for finding out what is happening in the city.  If there was one part of the Voice that I never missed reading, it was Michael Musto's "La Dolce Musto" column, which was filled with [...]

Photo by G. Nick Allbrook In a statement on Tame Impala's Facebook page, they announced that keyboardist and bassist Nick Allbrook has left the band.  Nick is also the lead singer of Pond, but there is no comment on whether he has left Tame Impala to focus on Pond full time or not.  Allbrook will be replaced by Cam Avery.  Good luck to Nick, who I've seen as both a member of Pond and Tame Impala many times. [...]

Photo by G. Veszel Spotted in LA... right before I lost my head. Share/Save

Photo by Enrique Iglesias' friend. Enrique Iglesias and Geoffrey Dicker Let me first say that I will probably never wash my shoulder again!  Ha.  I've always thought Enrique Iglesias was really handsome, but in person, I will not lie when I say that my knees got weak!  I met Enrique recently as he performed a secret show in Manhattan.  Despite lots of girls (and a few gays) wanting a piece of the man, he did his best to accommodate everyone and we love when that happens.  [...]

Photos by G.  Art by Ellsworth Kelly. Ellsworth Kelly Artist Ellsworth Kelly is a few days shy of turning 90 years old!  To celebrate, Matthew Marks Galleries in New York are hosting 3 exhibitions of Kelly's work.  The exhibition includes fourteen paintings and two sculptures made in the past two years. A closer look The galleries are located at 502 and 522 West 22nd Street and 523 West 24th Street.  " Ellsworth [...]

Photo by G. Dan Brown and Geoffrey Dicker Like him or hate him, there's no denying that Dan Brown is a master of suspense.  I LOVE his books.  I discovered his work slightly before "The Da Vinci Code" became a well-deserved mega blockbuster.  His books "Deception Point" and "Digital Fortress," were my gateway drug into his writing and as soon as you pick up one of his books, be prepared to not be able to put it down.  Plot twists and turns will have you on [...]

Photos by G.  Art by Dan Colen. Dan Colen at Oko If you are a fan of Dan Colen, you should definitely check out his latest exhibit "The Spirits That I Called" at Oko in the East Village in Manhattan.  The new oil paintings are a departure from other exhibitions by Colen.  A fun fact: this exhibit was inspired by Disney's "Fantasia." Dan Colen at Oko "The Spirits That I Called" by [...]

Photo by G. Ms. Lauryn Hill and Geoffrey Dicker Ms. Lauryn Hill is amazing!  She's only released a few albums in her career but they are genius.  She is sometimes as noted for her outbursts in the press and her reclusive nature as much as her music and she may be serving prison time for tax problems.  With that kind of reputation and an amazing career, you'd think she might not be the friendliest person around, but I am here to tell you, Ms. Lauryn Hill [...]

Photos by G.  Art by Paul McCarthy. Paul McCarthy at Hauser and Wirth. Looks just like what you think it looks like. If you are a fan of artist Paul McCarthy and you live in New York, you're hitting the mother lode in May and June 2013.  Hauser and Wirth have two exhibits currently showing (and one will close and reopen with another in late June) and there additional sculptures and video installations on view.  Click on Hauser and Wirth's website to get a full [...]

Photos by G. Samuel Thomas Fryer (vocals and guitar) of Palma Violets and Geoffrey Dicker Last week I saw British post-punk rockers Palma Violets perform a sold out show at Bowery Ballroom in New York.  I was less than pleased with my concert shots, but I enjoyed the show a lot.  It's obvious why the foreign press are loving them - because they ROCK!  After the show, I met the guys and they were all super cool.  We shared a laugh, a photo, a signature on [...]

Photo by G. Tom Petty Beacon Ad Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are playing the iconic Beacon Theatre at the end of May 2013.  May 20, 21, 23, 25 and 26th to be exact.  Are you going?  I am and I am excited!!! Share/Save

Photo by G. Daft Punk'd When the 902s house music French duo Daft Punk announced a new album, the blog-o-sphere was tilted on its side.  Releasing teaser posters, commercials featuring 30 seconds or less of new music and a sound-byte a day to the music press, you realize that whoever does Daft Punk's publicity should give up their day job and run for political office.  They took a non-event and turned it into a media blitz.  The press as well as the fans seemingly could not [...]

Photos by G.  Art by Tom Molloy. "Issue" by Tom Molloy New York!  If you get the chance before May 18, 2013, you should definitely head over to Flagg Art Foundation in Chelsea because they are currently showing two great exhibitions.  The first (on the 10th floor) is by Hilary Harkness and one floor below is "Issue" by Tom Molloy.  Both exhibits require extra viewing time as there is so much detail in both.  For me, the highlight of "Issue" is a panel featuring [...]

Photo by G. Lena Dunham and Geoffrey Dicker Actress/Producer/Writer/Direct or/Executive Producer Lena Dunham is celebrating her solar return on May 13 and we wish her a happy birthday.  I met the multi-talented Lena recently and she was very nice.  My encounter with her inspired me to start watching her show "Girls," and I am really enjoying it.  It lives up to all the hype and is definitely pushing the envelope forward in the same way "Sex and the City" did.  The world needs more of that!  More [...]