Last night I went to my all time favorite New York spot, Back Fence (on Bleeker & Thompson).  It reminds me of my days in downtown Nashville—great live music and a low key random crowd of people.  Last night Walter— an 80 something former 3 star marine who parties hardy—was in full throttle, pretty much dictating what the set list would be and attempting to get on stage and share stories between sets.  Good thing he knows his music.  He stood next to the stage (he’s not allowed on) to sing a duet of one of his many requests, “Moonshadow.”  They eventually cut him off which was unfortunate, but he’ll be back tomorrow so no one worried too much about it.

Walter telling stories betweem sets (moments before being removed)

Back Fence has two or three entertainers every night playing every style of music, a great atmosphere with lots of beer on tap and free peanuts that you shell on a sawdust covered floor (my personal favorite).  They ‘re open at 4 pm everyday (earlier on weekends) and close around 4 am.  Whatever you do, don’t ask Mark to sing “Aint No Sunshine” because it was his New Year’s resolution not to.  It’s a shame because he’s so damn good at it.  I managed to get him to reluctantly play it one last time last night.

Mark rocking out on right

I need a tee shirt (my bday's next month...)

Rockstar Walter (bottom left corner)

Since this is a music post, I’ll share my latest and greatest Shazams from yesterday (click to download to your iTunes):

1. Day ‘N’ Nite by KiD CuDi

2. Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros

3. This Charming Man by Stars

4.Fake Empire by The National

5. Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap

6. 5 Years Time by Noah and the Whale