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July 20, 2008 -- I have a few great shows coming up next week, check it out. Also, I have a collaboration project in the works, details to follow. Have a great day and hopefully I'll see you soon!

1. 07/26/2008 05:00 PM - Astoria Music Now! festival, at Astoria Park off the N-W Astoria Blvd Stop in Astoria, NY
The First Annual FREE Music & Arts Festival of its Kind. For one day, on July 26th, people will be treated to some of the finest local music our area has to offer. This event will highlight and benefit the arts in one of the most culturally diverse communities in NYC. Come enjoy nine hours of local music and arts absolutely FREE!

2. 07/23/2008 09:00 PM - Negative Ken at R Bar, 218 Bowery Street NYC
Come rock and help our fave little man - Jack "The Rock" Rubin. We’ll be donating all profits to the Histiocytosis Association of America (HAA) in Jack’s name. Let’s rock for a good cause, people. http://www.rbarnyc.com

June 4, 2008 -- Thanks everyone who came out to 169 to see me! Just a few items -- the album got a nice review from Northeast Performer Magazine, pick up a copy in CT, MA, ME, NH, RT, or VT. Also, for the MMNY Fest June 21 I'll be playing an outdoor set at Hoyt Playground in Astoria at 2:45pm. Come out and see me and all the other wonderful performers all over the city! http://www.performermag.com/nep.recordedreviews.0806.php

May 9, 2008 -- New gig lined up at 169 Bar in Chinatown on Saturday May 31 @ Midnight, this one will be solamente Bayard. Well me and my loop and effects pedals. Also looking forward to playing in Astoria Park for the Make Music New York Festival on June 21st, and with Negative Ken at R Bar on July 24 @ 10pm. Lots of new gigs booked this week, please come out this summer and enjoy!
169 Bar on May 31 @ Midnight
MMNY Festival on June 21
R Bar on July 24 @ 10pm

March 16, 2008 -- I'm performing along with Dave Florey at Kenny's Castaways in Manhattan's West Village on April 2 @ 8pm. We'll be playing songs from the album as well as brand-new material. If you're in the NYC area swing by! http://kennyscastaways.net

Also, online album reviews have continued to roll in, the majority of them pretty positive. Here's most of them, I think.

Vox.com

EarTaste

The Music Freelancer

PlaybackSTL.com

Indie Launchpad

NeuFutur.com

Smother.net

Hero Hill

February 22, 2008 -- IndieLaunchPad posted a warm review as well. 8.5 out of 10. Thanks guys! Also, check out the new videos posted on the music tab, for folks that couldn't make the show at Trash Bar. IndieLaunchPad.com review

February 13, 2008 -- The album got a nice review from neufutur. Digg it! Digg.com - neufutur magazine

January 23, 2008 -- I'm playing Feb. 18 @ 8-9pm at Trash Bar in Brooklyn. Come celebrate President’s Day with me! It’s a good chance to learn more about American History, civic responsibility and even U.S. Geography. Just kidding. I’ll just be playing songs. http://www.thetrashbar.com

January 20, 2008 -- March 4th is set to be the official CD Release for my solo album! I'm planning a Release Party in the NYC Area, I'll let you know more as things develop.

January 1, 2008 -- Welcome to the new site! Explore the links above to learn more about me and my music, or click on the social networking sites below to reach out to me and be my friend. My album is available on iTunes and CD Baby so feel free to check that out too. I'll let you know here when I'm playing my next gig. Thanks for coming by and take care.

December 17, 2007 -- Sentient City Magazine has featured one of my songs "Uptown Harbor" in their online edition, have a listen!
Sentient City Magazine - Volume 2

December 2, 2007 -- Thanks everyone who came to see me play at the New York Insight Meditation Center's annual holiday festival. I met some wonderful performers there and the place had a great energy, I'm really thankful to have played there with all of you.

Nov 16, 2007 -- Negative Ken at Pussycat Lounge
NEGATIVE KEN makes its way to the Pusscat Lounge! This should be a unique experience for all, myself included. I really don’t know what’s expected of the band but I’m instructing us all to wear thongs underneath our jeans, just in case.

Oct 21, 2007 -- Bayard Russell @ The Fort at Sidewalk Cafe
I'm playing a solo material gig at Sidewalk Cafe -- Dave Florey will be sitting in with me on keyboard, and I’ll be working my guitar and loop pedal with a full 45-minute set including mostly never-heard-before songs. Come down on Sunday Oct 21 at 9pm and support your local Bayard!

Oct 4, 2007 -- I am a featured artist on Origen Music:
Origen Music - New Rock and Pop Music

August 16, 2007 -- Negative Ken at Don Hills
Negative Ken is gonna play at Don Hills! It's like a dream. Mark your calendars!

June 27, 2007 -- Negative Ken at Arlenes Grocery, 95 Stanton St
I'm playing with my main band Negative Ken on Wednesday June 27th at Arlene's Grocery! We are going to have a few new songs and I promise it'll be good times.

April 7, 2006 -- Underground Lounge, 955 West End Ave @106th Street
I'm backing up my buddy Matt Jones on the bass this friday, come see me! It'll be folk rocky/bluesy/swingy. No cover/2 drink minimum.

 


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