Levon Helm-thank you for the great music

Back in 1987, I had the honor of seeing and photographing Levon Helm for the first time at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. The music was amazing, and near the end of the evening, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa joined him for a few songs, helping to make the night even more memorable.
I heard yesterday that Levon is in the last battle for his fight against battle.
Thank you, Mr Helm, for bring so much enjoyment to so many with your music.

Southside Johnny, Little Steven, Pat DiNizio-Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ

Yesterday I went back to my old stomping ground, Asbury Park, NJ and to one of my favorite clubs in the world-The Stone Pony-to see Southside Johnny, an Asbury Park legend. He performed Little Steven's album, "Men Without Women" in its entirety and then went on to perform all his classics, making the thousands of people inside plus all those lined up on the boardwalk very happy. Southside never disappoints, and last night was no exception. Little Steven joined him for several songs and Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy from the Sopranos) even sang back up.
Kudos to saxophone player Ed Manion for an absolutely BEAUTIFUL tribute to Clarence Clemons from the E Street Band who recently passed away. Ed performed Clarence's solo from "Jungleland" and there wasn't a dry eye in the place.
Pat DiNizio from The Smithereens opened the show and he was, as always, fantastic.
The only thing missing last night, for me, was Kevin Kavanaugh on keyboards. RIP Kevin

Asbury Park, NJ

Spent a day back in my old stomping ground of Asbury PArk, NJ...the town where I REALLY learned photography!