![the kala u-bass. the u for ukelelee. rubber strings, you'd have to hear to believe how awesome it sounds](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/4bd6be1b982af83570ae18474c787be5efcb9d7b/original/ubass.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
the kala u-bass. the u for ukelelee. rubber strings, you'd have to hear to believe how awesome it sounds
![this 5 year old broodmare, irish sweepstakes, was one that caught our eye. brendan's friend purchased her. she is beautiful but not looking for mare to breed, looking for a Fast yearling that knows he's gonna be a great campaigner. then, we'll think about breeding, which, btw, is where the real monies is](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/4e7d302e9e487d1a3c35a9aaa197edd34c9d773f/original/12.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
this 5 year old broodmare, irish sweepstakes, was one that caught our eye. brendan's friend purchased her. she is beautiful but not looking for mare to breed, looking for a Fast yearling that knows he's gonna be a great campaigner. then, we'll think about breeding, which, btw, is where the real monies is
![the day i brought home my new car it had a lady bug on the side panel. the next day, it had another. so, i decided to have a friend paint a few lady bugs on it. it's a lady bug magnet.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/6820d7a946334d4d57f50c31783b7402a5c07ef6/original/0621161448.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
the day i brought home my new car it had a lady bug on the side panel. the next day, it had another. so, i decided to have a friend paint a few lady bugs on it. it's a lady bug magnet.
![this saratogian lady heard i had a beetles on my car and wants to join the family. but i left her upstate](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/7bb55a08f214fc7b0d89a26eee3dfb61ddcff735/original/img-7126.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
this saratogian lady heard i had a beetles on my car and wants to join the family. but i left her upstate
![HHR, HERITAGE HIGH ROOF PANEL TRUCK, referring to its tall retro-wagon styling, which Chevrolet claims was inspired by the '49 Suburban.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/195b81a955417444acc91820fd928e7e182a9ddd/original/img-6553.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
HHR, HERITAGE HIGH ROOF PANEL TRUCK, referring to its tall retro-wagon styling, which Chevrolet claims was inspired by the '49 Suburban.
![the rhytm kings last gig of 2016 at popei's clam bar, midtown coram. one big family and our first friday of the month gig for 15 years and it's still a blast](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/12c8cd5f3a9a6cc1a80cd7761da5bd33cef3556a/original/img-7421.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
the rhytm kings last gig of 2016 at popei's clam bar, midtown coram. one big family and our first friday of the month gig for 15 years and it's still a blast
![another night of spectacular weather and the opportunity to perform at Flynn's and enjoy the ferry ride and dig the sunsets. i even got a wonderful 1/2 moon shot on my ride home, had to pull over and prop the camera on the roof on the car the steady for a clear shot.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/2d87695695275205b32bbd0517452c7a40ef6f03/original/img-5150.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
another night of spectacular weather and the opportunity to perform at Flynn's and enjoy the ferry ride and dig the sunsets. i even got a wonderful 1/2 moon shot on my ride home, had to pull over and prop the camera on the roof on the car the steady for a clear shot.
![well, the rhythm kings had a wonderful summer of gigging and as you can see there is a new face on the horizon, meet joseph, "joe" martinez, a former member of lost soul, 30 years ago. he just came out of the woodwork so, i put him to work. once again, joseph, welcome to the rhythm kings.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/be0113098f6c1a915a237f6262ffd7b6dc859c9c/original/img-5183.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
well, the rhythm kings had a wonderful summer of gigging and as you can see there is a new face on the horizon, meet joseph, "joe" martinez, a former member of lost soul, 30 years ago. he just came out of the woodwork so, i put him to work. once again, joseph, welcome to the rhythm kings.
![next year, for sure, you'll see us in winner's circle with a 2 year old. can't tell you anymore than that right now.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/6d5e4c3024c1c624da91b1bd2fe55a26a4c07902/original/img-5427.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
next year, for sure, you'll see us in winner's circle with a 2 year old. can't tell you anymore than that right now.
![summer fun is not over yet. now we're off to perform in the 2015 PECKFEST as the opening act. and here are a couple of guest](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/fb7c7d1dad9051b9d19240a5342dddf6b4f17803/original/img-5554.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
summer fun is not over yet. now we're off to perform in the 2015 PECKFEST as the opening act. and here are a couple of guest
![joey "la zech," be in playing shape next year to get up and play with us. laurie, please get on his case for me.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/5c6e48925337528c78a2a9222a2d421dd6aaeb4a/original/img-5596.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
joey "la zech," be in playing shape next year to get up and play with us. laurie, please get on his case for me.
![The birthday boy, Brian & his beautiful wife, Lynn. Happy 50th, Brian. Lynn. I think he was a lil' bit SURPRISED](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/8a241101447f4f5ce028b248a20fea1a931fdaf7/original/null.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The birthday boy, Brian & his beautiful wife, Lynn. Happy 50th, Brian. Lynn. I think he was a lil' bit SURPRISED
![Love Roosters, just something about them, how they strut so proud like and i like that they are called "COCKS"](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/208b20d4632a8340a85eef73c265377e058192e2/original/img-3493.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Love Roosters, just something about them, how they strut so proud like and i like that they are called "COCKS"
![Winter, think you may have worn out your welcome and folks are beginnin' to not have too much likin' for you so i think it's best you be on way...](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/174793527bcbb94d1b8ef4b0471718bb4c9e4719/original/display-1-snow-guitar.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Winter, think you may have worn out your welcome and folks are beginnin' to not have too much likin' for you so i think it's best you be on way...
![burrrrrrr...when the weather outside is frightful...standin' next to girl on a poster is so delightful](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/796bde3de7c9b704f3dcba43ba8b98fb7a0fafdb/original/2245287.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
burrrrrrr...when the weather outside is frightful...standin' next to girl on a poster is so delightful
![this place is where the rhythm kings performed the very first time, rt 112, patchogue. but, it was named "Vanishing Point"](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/5b8afbd398a5b01b0779b30c1368d93118eabf08/original/img-4222.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
this place is where the rhythm kings performed the very first time, rt 112, patchogue. but, it was named "Vanishing Point"
![...i can't help myself, just have to have this for my collection, played it, fell in love with it. this will be for acoustic performances.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/7c41f0479704beadda5dece960f0d042a459a4cc/original/1-full-straight-front-na-506980c6302f76472ab9013eadbb0e2d.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
...i can't help myself, just have to have this for my collection, played it, fell in love with it. this will be for acoustic performances.
Gallery 02
![Jack, one of the cats that inspired me back in the day to play bass. 2 of the first cream songs I learned were Sunshine of Your Love & Crossroads](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/9d0ecaceb64ef178f7c85c3184f3b1c767d786dc/original/10610938-908418669177913-6654271914168406412-n.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Jack, one of the cats that inspired me back in the day to play bass. 2 of the first cream songs I learned were Sunshine of Your Love & Crossroads
![The Rhythm Kings would like to thank all our loyal supporters that came out for the summer to see the band. Thanks again. friends forever, don, andrew, ed, hadj & philip](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/003ed838e8c19b885cdd4a1344906a4aed4f6915/original/beauty.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The Rhythm Kings would like to thank all our loyal supporters that came out for the summer to see the band. Thanks again. friends forever, don, andrew, ed, hadj & philip
![Don & I had the pleasure of entertaining folks for a wine tastin' afternoon @ Mora's Wine & Spirits, Setauket, NY](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/72a8ef83f5b3468b82ba79671d6c16b9454c44df/original/img-4125.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Don & I had the pleasure of entertaining folks for a wine tastin' afternoon @ Mora's Wine & Spirits, Setauket, NY
![My favorite car is a...Nope this one ain't mine but it called me over to take a picture by it so I could make it look good](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/1e3a9a25dde26345c7cbd27a92f2ae922d4e816c/original/p7220112.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
My favorite car is a...Nope this one ain't mine but it called me over to take a picture by it so I could make it look good
!["Mixed Company", former band member sent me some pix of days gone by. we were 18-19 years old here. and i recently found some awesome recordings from back then, get them on the site soon](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/bb17764277396d5329e6934945415f2d1b4de87d/original/mixed-co-3.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
"Mixed Company", former band member sent me some pix of days gone by. we were 18-19 years old here. and i recently found some awesome recordings from back then, get them on the site soon
Gallery 01
summer 2014
![Allen Jay Gardner. Wondeful kid brother. boy, am i lost without you some times...but, i'll make it. miss that phunny laugh of yours, going to cars shows, being at a gig with me blowin' 'em up spinnin' records with that beautiful dj technique. everything you touched turned to gold...](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/4e35b4a0bc2441e078101ee1c3cfe766a5ee3e28/original/allens-pride-joy-1.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Allen Jay Gardner. Wondeful kid brother. boy, am i lost without you some times...but, i'll make it. miss that phunny laugh of yours, going to cars shows, being at a gig with me blowin' 'em up spinnin' records with that beautiful dj technique. everything you touched turned to gold...
![Happy that the good Lord has blessed me with many great talents and for 4 amazing band members to complete the line up of the Rhythm Kings. God is good forever & always](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/530dadf7bd952df08c867845f89967109b610a9e/original/img-0683.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Happy that the good Lord has blessed me with many great talents and for 4 amazing band members to complete the line up of the Rhythm Kings. God is good forever & always
![Doesn't get much better than this for self-employment... However, i did ask, where is the colored section...](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/da8753e63690e90f241ff9bd3604db23ae461670/original/p7190001.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Doesn't get much better than this for self-employment... However, i did ask, where is the colored section...
![The Rhythm Kings will knock your socks off, better yet, rock your socks off. Actually, would love to see a pile of clothes instead...Clean clothes, though](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/45a96f8b6736936242759671782a52dc5a5f135f/original/sock-saturday-pile-rgb.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The Rhythm Kings will knock your socks off, better yet, rock your socks off. Actually, would love to see a pile of clothes instead...Clean clothes, though
![New RK fans, Louie Percussion & his beautiful wife, pleasure to meet you guys and hope you enjoy the pix and the cd](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/59397/bedad0ef5c4e229511a62dfb7a70659bbc647cc2/original/img-3631.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
New RK fans, Louie Percussion & his beautiful wife, pleasure to meet you guys and hope you enjoy the pix and the cd