don and his hagstrom

strat

gibson

"travis wood"

barry "moshe" orber

george & joe

lost soul

the kala u-bass. the u for ukelelee. rubber strings, you'd have to hear to believe how awesome it sounds

this is the start of our weekly summer fire island gigs at FLYNN'S

don't want you to forget what's around the corner

picture speaks for itself

ride 1

ride 2

think it's time for a road trip

where might we go

co-pilot: " first stop woodstock flea market."

barely in the entrance and she grabs a basket...

...by the time we got to woodstock...

airbnb rental. you can't beat airbnb, $85 a night

new friends, brendan & maria, we met, also sharing the house

off to the fasig tipton weanlings, yearlings & broodmares sale

no bidding this time, just diggin the scene

what do you think, brendan?

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

this filly was also an eye catcher

the bull pen where horses are shown outdoors before entering the auction ring

training starting gate

auction area

playing downtown

...don't worry bout a thing cause everything's gonna be alright

yakkety yak, don't talk back

mr. handsome

blow it up & color for therapy

t-burd

TO ME, THIS IS SEXY... HOP ON THE THRUWAY AND GO FOR A RIDE...

...TURN LEFT ONTO THE THRUWAY

drum head of one of hadj's first bands

preparing for 2016 season

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

a squire jaguar that fell off a truck and wound up under my xmas tree

don't know the artist

a friend's 14-15 year old grandson's self portrait of his eye

G clef

caught me an elephant

pants on the ground, hat turn sideways, lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground

have a safe & good time this summer

...see what i mean

faz & hadj

2 guppies, i mean groupies

...riders up!

HHR, HERITAGE HIGH ROOF PANEL TRUCK, referring to its tall retro-wagon styling, which Chevrolet claims was inspired by the '49 Suburban.

MARS, LOOKS LIKE IT'S ON FIRE

STRAWBERRY FULL MOON

happy halloween 2016

joanie being hugged by kathy, the halloween party hostess

me & fitzy

schlong nose

da reaper

look into my eyes...

happy halloweennnnn

if i only had a brain...

pretty lil' angel

connie, connie, connie, would you like a cooky?

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

great staff...

tequilaaaa...

let's dance...

magic potion lady...

buddy & matt

end of 2016 gigs, port jeff F.D. annual christmas party. theme, "UGLY SWEATER," most from target &walmart & kohl's. lot of dups. but all, especially, the band...

schmile...

schmile... friends said, "he is"

christmas SCHNACKS...never miss it

this fender jazz deluxe unfortunately wound up in a local thrift store and guess what? as i exited the store, minding my own business, next thing i know it's in my car and my pocket is $300 lighter. couldn't resist the great deal

...and a few days later this jack casady bass just kind of fell into my lap

1/2 of collection. so, i'm a guitar junkie

diggin' that rhythm king's sound

halloween 2015, hostess, kathy, bat girl

don & i once again have the pleasure of partying & hanging with some friends

tamborine playing gypsy fortune teller, wilson & hobo scott

lee lee & harry

a minion

vinster

joanie & michelle

hard-liquor drinker

peepin' tom

p&j

gypsy woman

wilson

a minion, me & wilson

congrats on your engagement and happy birthday, lee lee

best costumes, michele and lee

chilly night shooting the oct. 26, 2015 super moon

HOWDY, get the car ready. we're taking a road trip

TONIGHT, HEADS WILL BE !

HA, HA, HA, HA, HA...

bobby lefteris

PECKFEST 2015, FIRST TIME BACK PLAYING GUITAR AFTER MANY YEAR ON BASS.

HEY, D, DON'T LAUGH, I'LL GET BETTER. LOL...

THE COOPERAGE INN FALL FESTIVAL 2015

I ACTUALLY LOVE PLAYING RHYTHM GUITAR

tim flynn, owner of flynn's

morgan, son of tim

...SEE, TOLD YOU

every body is ready to party

it was a grand evening. again, waiting for the return trip home

my $60 thrift store buy. a brand new $329 beach crusier

...with a springer

girlie basket

see charlie for bait

happy birthday, nancy

The Rhythm Kings, sitting on the dock of the Great South Bay

braggin' brass horns

...where are my glasses

mr handsome

destroyer of sprinklers

the weekly voyage to Fire Island

sunsets are spectacular

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.

Hadj's dad. drumming runs in the family

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.

we caught some beautiful sunsets every week on F.I.

thanks for the great drinks, ryan. cya next year

235 passengers on board this evening. boat looked way to crowded but flynn's was over joyed.

a boiling afternoon performing in the sun. sorry, guys, i owe you one. a cool drink, that is.

this is one of my favorite things to do, especially, in luly & august

local venue

caroline st, saratoga, side st off of b'way

b'way in the evening

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.

someone can't wait to see me. kobe had vacation too but would've rather been with me

very happy now, going home.

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

al, thank you so much for sitting in with us

joey "la zech," be in playing shape next year to get up and play with us. laurie, please get on his case for me.

thanks, greg

thanks, peck

...and to bring our summer to a final close we have joe, fan at one of our local monthly gigs asked to join us and play a few tunes with his violin. we were suprised. he was very good.

joe, thanks for playing with us. we were very surprised at your talent

standing ovation!!!

happy labor day!!!

Sunday, Sept. 27, The Cooperage Inn 17th annual Fall Festival.

captain ken & a friend

dancin' phool

blood moon

View from atop of a private home in Cupsogue, NY, that we had the privilege of entertaining for.

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"

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

...SPRING, HURRY UP!!!

...it will be here in a minute

some good friends of ours own a wonderful market downtown patchogue. stop in and see bob & laurie

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.

Tuesday Night Open Mic @ Peppercorn Cafe, 668 S. Country Rd, E. Patchogue, 8-11pm. Josh sittin' in

Wednesday Night Open Mic @ Hops & Vines, Main St, Riverhead, 7:30-10:30 pm

mark & joe

rocky, doug, sharon & sandy

janet & neighbors. thank you guys for coming out

the devil cam down from georgia...

sharon & doug, husband & wife jammin' don't get much better than that, now, do it?

sharon, ROCK STAR!!! next time i want you to play bass on a simple tune with me, evil ways, key (Gm). thanks to you and doug for coming down.

bob korn, didn't know you could play. thanks for coming down

Liza, thank you

clutch, thanks for sittin' in. you're welcome anytime

mark & wife (sorry didn't get her name) & joe

clutch, thanks for sittin' in. you're welcome anytime

bob & tom of the bedfreys

dynamite dave on tubanos

patrick, nice playing and tune selections

schweg...

breaking dawn. thanks, guys

happy 50th

casey, your hostess

kristi & henry. (kristi, feel better)

wade, thank you coming down

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

HUH?

mmmm, autumn, the wind blows colder than the summer...

happy halloween

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

Nice painting...as he rides into the sunset

Sleepy Hollow Music Hall

Don & I had the pleasure of entertaining folks for a wine tastin' afternoon @ Mora's Wine & Spirits, Setauket, NY

...setting up

...and i got to bring my new bass

Angie, hope you're enjoying your retirement as much as me

Me & buddy, Denis

2 lovely ladies...

...and 2 more

Cooperage Inn Annual Fall Festival

HEYYYYY!!!!

Hey, Mom. hey, Hadj, get away from my girl

What is this??

...I never know what might happen, that's why I love to sing

2 lovers Dancin', nice calf muscles...

2 new RK fans

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

Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett, NY

Farewell to Cupsogue Beach Beach Hut

Destroyed by fire 9/13/14

the folowing are pix of days gone by with some old & new friends

gettin' ready for the show

rob sawchuk

open mic jam

mo, singin' some of her traditional irish tunes

shreddin'

rob deloney

jammer

don e

jodie

solo

perntiss mcneil, you know, formerly of the drifters

karen & her guitarist

lovely GHT linda

me & rocky

mo, john, ron, mo & rocky

JP, hittin' the jug again

mmmmm, shannon

"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

lovely ladies...

...and more

photo shoot w/ELMO

mmmmm, Vanessa

Pumpkin Heads Chrissy & Sarah @ The Craft Barn

mmmmm, coop salad

The gangs all here w/new fan, Angelo, drove all the up from NC to see the band today. Ang, you're something else

Gallery 01

summer 2014

The Rhythm King

WHOAAAAA..., Philip, you goin' to Saratoga? wait for meeee...

had lunch with my good friend Fidel Castro today. this boy can eat.

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

Mrs. Edward Pisano, Rhythm King's keyboardist's new bride. Congrats guys!

The Pisano Family

Life's good...

The view, looking in ...still enjoying the wonderful Wednesday evenings at Flynn's

The view, looking out

Doesn't get much better than this for self-employment... However, i did ask, where is the colored section...

Andrew, " the young-gun" one of the coolest, young guys i've had the pleasure to perform with

"D"

The "King"

The party's on...

New RK fans...

...and, another

...and, some more

The Gang

Groovin...

This is how to spend the Summer

Good Night

Goin' home with cash in pocket. God's really good to us

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

mmmmm, delicious...

On the road again...

Me, Jonathan & his Willys Jeep

...Loving retirement

yup...retired. this is how i spend my days now, chillin'

New RK fan

Jojo & Don sittin' in a tree...

JP & Denise

Life's been pretty good to me

Kobe "Mr. Handsome" Gardner

Rhythm Kings & Richie Havens

Miss you KC, hope you're making some music up there

Mark, ride safe

Local historic service station in my town

...and a pretty lil' house in the neighbor-hood, could be in house & garden

My kid brother missed dearly & often

on the job...hadj, one of my loyal & favorite friends & business partner

hey, kids. sorry, forgot to tell you i got married yesterday...

HUH?

ha ha ha ha ha ha

...another wednesday evening boat ride to Flynn's

...and some of the views

homes on the canal, nice to have bucks!

...some folks got it so good

Molly Malone's

Robert Moses Bridge

a lucky girl with a big phat diamond ring

what a beauty of a sunset

wednesday evenings, the best we eat all week

New RK fans, Louie Percussion & his beautiful wife, pleasure to meet you guys and hope you enjoy the pix and the cd

on the roof top over looking F.I. during a break

roof-top

My shadow

Flynn's kitchen staff

even Tim Flynn gets to work hard

the lovely Ryan Flynn serving up cocktails

Gretchen & friend

mmmmmmm

Faz, thanks for givin' me permission to put "MY" pix on the site

3 beautiful little girls i met last year. they were selling cherry tomatoes. this year, they were selling eggs. i can not pass up a kid's roadside stand.