I Saw My Cousin In Brooklyn

That may not sound weird to you , but it took us both by surprise. I was coming back from a job interview yesterday in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn. At the time I felt pretty good about how the overall interview went. Unfortunately I'd wind up not getting the job. No matter though since that is not the reason for writing this.

As I was walking down into the 'F' station on York & Jay streets, I see my cousin Michael Shelley. I hadn't seen him in ages. At least not since he had moved to Brooklyn. He doesn't live in this neighborhood but it turns out that he works in the same building where I was interviewing.

We caught up as much as two people can in just a few minutes. Talking about music, work, relationships, Burning Man, etc. Yeah, it was a fruitful few minutes. He has always been into music. I almost lost him during the Primus set at Lollapalooza back in 1993. Don't tell his parents!

Anyway, I asked what he was up to musically. He told me he's been writing and every so often hits the Sidewalk Cafe (94 Avenue A NYC) to play a quick set. Check out My Space for a taste of his sonic endeavors. I dig it and I think you will too.