My collection includes signed pieces from my collection, including:
- 12″ and 7″ vinyl records
- Compact discs
- Photographs
- Artwork
- Books
In a few cases I’ve filled gaps by purchasing items from third-party sellers on eBay. Whenever possible, though, I prefer pieces with a more personal story — items obtained directly from the artists themselves.
Musical Scenes
Rather than attempting to document everything, this archive focuses on the artists and scenes that have I have found most influential. It ranges from the bands that spawned from Lower East Side of NYC in the 70’s, to the Western Massachusetts music scene that I grew up around in the late 80’s to early 90’s, to the Chicago industrial scene, and continues forward to include a handful of more recent bands.
Western Massachusetts Indie Rock
The scene I grew up around and still feel closely connected to. I still hope to see a resurgence of great local music.
Lower East Side (1970s–1980s)
The gritty New York scene that produced an extraordinary wave of underground music.
A Growing Collection
This archive is still growing. As I add new pieces to my collection, additional artists and scenes will be documented here as well.