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BALL AND CHAIN PRODUCTIONS

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I am a photographer by trade, a promoter by choice and music fanatic by nature.

Every picture I make is either my interpretation of reality or my subjects true inner selves. I refuse to promote any band that I do not truly like. You see; photography and music are my passion so I must keep my integrity when it come to both. I am in this for the passion not the money

I heard Ramones – Leave Home when I was six and have never been the same since. Ramones are not only the inventors of this thing called Punk Rock, but they were my gateway band. Thus leading me to Misfits, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Angry Samoans, Clash, Dead Boys and everything in-between up to The Queers, Weasel and NOFX.

I am a photographer by trade, a promoter by choice and music fanatic by nature.

Every picture I make is either my interpretation of reality or my subject’s true inner selves. I refuse to promote any band that I do not truly like. You see; photography and music are my passion so I must keep my integrity when it comes to both. I am in this for the passion not the money

I heard Ramones – Leave Home when I was six and have never been the same since. Ramones are not only the inventors of this thing called Punk Rock, but they were my gateway band. Thus leading me to Misfits, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Angry Samoans, Clash, Dead Kennedys Dead Boys and everything in-between up to The Queers, Screeching Weasel and NOFX.

As a kid I had a fascination with photography and I am still fascinated to this day. My favorite photographers / inspirations are: W. Eugene Smith, Margaret Bourke White, Gregory Crewdson, Weegie, Roberta Bayley and Edward Colver, just to name a few.

My best memories in life all involve music, live shows and thinking back on past experiences. I figured it was time for me to do something for the cause and get some great shows together as well as get you some great shots for you, yourself to reflect on your own past experiences with. So if you are looking for a gig – photographer or help promoting and distributing your band send me a note.

Gigs small to large as well as all types of photography – you name it I will make pictures from it.

*******************************************I will also be giving out C.D's - T-SHIRTS AND OTHER COOL STUFF *******************************************

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

ANY SINCERE BAND - MUSICIAN - COMIC OR MAGICIAN THAT DOES THEIR THING BECAUSE OF A PASSION FOR THEIR ART. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE MAJORITY OF GREAT BANDS CONSIST OF COOL PEOPLE.

I AM PRETTY PESSIMISTIC ABOUT PEOPLE IN GENERAL, BUT IT SEEMS THAT THE PEOPLE I CAN COEXIST WITH MOST SEEM TO BE ARTIST.

LETS DO SHOWS AND PUT OUT SOME CD'S - I AM ALSO WILLING TO DISTRIBUTE OTHER LABEL'S MERCHANDISE ON MY WEB SITE FOR RIDICULOUSLY LOW COMMISSIONS.

SORRY BUT I WILL NOT PROMOTE ANY EMO BAND IN ANY WAY - THAT'S JUST HOW IT IS. IF THEY WERE REALLY THAT SADDENED BY THE WORLD THEY WOULD STOP WHINING - SHAVE THEIR HEADS AND START PUNK BANDS - SPILLING THEIR GUTS ON STAGE. THEY DON'T SO FUCK THEM!

My Blog

BALL AND CHAIN INTERVIEW IN AMP!

http://www.ampmagazine.com/index.php/lifestyle/comments/ball _and_chain_recordsBIG SHOUT OUT TO JANELLE JONES FOR HER OUTSTANDING WRITTING AND ALL AROUND SUPPORT FOR THE L.I. SCENE! YOU ARE KICK ASS JA...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:59:00 GMT

SATURDAY MARCH 21ST 2009 - WILL YOU BE THERE?

Hey there, Brett from Ball and Chain here letting you know about an out of the ordinary show going on Saturday March 21st at The Riff in Port Jefferson. It has been a long time in the making and turne...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:15:00 GMT

FEB 6TH AT THE RIFF

First off  Thanks to all the bands for kicking ass and blowing the god damned roof off. EVERY band on the bill friggin killed.Firstoff was Jonsin  They were incredible and the crowed really seemed t...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Poseurs We Hate you!

Poseur (or "poser") is a pejorative term, often used in the musical subcultures of punk, heavy metal, and hip-hop to describe "a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not. The term is u...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:33:00 GMT

What a weekend coming your way! Check this out!


Posted by on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:10:00 GMT

Response to an open letter from FBR

To the trash talkers: Who cares? Not me.Shows will be insane and bands will be given respect and be paid!If you know me at all - you know I fuckng help people not fuck them!I care about the scene - no...
Posted by on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:18:00 GMT

THE NEW RIFF - YOUR RIFF

THE RIFF:  new Yorks home of the best live music in a be yourself atmosphere   ....THE RIFF HAS A NEW PAGE AND NEW PROMOTER...ME!....THERE ARE AMAZING THINGS HAPPENING OVER THERE. STARTING WITH A REA...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:48:00 GMT

SATURDAY MAYHEM AT IT'S FINEST - COME PARTY!

WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A PUNK ROCK BIRTHDAY BASH! JUST LOOK AT THE BANDS PLAYING! THIS IS GOING TO BE INSANE! IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD THESE BANDS DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND CHECK THEM OUT!IT DOESN'T GET MUCH ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:53:00 GMT

NOW BOOKING SHOWS AT THE RIFF

Before the rumors start, here is the deal. I received a call from the owner and have a lot of dates starting in January. This is nothing personal against the old promoter that used to run that place. ...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:12:00 GMT

ALL DECEMBER SHOWS! PLEASE READ AND REPOST

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE PLEASE BRING A NEW TOY OR ANYTHING A KID WOULD LIKE TO THE SHOWS.THERE ARE KIDS OUT THERE THAT WILL NOT BE GETTING ANYTHING FROM SANTA BECAUSE MOM OR MOM AND DAD ARE DEAD BROKE TRYI...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:36:00 GMT