ABOUT KEITH PATCHEL: Keith is the Co-Creator of the MarsBand at the Hayden Planetarium (American Museum of Natural History). In 2016 he composed an opera entitled The Plain of Jars for which he received the 2017 Acker Award for Composer/Producer of the Year (which was performed again in July 2017 at NYU's Black Box Theatre as part of the IMPACT Festival) In 2015 he composed the Pluto Symphony for the Hayden Planetarium (an official selection for the nomination for the Pulitzer Prize in Music 2015). He is also the Composer in Residence at the MusEdLab (an NYU music education software development initiative). In 2014 He composed a score and performed with Barbara Vann (a founding member of The Open Theater) for Don Juan in Hell at the Medicine Show Theatre. Keith's other recent credits include Score and Sound Design for Chekov's "Uncle Vanya" at Columbia University and the Medicine Show Theater, composer for Mr. E's Humongous Underground Digital Vaudeville Extravaganza about Edward Snowden, composer for the Emmy nominated HBO documentary "Finishing Heaven" (2010) as well as having won Best Composer award for the film "Crumble" at Manhattan Film Festival (2011) and New York International Film Festival (2010). He trained at Juilliard with an MA in Composition from CUNY Queens/ Mannes School of Music, and a BFA Music (magna cum laude) SUNY Buffalo. A veteran of the NYC Rock/Punk scene, highlights include Richard Lloyd's Field of Fire album. ►more
ABOUT MARVIN MOSKOWITZ: I have been putting ink into the skin for over 35 years. I learned the art from my Dad and Uncle (the bowery boys) at the first Tattoo shop on Long Island (S&W Tattoo Studio). I am a third generation tattoo artist.
My name is Marvin and i have been tattooing for over 35 years i AM Long Island's most direct connection to the very roots of Long Island tattooing.I am also a direct connection to the the early days of new york Bowery Tattooing. I am the son of Walter Moskowitz who with his brother Stanly are known as the "Bowery Boys". I learned the trade at my father and uncles tattoo shop (S&W Tattoo Studio) The first EVER tattoo studio on Long Island. I currently work at a tattoo shop located in Rocky Point names Top Hat Tattoo. The Address is 678 Rt. 25a 11778 and the telephone number is (631) 901-8660
If interested in receiving a tattoo in the traditional "Bowery Style" please contact me at the shop with the given number above or my cell phone at (631)-901-8660. ►more
ABOUT 8 Ball RADIO: 8-Ball has been fostering a creative community of all ages and background through free, independent, open acces publishing, broadcasting, and events since 2012. Support our community, get involved, and become part of the changing force! ►more