DISTRESSED INVESTOR CONFERENCE NEW YORK CITY

Distressed Investor Conference New York City 

Brooklyn Vegan: Jeff Tweedy of Wilco at Brooklyn Made in June 2023, artwork by Elizabeth Williams

After playing the first two shows at the venue in 2021, Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy made his return to Brooklyn Made on Wednesday (6/21), playing four solo acoustic nights. He had two guitars and a harmonica at his disposal when I caught him on Friday (6/23), the second night of the run, and for about 90 minutes, he played a 19 song setlist, which you can see below. He led off with “Remember the Mountain Bed,” a cut from the Mermaid Avenue sessions that Wilco did with Billy Bragg.

Jeff Tweedy at Brooklyn Made
sketch by Elizabeth Williams/hq@wilcoworld.net

 Most of the setlist was comprised of acoustic renditions of Wilco songs, including the one-two punch of “Impossible Germany” and “Art of Almost." Both are hard to imagine without the full band treatment, especially Nels Cline’s guitar solos, but Tweedy reinterpreted these standards, making them sound new yet familiar. He also played “New Madrid” from his old band, Uncle Tupelo, as well as a few songs from his solo albums.

Jeff Tweedy at Brooklyn Made 
sketch by Elizabeth Williams/hq@wilcoworld.net

I have been seeing both Wilco and Jeff Tweedy perform over the last twenty years, each time a magical experience in its own right. I would be remiss if I didn’t discuss a little how a Jeff Tweedy acoustic show is very different from a Wilco show. While a Wilco show (like this Capitol Theatre date in March) can feel like a well-oiled machine, with the focus on the songs and not a tremendous amount of banter, a Tweedy show has a very different vibe, at least in recent years. 

Jeff Tweedy at Brooklyn Made
sketch by Elizabeth Williams/hq@wilcoworld.net

Jeff is loose and funny, often responding whenever someone in the audience yells something. (is another career as a stand-up comic possible for him?) Perhaps it’s the size of the 500-capacity venue that leads to a sense of intimacy, or the familiarity that fans feel after having caught Tweedy and his family streaming countless hours from their home in Chicago on Instagram Live, something that started during the beginning of the pandemic. Maybe you’ve read Tweedy’s writing. He's allowed a tremendous amount of access to his personal life, whether it be through his lyrics or prose, and his fans deeply appreciate it.

Jeff Tweedy at Brooklyn Made
Sketch by Elizabeth Williams/hq@wilcoworld.net

Friday night's show was heavy on banter, with Jeff mentioning that he is in need of hip replacement on both sides. When someone suggested that he get a chair and sit down for the performance, he joked that “I don’t put on nice clothes. I get my hair cut twice a year. The least I can do is stand…stand up and take it like a man!” He also announced that he would not be leaving the stage for an encore break, due to his painful mobility.

People yelled out things at him throughout the night, mostly song requests or jokes. One guy right in front of him asked whether there would be any songs repeated, having gone to the first show, and Jeff demurred to give a firm answer, instead retorting with “My songs are not badges to put on your sash.” The same guy continued talking to Tweedy as through they were the only ones in the room, trying to push his buttons and making the crowd increasingly uncomfortable. Tweedy handled the sticky, prolonged interaction skillfully and patiently, and when the guy made a request for a Wilco song, “Cars Can’t Escape,” Tweedy replied, “If I play it, will you leave?” He did end up leaving about midway during the show, escorted out by a security guard. Upon his departure, Tweedy said, “If any of you are friends with him, can you make sure he gets home okay?”

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Brooklyn Wedding at The Wythe Hotel

Wedding at the Wythe Hotel 

Vows at the Wythe Hotel Brooklyn 

First Dance at the Wythe Hotel 

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION 2018 ANNUAL MEETING ARTWORK

Illustrations from the 2018 Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting in New York City  Hosted by the SDNY Chapter of the Federal Bar by Aggie Kenny and Elizabeth Williams

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EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION IN MEDIATION 
Speakers: Simeon H. Baum, President, Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. (Moderator); John D. Feerick, Norris Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law; John S. Kiernan, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton; Hon. Frank Maas, U.S. Magistrate Judge (Ret.), JAMS; Paul D. Sarkozi, Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

FBA EDNY's Taste of New York Reception, Alan Richman guest of honor

HOW TO WIN A CASE FROM A JUDGE’S PERSPECTIVE Speakers: James M. Wagstaffe, Partner, The Wagstaffe Group (Moderator); Hon. Loretta A. Preska, Senior U.S. District Judge, Southern District of New York

Younger Federal Lawyers Awards Luncheon  Remarks by John D. Feerick, Norris Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law

TRENDS IN FIRST AMENDMENT POLICING Speakers: Wylie Stecklow, FBA Civil Rights Law National Chair, Wylie Stecklow PLLC, Brandon Del Pozo, Chief, Burlington Police Department

 Morphium Kabarett  performs at the Tribeca Rooftop gala 

VINTAGE GOLD MUSIC @ BB KINGS IN TIMES SQUARE

Vintage Gold Music performed at BB King's intimate Lucille's room. Fabulous performances by Jennie Harney, Dewitt Fleming and David Bailis. The ensemble played a mix of original and well known hit songs. Dewitt Fleming also wowed the audience with his amazing tap dancing.
A real treat.
For more information about the group.
https://www.vintagegoldnyc.com/about

Jennie Harney, Dewitt Fleming in Vintage Gold Music at BB Kings in NYC

The Bra Ha Ha 2018 Charity Event

The 2018 Bra Ha Ha Charity Event  organized by Andrea Allen, a creative and fun event.

Artwork from the event below.

The Bra Ha Ha 2018 display of creative bra designs highlight of the event

a few select bras

 Note:
 all artwork was drawn on the spot with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A by Elizabeth Williams

NJSBA Convention 2017 Lawyer Interrupted: Successfully Transitioning From the Traditional Practice of Law

Lawyer Interrupted: Successfully Transitioning From the Traditional Practice of Law
THE WHOLE LAWYER TRACK
Lawyers in Transition CommitteeTwenty years ago, the only career transitions most lawyers made were due to discipline and retirement. Not so today. There is an evolving awareness and acceptance of the versatility of the law degree in a great many fields, including creative fields, previously thought to attract only non-lawyers. Amy Impellizzeri, award-winning author ofLawyer Interrupted, Lemongrass Hope, and Secrets of Worry Dolls will discuss her own transition from a 13-year corporate litigation career - including a decade at Skadden Arps - to her career as a full-time novelist. She will share the pivotal lessons she learned and heeded from creative peers (and fellow interrupted lawyers) including celebrity designer, Jill Donovan and internationally renowned lego brick artist, Nathan Sawaya, among more.

Amy Impellizzeri
Award-winning author of Lawyer Interrupted, Lemongrass Hope and Secrets of Worry Dolls

Moderator/Speaker:
Kimberly A. Yonta, Esq., NJSBA Treasurer
Yonta Law LLC, New Brunswick

Featured Speaker:Amy Impellizzeri
Award-winning author of Lawyer Interrupted, Lemongrass Hope and Secrets of Worry Dolls

Speaker:Lauren E. Caesar, Esq., Co-Chair, Lawyers in Transition Committee 
Law Office of Lauren E. Caesar, LLC, Matawan