Sound +Vision2022

A 75th birthday celebration · an intimate night in New York

Look up here, I’m in Heaven I’ve got scars that can’t be seen I’ve got drama, can’t be stolen Everybody knows me now— “Lazarus”]David Bowie — Lazarus

Just the two of us

The 2022 Sound & Vision of David Bowie show at The Cutting Room was something truly special — my husband Jay joined me this time, making it a rare and intimate evening just for the two of us.

It was still the tail end of Covid, so you’ll see us masked in most of the photos, but that didn’t stop the magic from shining through.

An intimate night with Jay at The Cutting Room.

January 7, 8 & 9, 2022

Years of Bowie

David would have turned 75 that January, and the 2022 Sound and Vision shows were his birthday celebration — three nights at The Cutting Room, every one of them sold out.

David Bowie in New York, circa 1983.

His city

Walking his New York

New York was David’s home for more than twenty years. A Sound + Vision weekend is never only about the show — it’s a chance to walk the city he loved, and in 2022 Jay and I packed the day with New York favorites before the lights went down.

The day, stop by stop

Bowie, art, history, and love — one day in the city, ending under the Cutting Room lights.

  1. Tribeca

    Brunch at the Odeon

    Fueling up for the day at a downtown classic.

  2. Art

    The Banksy exhibit

    A detour into the art of Banksy.

  3. West Village

    John’s of Bleecker Street

    The best pizza in New York. No arguments.

  4. Christopher Street

    The Stonewall Inn

    A stop at the legendary bar where so much history began.

  5. Greenwich Village

    Washington Square Park

    A stroll under the arch.

  6. SoHo

    The Bowie Pop-Up Shop

    A final stop — one last chance to soak in that treasure trove before it was gone.

  7. Last stop · showtime

    The Cutting Room

    The Sound and Vision of David Bowie — a 75th birthday celebration. Doors, drinks, and new Bowie friends at our table.

The Cutting Room

New friends in the cold

Outside in the cold I met new Bowie friends, including Molly from Cambridge, and Christina, who ended up sharing our table.

Gail Ann Dorsey sings Lazarus

One of the most moving moments of the night. Jay, always thoughtful, had tissues ready and quietly handed them to me from behind.

Michael C. Hall joins in

This year held a unique surprise: actor and musician Michael C. Hall joined the ensemble, bringing another layer of artistry to an already unforgettable show.

Look at that sky, life’s begun Nights are warm and the days are young (Come, get up, my baby)— “Golden Years”]David Bowie — Golden Years

The contact sheet

A night of Bowie, art, history, and love. Tap any frame to see it larger.

Gerry Leonard far left, in his mask, and Donny McCaslin wailing on the sax far right.
Gail Ann Dorsey and Mark Plati.
Michael C. Hall joins the ensemble.

Sound + Vision through the years

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