Colicchio ’ s Corner by Victor Colicchio
Colicchio ’ s Corner by Victor Colicchio
Victor Colicchio is a new York based actor , screenwriter , and musician . As a screenwriter Mr . Colicchio is best known for his screenplay SUMMER OF SAM directed by Spike Lee . His acting credit include , Bullets Over Broadway , Goodfella ’ s , Inside Man , Brave One , Soprano ’ s , numerous television appearances on Law & Order , and NY Undercover .
On An Island with Marley
It was picture perfect day . It was a day for swimming , boating , tropical drinks and Island music . I always loved the music of Bob Marley , and life on a tropical Island . The only problem was … It was September , and I was back in Manhattan . What ’ s a guy to do ? Hop a ferry from the East River and head to Governors Island and catch the Bob Marley Tribute band CCB .
If any of you native New Yorkers have not yet visited Governor ’ s Island . DO IT ! George Washington set up Governors Island as a naval defense post during The Revolutionary War in 1776 . From there our troops would fire on British ships coming into the harbor . It later became an army post , and eventually a US Coast Guard station .
In 1811 Castle Williams was built , and used to not only protect the harbor , but to house prisoners of war . All this can be googled so lets back to the Island with Marley .
In addition to the historic buildings , spectacular views , and the best bicycle paths in the city , the island hosts one of the best music and party venues in Manhattan , Governor ’ s Island Beach Club .
Although Governor ’ s Island is legally a part of Manhattan , as soon as I stepped off the Ferry boat , the crowds , the cabs , the buses and noises of Manhattan were immediately replaced by sand , palm trees , sweet music , seafood , tropical drinks , and good vibes at an event knows as The Music and Seafood Island Beach Party . And what a party it was .
I decided to try the seafood which consisted mainly of Lobster Rolls , clams , oysters , hot dogs , burgers , fries and the usual “ beach Food ”. I counted six bars serving beer wine and every cocktail you could imagine .
The party started at 2pm and went until midnight . Then it was back to the crowds , the cabs , and the noise of the mother island .
Martin Bergman
SCARFACE This month I hit a party thrown by film producer Noel Ashman . The party was to honor both Noel ’ s and Martin Bregman ’ s birthdays . For those of you unfamiliar with Martin Bregman let tell you something about him . Marty is one of the most significant film producers of our time .
The 14-member band CCB sounded exactly like Bob Marley . They performed for more than and hour and a half . Ya Mon . Paradise . While waiting for the next band to perform ( A Sublime tribute band )
20 Steel Notes Magazine www . steelnotesmagazine . com | Octoober 2014