Nenad Bach with his new band recording the old way style. Photos by Zoran Orlic

Mick Hanson and Nenad N. Bach in action. Photo taken by Zoran Orlic, while we were recording.

Further down, randomly chosen photos. It took few months of preparation. Four days of technical home adaptation and two days of recording. April 25-26, 2009.

Nenad's new band. Mick Hanson - guitar, Richard Lindsey - bass, Michael O'Keefe - drums, Nenad Bach - guitar, piano, vocal, Joe DeSanctis - keyboards, accordion. Perfect combination.

Motion.

Emotion.

Nenad N. Bach, Richard Lindsey, Mick Hanson, John Holbrook.

Joe DeSanctis, keyboards. Now known as The Wedge.

Motion and emotion.

Reliable bass foundation. Richard Lindsey.

Playing keyboards and solving problems. Joe was crucial in an almost disaster situation.

Mick and Richard. Focus and intensity. Boys are playing together like there is no tomorrow.

Moment of joy. Nenad and Mick.

Zoran Orlic www.zerostudio.net a brilliant photographer. We are grateful for his presence and talent of capturing and documenting our musicianship.

Michael O'Keefe, drums.

Control room. Nenad, Chip, Mick and John Holbrook aka The Bishop

The Wedge. Joe's famous solution for the floor speaker position.

Our living room turned into recording room.

Number of tough decisions needed to be made in the dining area.

Nenad, John and Dino Rulli. Ana Bach in the mirror. Dino and Chip were great help to us. Dino does it for years for me. Friendship since 2000 when we met through Al Gore.

Quiet moment, practicing "Yes, I do"

Floor full of cables, neatly organized by John and Chip.

Not a lack of concentration but pure joy, playing with these guys.

Richard Lindsey, bass. You will hear it soon.

Mick on a guitar.

Michael on drums. Pleasure to work with.

Essential eye contacts.

and not.

Mick, the guitar man. Wait till you hear that one.

Simple chord chart for the song I Will Follow You.

Playing together. No headphones, no isolation booths, capturing the sound as is. One room, one sound, one band. I love it. The best experience of my life in a recording mode position. This constellation of musicians is the band for the orbit.

Details

Empty control room.

Not captured on the photos but we had a feast with Vjera, Ana and Lea Bach supplying the calories and delicious food. Thank you girls.

Nenad Bach: vocal, piano, guitar
Richard Lindsey: bass
Mick Hanson: electric guitar
Michael O'Keefe: drums
Joe DeSanctis: keyboards, melodica, accordion

Mastering session with John Holbrook

On March 31, 2009 album Vrijeme i Zemlja I was remastered at John Holbrook's studio. Cat helped.

Nenad goes to Washington

Barack and Michelle Obama dance in style. Photo by Nenad Bach

It started early morning of January 19th 2009 on New Jersey Turnpike. First sun beams. Baggy eyes. 2.5 hours of sleep that night. 5 hours of driving to Silver Spring MD. I don't like to stop, anywhere when I am driving. In the car and out of the car. No stops, unless I need to. Traffic was excellent.

Sunoco Gas station. All got excited about my trip to Washington. Croatians for Obama button worked.

Nenad Bach and Steve Rukavina. Croatians on the Hill.

Nenad Bach, left of my hat, Library of Congress. Photo by Joe Foley.

Steve Rukavina, Joe Foley and Nenad Bach, at Alaska Tea Reception

Marta Mattox, James Sterling "Jimmer" Mattox, Steve Rukavina and Nenad Bach

Steve Rukavina, Marta Mattox and Nenad Bach. Marta is Croatian from Texas. Full of creative energy. With a Croatian pin. Marta was very active during the war and as Steve and I talked about, many Croatian Americans did help locally in their own communities. Many not credited properly for the help, as the credit wasn't the reason, but still... I truly appreciate all of you who helped us when we needed it.

Nenad Bach, Congressman Keith Ellison and Steve Rukavina. We were lucky that day. The line in front of Longworth Building was cca 2 hour line. Some instinct and quick reaction made me jump to the entrance, where man that we stood next to in line was talking to Keith, mentioning Tom Rukavina, a state legislator (Steve Rukavina's cousin). Everybody knows Tom. On that note, Steve and I were invited to Keith's offices. He mentioned as well that he has Croatian roots as a reaction to Croatians for Obama button. So we didn't need to wait in line for the tickets that we didn't need anyway, but would miss Alaskan Tea reception. (photo by Dustin Brandenburg)

Nenad and Keith, more relaxed. Keith has Croatian roots. And friendliness.

Minnesotans support each other.

Washington Halls. One after another. offices, people, tax money at work.

Steve Rukavina, Tom Begich and Nenad Bach. Tom is a fellow musician, who impressed me very much with his knowledge of art and politics.

January 20th, early morning. Silver Spring Metro station. We stayed at Steven's friend Susan Heltemes. Thank you Susan for your hospitality.

Memorabilia Metro ticket, for the time spent in Washington D.C. I still have from 2-4 rides.


Debbie saw our Croatian Americans for Obama button and said, I am Croatian too. That button turn heads all the time. You wouldn't believe how many Croatians were at the inauguration.

Jesse Jackson, gave up on waiting in the "purple line", brushed shoulders with me. Not encouraging for the rest of us. We barely made it on time, due to our keen sense of orientation and completion.

This is famous Purple VIP ticket. Somebody was offering $10 for the ticket, after the inauguration. I kept mine.

The day was beautiful. Excitement in the air.

Steve and I got here together, although from time to time we were separated by masses of people. Ceremony is in progress. Kind person took photo of us. We are standing on newspapers, to avoid direct contact with frozen ground. At 12:04 Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as our 44th president. 1.5 million people watched it live. No arrests. Day to remember.


Another bunch of Croatians from Virginia, Minnesota, who talked to us because of the button. They knew Steven's cousin Tom Rukavina as well. Woman's name is Kim Stokes. They are Croatians who never visited Croatia. Yet.

Inaugural Ball opened its doors at 6 PM on January 20th, 2009

Commemorative photos have been taken by people before or after you.

This is how the Presidential Ball ticket looked. If you can see on the bottom, there is a bar code. They scanned tickets as we were getting in. This time organization was much better, than Purple Ticket line.


The most famous Croatian American politician Congressman Dennis Kucinich, with his brother Frank. L-R. Nenad Bach, Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Frank Kucinich. I scored the movie Freedom from Despair that Dennis was interviewed for and also I agree with the Ministry of Peace, as oppose to Department of Defense. Department of Peace should and will exist one day. If we put that much money into progression of peace, World Peace would be already achieved. Photo by Elizabeth Kucinich.

Nenad Bach, Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Elizabeth Kucinich

Nenad and Dennis. Dennis was friendly, natural and intelligent. Proud Croatian American whose radical positive ideas are yet to come to the main stream. Photo by Elizabeth Kucinich.

Joe and Jill Biden. Eloquent and elegant.

Everybody Loves Joe. We Croatians certainly remember his support during our tough times. Joe was always, from the beginning on the right side. First Catholic vice-president ever.

I said elegant. If you didn't believe me, see this photo. All photos by Nenad Bach, unless told differently.

Sheryl Crow, was entertaining us, with singing teasing comments like "Dear President, would you be my man". Sheryl's good as always.

Barack spoke to us. Michelle with proud look. Who wouldn't be.

Obama was eager to go to work tomorrow. And he did. Ordered closing of the Guantanamo Bay, plus much more.

I was privileged to watch all of this from a close distance. See how they move together in rhythm.

Joe and Jill were elegant, but the First Lady and Barack didn't lack it either. Love that calm elegance.

Waiting for the meeting with the White House official for NDECC - National Democratic Ethnic Coordinating Council on January 21st. This administration is not wasting any time.

Here we are from all over the world.

This is what we used for making buttons. Thank you Dino and Marcie.

www.croatia.org
www.nenadbach.com

Mick Hanson's Studio in Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn, New York. January 11th, 2009. Sunday. Cold New York day. When I arrived home at night, it was 18 degrees (12 below freezing). Mick Hanson and Nenad Bach. Friendship for decades. Working on a new album, project. Saga of long awaited "Everything is Forever" may end in 2009. Always a pleasure and creative outcome with Mick. Time well spent. Music is our joy and way of life. Story continues...

Brazilian website still plays Can We Go Higher?

You can see it at: http://jovempan.uol.com.br/jp/media/online/index.php%3Fview%3D10634&categoria%3D131&page%3D0

Goga and Chach. Roses.

Roses brought to us by Goga and Chach on December 29, 2008



Which one is your favorite?

December 2008. Families, wine, conversation, food, simple, joy, beauty.
Next time photo.

Ana Tzarev Gallery opening

December 11th, 2008. Ana Tzarev Gallery opening. Names under the photo in due time. Gallery is very impressive. http://anatzarev.com. It was raining cats and dogs. Joza Vrljicak from Argenitna came to visit me in New York that day. He is standing, right next to me. Ivan Paric made this photo.

Nenad Bach is Baack and Wanted

Nenad Bach is Baack and Wanted - performance at Fairleigh Dickinson University

2nd rehearsal with the band

L-R Michael O'Keefe, Richard Lindsey, Nenad Bach, Kinny Landrum, Mick Hanson

L-R Michael O'Keefe, Richard Lindsey, Nenad Bach, Kinny Landrum, Mick Hanson

Busy day yesterday. Besides mud room roof being finished, we had a wonderful rehearsal with the band, for the Fairleigh Dickinson University gig on November 1st, 2008. If you have time and willingness, come and join us. More info below, click on a poster from John Dull. Go to www.dullmusic.com and reserve your ticket. It is a FREE concert and the tickets are going fast.

PA system that was supposed to arrive yesterday, Thursday Oct, 23. 2008, arrived while we were rehearsing. UPS guy just dropped the packages, so another rehearsal without PA went by . One more with all equipment in place coming up. The band is playing very well, it is an exciting time for me. I had only one true band in my lifetime and that was Vrijeme i Zemlja (The Time and The Earth), back in Croatia. I hope to have another one, so we can tour the world.

Also, we caught a mouse.

A new band:

Nenad Bach: vocal, piano, guitar
Richard Lindsey: bass
Mick Hanson: electric guitar
Michael O'Keefe: drums,vocal
Kinny Landrum: keyboards, piano, melodica,vocal

www.croatiansforobama.com

www.croatiansforobama.com

Preparation for November 1st 2008 - Fairleigh Dickinson

Nenad Bach's new material with a new band

Nenad Bach: vocal, piano, guitar
Richard Lindsey: bass
Mick Hanson: electric guitar
Mike O'Keefe: drums,vocal
Kinny Landrum: keyboards, piano, melodica,vocal

Dining at Delmonico's

Nenad Bach, Ljiljana Vinkovic- Croatian cultural attache, Adrian Belic - famous filmmaker , Admiral J. Robert Lunney at Delmonico's

Nenad Bach, Judith Choate, James Canora at Delmonico Restaurant. Judith and James are the authors of the book "Dining at Delmonico's" that I bought that night.

www.delmonicosny.com

Owned by Croatians. The oldest restaurant in New York. Where Mark Twain and Charles Dickens ate.

Delmonico’s, opened in 1837 as America’s first fine dining restaurant, continues to serve the connoisseur of fine American food in its premier location at 56 Beaver Street, the heart of Manhattan’s financial district. Birthplace of the Delmonico Steak, Delmonico Potatoes, Eggs Benedict, Lobster Newburg, and Baked Alaska, the original Delmonico’s offered unheard of luxury – the availability of private dining rooms, an extensive wine cellar, innovative cuisine, and, above all, warm, personal service. Today, we continue to honor our heritage with the same warm hospitality and fine cuisine. Our menu features many of the traditional dishes as well as a prime Delmonico steak, aged to perfection in our aging room. We hope you will join us as we celebrate culinary history!

Croatian fellow musicians at Carnegie Hall, New York

Alan Bjelinski, Oliver Dragojevic and Nenad Bach in New York City, the day before the concert.

On October 8th Oliver and Alan performed at Carnegie Hall in front of the enthusiastic Croatian crowd from all over the USA. Great night to remember. Oliver is very famous Croatian singer. Alan is a very famous Croatian conductor.

Visited my dearest friend Danny Schechter, a leading American intellectual

www.mediachannel.org

New Book "Plunder". Where is this world going?

New York Korean Film Festival on August 21, 2008

New York Korean Film Festival

Director Chang Youn-hyun and actor Yoo Ji-tae. A session of questions and answers, after the screening of a beautiful film Hwang Jin-Yi. I spoke with both of them after. I found a great sense of artistic integrity.

Nenad Bach, Mrs. Revere and Evans Revere, my host and president of The Korea Society, who opened the festival. We were on the same panel for National Music Council Panel and 27th Annual American Eagle Awards Luncheon June 5th 2008. See my blog in reverse. Great turn out at The Times Center on 41st street in Manhattan. Well organized. The New York Times Building TheTimesCenter 242 West 41st St. entrance between 7th and 8th Ave. New York

Nenad Bach and Ms. Song

Poppa Neutrino Live on August 16th, 2008, the same day after John's birthday party

Stephanie Silber, Poppa Neutrino and Victor Zimet

Poppa Neutrino singing. Todd Londagin, his son playing trombone. Music was in perfect balance.

Nenad Victor Poppa. One shot deal. One size fits all.

Nenad and Poppa

Check Random Lunacy and Poppa Neutrino at poppaneutrino.com

This was my first direct encounter with the legendary Poppa Neutrino. The whole event organized by Home Team Productions at The Cell in New York City on August 16th 2008. Live music.

Lee Anderson and Ingrid Lucia dancing

John Holbrook's birthday party on August 16, 2008

Rhonda and John Holbrook. Smile speaks volumes.

Perspective of the celebration

Nenad and John. Poster behind with John as Brian Briggs

Jim Weider and Nenad Bach. Jim played guitar on original Can We Go Higher? He played with The Band for many years. Check him out at www.jimweider.com

Nenad Bach and Ian Kimmet. My music producer from Bearsville Studios in late 80's beginning of 90's. Scotsman all the way. You combine kindness with a sick humor and you get Ian.

George Cowan and Nenad Bach. George recorded most of my work at Bearsville Studios. Recently toured with Joe Jackson including Graham Maby. Check George at www.amajor.net

Dancing. Life is good.

Perfect day in Rhinebeck, New York at the Paul Antonell's Club House Recording Studios. Tel: 845 876 2653

Interview on a Catholic Radio in Zagreb Croatia, World Webcast - TODAY. July 15th at 5:30 PM Local time. 11:30 AM New York time

What is very interesting about this interview is that songs from my first album with the group Vrijeme i Zemlja (in translation The Time and The Earth) will be played. We will re-publish the same album in 2009.

Front cover of the album Vrijeme i Zemlja I (first LP ever in Rijeka, Croatia)

Live streaming: http://www.hkr.hr/?sec=4&pid=31
U zivo preko Interneta: http://www.hkr.hr/?sec=4&pid=31

Nenad Bach and Slavko Nedic, Catholic Radio.

We recorded an hour long interview that will air on July 15th, 2008 at 17:30 local time. 11:30 AM in New York. Slavko never fails to impress me. He is music director, composer and producer. Won a Porin this year. (Equivalent for Grammy in the USA). While being there I met Domagoj Pejic who brought delicious cookies from Medjimurje. I liked them and ate them as well. They reminded me on my mother's cookies.

15 Srpanj 2008 u 17:30 (Zagreb, Croatia) - 11:30 AM New York, USA

Preporučamo emisije

Nove (stare) glazbene emisije u terminu od 17,30 do 18,45
Ponedjeljkom - HKR Hit express

U društvu sa . . . (voditelj i autor emisije Slavko Nedic)
Utorkom - domaćim izvođačima
Srijeda - inozemnim izvođačima
Četvrtak - domaćim duhovnim izvođačima
Petkom - inozemnim duhovnim izvođačima

Utorak - 15. 07 - Nenad Bach
Srijeda - 16. 07 - Simon & Garfunkel
Četvrtak - 17. 07 - Kefa
Petak - 18. 07. - Rebecca St. Jammes

Croatian Catholic Radio is known for the quality of music that they play.

http://www.croatianworldcalendar.com/in ... &Itemid=26

Back home in New York

Maja Bach, our German Shepard, watching the pool

Photo from my hand...see the ball in the upper left corner. A good catch.

Joke goes like this: How do you recognize a poor Croatian in Bosnia Herzegovina. Well, he washes his/her own Mercedes. How do you recognize a poor Croatian in New York? well he/she cleans his/her own pool.

Visnjica (Slavonia), Croatia June 24, 2008

You will get attention here, if you want to learn how to ride. Plus great restaurant, with variety of foods, from vegetarian cuisine to the local specialties.

Vlado Mihajlovic, Nevenka Topic, Bojan Plantak (on the horse), Ksenija Plantak our host and owner and Nenad Bach

Vlado introduced me to Ergela Visnjica and we put an article on CROWN about this Slavonian pearl. First story was published in "slavonski Poduzetnik", one of the best business magazine for entrepreneurs in Croatia. The same day I got some juice samples from Nevenka and we tested them here in New York. Visnja Juice got the best ratings, then Apple juice (not clear one). Beside Ksenija Plantak, Nevenka is another very successful entrepreneur in Slavonia. Her company is called Prirodno Vrelo.

Ergela Visnjica stables. World class. You have to see it to appreciate it. One of the most beautiful stables I have seen. Contact School for Horseback Riding. Škola jahanja tel: +385 91 654 6135.

Slavonian Road. Going back to Zagreb, through Bjelovar, Daruvar...Slavonian Soul.

Slavonia has a soul and culture of entrepreneurship. See what Slavonia does in the next 7-10 years. Croatians around the world, pay attention and invest in Slavonia. This will be next Istria. Do not wait for Zagreb to send you help. Help yourself, you have everything you need to become the richest part of Croatia.