Downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
Alpha Male
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The City
July 22, 2018
Alpha Male
March 9, 2015
Chicago gangland comes to Asheville
Chicago Gangland comes to Asheville
I thought I’d go back in time and share a photo that had yet to see the light of day. This is an early photo of busker Dade Murphy when he first came to Asheville in 2014 to test the waters with his then new act. If you happen stroll by the flatiron building during warmer days, you may recall his personae as the man fighting against the wind. Since this photo, he had taken his street performance to a whole new level of sophistication incorporating various props, and even a GoPro video camera hidden in his hat to record his audience’s reactions. What I particularity like about this photo is the 1920’s gangster look. Since then, Dade’s costume has become more intricate—and more disheveled! This photo was taken just after he finished his street act earlier in the day. Sadly, I do not recall the name of the woman just beside him. A number of early photos of his street performance can be found in my book documenting street performances in downtown Asheville.
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December 23, 2014
Holy Moses
December 22, 2014.
While scoping out downtown Asheville for photo opportunities, I came across this street performer just across Patton Avenue in the personae of a more progressive interpretation of the Biblical Moses. Rather than brandishing tablets with the universally accepted Ten Commandants, he merely advertised one simple message of sage advice: “Love is the answer.”
Moses parting Patton Avenue
I spoke with the busker briefly, in between taking photos of him waving the peace sign to passersby on Biltmore and Broadway. He revealed to me that he has been traveling across country with his act. He was in Los Angeles where he said the people really embraced his work, and has found Asheville as much if not more accommodating to his performance. His brief stint on L.A.’s Rodeo Drive was less than successful stating that “The rich people there kinda kept their distance from me.”
Just before we parted (pun intended), he handed me his business card so I can send him some photos. I briefly scanned the card and quickly placed it in my back pocket for safe keeping…or so I thought. In the bustle of shopping later that day, I must have lost the card when I pulled out my wallet that was in the same pants pocket, and consequently dropping the card somewhere in the streets of Asheville.
If anyone knows the performers name and contact information, shoot me an email at joelongobardiphotography@gmail.com
Until then, I’ll be eating bitter herbs as my penance.
Love is the answer
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