10/23/2026
Yesterday, during a glorious autumn paddle on Pocantico Lake, Rico and I came upon singer,songwriter encamped on a blanket on the shore, singing folk- blues balads.
We were stopped in our tracks by his soulful music. And struck by how he'd chosen to come from Mt.Vernon to spend the afternoon in the Sleepy Hollow forest with his guitar, by the water, working on songs for his first album.
"We live in a world where we lack patience, love, and connection within our soul and spirit," he told me later.
"Nature has always been my home away from home and the place that helps me keep those things in alignment. It was my first time at Pocantico Lake and I can say that I left feeling replenished and inspired."
0n November 5, Justin is performing in the East Village at 510 E. 11st Bar at 8pm. He's a good man and talented musician. Let's fill the house! (Justin Royal on YouTube)
