Joe, 33, suffers from a degenerative nerve condition that has left him partially paralyzed. He is a father who can’t walk, his bladder doesn’t function and his muscles are weakening. Joe’s chronic condition is believed to have been caused by toxic chemicals in Iraq.

This episode includes the following events on 4/28/12:
Samson’s Bar & Family Restaurant
Armory Concert With Gary Sinise & The Lt Dan Band

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I can’t begin to explain the emotions the crowd radiated at the Armory as they stood to welcome Joe.  Award winning actor Gary Sinise (CSI NY, Forrest Gump) is also one heck of a bass player!  His band, The Lt. Dan Band, as well as “Odd Man Odd” were awesome!

Joe is not only extremely humble, but his family and friends are in his corner to help him see this home built! Don’t let the wheel chair fool you … Joe Wilkinson is a stand up guy!

For More Information, Please Visit:
www.home4joe.com
www.wecareride.com

“Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Seeing the importance of choosing the right photographer before your wedding will save you from being one of the MANY people who are disappointed with their wedding photographs. Even a well-established photographer does not guarantee they are the right photographer for you.” ~Sawicki Studios.  They are excited to be working with all of their bride and grooms this 2012 wedding season!

Cast and Crew:

Chris Sawicki
Sawicki Studios
Daniel Ross
Best Bytes Media
Destiny Bishop Slover
NVious Hair & Makeup
Deana Schuttig
Timothy J Hatch

Best Bytes Media, in association with Masterworks Media, is the Video Sponsor for the 2012 Fire & Ice Gala on March 24th.    This year’s event takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY and features:

- Benita Zahn as Master of Ceremonies
- Live music by the New York Players
- Thrilling live and silent auctions, with guest auctioneer LeGrande Serras
- Sumptuous food, open bar, and specialty drinks

AND MORE!

Here at Best Bytes Media, we believe in giving back to the community as much as we can.  The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

After the event, please come back to this blog and check out some behind the scenes photos of our shoot.

{Supporting Cast}

This video would not have been possible without our friends:
– Jessica Painter Photography
– Diamond Entertainment
– Birch Hill Catering

Filmed By: Dan & Jaime Ross
Edited By: Daniel Ross
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Please check out Cara & Jeff’s coming attractions for their wedding video. Cara has a contagious smile and we are certainly blessed to have such a romantic couple! Although we connect with all of our bride and grooms on a professional level, we walked away from this wedding making two new close friends.  Here’s to many years of happiness and a wonderful “Ever After”!

1 year and 4 LIVE shows in the making! Check out Funk Evolution as they take over:
- The Empire State Plaza
- Saratoga City Center (First Night)
- Peddler’s
- Jillian’s Block Party

This video show cases a year and the life of this high energy band and their incredible fans all set to 100% LIVE audio from their 2012 First Night Saratoga Headlining Performance.  Featuring nine of the areas most recognizable musicians, FE is the new party authority of Upstate NY! Jump on board and prepare to funkify!!!

For more information, please check out FunkEvolution.com.

LIVE Audio Recorded By: High Peaks Sound
AUDIO Mixed & Mastered By: Albany Audio
VOICE OVER: Matt Visscher

Every year, the Metroland publishes a “Reader’s Choice” poll in which fans vote for their local favorites.  While shooting on set last week, I kept receiving text messages indicating that we won “Best Local Multi-Media Artist”!

We truly thank everyone of you who took the time to vote for us!  Sure, the win is by popularity and not talent, but it only goes to show you our fans are loyal and love what they are seeing! It really makes winning that much sweeter, knowing it came from the public.

Here is the finalists:

1. Best Bytes Media
2. Heidi Phillipsen
3. Mike Feurstein.

According to the Metroland: “Best Bytes videography vied with indie filmmakers and won by two votes.” Hey, two votes is two votes and we have YOU to thank!

~Dan & Jaime Ross

Best Bytes Media (along with Masterworks Media) are excited to take on a Military fundraiser this year for a disabled vet (Air Force Tech Sergeant Joseph Wilkinson). More to Come!

We love shooting wedding videography and band videography but there are certain fundraisers that pull at our heart strings every time!