It's not very often that you can consider one of your peers, let alone a person your own age, someone you look up to with the kind of respect and admiration that you would somebody who had paid their dues and paved the way generations before you. Whether he'd admit it or not, Joe Ahearn is one of those people-- responsible for inspiring a wide variety of individuals and institutions alike, few have been more instrumental in reshaping the art & musical landscape in NYC over the past decade. Joe's often spotted with his better half Ginny Benson, together making up some of the all-star administrators behind SHOWPAPER, The Clocktower Gallery and (of course) the utopian safehouse/arts paradise known as The Silent Barn, this dynamic duo will likely continue to change the game together for many, many years. Unlike any previous Guest Lists on this site, this one is done "battle style" with the two alternating between their picks, like only two trailblazers can. Beginning with Ginny, enjoy this collaborative effort from the Bonnie & Clyde of Bushwick Ave. -AR