David Duchovny at Public Arts

New York City native David Duchovny  is best known for acting on television series, particularly The X-Files and Californication, both of which have earned him Golden Globe awards, but he has appeared in movies and television programs since 1988. In recent years, he has directed and produced features as well. Less known is that he earned advanced degrees in English literature from both Princeton University and Yale University; he has written three books, the most recent, Miss Subways, was published on May 1, 2018. In addition, Duchovny is a singer/songwriter and released his second album, Every Third Thought, on February 9, 2018.

As part of the festivities for the TriBeCa Film Festival, David Duchovny and his band performed live at New York's newest hot spot, Public Arts. Had not Duchovny achieved success as an actor, he might have been a professor of English literature, and this bent was vivid in his lyrics and phrasing. The songs were performed as soft rock, chock full of pensive reflections squeezed into metered cadences. Duchovny's casual vocals were backed by simple arrangements from his band, and all seemed to revel in the musical experience they were unraveling before the live audience below them. Duchovny added a touch of personality by sharing anecdotes between some songs. Overall, Duchovny provided a pleasant evening of music.

Visit David Duchovny at www.davidduchovnymusic.com.