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free Pool Parties going national AND staying in Brooklyn

McCarren Pool – June 29, 2008 (more by Kyle Dean Reinford)
McCarren Pool

Gothamist: Do you have spaces in mind for similar shows next year?

Sarah Hooper (JellyNYC): Yes we do, The Open Space Alliance, Parks Department and even Marty Markowitz’s office has been very clear that there will be a space for concerts no matter what in Williamsburg. It looks more and more like that will become the Williamsburg waterfront, but I’m just hoping wherever it is that it’s a little less hot than 50,000 square feet of concrete! It literally is at the point where we all look like we’re at a waterpark all day from trying to stay cool–either a quick juant down the Slip ‘n Slide,a bottle of water over the head, or finding whichever sponsor has provided a misting fan and sitting there until I’m soaked!

Any prospects for a space that you can talk about?

As well, since there is no McCarren next year, we have decided to take Pool Parties national….

Videos of the Hold Steady playing the Pool this past Sunday below….

The Hold Steady – Chips Ahoy Live in Brooklyn 6.29

The Hold Steady – Stuck Between Stations Live in Brooklyn