Chuck Schumer @ the Williamsburg Waterfront, Summer 09 (more by Bao Nguyen)
JELLY's Pool Parties are a business - not a charity, but they have consistently provided great free concerts that support artists while doubling as a great place to hang out on Sundays during the summer...
Neon Indian (aka Alan Palomo)'s tour dates have been updated since August. Alan (pictured above) can currently be found down South enjoying the warm weather in Florida and will then make his way up to NYC in time for at least two shows over CMJ week…
* Beach bags, tote bags, large pocket-books and backpacks will not be allowed into the venue. * Beverage containers are not permitted. DO NOT bring water bottles, coffee cups, soda bottles, Nalgene bottles or any other containers with you as you will not gain access to event venues with them...
The story of the day, Sunday, August 30th, would have been that, after an opening set (who played after Vega) followed by a brief introduction by Senator Chuck Schumer, Grizzly Bear closed out the 2009 Pool Party season at the Williamsburg Waterfront with a beautiful 1+ hour set in front of the…
"From every vantage point, there were flailing body parts, sweat-drenched faces and tumbling body surfers. After hours of shoving, pushing, jumping, air-humping and fist-pumping, the crowd screamed and let out a huge breath of air and walked their limp bodies home in the rain...
"And here I thought the week was going to start out with some slow news cycle bullshit about how I need to take my dog to vet because I think she ate something really bad last night and can't stop pooping on my roommate's shit, but lucky me...