Oh sweet New York. In the summer it gets hot and humid, the locals jet, the tourist groups pour in and the city crackles with those restless souls who stuck around. One of the greatest summer oases of New York is Central Park's Summerstage. It's like a mini festival experience at the heart center of all that concrete and brick. Though Summerstage has not yet announced their summer line-up, Ticketmaster and Jambase have already revealed a few of their secrets.
The Black Crowes will hit the big apple on August 9th with what could be one of their last tours...ever. I've seen them live two times now- first, at Bonnaroo 2005 for an unbelievable rock n' roll smash in the pouring fucking rain, hopped up on jack daniels and some random unidentifiable pill i swallowed courtesy of a friend i trust far too much; they played hits across the board (aren't all of their songs hits?), covered the stage in flickering candles and rocked out as if it were their opening tour. The second time I saw them at Madison Square Garden on New Year's rockin' eve, 2006. Granted, I don't remember much of that show. I do remember the overpriced beer, free champagne, counting down and hearing Remedy and Soul Singing wash over me in a sea of pyrotechnics and cheers. Needless to say, I think I had fun.
In July you can catch The Decemberists (check out their site, it is very sweet) on the 16th. I have yet to see them live, though I hear they are life-changing to see. I'll give you my very own opinion after I see them at Bonnaroo this year. Judging by their discography, they will be fucking sweet, to say the least. I put them on the top shelf, among the White Stripes (also hitting the Bonnaroo mainstage this June) tradition of actual musical artistry, which is hard to come by these days.
So... check it out. Summerstage. Oh yes.
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