It’s funny, for all the shows that come through New York, especially Williamsburg and Green Point, I feel like there’s never anything I really want to go to. Maybe its because some of the bands that I really like don’t play NYC because its too big of a market, and the bands that are big enough to play here play really big venues so that’s not fun either. Then, all of a sudden, there’s a weekend like this that just can’t be denied. I’ve counted 9 shows this weekend that I’d like to be at. I’ll probably make 3, maybe 4, but 9 shows.
This is the weekend I’ve been waiting for. Beautiful summer weather. Long days. Enough money in my bank account that I can afford to spend like $25 on drinking. I’ve got one of my favorite bands playing a reunion show that I haven’t seen in almost 5 years (Hot Water Music). I’ve got a couple bands that I’m really stoked on right now (No Age, Crystal Antlers) coming through. I’ve got some old favorites (Dillinger Four, Alkaline Trio, Circle Jerks) coming through. I’ve got my buddies Phil and Sean in town for the F Yeah Fest. I’ve got two amazing free, outdoor shows (No Age at Southstreet Seaport and The Breeders at McCarren Pool).
Needless to say, I’m amped. So amped that I made a spreadsheet schedule and a playlist to get everybody stoked on this weekend.
If you’re wondering where I’ll be…
Friday night I’m going to try and make the No Age show, but we’ll see what happens. Saturday I’ll be at F Yeah Fest until 945 then I’m going over to Terminal 5 to catch Hot Water Music, then its down to Pianos for the F Yeah Fest after party. Sunday I’ll probably catch the F Yeah Fest in Brooklyn. Chances are I’ll be too hungover for anything else.
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You can check out the schedule I’ve put together below, and click here to listen to the playlist.
Have a stellar weekend.
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