“All Points West! Trains loading for All Points West!!!"
I used to hear the conductors in the main Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal yell this out to immigrants passing from Ellis Island to various places throughout the country.
I am glad that All Points West's co-producers Liberty Event and AEG decided to revitalize this important piece of history in the name of a super music festival.
The flood of immigrants who came to America during the late 19th century is what has made our country so diverse and great. I am proud to say that this time in history has been memorialized in the name of the largest music and arts festival in the Tri-State Area. For three days, yours truly, along with 40,000 urbanites of every conceivable origin, get to rock out to the finest tunes around.
Honey, they don't call this the melting pot for nothing.
The All Points West Music and Arts Festival has one, well actually two major advantages over all the other music festivals in the United States of America.
First of all, not to be modest or anything, but the spectators get to look at moi, Miss Liberty, the symbol for "freedom and justice for all," throughout the entire weekend. Second, they get to join me in the glorious view of New York City. Take that Bonnaroo.
Nothing’s better than being completely taken over by the magnificent New York City skyline, and striking views of yours truly, Lady Liberty while watching top musicians and comedians on three stages throughout Liberty State Park.
2009 will be the second year of The All Points West Festival, the East Coast counterpart to Coachella. After a successful first year in 2008 that featured Radiohead, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Trey Anastasio of Phish, and a slew of up and coming indie rock bands, the festival is back and better than ever.
I do not know who will be able to beat the sounds and lights of Radiohead last year, but I hear Tool puts on quite an impressive laser show. Maybe they can use this lady's beautiful figure as canvas on which to paint the mighty laser lights.
These glorious festivities occur July 31st to August 2nd. The lineup includes headliners Coldplay, Tool and the Beastie Boys, indie rock veterans My Bloody Valentine and Echo and the Bunnymen and once again rising indie starlets like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, the Ting Tings, Artic Monkeys, and the Gaslight Anthem.
This year, according to Billboard.com, “The producers have promised to improve the festival layout and transportation options from the first year, including adding additional ferry service at a reduced price from Manhattan, free rides on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail trains for festival ticket holders, and larger concession areas with shorts lines at the concert.”
Those who choose to drink at the show will now be able to buy more beers in areas with more lines and better views of the stage.
Also, a portion of ticket sales will go to the Friends of Liberty State Park, who will use the funds to continue to restore, and expand my beautiful public park, a historic location where many people's parents and grandparents first stepped foot into America.
I am excited to know that during the second year of APW, my guests who need a break from the music and bright sun will have the possibility to join a laugh riot in the newly installed comedy tent.
All Points West is thrilled to welcome comedy veteran Janeane Garofalo, State and Stella’s Michael Showalter, Cartoon Network characters Tim and Eric, Arj Barker and Eugene Mirman both of the "Flight of the Conchords" series, and "30 Rock" joker Judah Friedlander. Thank goodness for freedom of speech. These comedians need it.
Liberty Event also co-produces the THE BEACH at Governors Island Concert Series, which will feature concerts throughout the summer including Dark Star Orchestra, Keller Williams and Pete Francis and Barefoot Truth on Saturday, July 11th.
Miss Liberty is excited for a very kick-ass summer concert season. See you at the shows.
Love, peace, music, and freedom.
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