This summer, I've enjoyed rock, hip-hop, jam, blues, trance and reggae blasting from The BEACH @ Governors Island, but no metal. That will all change when Buckethead brings his freakishly amazing guitar playing to The BEACH. In addition to creating another terrific musical performance on New York City's greatest outdoor stage, this outing with Mr. Buckethead will be an event like none other.
Buckethead's guitar virtuosity is considered to be one of the best on this planet, and on this night I will be privileged to witness his magnificent stage presence. Not only is Buckethead’s guitar playing simply superlative, but the addition of his wardrobe makes you believe you are actually at the main act of a three-ring circus instead of a rock show.
Buckethead's mystique is notorious. Nobody has ever seen his face, only his white mask complemented with his white bucket atop his head. Miss Liberty thinks that Mr. Buckethead modeled his mask in my reflection, stone-faced and smile-less, and I take this as a huge complement, and an example of Buckethead's very excellent taste in influences.
Buckethead has released 3 albums this year alone, which brings his total solo albums to 27! That's just incredible. Not to mention the countless other bands and artists with whom he has collaborated: Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Iggy Pop, Les Claypool, and Guns N' Roses. On top of that he's written and performed for several movies that include Saw II, Beverly Hills Ninjas, Mortal Kombat: Annihiliation, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.
This man, or ghost as some people say, will put on one of the most outrageous shows The BEACH has yet to host. Only 50 Cent may be able to top that! And the 50 Fest comes to Governors Island, Saturday, October 3rd. First, the mighty Mr Buckethead, then Mr. 50 and friends. What a season for this happy, music loving diva.
Rock on!
Lady Liberty
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