50 Cent – 50 Fest hits The BEACH @Gov_Island

You will usually find him in da club, but come Saturday night you'll find him on da Beach at Governors Island.

The man of whom I speak is of course non other than rapper, actor and super star 50 Cent, or as I know him, Curtis Jackson from Jamaica, Queens. Not only will Fitty headline the first so-called “50 Fest,” he is also the first performer to sell out The Beach @Gov_Island in its first year.

After canceling a free show that was going to take place in 50's childhood neighborhood just a few months ago, 50 was on the prowl to do something bigger and better: 50 Fest. Along with friends and fellow rappers Kid Cudi, Wale, Mike Posner, and too many others to name, this day-into-night long extravaganza will be the icing on the cake for The Beach's debut concert season.

50 Cent has not officially mentioned who will or will not be there on Saturday, but all I can say is that I expect the unexpected. 50 is a natural born performer, and on that stage, in this great city, with that many rappers, there will SURELY be a party at The BEACH.

Kid Cudi will bring the party from Cleveland with his hit single “Day 'n' Nite.” Wale will bring the cool lyrics from D.C. with his single “Dig Dug (Shake It),” and Mike Posner will bring the pop dance grooves from Michigan with his chart topper “Cooler Than Me” to make 50 Fest a truly eclectic Hip-Hop festival.

There may be a lot of hype and fear about a 50 Cent show, but I assure you that The BEACH @ Governors Island producers will host a safe and awesome night of the best Rap on the scene. Unfortunately for you procrastinators you will have to wait until next year's 50 Fest, but as for me, I will be doing the crip walk in the New York Harbor.

Your Hip Hop Diva,

Lady Liberty Dollar

Buckethead to melt faces at autumn concert on The Beach at Governors Island

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

Bad weather for Badfish, Reggae Beach party postponed until October 4th

When I heard that Liberty Event partnered with Water Taxi Beach and Highline Ballroom to create New York City's newest and best place to see out-of-doors rock 'n' roll in NYC on Governors Island, I could not be happier because I knew I would have the best and cheapest spot to watch the shows from my historic perch in the New York Harbor.

Unfortunately, this summer's weather seems to be on a different page than my favorite hard-working producers. Outdoor concerts are always tricky because of rainouts. So instead of taking the risk of a rainout, The BEACH @ Governors Island producers decided to postpone tomorrow night's Badfish show until October 4.

I was ready for a late summer Reggae party. Now things will be a little bit quiet this weekend. Guess I’ll be sneaking tunes from my ipod hidden in my tablet.

At least, The Barclay's Golf Tournament will give me something to watch, but it's no rock concert. If you miss me, check out The BEACH @ Governors Island website to see if you can spot me in one of the pictures. Here's a hint: look behind the stage.

Hopefully all the rain is gone for the summer and the remaining BEACH shows will go as planned. Next weekend will be a great family Labor Day Weekend with The End of the Line, a documentary film about today's fishing industry on Friday September 4, followed by Turntables on the Hudson's 11 Year Anniversary Music & Dance Festival on Sunday September 6.

I'll be resting up for next weeks shows, and all the other shows on the calendar:
 
N.E.R.D. w/ Asher Roth Sept. 9 
Mos Def w/ Jay Electronica & Medina Green Sept. 12
Lupe Fiasco Sept. 19
Buckethead w/ Hellzapoppin Sideshow Sept. 26
Brazilian Girls w/ Man Man & The Phenomenal Handclap Band Oct. 2
50 Cent w/ Kid Cudl, Wale & Mike Posner, Oct. 3 
And of course! Badfish w/ Easy Star All-Stars, The Cannabis Cup Reggae Band, Maui Waui & DJ I, Storm Oct. 4


Lady Liberty