The B-52's combat the thunder in one of the most amazing venues in NYC

All summer long I stood tall through some of the worst weather to hit New York City in decades. From a soaked June to a scorching August, I definitely had my fair share of Mother Nature’s wrath. Yet nothing upsets me more than a good show being cancelled because of a few lighting bolts.

That was the case this past Tuesday when the B-52s show was cut short by some of the most powerful lightening I have seen in a while.  Even though I was enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime experience of this classic party band, cancelling the show was the right call. The B-52s got to play several awesome songs, then had to leave the stage 4 songs short. But luckily DJs Casey Spooner and Laruen Flax of famed duo Fischerspooner kept the crowd going with an incredible set of house music.

Unfortunately I did not get to hear “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack,” but I still had a fun night on Governors Island.  Apparently I’m not the only one who had a fun time.  Dan Aquilante from The New York Post wrote highly of the event and mentions Governors Island as the best outdoor spot to see Rock n Roll in New York City.

There are only 2 months left in the Governors Island concert season, but they are packed with more great music. I cannot wait for Badfish and Easy Star All-Stars next weekend, then N.E.R.D., Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Buckethead, Brazilian Girls, and 50 Cent. The weather will cool off, but the music will keep on burning!

B-52’s headline Lady Liberty’s Ultimate Beach Party with Meta and The Cornerstones, and Casey Spooner

Everybody throws around the term “new-age rock” today like it actually is new, but it’s just a revival of new-age from the 70s and 80s. Us old timers remember when new-age was truly new, like when The B-52s pioneered this genre in the mid 70s with “Rock Lobster ” and “Love Shack .”

I remember getting bored of all those hippie love songs and recycled disco tunes. Then I heard bands like the Talking Heads , Devo and The B-52s who introduced this type of geek party music. And now this genre has made a comeback, taking over mainstream pop rock 30 years later.


The B-52s style of shout-singing, synthesizers and straightforward rock drumming makes me want to rip of my long gown, throw on some spandex, and exchange my crown for a hot pink headband. Every time I listen to their new album, Funplex , I’m itching for a wardrobe change.

I’ve been diggin’ the new bands who are influenced by this sound, such as Chairlift , MGMT and The Ting Tings, but nothing beats an original. When The B-52s come to The Beach at Governor’s Island on August 18th, be sure to see me dancing like Madonna at the end of the “Like A Prayer” video.

The ultimate B-52’s Beach Party will also feature the musical talent and danceable Reggae of Meta and The Cornerstone as opening act, and Casey Spooner of Fischerspooner will spin tunes between sets, and after show. So grab yourself a ticket, and come on down to this crazy beach party in the sand.

Now I just need to find someone who can get me some spandex pants in my size. I hate standing out like a giant green statue in the crowd.


Keep dancing till then, 
Miss L