Hey Everyone!
Yup, its true! A free Drake & Hanson show planned for New York City was shutdown by cops today due to safety hazards. No one had a chance to grace the stage before the NYPD decided to cancel the performance and clear the area. So what caused the cancellation? Apparently- far too many people showed up! I have to ask... what were they expecting? Drake is a huge up and coming hip hop artist with an album that dropped yesterday to rave reviews and probably major sales... wouldnt you think that throwing a FREE concert in a major city would result in a disaster? I would. Its kind of common sense...
In any case, the lack of space kind of drove people crazy. They began to climb up buildings and structures for a better view. When security asked them to come down, they got vicious. Sadly, quite a few people were hurt in the event. Just goes to show you that concerts can still be violent. Tragic really. If everyone would just take it easy and relax a bit, then concerts could be a fun experience like they're supposed to be! Dont you miss those days? I do :(
What do you think? Were the cops in the right? Watching the footage, I'd say they were!
Rock on,
-Girl At The Rock Show
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
21 Guns Re-Released With Cast Of New York Musical
Hey Everyone!
So not long after their performance (which was great ps.) at the Grammy Awards last night, Green Day officially released their new video for 21 Guns featuring the cast of their New York bound broadway musical. The video is very simple, it just shows the recording process in a kind of raw, fun way. You see the band interacting with the cast as they all watch this dream come to life. Its pretty cool. I love the way the guys watch the cast sing and you can just see it in their eyes... its like, "yeah, this is it, this is exactly how we imagined it".
Its also kind of interesting the way this song takes on a new life. On one hand, you have a softer side of Green Day. A rock ballad. And on the other hand, you have this musical epic. The cast brings a whole new dimension to the song... I dont care if its "punk" or not to make your music into a musical, when it works it works. Thats really all there is to it haha. And this? DEFINITELY works.
There is so much emotion in this short little ballad. The way the band comes in with them, its phenomenal. You can tell that this isnt about making a quick buck, the guys put a lot of thought into this production. The interactions with the cast make that pretty evident- they're friends. So for everyone who saw this as a move to make a big profit, I have to disagree. They are already loaded... 20+ years in the music industry, and 16 years of hits will do that for you. Not to mention, they started it in a little Berkely theatre... not in some huge NY production. It just did well so Broadway made sense.
Personally, I will be buying tickets for New York once I figure out my exam schedule. Who wants to come with?
Rock On!
- Girl At The Rock Show
So not long after their performance (which was great ps.) at the Grammy Awards last night, Green Day officially released their new video for 21 Guns featuring the cast of their New York bound broadway musical. The video is very simple, it just shows the recording process in a kind of raw, fun way. You see the band interacting with the cast as they all watch this dream come to life. Its pretty cool. I love the way the guys watch the cast sing and you can just see it in their eyes... its like, "yeah, this is it, this is exactly how we imagined it".
Its also kind of interesting the way this song takes on a new life. On one hand, you have a softer side of Green Day. A rock ballad. And on the other hand, you have this musical epic. The cast brings a whole new dimension to the song... I dont care if its "punk" or not to make your music into a musical, when it works it works. Thats really all there is to it haha. And this? DEFINITELY works.
There is so much emotion in this short little ballad. The way the band comes in with them, its phenomenal. You can tell that this isnt about making a quick buck, the guys put a lot of thought into this production. The interactions with the cast make that pretty evident- they're friends. So for everyone who saw this as a move to make a big profit, I have to disagree. They are already loaded... 20+ years in the music industry, and 16 years of hits will do that for you. Not to mention, they started it in a little Berkely theatre... not in some huge NY production. It just did well so Broadway made sense.
New Video: HERE
And otherwise, here's the Grammy performance! Beautiful. Seriously, I am oddly overwhelmed by this version of the song with the cast... its just a stunning arrangement.
Personally, I will be buying tickets for New York once I figure out my exam schedule. Who wants to come with?
Rock On!
- Girl At The Rock Show
Thursday, January 7, 2010
American Idiot Coming To Broadway!
It's Official! After much discussion and speculation, it has been confirmed that Green Day's hit 2004 album will be coming to New York's Broadway scene. The show found success earlier this year during a trial run in Berkley. After receiving a number of rave reviews from the band, critics, and fans alike, rumors began to swirl about a possible NY run. The show will run beginning April 20th at the St.James Theatre.
Photo From GreenDay.com
For more info, check out the band's website for the official press release HERE
So now that its becoming a reality, will any of you make the trip over the border to see it?
I know I will be!
Rock On,
- Girl At The Rock Show
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Rivers Cuomo Committed To Hospital
Hey Everyone!
So it was announced earlier today that Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo was committed to hospital after a bus crash in upstate New York. According to CNN, Weezer were heading to Boston after a show in Toronto on saturday night. Around 7:30am, the bus carrying Rivers, his wife and his daughter among its passengers, hit a patch of ice and swerved. After a frightening slide across a couple lanes of highway traffic, the bus went through a guardrail and landed in a ditch. Rivers complained of rib pain and was taken to St.Mary's hospital along with the band's assistant Sarah Kim, who complained of back pain. There are no further reports as of yet indicating the severity of the injuries.
So here's wishing a speedy recovery to Rivers & Sarah, and lets hope its nothing serious so the band can get back on the road for what is sure to be a spectacular tour!
Rock On,
- Girl At The Rock Show
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