Governors Island Ferry- Battery Maritime Building Slip 5 (New York City, NY)
The B-52's play a concert at The Beach on Governor's Island. The beloved American band has sold over 20 million albums, and they're ready to soundtrack a wild beach party with such hits as "Love Shack," "Rock Lobster." and "Planet Claire." Meta and the Cornerstones and Casey Spooner open the show. Your ticket includes ferry transportation to Governors Island.
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The opening act started a 8pm. They were a decent reggae band. The B52's started at 9pm. They played about 5 songs. Then there was a passing thunderstorm, so they stopped. After 15 minutes the rain passed, but the band didn't retake the stage.
Band only played a few songs because of a passing storm.
The event was completely disorganized and we were treated rudely when I showed up with my Goldstar print out of my receipt. We were the first people in line, but were made to go to a different location to pick up our tickets. I suggested that they have signs directing the public to the location and the "supervisor" told me, "People should have common sense." After being insulted, we were made to wait in line for a second time and missed our opportunity to see the band up close. Someone was directing people, as I suggested, when I was in line... after the fact.
The opening band (an unknown reggae band) had to play longer than expected, because The B-52's arrived late. The dangerous lightning storm with heavy winds made the concert shut down after The B-52's only played 5 songs.
Needless to say, I'm very disappointed and upset with our mistreatment, the band showing up late, and the concert being shut down.
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It has been said that the B-52s are as quintessentially American as the Beach Boys. And twenty-five years and over twenty million albums into their career, the B-52s remain the among the most beloved rock stars ever. Any mystery concerning the longevity and ongoing appeal of the B-52s is immediately solved when exposed to the B-52s unique concert experience. From the timeless gems of "Rock Lobster," "Planet Claire" and "Private Idaho" to the more recent classics of "Channel Z," "Love Shack" and "Roam", the B-52s unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party every time the music begins.
To add to the fun, the fifty-two girls attending the show dressed in the most creative beach or nautical attire (sailor suits, bikinis, marine uniforms, mermaid costumes, etc) attending the concert will be given free tickets to a future show at The Highline Ballroom.
The HighLine Ballroom is a performance space inspired by High Line Park, located in the meat packing district on 16th Street (between 9th & 10th Aves). Highline Ballroom is committed to bringing music fans intimate performances by a diverse group of artists. They offer full menus of exceptional food for standing and seated shows.
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