Day 2, however was excellent. The weather sucked, but the crowd, artists, and crew didn't care. This show went flawlessly and I feel much better about it.
New York fascinates me. The local crew was friendly and helpful and the event staff had great attitudes, all things considered. There are just some oddities that I don't enjoy.
For example... It's illegal to run the bus generators, but perfectly legal to rent a large, high output generator to power the buses and several more for the stages, portable security lighting, vendor power and whatever else one can imagine.
Also, everyone that works there, that isn't touring, is a union member. I can pack my own cases, but I can't load them onto the bus, that's a teamster job. I tried carrying my own case only to be chased down by a teamster and told that I had to put it back on the stage and a teamster had to carry it back to the bus. I believe the words out of my mouth were "but this is my suitcase", a little white lie, because the words in my mind were "hey pal, FUCK YOU".
E-Rock has learned self control.
Let me show you around Randall's Island
my desk
the main stage
the second stage
the 2nd stage crowd
the Main Stage crowd
self portrait
...and now for a sociological study of the differences between roadies and musicians.
roadies will use anything at their disposal to hide from the elements.
They will protect the gear and keep the show going.
Musicians seem to have more free time and a carefree attitude, thus the trashbag shirt the smile and the happy rain dance.
Let's meet some more rappers
Aesop
Felt
MURS
Grouch and Eligh
Lucky I Am
Hangar 18
...and that was New York. Next stop - Minneapolis, MN. Headlining for once and not on a festival... smooth sailing.........
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