
As mentioned earlier, I attended Celebrate Brooklyn's free concert that showcased Iceland's Olof Arnald and New York's own Blonde Redhead. Upon arriving to Brooklyn's Prospect Park, the weather was not in our favor. Literally, the random thunderstorm met us at the park and didn't let up for a good half hour. Fearing the show's cancellation for the majority of the rain storm, the good people at the venue finally let in the soaked crowd. I was quite pleased with Arnald's set as she casually conversed with the crowd, even interrupting her own songs to say sweet nothings sporadically. Indeed, the highlight of the night was the Michael Jackson cover; it just stood out. When Blonde Redhead took the stage, they were received with a appreciative applause. As being a local group, the New York faithful were most gracious the band and staff did not cancel the show. The band was not near as vocal as Arnald but kept the crowd entertained with their library of music. They played a vibrant set, despite the lousy weather; the sky beaming with the occasional lightning strike. Overall, was a good night.
enjoy.
The King of Pop and a Blonde Redhead
Reviewed by Scott Rowe, Editor
on
June 27, 2009
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