My neighborhood was full of kids walking to the show, the deli lines were out the door, and Prospect Park was buzzing with people everywhere. What a great opening night at the Prospect Park Bandshell! I strolled in later than most but was able to hook up with friends at a great spot--a picnic table right in front of a monitor outside the bandshell. We didn't even bother waiting in the insane line, and besides it was quite fun feeling as if you're in a drive-in movie! Byrne's new album, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today is out now.
I then followed my friends to Webster Hall to catch Amadou & Mariam, who blew me away. This was no hipster show, so therefore people were actually dancing. And moving to the music with soul, beat, and happiness. These two amazing people are blind and met at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind in the 70s, married soon after, and have been sharing their love of music and playing together ever since. Amadou & Mariam's new album, Welcome To Mali is out now.
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