Closing Bell: Woodstock 40th Anniversary at Prospect Park?
Yes, this could really happen. NY Daily News reports that Michael Lang, who helped put on the famous 1969 festival, is hoping to put on a Woodstock 40th anniversary concert in Prospect Park’s Long Meadow this summer. However, he needs to find $8 million to $10 million to pay for it by the end of…
Yes, this could really happen. NY Daily News reports that Michael Lang, who helped put on the famous 1969 festival, is hoping to put on a Woodstock 40th anniversary concert in Prospect Park’s Long Meadow this summer. However, he needs to find $8 million to $10 million to pay for it by the end of the month. The event would be billed as a throwback to the original with bands like Crosby, Stills and Nash and Dave Matthews Band (different from the ’99 fiasco). Do you think this is a good idea? Would you go?
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wasder, there’s also the highhat “tsssssspp!” at the end of every line in “SHA” – I love that.
Lame bands. Bad idea. Bring on Public Enemy.
Unless they have a “Kick a hippy in the Kidneys” booth, I think I will pass.
I LOVE Iron & Wine!
I say…bring it on.
This would definitely be a fantastic weekend for me to be in some other city.
ennuiater is about right. the rioting was because they were price gouging for bottled water, food, etc
DIBS – he’s the best lyricist!
Well, those songs are very linked infinite…
There is that line in SHA “I hope Neil Young will remember, southern man don’t need him around anyhow.”
wasder, you’re right – why did I think that?? Oh well.