There's something absolutely beautiful about reclining on a bench, staring into the sunset, facing Jersey, listening to Ryan Shaw singing Bob Marley's Redemption Song. Oh and his bassist is pretty awesome too :) But only AS a bassist. They've also got him on backup vocals...and his mic is too high...so...........it's kind of stupid gross. But his playing is brilliant.
Ryan went on first, I guess because Otis is the bigger name. Between the two I really enjoyed Ryan more. He's got a sweet, smooth voice and was really working the crowd--interacting, actually using anecdotes to transition between songs... Otis Clay on the other hand was like *shouts title* SONG *shouts next title* SONG...etc. etc. The music was great, I just....wanted more interaction.
The concert was in Rockefeller Park which is, I think, the northernmost of the Battery Park segments. Just take a train to Chambers and walk west on Chambers til you hit the water. You'll find it. It's beautiful. I'm in love.
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