Catalpa NYC Music Festival Preview
The festival NYC has been waiting for has finally arrived: Catalpa 2012 on Randall’s Island, NYC ‐ July 28 and 29. The Black Keys and Snoop Dogg are set to headline their respective nights, along with associated acts such as TV On The Radio, Matt & Kim, Girl Talk and Matisyahu.
The festival will strive to be like none before. Aside from the music, attendees will get to experience art installations and cuisine that capture the culture of the big apple. Not to mention the Silent Disco Tent, where concertgoers will don headphones and rock out to the house, or shall we say tent, DJ. Have no fear in showing off your vocal talents (or lack thereof), as you will only be seen, not heard by all inside the tent. As for those outside the tent, well, let’s just hope they soundproof the walls.
Arcadia, a sculpture based group that makes use of military scrap, will also be making its presence felt around the festival grounds, with installations that are sure to thrill. In particular, a composition known as ‘The Afterburner’ will be set up, boasting 30ft fireballs and DJs spinning tracks from inside.
For those not satisfied with the lineup as is, have no fear, The High Times Magazine Reggae Stage is sure to suit your fancy. For, no festival is compete without a little reggae. So sit back, mellow out and get ready to pay tribute to the likes of Bob Marley.
Catalpa NYC 2012 is sure to be a festival for all the senses, something we’re all anxious to get our hands, ears and taste buds on. Brace yourself NY, you’re in for a ride.
– Don Tice
