Prospect Park Bandshell [7pm] ~$30Man, what is there not to say about this show! It was invigorating! Manu Chao is definitely an act to catch. Though I hate making such comparisons, Manu Chao has a very Bob Marley ethic and persona. His stage presence and spirit simply lit the crowd up. We (Adam, Carmen, and one of Adam's co-workers) connected with this spirit from the moment the band started playing (OK, Adam had some problems getting to the park in time, but he made it). You could feel the excitement and expectation throughout the audience. Song after song Manu played excellent music. I have to simply say that it was refreshing to be a part of this communal experience. After a long, super set a representative from Celebrate Brooklyn came out to tell us that a storm was coming and Manu Chao could only play one more song for the encore. The moment this statement was made the crowd made its disappointment known and seconds later Manu was out again. The "one" song was Bongo Bongo! The crowd was just as charged before and then, a few verses into this song...the night sky opened up and it poured. Instead of running for the closest exit out of the park the crowd roared with excitement hoping the band would play through the torrential rain, but they couldn't. Manu and the band came out after a short stop off stage, and you could see that he wanted this experience to keep going as well, but there was nothing he could do. Many of stayed close to the stage for a futile attempt to get him to play, start up an acoustic set, anything! We were in love with the energy, but we all had no choice but to go home. I guess the experience will have to be continued next year...rain or shine...
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Clandestino - Prospect Park, June 27
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