Sunday, August 01, 2004
Scissorrific
P.S. I Love You....P.S. 1, that is... a Great Day in Queens, full of groovy music and contemporary art and good friends and, yes, cow innards... At the former Public School #1 in Long Island City, Queens, just over the East River, reclaimed a decade ago by MOMA, each summer Saturday afternoon and evening there is "Warm Up," a spontaneous music/art/DJ happening, a joyous experience I was lucky enough to have yesterday... Pictured left is a bamboo structure that sprinkles a refreshing cool mist over the proceedings, with Citibank's tower of green glass looming above. I went there my with French friends Denis and Christian and my local pal Thomas, and we took in three floors of amazing art installations, saw a concert, and ended the day in my old 'hood, Jackson Heights, with a beef-intensive Argentine dinner.
Headlining the event was NYC's beloved Scissor Sisters, the best gay music group ever and, if there is any justice in the music universe, a household word by this time next year... And here's lead singer Jake Shears (aka Jason Sellards) working it for the crowd in the courtyard. Jake's gorgeous vocals, sex appeal, spunk, and songwriting talent are contrasted and complemented by the witty, creative, and unpredictable banter of Ana Matronic (aka Ana Lynch), the singer/performance artist who nearly steals the show every time.
Here are Jake and Ana, shaking it:
Denis, Christian, and a slightly tipsy Aaron, resting before the show and listening to the DJ magic of Honey Dijon... I'll have to go some Saturday just to dance, it's a really lovely vibe...
Thomas and Aaron after a few beers. We took a lot of pictures!
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