Now, I'm just gonna say this now, I wouldn't call myself a huge fan of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' but I really did enjoy The Heist and they are really good performers from what I saw of coverage from some music festivals this summer. So when my friends decided to go his show at GMA was excited. We were lucky enough to have received VIP, which really just meant the we could arrive at 5 and not have to deal with a long crazy line, and from a past experience at attempting to see a concert through GMA I know first hand how crazy the line can get especially if you don't arrive at a certain time.
So my friends and I got to the line up spot around 4:30ish and there were only a couple of groups of people ahead of us. We waited until 5:45ish and that when we got our wristbands and got on another line before entering the park, just so that if we had any bags they could check it. When we did enter the park I was shocked at how tiny the space looked, on tv, with the whole crowd there it looks a lot bigger than what it actually is. But when we got in we were able to find a spot right next to the stage on the right. Little did we know that the spot is a "hot spot" if you want to be on tv. It wasn't until almost everyone was in the park before they came out and told us what I would call the basics, where the cameras where, about soundcheck, and that "this guy", his words not mine, may or may not decide to jump of the stage and that we all should look after each other cause the gates "can't hold us". As we stood there we saw the backup dances practice their routine, and the band practice as well. So it's not like you stand there doing or watching nothing, plus depending on how excited you are time seriously just flies by.
I would say around 6:45-7 a guy, a comedian who entertained us and kept us hype while we waited or they weren't filming, came out and introduced himself, played a couple games, had people come dance and sing, and a couple even got engaged, all while we waited. During this time the also did a couple of test shots, got some footage of us in the park, and had Macklemore and Ryan Lewis come out to soundcheck a bit. When it was time to actually film the concert for everyone else watching at home we all were so excited. I can honestly say that their fans seem like a pretty calm bunch. Everybody seemed extremely nice, basically when the camera were rolling and nobody was performing there wasn't anybody screaming like crazy or any tears, except from the couple that got engaged.
During this little mini concert he sang Wings, Can't Hold Us, Thrift Shop, and even though it wasn't filmed for tv, he also did Same Love. I know a lot of people that think that "Well they only do a couple songs why should I be up at ass o'clock in the morning" but maybe it's just me but its
1. Free.
2. A chance to see your favorite artist.
3. You get a chance to see all that goes it making it work
And
4. It's just an overall amazing experience, chance to meet people and make friends, listen to music and just enjoy yourself.
Some of my other friends and parents thought that I was crazy for wanting to go to concerts in the park so early but after explaining the experience to them and talking about the process I may have found more people to come along next summer.
Here are some photos from the show.
If you live in NYC or are around for a visit while they're free concerts in the park, go to it if you can, its definitely an experience you won't regret.
Until next time.
-JustANewYorkGirl
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