"At Brooklyn Children's Museum, all of our programming reflects the diversity of the communities of Brooklyn," said Dylan House, director of public programs at the museum.
"When I first heard Asleep at the Wheel and their Bob Wills tribute, it blew my mind that there was a band out there still playing this kind of music," Hedley says, adding, "At its core Western Swing is just dance music. Bob Wills didn't play theatres; he played dance halls. The music is for dancing, and that's what I wanted to come through on these songs."
Speaking to the Sunday Independent in 2024, Robert said it was the first-hand experience of the aftermath of his father's 1992 arrest in Florida that influenced his decision to pursue a career in law.
We don't miss this. I've been a 'Seinfeld' fan since high school. It's not about the game at all, it's the vibe, chilling with everyone, and how much we all love the show.
"We had a few windows in mid-winter and it really felt like there was an urgency to capture a moment in time with these songs, performances, people involved, and against the political backdrop," says Ben Whitely. "The record really feels like a capture instead of a meticulous construction. Part of Joan's concept was not only to go to a place but to draw on the community of musicians from that place."
As music fans themselves, the members of Phantogram know how meaningful a show can be when you're not only watching the artists perform but interacting with them in a relaxed environment. Sarah and I don't think of ourselves as like these big, like rock stars or anything like that, admits Carter. But if one of my favorite bands was playing this really intimate thing that I got to go to and even get a chance to talk to them, I think it would be awesome. So in a way, I guess we were giving back to the fans.
Keshi remarked on the unexpected turnout at his Washington Square Park meetup, stating, “Seeing just how many people turned out was an insane moment for me.
