September 20, 2007
Contest Alert: Beirut in Central Park
Joe's Pub is going uptown and outdoors for some shows this month, and we've got your tickets to a few of the performances.
First up, on September 26th, Beirut will take the Delacorte Theater stage as part of The NY Gypsy Festival. Joining Zach Condon & Co are Balkan Beat Box and The NY Gypsy All Stars.
Listen:
Mount Wroclai (Idle Days).mp3 - Beirut
Digital Monkey.mp3 - Balkan Beat Box
Kalajdziska.mp3 - The NY Gypsy All Stars
Did you miss Beirut's secret Greenpoint show last night? Then catch them in Manhattan -- we have two pairs of tickets up for grabs, simply leave a comment telling us why you must go! The best answers will grant you the golden tickets. Only registered commenters will be eligible for the contest. You can register here, it's free and only takes a few seconds. We will contact the winners via email.
The show is on September 26th at 7pm, and if you don't win your tix here you can buy them for $25 here.
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oh man, totally misleading headline. At first glance I was convinced they were having a beer pong tournament in central park!
I have NEVER seen Beirut perform live, and I would LOVE to go! It would also be great to surprise my best friend with the tickets!
My gypsy soul needs to be free
I first was going to see Beirut in New orleans, but i had to work that night. we were buying fifteen thousand books out of Bay St. Louis and brining them back to my old bosses house on the Esplanade. After we got the books it only took a matter of weeks before the hurricanes came through and drenched them in water. The top layers of books were alright but down below were swamped. Seeing that I was the only worker from the shop that didnt get stuck in his attic and had to saw out or almost get murdered I was too far away to help with the books. I had my own material problems which washed away as well. So I was left with just my cat my girlfriend and my guitar. While in N. Carolina waiting to go back to Louisiana I learned a Beirut song from a friend of mine who happened to be in Ashville as well. I forgot what song it was but you know when songs have a special thing about them in high chaos situations. Like when you break up with your lover and you really listen to music hard and what someone is singing about. Then the words really matter. It was like that except I was breaking up with a city but not breaking up . Torn away. New Orleans the Great Amercian City.
Because if I was young I'd flee this town; I'd bury my dreams underground.
But I'm not young. I'm old. Plus, I love this town. Especially with Beirut tix. Please.
Because my boyfriend is from Beirut, Lebanon and since it doesn't seem like we'll be making it out there any time soon this looks to be the next best thing!
For serious! And his name is Ramzi, which should count for something.
Because I had a contest to figure out what show I would go to next Wednesday, and Beirut won! Congratulations, Beirut. You wouldn't want to disappoint Beirut, would you Gothamist?
i must go because I can think of no other way to blow off my pathology class! how perfect!
i did an interview with ori from balkan beat box and promised i would meet him in person for this, plus my girlfriend and i fell in love to gulag orkestar record.
it would make for a nice early birthday present for her and give me a change to thank ori.
Beirut played at a free secret show three weeks ago with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. I was too late to redeem my vouchers for it and missed them. They are two of my crap-my-pants favorite bands, and when I heard that they performed I dropped to the floor and pounded my fists on the ground in silent frustration. I really don't want to regret missing Beirut again!
If my heart could sing, it would sound like Beirut.
Man, I saw the headline and for a split second thought there was going to be a beer-pong tournament in Central Park. I was really excited, and then I started to read and was disappointed. Then I read the rest and got excited again. You wouldn't want to disappoint me twice with the same article, would you?
That being said, beer-pong in Central Park seems like a great idea.
ok. my girlfriend is a massive beirut and balkan beat box fan. its my birthday on sunday and although she is really busy working on three plays, is organizing and cooking for a big dinner party. i want to do something (well, via gothamist) super nice for her and this show would make her insanely happy. did i mention its my birthday sunday?
I must go because Cousin Avi burned down my Mama's caravan.
I don't know how I can convince you guys about how much I want to see Beirut and company. I don't have a sob story, I don't have an "Oh, darn, I missed their free show and this would redeem my unworthiness" claim, I don't have a birthday coming up. I'm just a huge fan of Beirut and I want to be able to say that I saw him perform at least once.
'Cuz it would be SUCH a cool 30th birthday present for my musician husband -- and do you know how much pressure there is for newlyweds to come up with good 30th birthday presents?? Also, I can't stop listening to their latest CD -- it's so beautiful, and fills me with a strangely teenage glee...Pick me!
4 words: siki siki ba ba!
I never get to see these mysterious "secret" shows, which makes me feel sad and lame and not in the special treehouse. I have no darling clever reason why I should get these tickets, I would just like to go. Maybe I'll get to.
i was supposed to go to this show...until me and my boyfriend broke up and he took the tickets. hopefully, i will get to go.
I'd like to see
this band for free
and drink until I'm tipsy
so give me tix
or stevie nicks
will sing her album "Gypsy"
I use to belong to the L.A.M.A.(Lebanese American Mens Association) club in Easton, Pennsylvania but I let my membership lapse because of the gunfire that normally broke out on Friday and Saturday nights.
I think there were only two or three deaths for all the shootings, nothing to get worried about. But to bring back the old time feelings, I sure would like to hear the new tunes being busted out by Beirut.
Because I was able to ween my adorable 18 month old niece off of the "Doodlebops" (yeah, i know... wtf?) by leaving "Prenzlauerberg" and "Interior of a Dutch House" on repeat. Now she does her off the beat buoy-esque dance to gypsy horns and bobbing accordions. There's nothing better than passing forward beautiful music, especially to future generations. Nothing would reward my heroic feat than an equally heroic one on the part of the Gothamist.
I been dis cuntry almos tirty years ant not found suche betifull musac as dis bant from Bierutt. My vife and sun bot lck dis musac also. Pleas sent ticats.
So much tanks yuo,
Nordak
I would like to go because such like as in, I could further promote things such as like these Middle Eastern maps with the Iraq and American relations.
I love them hardcore and also I really want to go and I'm broke and I'll be a very positive influence at the show (i.e.) smiling, laughing, clapping, buying a couple people a beer.
Beirut = Camper Van Beethoven + 20 years - sense of humor.
because i am in need of tears.