Eerie Spectors Play Beethoven Beneath the Arches of Greenwood Cemetery
A great time was had by all Friday night at Greenwood Cemetery, brought to you by the inspired Death of Classical impresario Andrew Ousley and the Unison Media team. It started with the Grand Street Stompers churning out some razzle-dazzle swing music with Kim Hawkey at the microphone. Kim’s voice is as crisp and bubbly as pink champagne. Several Saxophones belted out some fab tunes; bellowing rich strums, titillating drumming, and a smooth trombone gave off a loveable vibe. This sweet swing band reminiscent of playful, simpler days gone by opened a fantastic night of music topped off by perfect blue skies and balmy weather. Folks ate Korean barbecue, tacos, and vegan chow from food concessions scattered about the main grounds. And the distillery tables were hopping with folks tasting mezcal and whiskey. Scattered about the green hillocks, people assembled on their blankets next to tombstones and monuments while less audacious types like myself chose a chair. We listened to Fats Waller’s “Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now” among many awesome tunes.
Liberated and mask-less, fellow Brooklynites leaned in (not too closely but close enough) and spoke to people they never met before. Looking up at the evening sky, the green parrots that live in the huge nests of the towers above flew and dove through the air as if to say, “Welcome…
