W Hotels of New York Launches "W Gangs of NY" Summer Music Series #WGANGSNY
[Chelsea Leyland, Ben Pundole] [Maxwell Osborne] [Chrissie Miller, Cory Kennedy, photos via BFA]
Where: W Hotel, Union Square
Who was there: Guests included Grandmaster Flash, Sharon Carpenter, Cory Kennedy, Kilo Kish, Chris Keating, Yeasayer, Maxwell Osborne, Chelsea Leyland, Ben Pundole, Cristina Civetta, Michaelangelo L'Acqua, Chrissie Miller, Jane Grossman, Keith Edwards, Will David, Joe Bettles, ATL Twins, Emilia Vincent, and Harry Beee.
Other details: W Gangs of NY explored the progression of how New York music and style has evolved with each musical gang representing their respective turf. Nine of New York’s finest record labels went head to head to highlight their musical and lyrical skills. Labels included We Are Free, Cult Records, Neon Gold, Future Classic & Strictly Music. Hosted by Michaelangelo L\'Acqua, the event featured DJ sets by Grandmaster Flash and Chris Keating of Yeasayer, in addition to a live performance by The Virgins.
[Photo: Grandmaster Flash via @whotelsnyc]
[The Virgins]
[Chelsea Leyland via @interviewmag] [Danielle Bernstein, Harry Beee, Cory Kennedy via @harrybeeenyc]
[Grandmaster Flash crowd via @tricerahops]
[Grandmaster Flash via @dxprutting] [Sharon Carpenter, Grandmaster Flash via @bfa_nyc]