After just two years, All Points West--the New York area's only halfway successful attempt at a summer music festival--is in jeopardy: unless things come together quickly, it's unlikely to return at all. Why can't a cultural powerhouse like NYC host the type of event Manchester, Tennessee handles without a hitch? More»

[Fans waiting to see Arctic Monkeys at All Points West.  Photos by Ben Hider for Flavorpill]. This year's band line-up for All Points West, the biggest and loudest three-day music festival to hit the tri-state area in years, was nothing less than jaw-dropping when it was first announced months ago.  With performers like the Beastie-Boys, MGMT, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Crystal Castles and Coldplay all in the same weekend, the festival was destined for Indie greatness and by all means lived up to the hype. More»

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Last night's Arlo Guthrie concert in Battery Park for the River to River Festival looked pretty chill, but let's be honest here: the real party is going to be tonight's kick-off of the All Points West music festival at Liberty State Park. Jay-Z is headlining! (The Beastie Boys were supposed to, but Adam Yauch sadly came down with a wee bit of throat cancer.) More»