Photography and Review by Carlos Detres
As part of the ongoing River to River festivities in New York City, electro-pop group, YACHT played a free show on at the South Street Seaport with the panorama of old schooners and behemoth downtown skyscrapers lit by the setting sun over the horizon.
The organizers of River to River have ceaselessly pursued artists who are not only relevant but also quintessentially summertime New York (another example of event organization as art). The large gathering converged before the stage and expanded upon every square inch of the outdoor space. From the grace of the setting sun, the band strolled onto stage, donning tuxedos, and elegant wares — some of which Claire Evans tore off in favor of a black tight-fitting one-piece. Jonas Bechtolt’s stage presence was that of a sideshow barker, injecting humor into the band’s jaw-bangingly bassy set. People heaved about, undressing their inhibitions in exchange for dance and singalongs. YACHT finished their set and New York City felt like a better place to be in.
