The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016: Frank Huang Posts Videos from Full Lineup
No question 2016 has had some highs and some lows, but for me, the first-ever The Obelisk All-Dayer, held Aug. 20 at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, was something truly special. Hardly stress-free, with the broken-down car and assorted this and that throughout the day and evening, but at the end of the show, my head down on the bar while DJ Adzo spun classic heavy rock after Mars Red Sky finished, barely able to stand, it was entirely worth every second of effort and freakout. What a blast.
As I dig into the wrap-up portion of the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what was the real peak moment. I put a book out this year, which is something I’ve daydreamed of doing since I had the cerebral complexity to daydream. There’s always Roadburn. This past weekend sitting around playing video games with The Patient Mrs. was pretty sweet, if I do say so. But I keep coming back to The Obelisk All-Dayer, and I think that might be it.
That whole weekend was so special to me, not even just the show. It was an incredible time and I was humbled to see people enjoying themselves throughout the day, digging on the free tacos (thank you, Steve Murphy), gratified to hang out with good friends and to see excellent performances. It was an honor to play a part in hosting those who came out, including Brooklyn’s premiere videographer Frank Huang, whose work I’m thrilled to feature today.
If you’ve ever YouTubed anything from the Saint Vitus Bar or seen anything from the venue posted here, you know Frank Huang‘s work. Someday they’ll make a documentary about him, but until then I’ll just note that the guy is unparalleled in his dedication to capturing live music, and the quality of what he does has become an essential component of an entire generation of NYC showgoers’ live experience. Even for shows I attend, when I see Frank there, I look up the video afterwards, because inevitably his camera got something I missed. He is an invaluable resource and a gentleman to boot.
Below you can see snippets of varying length from each of the eight bands who played the All-Dayer, which Frank has newly posted with my deepest appreciation.
Whether you were there or not, I hope you’ll dig in and please, please enjoy:
Heavy Temple, Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
King Buffalo Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
Funeral Horse, Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
EYE, Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
Kings Destroy, Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
Snail, Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
Death Alley, Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
Mars Red Sky, Live at The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
Once again, thanks to Frank Huang for being on hand to tape these sets, and to the Saint Vitus Bar for letting me put this show on. Stay tuned in the New Year for more info on The Obelisk All-Dayer 2018.
Tags: Brooklyn, Death Alley, Eye, Frank Huang, Funeral Horse, Heavy Temple, King Buffalo, Kings Destroy, Mars Red Sky, New York City, Saint Vitus Bar, Snail, The Obelisk All-Dayer, The Obelisk All-Dayer 2016
YES YES YES!! Awesome! Thank you!
(now give me more!…)
Are there full sets available or forthcoming?