Tomorrow will be the first day of the Escape to New York music festival in Southampton, New York.

Day One is headlined by 70s proto-punk Patti Smith, who is famous for such hits as”Because the Night” and “Gloria.” Best Coast, everyone’s favorite weed and cat infused boy-crazy rocker, will perform hits such as “Boyfriend” and “Crazy For You.” Chairlift, a Brooklyn-based electronic group that features some lovely female vocals, will be performing as well. Lissy Trullie is a singer-songwriter, who strikes me as eerily reminiscent of The Pretenders. The Ettes are a Nashville-based trio specializing in good old fashioned female fronted Rock ‘n Roll. The Postelles will drop off a bit of nostalgia with some old-fashioned, simple-in-the-good-way, songs. The Static Jacks, based out of New Jersey, will deliver some solid indie rock vibes.

Check back tomorrow for recaps of day 1 of the Escape to New York festival by myself and the Arts & Entertainment section’s Arielle Dollinger.

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