Most Significant Development 2008 - [8]
2008 - The year Alive at Five blew up. For a few years this has been building as the concert series has been booking more well known acts. In fact the event reaching critical mass probably was deferred a few years when a transformer blew the day of the Hootie gig and wiped power out to the entire downtown. This year the hook brought us back in extra numbers and packed Columbus Park. A few incidents raised security questions and had some wondering if the event was getting too big for its britches. Parents were shocked that their kids wouldn't be treated to unobstructed stage views by young adults attending an event encircled by bars. With larger venues currently unavailable, particularly in walking distance of the businesses the event is meant to bolster, it will be interesting where Stamford's premiere event goes from here. Does anyone think the DSSD would purposely downplay the event or book less popular acts in an effort to decrease crowds?
Photo courtesy of Stamford Talk.
2 comments :
I agree, this is a super summer Stamford DT event!!
I think in 2009 the DSSD will filter the acts that tend to bring the draw of masses of teenagers.
to your question regarding the DSSD, not a chance! It would be nice to have the venue in a larger area, but the purpose is to assist Stamford's bar scene and so that will not be the road traveled until it gets shut down because we do not know how to control the crowds.
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