Because live music is so plentiful in New York already, we've never needed one of those weeklong, European-style megafestivals (which may be why All Points West didn't last here). Instead, we have the Governors Ball—a one-day party out in the harbor on Governors Island. It's just the right, manageable size, with an electric, stellar, lower-profile lineup—Big Boi (pictured left), Girl Talk, Neon Indian, Mac Miller, many more—and beach volleyball. Plus a beer-pong tournament.
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