What better way to enjoy the last few weeks of summer than with live music in Central Park? The sun was shining, the air was crisp, and I was on my way to SummerStage for my first concert since February 2020. Fresh off a “Best Alternative Music Video” win at the VMAs for the second year in a row, Machine Gun Kelly was primed and ready to entertain, and I couldn’t wait to see the night unfold. The evening started off with KennyHoopla, who quickly got the crowd singing and dancing along. Bouncing across the stage, Kenneth La’ron performed hits like “estella//,” “silence is also an answer//,” and my personal favorite, “hollywood sucks//.” KennyHoopla has deservedly been making waves across the festival scene this year, with appearances at Leeds, Summerfest, and Riot Fest, to name a few, and I...
