This past weekend I attended a musical performance of epic proportions. Poofy and the Busboys, an up-and-coming hip-hop/funk/rock band in the New York City music scene, performed live at the Whale’s Tale in the band mates’ hometown of Long Beach, NY. The eclectic band incorporates various kinds of music to create a genre that they call “alternative hip-hop.” Long Beach is currently hosting the Quicksilver Pro Surfing Competition so needless to say the town was packed. Hundreds of people flooded the streets as the hometown boys prepared for an all-nighter. Their set list consisted of originals and covers; originals included their single “Victory”, as well as their newest song “Bruce Lee.” The band’s repertoire of covers spanned from Stevie Wonder and The Jackson 5 to Adele and Bruno Mars. The crowd was moving, dancing, and simply feeling the music (and not only because they were under the influence). From 11 pm to 4 am, the band drew people from all along the main street to the front window to catch a glimpse of a drum or guitar solo. It’s the small concerts like this that reaffirm my belief that music transcends gender, race, religion, etc. No matter who you are or where you come from, there’s nothing like a great song that creates a good feeling for everyone in attendance.