I can’t say I might have ever anticipated to see Jeremy Keith performing the Yeah Yeah Yeahs music “Maps”, however then once more, I don’t know what I anticipated to occur at Frostapalooza.
The Occasion
Brad Frost, net designer, writer of Atomic Design, and an absolute maniac on the bass, celebrated his birthday by placing collectively a one-night-only profit live performance that includes musical performances by himself and his proficient household and buddies.
Frostapalooza, held at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA, was an all-ages occasion the place 100% of the proceeds are headed in the direction of two nice causes:
- NextStep Pittsburgh: Serving to present accessible rehabilitation for people with spinal wire accidents and paralysis in Pittsburgh.
- Undertaking Wholesome Minds: Offering analysis and sources to assist sort out psychological well being.
Performances
The variation of musical performances sprawled throughout the evening, protecting tracks by Fleetwood Mac, Radiohead, David Bowie and a lot extra, take a look at this setlist of all 31 tracks on Spotify.
I cherished the efficiency of Pink Floyd’s basic music, “Cash.” As a Floyd fan who won’t ever get to see them reside, this was simply the perfect rendition I may ask for, which included the complete lineup of instrumental sections.
Brad was joined on stage by none aside from CSS-Methods founder, Chris Coyier. Chris picked banjo on a number of songs, reminiscent of Johnny Money’s “Folsom Jail Blues” and The Band’s “The Weight,” each implausible.
The stage background prominently displayed visuals out of CodePen demos made by CodePen group members through the set. Take a look at the Frostapalooza tag on CodePen to see all the things that was projected.
One other favourite second was Brad’s model of “Wake Up” by Arcade Hearth, which felt like a superbly matched music for the night.
Musicians
In the event you haven’t caught on but, most of the of us lending their musical skills to Frostapalooza additionally occur to be net designers and builders Brad has met and labored with throughout his profession. At instances it felt just like the Wu-Tang Clan of CSS on stage.
Brad’s household and musicians from his different bands pitched in, reminiscent of Elby Brass. Ridiculously spectacular! I had by no means seen a tuba-playing lead vocalist till this evening.
You possibly can see the complete lineup on the occasion’s web site. However I’ll drop a screenshot in right here only for posterity.
Pictures! Movies!
Mike Aparicio captured an excellent video of a bunch jam on Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” that you just’ve bought to watch on YouTube. Brian Kardell nabbed this gem of Chris pickin’ on “The Weight”:
The top
Plain and easy, this was an excellent enjoyable evening celebrating music and buddies. Glad birthday, Brad, and thanks for placing on an superior present!
