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Here’s a simple question: If you could combine any three things to make a perfect summer afternoon, what would they be? Might, red meat, old time music and an idyllic island in New York harbor be your answer? Well, it is ours.

The Strung Out String Band has been asked to play old time fiddle tunes at the annual gathering of New York carnivores known as Meatopia. Let me repeat that in case you missed it – Meatopia!!!! What is this mythical place named after the best food on Earth? It’s a gathering of 30+ top chefs and BBQ teams BBQ’ing for one unforgettable summer day on Governor’s Island. Here’s what they say on their website:

Meatopia: BBQ NYC is a food festival focusing and supporting the local community with walk-around tastings, custom SixPoint “Meatopia” brew, bourbon, and live bluegrass.

Metopia goes down on Sunday, July 11th. Here’s what we suggest. Starting on July 10th don’t eat anything at all – just listen to old Americana on your gramophone (you do have one, right?). Then, hop on the water taxi to Meatopia and fill that empty belly with beer, meat, music, and more meat.

This event ain’t free folks. Meat costs money. BBQ sauce takes time to prepare. Beer needs to be brewed. Buy your tickets and find out more info at Meatopia.org.
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