Roosevelt Island Day Body and Soul Evening Concert Review - Singing, Dancing, Conga Line, Best Deal In Town Says Resident

 Image of Roosevelt Island Day Concert From Jonathan Kalkin

Better late than never, here's an update on Roosevelt Island Day post from last week, Dave Evans shares his unique take on the Body & Soul concert which took place later that evening. From Mr. Evans:

We invited guests onto the Island for our special Roosevelt Island Day. They came with their children, no matter the rain and left impressed - - even questioning why they had not moved here. Then, there was the Concert and thanks to Charlie for handing me the flyer while dining with family and guests at the Trellis Restaurant. Lots of Body and Soul - - a long Conga line, other dancing, finger popping, profiling, just enjoying at no personal cost the wonderful entertainment. Attendees were on canes, in wheelchairs, just feet - - ranging from young to older. Best deal in town, without a doubt and we get a lot of these deals on the Island. I was personally touched observing an Urban America Staff gentleman helping lift a kind lady from her wheelchair, she standing using her right leg and he strongly and carefully supporting her weight due to a not so supportive left leg - - she danced without fear. Twisting, shouting, swinging to Billy Jean, Ain't No Stopping Us Now and more from the band - - this very mixed crowd seemed without any worries. Thanks Charlie deFino, Ms Doreen and all for making us want more next year.

Have not received any other pictures or video from the concert but Mr. Evans improvises:

Yes, the below is a sample of a Conga line dance taken from San Diego's "Island Fever Kids Dance Show Zoo Conga Line".  Our "Island" line was just, if not more exciting and well executed.