Imagine for a moment, a pristine sunset with picture perfect weather to kick off the summer concert season in NYC.

Now imagine your feet in the sand, taking in great music with lower Manhattan as the backdrop – together with Michael Franti & Spearhead and Trombone Shorty shakin’ your groove thang.

They kicked off the Bowery Presents concert series at the beach on Governors Island. We strongly recommend taking your loved one or friends for a night on the town – it’s only a 2 minute water taxi ride from lower Manhattan. Check out these photos – they tell it all…

photos of Governors Island and Michael Franti & Spearhead by top New York Photographer Michael Jurick

photos of Governors Island and Michael Franti & Spearhead by top New York Photographer Michael Jurick

photos of Governors Island and Michael Franti & Spearhead by top New York Photographer Michael Jurick

photos of Governors Island and Michael Franti & Spearhead by top New York Photographer Michael Jurick

photos of Governors Island and Michael Franti & Spearhead by top New York Photographer Michael Jurick