At the corner of Bedford and N. 12th Street, a parking lot I would normally just brush off, held a movie for the whole neighborhood to enjoy. Celebrating their 10th consecutive year in Williamsburg, SummerScreen launched Greatest Hits of SummerScreen, with their first feature being the 1995 movie Clueless. The event’s doors opened at 6pm, with a musical event at 7:30 and the movie beginning at sunset.

Upon entering the area, you are presented with a vast, open space with the event’s sponsors’ booths lining the borders. The sponsors offered all sorts of services, from free drinks and chips, purchasable food and alcoholic beverages to a State Farm booth. The drinks were refreshing and quenched the thirst of tired wanderers looking for a good night. Guests were free to place their blankets on the cement floor, in contrast to the norm of a grass field. The floor was hard and rough, leaving a little discomfort for everyone without a thick enough blanket. However, moments passed and people began flooding the space, eager to see a movie classic.

After about an hour and a half of wait, a previously unknown band took the stage eager to play their songs and captivate the audience. Going by the name Worriers, the Brooklyn-based band went on stage to deliver a captivating performance amidst poor amplification. The lyrics were barely audible over the guitars, drum and bass. However, the instrumentation was captivating enough to hook me in and grasp my attention. Worriers’  sound was reminiscent of the 90s punk and post-hardcore movement, reminding me of bands like At the Drive-In, Sunny Day Real Estate and blink-182. The energy of the individual band members was entertaining; it seemed as if they were genuinely enjoying their time on stage.

Under a cloudy sky Worriers captivated the audience with their sound in promotion for their debut album. It was a pleasant surprise, to say the least, to be presented to this band. The lead vocalist seemed nervous at times, but came through to showcase the capability of Worriers in keeping an audience entertained and engaged. Suffices to say, I have yet to stop listening to this band.