In fact, the city boasts a long history of seminal shows held outdoors.
There’s always a risk to such things: rain, for one. Or temperatures that can turn your skin to toast, for another. But on a cool, clear night, there’s nothing like a concert that uses our city’s soaring skylines, or cunning shores, as their backdrop.
Over the last four decades, New York area venues have seen a rich array of airy sonic events. Here’s a look at some of the best, either as witnessed by yours truly, or as filtered through the collective glow of history.