MCA DAY NYC: A Celebration of Adam Yauch. Saturday May 19th @ 11am.

[MsPacMan]

I am posting this on behalf of event organiser Michael Kearney:

MCA DAY '12


A Celebration of Adam Yauch. Saturday May 19th @ 11am. Come listen to his music, share your thoughts, fav lyrics, pics, concert tales & memories. CELEBRATE MCA.

https://twitter.com/#!/MCADAYNYC (https://twitter.com/#%21/MCADAYNYC)
http://www.facebook.com/MCADAYNYC (http://www.facebook.com/MCADAYNYC)


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[OldSkoolGirl]

Hi! AWESOME!!!! Where will it be held? I can't open the FB or Twitter links at work...

[MsPacMan]

Where will it be held?

Union Square.

[Late-Night Lion]

Looks like it starts in Union Square in Manhattan. Not sure where if it goes anywhere else from there.

[YoungRemy]

I will miss it by 6 days. :(
kudos to this public organizer

[JoLovesMCA]

There will be more opportunities. I know somebody who is organizing a day to celebrate all at the same time in the comfort of our own cities/homes. So that will be another chance. And then of course there is August.

For those who can make this event let us know how it went and take some photos if you can!

[frank1271]

anyone know if there is gonna be something like this in south florida cause im interested in it?

[benchillin]

ive only been to Manhattan, and that was only for a minute......otherwise i'd eat a cookie puss or chic, and def go to Brooklyn.

[Burnout18]

Fuck. I am going to be in Boston this weekend.

[Laver1969]

Sounds cool. Exactly who is organizing this? Kinda sounds like it's well-organized and kinda sounds thrown-together...

[MsPacMan]

Sounds cool. Exactly who is organizing this? Kinda sounds like it's well-organized and kinda sounds thrown-together...

His name is Mike Kearney; he's a college student from Boston. His links are up the top. MCA was his hero. He's doing this because none of the other fans had organised anything quite like this in New York, yet. (At least; he hadn't heard of any who had.) So he stepped up.

We just met on Facebook and he seems like a genuinely cool guy. I don't know him at all; but Beastie fans are family; right? We've chatted a bit over the past couple of days. He's supporting PWR2MCA. I like him already!

He's trying to make this as huge as possible; but he's doing his best to be careful with issues like crowd safety.

I know he would love it if any of us helped to get the word out. Mix Master Mike retweeted him the other day.

He's not on this messageboard so I said I'd help promote it here on his behalf. Anything I can do to help; y'know?

I feel very far away down in Sydney so this is my way of contributing. (I wish I could come!)

xoxoSarah

[Laver1969]

Thanks Ms PacMan. I respect the guy for stepping up. I was hoping there would a more formal, official/organized deal. It could be a fundraiser for cancer research as the backbone of the event. Ya know something the PR/management side of the business put together celebrating Adam's life and legacy...while doing some good in the world.

[MsPacMan]

Thanks Ms PacMan. I respect the guy for stepping up. I was hoping there would a more formal, official/organized deal. It could be a fundraiser for cancer research as the backbone of the event. Ya know something the PR/management side of the business put together celebrating Adam's life and legacy...while doing some good in the world.


...........I'm sure that will come...........in time............

It's still very raw.

This; I'm sure; will be the first of MANY.

One party is NOT gonna be enough to celebrate the life of this man.

We're gonna have to rock it eight days a week.

[cj hood]

i'm a Kiss fan, buy my boys are bigger fans...anyway, they used to have Kiss conventions where collectors, sellers & fans would get together and celebrate the band. usually someone from Kiss' inner circle would show up for a q&a and they might even have a cover band perform.

this would be a great opportunity to start a Beastie Boys convention...it could be in a ball room of a hotel where people who attend could stay.

etc

etc

etc

[Laver1969]

i'm a Kiss fan, buy my boys are bigger fans...anyway, they used to have Kiss conventions where collectors, sellers & fans would get together and celebrate the band. usually someone from Kiss' inner circle would show up for a q&a and they might even have a cover band perform.

this would be a great opportunity to start a Beastie Boys convention...it could be in a ball room of a hotel where people who attend could stay.

etc

etc

etc

I like the idea but would want to keep it away from the big corporate money grab type of thing. Charity/fundraising theme vs. slap a beastie logo on everything and sell it. knowhatimean...

[cj hood]

these are private events...no corporate sponsor. just rent out a room.

[benchillin]

i am looking forward to going on yauchs bday

[DJ_Skrilla]

wish I was in NYC

[JoLovesMCA]

i'm a Kiss fan, buy my boys are bigger fans...anyway, they used to have Kiss conventions where collectors, sellers & fans would get together and celebrate the band. usually someone from Kiss' inner circle would show up for a q&a and they might even have a cover band perform.

this would be a great opportunity to start a Beastie Boys convention...it could be in a ball room of a hotel where people who attend could stay.

etc

etc

etc

This is something else I've wanted to mention. Even before Yauch died I thought it would be nice to do.

And as for August we have enough time I think to plan that to make it something special. ;)

[benchillin]

Jo,

Like an annual official unofficial beastie boy celebration that would start in New york City and in the beginning shared in other cities to pay respects, but would be such an event that it would evolve on its own?

[M|X|Y]

this got on gothamist

http://gothamist.com/2012/05/17/mca_day_is_coming_to_union_square_t.php

[Space]

this got on gothamist

http://gothamist.com/2012/05/17/mca_day_is_coming_to_union_square_t.php

wow, this is gonna be huge

[CoolAsACucumber]

I want to go so bad, but won't be able to make it.

Come August, though...if there's a party for Yauch, I'm there!!

[Drusyc]

Not sure what the turn out will be like, but I will be attending.

[benchillin]

Not sure what the turn out will be like, but I will be attending.


be sure to take pics #ripmca please

[benchillin]

http://itscalledgratitude.com/

#ItsCalledGratitude

FILMING YOUR GRATITUDE @ MCA DAY MAY 19

This Saturday the Gratitude Crew will have cameras rolling and sound speeding at MCA DAY in NYC. Come say Hi, step up to the mic, and tell Yauch and the Boys “Thank You.” Express your gratitude. This is just one of the many ways that you can be involved in the project. More info to come. See all a y’all at Union Square! #ThankYouMCA

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/1_new_york_city_union_square_2010.JPG

[Drusyc]

be sure to take pics #ripmca please
No doubt.

I'll probably be kind of nervous, but I'll try to contribute to #itscalledgratitude too.

[benchillin]

thanks Drusyc

[b-grrrlie]

There's gonna be a video from Union Square. (http://itscalledgratitude.com/)

[CatchaGroove]

Fourteenth Street :D

[brooklyndust]

Wish I could be there. Really great idea. Hope everyone has a great time.

[abbott]

wish i was there

[monkey]

heading over there right now:)

[Space]

https://instagr.am/p/K0BRQkPiES/media/?size=l
https://p.twimg.com/AtRQtMqCMAAqfp_.jpg
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[Space]

https://instagr.am/p/K0BRQkPiES/media/?size=l
https://p.twimg.com/AtRQtMqCMAAqfp_.jpg
https://instagr.am/p/K0A5yqSm2n/media/?size=l
some early set-up pics

[brooklyndust]

some early set-up pics

Cool

[DOPESTYLE]

Great! hows the turnout? anyone know?

[monkey]

They are collecting messages to send to the boys and MCAs family. If you guys want, I'll write down some of your messages if you guys write them here in the next mins!

[DOPESTYLE]

Okay yeah please could you write:

"Adam - You changed my life for the better growing up as a moody, angry teenager, your lyrics & outlook on life completely changed mine " Ed in Surrey, England

If you could maybe take a pic too of the message? that would be awesome :)

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0KHBBqThC/ my handwriting sucks but your message is there. :)

[b-grrrlie]

They are collecting messages to send to the boys and MCAs family. If you guys want, I'll write down some of your messages if you guys write them here in the next mins!

Thanks Pauli! Write from me:

Adam gave so much joy and inspiration!
I hope our paths will cross again sometime.
<3
Tuija a.k.a. b-grrrlie (Stockholm)

[DOPESTYLE]

http://instagr.am/p/K0KHBBqThC/ my handwriting sucks but your message is there. :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! - Good Karma coming your way..
So grateful for you doing that for me (y)

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0K4y2qThf/ I found the purple marker a little late!

[JoLovesMCA]

I tweeted some of these updates for the fans. Thanks a lot Monkey!

[Space]

https://instagr.am/p/K0KOBHwX08/media/?size=l
https://p.twimg.com/AtRZuG0CQAIbMle.jpg

[brooklyndust]

Can you write:
Thanks for providing and introducing so much great music. Adam you will truly be missed but we will never forget the impact you made in this world.
-Mike aka brooklyndust from Toronto

[monkey]

Who is space??? Come say hi!!!

[Space]

.

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0MFWTKTiV/

[b-grrrlie]

They are collecting messages to send to the boys and MCAs family. If you guys want, I'll write down some of your messages if you guys write them here in the next mins!

http://instagr.am/p/K0K4y2qThf/ I found the purple marker a little late!
Thank you!!! Good thing you found a purple marker! :D :cool: :o :)

[Space]

They are collecting messages to send to the boys and MCAs family. If you guys want, I'll write down some of your messages if you guys write them here in the next mins!



Sending Love From Austin Texas , Forever in my thoughts! Space


https://yfrog.com/oe1isbcj:iphone

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0OSSEqTj6/

[FLO MASTER]

"adam aka MCA......i love you like a brother, father and a mentor. thank you for all the great memories!"


Kenny Guido

[YoungRemy]

http://instagr.am/p/K0OSSEqTj6/

awesome. Adam's got the most style from below 14th street

[BangkokB]

Thanks for "sending out love to all the corners of the land" and being an inspiration - Brent Bangkok, Thailand

[Space]

oh word!

[brooklyndust]

http://instagr.am/p/K0MFWTKTiV/

Thanks!

[DOPESTYLE]

http://instagr.am/p/K0OSSEqTj6/

Is that Ad-Rock? or just a lookalike??

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0QcOCKTl5/

[JoLovesMCA]

If you are still adding these I think I wanna say.....

Thank you Frances and Noel Yauch for the beautiful gift of Adam MCA Yauch.
-Yauchie-Jo Houston, Tx

[YoungRemy]

Is that Ad-Rock? or just a lookalike??

yeah that's Adam H and Kathleen.

[monkey]

Is that Ad-Rock? or just a lookalike??

That's the man. He was so sweet. I gave him my condolences. Wht a sweetheart.

[Space]

Sending Love From Austin Texas , Forever in my thoughts! Space




hi , can you write something for me?

[b-grrrlie]

http://instagr.am/p/K0OSSEqTj6/
Totally awesome he turned up!

[BangkokB]

http://instagr.am/p/K0QcOCKTl5/
Thanks a bundle, Cheers

[JoLovesMCA]

Adam is there. :( God so glad I didn't go because I would have cried and made it worse for him. Oh man he's an angel. Love you Horovitz.

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0Q8TjqTmX/

http://instagr.am/p/K0RXfPKTmu/

[Space]

thank you!

http://instagr.am/p/K0RXfPKTmu/
https://instagr.am/p/K0R8lyl1Ld/media/?size=l

[FLO MASTER]

http://instagr.am/p/K0Q8TjqTmX/

http://instagr.am/p/K0RXfPKTmu/


thank you. God Bless everyone.

[JoLovesMCA]

http://instagr.am/p/K0Q8TjqTmX/

http://instagr.am/p/K0RXfPKTmu/

Thank you.

[DOPESTYLE]

yeah that's Adam H and Kathleen.

Sweet! great to see him there.. he looks like he hasn't been out in a while too.. know the feelin

[sab0tage]

If its not too late:

Thanks Adam/MCA for everything you have given us. Your legacy will live on and on. All my love and respect.
Miss you.
Adrian in the UK

[monkey]

Kathleen says thanks to all of the fans, an celebrate listening to the music and dancing!

And Adam says thank you. For me and our family and friends we're feeling kinda lonely, and I guess that people who have been wit us as a band are feeling lonely too and thanks to mike for bringing us together.

[DOPESTYLE]

That's the man. He was so sweet. I gave him my condolences. Wht a sweetheart.

Damn.. so wish I was the other side of the pond would have given him a great big hug

[JoLovesMCA]

Kathleen says thanks to all of the fans, an celebrate listening to the music and dancing!

And Adam says thank you. For me and our family and friends we're feeling kinda lonely, and I guess that people who have been wit us as a band are feeling lonely too and thanks to mike for bringing us together.

:(

[Space]

Kathleen says thanks to all of the fans, an celebrate listening to the music and dancing!

And Adam says thank you. For me and our family and friends we're feeling kinda lonely, and I guess that people who have been wit us as a band are feeling lonely too and thanks to mike for bringing us together.

THE KING AD-ROCK!
https://instagr.am/p/K0WlRWhY--/media/?size=l

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0S8LjqTnx/

[Matchstikk]

"Adam,

You define cool.
My life is lived by your example.
Never will I forget.
Never will I slumber.
Never will I take for granted the joy and beauty I have in my life.
Be at peace, my man.

For ever and always your bboy,

Jay from Asheville NC

(matchstikk on the bbmb)"

[Thanks so much for doing this peeps. Wish I could be there. I'll be visiting NYC for the first time in July. I'll be sure to make a stop or two by some Beastie landmarks. RIP MCA. F CANCER.]

[Space]

i'd like to request "Crazy Ass Shit" (http://www.hotsaucecommittee.com/)

https://instagr.am/p/K0TcrchY8p/media/?size=l
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[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0ThT_qToO/

[YoungRemy]

kudos to official bbmb transcriber Monkey for representing

ps I remember when you were in the Long Island shoutouts in '04

[sab0tage]

http://instagr.am/p/K0S8LjqTnx/

Thank you so much. So glad you're out there doing what you doing (y)

[Space]

http://instagr.am/p/K0ThT_qToO/

thats awesome.

another :
https://instagr.am/p/K0U3vUBY9y/media/?size=l

[monkey]

http://instagr.am/p/K0UP6IKTon/

[brooklyndust]

This was a really great idea. Props to the all the organizers. It's great to see that Ad-Rock showed up.

[monkey]

MCA meant a lot to all of us. it's the least I could do for my Internetz ppl.

[Matchstikk]

http://instagr.am/p/K0UP6IKTon/

Rock. Star. Thank you, monkey and everyone else.

[JoLovesMCA]

I have never seen Horovitz like that. He looks so sad. Just seeing him there reminds me again that this is our reality now. Man and thank monkey, so cool of you to do this. I hope Mike D is okay right now. Thinking about him today too.

[DOPESTYLE]

I have never seen Horovitz like that. He looks so sad. Just seeing him there reminds me again that this is our reality now. Man and thank monkey, so cool of you to do this. I hope Mike D is okay right now. Thinking about him today too.

Yeah thanks to Monkey for all of this & been thinking about Mike D today too..

[Space]

I have never seen Horovitz like that.


yea but, he still got a smile in him for the fans.

https://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/648e0902a1dc11e1b10e123138105d6b_7.jpg

[b-grrrlie]

http://instagr.am/p/K0ThT_qToO/
I'd tattoo that!

[Swooziemoonshoe]

Wow I love this, almost feel part of it by watching the pics! Is the mood there pretty celebratory?

[Matchstikk]

Wow I love this, almost feel part of it by watching the pics! Is the mood there pretty celebratory?

I feel the same. I keep hitting refresh to see what else has been posted.

[DOPESTYLE]

I feel the same. I keep hitting refresh to see what else has been posted.

refresssssshhhh...

[cj hood]

awesome!!!

[Jay Stone]

Damn, I knew I should have called in sick to work today...

[Tati Pryor]

OHHH SANTÍSIMO DIOS!!!

Going to give me a heart attack!!!! :eek:

Please, someone can write:

Infinite love and gratitude for a man who has inspired my life.
Gracias por todo!!

Tati from Chile.

[Knuckles]

Pauli, you are truly awesome. I can't think of a better person to represent all of us weirdos from the BBMB.

I'm all the way on the other side of the country in the little town of Sequim Washington listening to the B-Boys and lovin' these messages.

Yauch was a lazer beam of coolness, humor and compassion.

[Space]

looks like there should be tons of photos up later @http://gothamist.com

https://p.twimg.com/AtR6QVRCIAA_hWW.jpg

[Irie7]

Thank you, Monkey and Michael Kearney (y)

[FLO MASTER]

I wish I could be there.....im only an hour away by car/train but this is my only day off and I can only pay my respect by being on this site for everyone.

[Tati Pryor]

I wish I could be there.....im only an hour away by car/train but this is my only day off and I can only pay my respect by being on this site for everyone.


All Beastie Nation would be there.

How strong is Adrock!

[Tati Pryor]

I hope all this love to help his wife, daughter of Mike and Adam.

Continue sending positive vibes to them.

I hope Adam knows how much gratitude we have for him.

[M.C. Guevera]

Is it too late for me to say something?

Because I want my message to be:

Thank You for all of the years of tremendous music. You were truly one of a kind. You've influenced and inspired me in more ways than one. You will be missed.

Long Live The Beastie Boys

Long Burn The Fire

--Steven from Queens, New York

[b-grrrlie]

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[JDsGotSalinger]

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Kick ass that the fans got to show him the love, and vice versa.

[monkey]

Aww sorry dudes, I ran out of battery on my phone and I left shortly after. Sorry to the people whose messages I didn't get to write out!

[Space]

and itscalledgratitude.com



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[JoLovesMCA]

Looks like Adam needed to this, like he needed to be around all of these people who love Adam and the Beasties. I hoped it made him feel a little better and helps him rest easier tonight. Love you Horovitz!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tati Pryor]

Aww sorry dudes, I ran out of battery on my phone and I left shortly after. Sorry to the people whose messages I didn't get to write out!


No problem, Monkey! (Y)

But if anyone can , please write! :


Infinite love and gratitude for a man who has inspired my life.
Gracias por todo!!

Tati Pryor, from Chile.

[nypb]

Great stuff, making me homesick and I don't get homesick very often.

[joem1211]

[QUOTE=Space;1788760]https://instagr.am/p/K0KOBHwX08/media/?size=l

Thanks again Mike for setting this up. Whoever uploaded this pic of me to the message board for u - Gratitude!

[DthatsME]

So great to see Adam out and about like that. What a guy. Wish I could be there.

Thanks so much for sharing!

[Headgotchecked]

God I wished I could've been there. If I could've made it, I would've written "As long as I'm alive, MCA will live in my heart." What can I say, the loss of Yauch has just been... I don't know, one of those "where were you" moments for me. I can't stop thinking of the band, and Yauch's family and just hope to god that they know that NONE OF US gets out of here alive, and that's a fact -- but if any of us could touch as many people as Yauch did then that would be a life well-spent. I hope that there is pride and joy for being Yauch's kin, and not only grief.

"We're All Citizens Of The World Community..."
And The Beastie Fans And Family Have Found Unity.

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

Adam showed up to this?!? That's so awesome of him. No sightings of Mike? I hope he's doing ok

[M.C. Guevera]

So cool of Adrock to show up to this. It's not like he *had* to or anything.

Adrock, Mike D and MCA will always be the coolest guys on the planet.

[monkey]

kudos to official bbmb transcriber Monkey for representing

ps I remember when you were in the Long Island shoutouts in '04

:D i just went up to kathleen and adam and told them "im a big dork and im live message-boarding this. do you have any words for the bbmb?" kathleen was totally cool, we talked a little bit. she offered ME her condolences (after i gave her mine) bc she said we're all going thru this loss. that was just amazing to me. and adam pause a bit when saying what he said, he was trying to find the right words, i think. it seems like this thing both made him very happy and very sad. as it was for us all. i can't believe i got to chat with them (a lot too!), truly amazing.

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

If your still taking these I'd like to say


Adam thank you so much for being the soundtrack of my life and for being an inspiration to me an many others. I will miss you and you are cool as a cucumber.

Wesley Anderson, San Francisco CA

[b-grrrlie]

:D i just went up to kathleen and adam and told them "im a big dork and im live message-boarding this. do you have any words for the bbmb?" kathleen was totally cool, we talked a little bit. she offered ME her condolences (after i gave her mine) bc she said we're all going thru this loss. that was just amazing to me. and adam pause a bit when saying what he said, he was trying to find the right words, i think. it seems like this thing both made him very happy and very sad. as it was for us all. i can't believe i got to chat with them (a lot too!), truly amazing.
(y):)(y)

[Space]

:D i just went up to kathleen and adam and told them "im a big dork and im live message-boarding this. do you have any words for the bbmb?" kathleen was totally cool, we talked a little bit. she offered ME her condolences (after i gave her mine) bc she said we're all going thru this loss. that was just amazing to me. and adam pause a bit when saying what he said, he was trying to find the right words, i think. it seems like this thing both made him very happy and very sad. as it was for us all. i can't believe i got to chat with them (a lot too!), truly amazing.

omg i didn't know all that...:D

[cj hood]

What did Adrock say? What else happened there? Thanks

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

:D i just went up to kathleen and adam and told them "im a big dork and im live message-boarding this. do you have any words for the bbmb?" kathleen was totally cool, we talked a little bit. she offered ME her condolences (after i gave her mine) bc she said we're all going thru this loss. that was just amazing to me. and adam pause a bit when saying what he said, he was trying to find the right words, i think. it seems like this thing both made him very happy and very sad. as it was for us all. i can't believe i got to chat with them (a lot too!), truly amazing.

So cool.

[Tati Pryor]

God I wished I could've been there. If I could've made it, I would've written "As long as I'm alive, MCA will live in my heart." What can I say, the loss of Yauch has just been... I don't know, one of those "where were you" moments for me. I can't stop thinking of the band, and Yauch's family and just hope to god that they know that NONE OF US gets out of here alive, and that's a fact -- but if any of us could touch as many people as Yauch did then that would be a life well-spent. I hope that there is pride and joy for being Yauch's kin, and not only grief.

"We're All Citizens Of The World Community..."
And The Beastie Fans And Family Have Found Unity.



(y)(y)(y) :)

[Space]

http://greendaymind.com/

is writing up a great piece also

[JoLovesMCA]

I fucking love Kathleen. So glad Adrock has such a strong woman at his side, especially when he just lost his closest friend. And how sweet of her to say that we are all going through this together. I mean yeah we are but they are treating the fans so kind. Just him being at this event speaks volumes. I hope we continue things like this just so Mike and Adam know that the fans are always going to be there for them no matter what.

Still can't accept this. :(

[MsPacMan]

Am I too late to send a message?

Timezone disadvantage!

Please write:

"Sending all the love that Yauch has put out into the world right back at him. Sarah in Sydney; Australia. PWR2MCA"

THANKS!
xoxo

[Heather_D]

It looks like it was a beautiful day. I wish I could have been in NYC. Now, I am not as big as a fan as most of you seem to be, but for some reason Adam's death has had a deep impact on me. I cried reading all of your posts & lookin at the pictures. Beautiful words for a beautiful person.

[Space]

It looks like it was a beautiful day. I wish I could have been in NYC. Now, I am not as big as a fan as most of you seem to be, but for some reason Adam's death has had a deep impact on me. I cried reading all of your posts & lookin at the pictures. Beautiful words for a beautiful person.


welcome here Heather, we are family.


another random pic:
https://p.twimg.com/AtSxm4mCEAAjMRg.jpg

[Tati Pryor]

It looks like it was a beautiful day. I wish I could have been in NYC. Now, I am not as big as a fan as most of you seem to be, but for some reason Adam's death has had a deep impact on me. I cried reading all of your posts & lookin at the pictures. Beautiful words for a beautiful person.

Heather: What matters is what you feel in your heart

[a.k.a me]

Awesome.(y) Wish I could have been there, or at least, wish I could have been here to send a message via bbmb. :[

http://instagr.am/p/K0OSSEqTj6/

<3

[Space]

https://p.twimg.com/AtS-udqCEAESuTR.jpg
https://p.twimg.com/AtTEJ1qCMAEsqHZ.jpg

[Heather_D]

Heather: What matters is what you feel in your heart


So, so true. Thank you :)

[Hello_Kitty]

What an amazing event. Makes me wished I lived in NYC. I really need to be around people that are feeling the extreme loss that I'm feeling. That's why I live on these boards now. And cool is it that AdRock was there? And posing for pics too. Wow!

[JoLovesMCA]

A fan tweeted this to me from MCADAY! Awwwww!!!! :o

http://twitter.com/#!/workhousepr/status/204046702188040192/photo/1

:(

[beasties#1fan]

Wow, glad to see the success MCA day had(y)
I wish i lived in NY, or somewhere close, or i'd be there in a heartbeat...and i know im way to late to have my quote written somewhere :(

So cool that Horovitz & Hanna showed up...its even cooler that he took pictures with the fans...i wonder how long he stayed...just that he made an appearance is awesome and genuine..
lucky fans that got to meet him today.....i dont even know what i would do if i met him...well of course faint..but y'kno.

[Tati Pryor]

More pics MCA DAY!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.357779907618034.82979.324340510961974&type=1

[birdfloatindown]

https://p.twimg.com/AtS-udqCEAESuTR.jpg
https://p.twimg.com/AtTEJ1qCMAEsqHZ.jpg

I love that second photo.:) It's nice to see Adrock smiling.

[benchillin]

More pics MCA DAY!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.357779907618034.82979.324340510961974&type=1
whoa, nice

[Space]

https://p.twimg.com/AtRoWrzCEAAvuXw.jpg

https://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/e9ceb624a1fb11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg
IMO this second picture with the 2 kids not only is the cutest one, but also shows just how the beastie boys and run dmc really are intertwined forever.

[paul jones]

Great pictures peoples.(y)

[birdfloatindown]

Some more photos:

http://www.daylife.com/photo/06MB6YN9PTccs?__site=daylife&q=Adam+Yauch

http://hannahorovitz.tumblr.com/post/23366979452/the-king-adrock-adam-horovitz-at-mca-day-in-union

[Space]

https://instagr.am/p/K1rHMFslri/media/?size=l

http://ripmca.tumblr.com/

[midzi]

So great to see Adam out and about like that. What a guy. Wish I could be there.

Thanks so much for sharing!

exactly, I'm really impressed he came (y)

[ghettoverit]

Damn. This sounds/looks like just what I needed, wish I could have been there. Just had to move out of NY. Sending MCA love from Korea.

[Avalanche]

Damn, people! I love the fact that AdRock showed up. Not only because his gratitude to the fans, but because that's an evidence he's starting to live with the fact. As bad as it sounds, we all must accept now what happened, because, hey, you know what MCA'd say - Live goes on.

And, yeah, it still could be nice to be alive.

[Swooziemoonshoe]

Adam showed up to this?!? That's so awesome of him. No sightings of Mike? I hope he's doing ok

This is what I'm thinking too, I hope he and Adam are looking after each other.

[Matchstikk]

https://www.facebook.com/notes/matthew-hamilton/mca-day/10150808632372267

Wow. I don't know this guy Matthew, but he said everything to Adrock that I ever wanted to say to the Beasties. Very cool. If you read this, Matthew, thanks. Tears running down my face. RIP MCA.

[ms.peachy]

Cool stuff guys. Well done to everyone involved.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

I still can't get my head wrapped around the fact that MCA is no longer with us. Very surreal. It was really cool that Adam came out to this and consoled with the fans. I hope it helped him feel a little better. This has to be toughest for MCA's family and close friends.

[brooklyndust]

https://www.facebook.com/notes/matthew-hamilton/mca-day/10150808632372267

Wow. I don't know this guy Matthew, but he said everything to Adrock that I ever wanted to say to the Beasties. Very cool. If you read this, Matthew, thanks. Tears running down my face. RIP MCA.

Great story. I would have probably said the exact same things.

It's so cool that Ad-Rock went out to this and talked to the fans. He didn't have to but he did.

The Beastie Boys are great to their fans.

[Swooziemoonshoe]

"He talked for awhile about the band. He said that he had always wondered why people bought their records. When people laughed, he was like "No seriously!"* He said that he thought a large part of it was that they were such good friends, and had been since high school, that there was so much love between the three of them. He felt it was evident in their music, and that people connected with it. I agreed, but pointed out that their music was also incredible. I told him that from my perspective, speaking as the guy on the other side of the barricade, to me it was as though growing up we were all on a ship, and the Beastie Boys were up on the crow's nest hollering "LAND, HO!"He said he figured that it was closer to the truth to say that they were on the floor with lampshades on their heads, and that had they been in a crow's nest they'd have likely fallen out of it."

Amazing stuff. Cry cry cry.

[The Ron]

Damn it...wish I could have been there!!!! Is was awesome looking at the photos and the turnout! Love ya MCA!!!

[Jiberish]

https://www.facebook.com/notes/matthew-hamilton/mca-day/10150808632372267

Wow. I don't know this guy Matthew, but he said everything to Adrock that I ever wanted to say to the Beasties. Very cool. If you read this, Matthew, thanks. Tears running down my face. RIP MCA.

wow.

[AdamK]

Thanks to Mike and all the others for making this happen.... Even though I'm in Wisconsin... I felt like I was there!

Also, thanks to Matt for that awesome fb post...

Seriously helped a lot of us deal with this loss...

[MsPacMan]

The Beastie Boys are great to their fans.

They are intergalactically AWESOME to their fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Top 10]

well done. Wish I could've been there with you guys.
Jonathan

[fonky pizza]

THE KING AD-ROCK!
https://instagr.am/p/K0WlRWhY--/media/?size=l

<3


I wish I could have jumped on a plane and be there with you all yesterday.

[pshabi]

No dry eyes here after reading this thread. Horovitz is the man. Respect to those who tried to keep everyone updated throughout the event.

BEASTIE BOYS FOREVER

[b-grrrlie]

Matthew's story is freakin' great! And there came the tears again...

[jennyb]

God this is all so beautiful... had I not been traveling yesterday I'd have been glued to my computer for updates and have sent a message via Pauli. What an angel to do that for the community. (y) *wipes tear* When I saw you actually did tujia's post in purple I lost it... KatRock are outstanding human beings and their mere existence gives me hope for the world in general. Wow, MCA sure left a huge void but I am thankful every day for all the music and humor he left behind for us all. This loss hurts more than I could have ever imagined.

[paulb]

So impressed by the turnout and the fact that Adam spent so much time talkin to fans and taking photos. I really wish I could have been there with the Bboy family, but reading all the reports and seeing all the photos makes me feel like I was there. Thanks for all the contributions guys. Much respect to Mike for making MCA Day happen

[Franci]

How cool was that!!
Unfortunately I wasn't able to come to the board the past two days, I wish I could have written something.
However reading all your messages and watching the pictures is equally beautiful.:) (y)
F*

[benchillin]

this is live:

That's the man. He was so sweet. I gave him my condolences. Wht a sweetheart.
:D i just went up to kathleen and adam and told them "im a big dork and im live message-boarding this. do you have any words for the bbmb?" kathleen was totally cool, we talked a little bit. she offered ME her condolences (after i gave her mine) bc she said we're all going thru this loss. that was just amazing to me. and adam pause a bit when saying what he said, he was trying to find the right words, i think. it seems like this thing both made him very happy and very sad. as it was for us all. i can't believe i got to chat with them (a lot too!), truly amazing.
Kathleen says thanks to all of the fans, an celebrate listening to the music and dancing!

And Adam says thank you. For me and our family and friends we're feeling kinda lonely, and I guess that people who have been wit us as a band are feeling lonely too and thanks to mike for bringing us together.

[adrock1988]

Incredible fans unite! I wish I was in the east but I'm happy for all who attended. Great job Mike!

[carvelcake]

This thread has reduced me to a sobbing silly fool. I'm at work and bawling like a baby. I thought I was starting to feel better but I guess not. These posts are incredibly touching. Sincere heartfelt gratitude to all who shared. I wish so much that I could have been there but now I feel like I had a chance to experience it though all you good people. I really need to pull myself together before someone notices me and asks me what's wrong. When is this going to stop hurting so much?

[DOPESTYLE]

Great to see Ad Rock there - does anyone know if Mike D has made any public appearances lately? Hope he's ok..

[cj hood]

does Mike Kearney post here? does anyone know his background?

[Sir SkratchaLot]

"He talked for awhile about the band. He said that he had always wondered why people bought their records. When people laughed, he was like "No seriously!"* He said that he thought a large part of it was that they were such good friends, and had been since high school, that there was so much love between the three of them. He felt it was evident in their music, and that people connected with it. I agreed, but pointed out that their music was also incredible. I told him that from my perspective, speaking as the guy on the other side of the barricade, to me it was as though growing up we were all on a ship, and the Beastie Boys were up on the crow's nest hollering "LAND, HO!"He said he figured that it was closer to the truth to say that they were on the floor with lampshades on their heads, and that had they been in a crow's nest they'd have likely fallen out of it."

Amazing stuff. Cry cry cry.

Yeah! It was so cool that the Beasties were such good friends and it really did carry through in the music. They had the courage or crazyness or whathaveyou to put out music a lot of people would never put out, because it breaks the mold. I guess it would be hard for the three of them to be that introspecitive, and see what we see in them. The three of them together could make just about anything work.

[benchillin]

does Mike Kearney post here? does anyone know his background?


i am going to check with joem1211 and if he does, I see if he can post it here.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Would somebody post more of what's on the facebook page? I don't have facebook so I can't read it.

[benchillin]

Would somebody post more of what's on the facebook page? I don't have facebook so I can't read it.
MCA Day.
by Matthew Hamilton on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 1:40am ·

So I left the house and drove to Poughkeepsie to catch the Metro North into the City. I couldn't really afford this trip, but I also couldn't NOT go. I knew that if I hadn't gone, I would have regretted it. I got into Grand Central, jumped on the 4 train, and got to Union Square at about noon-thirty. After the prerequisite iced venti Americano (with extra ice) from Starbucks, I made my way over to the park and looked for a giant boom box blaring Beastie Boys music. It only took about 3 seconds to find it. Mike, the guy who organized the event, had some bomb remixes playing, and there were books and pages where fans could sign and write notes to the guys. I wrote in the book and drew a couple of doodles on the pages, and just kind of hung out, taking in the scene, talking with people and digging the beats. It was cathartic. So I'm just hanging out, drinking my iced espresso, looking down and rapping to myself along with a Beasties track, bopping along, and for no real reason I just kind of look up. I see Kathleen Hanna and...

"Adam," I say.

The motherfucking KING AD-ROCK looks at me and says, "What's up, man?"

I extend my hand to shake his, and he gives me the bro hug.

"I love you, man," I say. I don't know why I said that. Also, I know why I said that.

"I love you too!" he replies.

I show him the front of my shirt, lyrics which he is obviously familiar with.

"Uh huh, uh huh, nice."

"Now check out the back." I turn around.

"That is a fucking awesome shirt. Where did you get it?"

"There's a guy I know who has a print shop, and I had him make it for me."

"Nice."

I proceed to tell him how fucking awesome his band is, and how the loss of MCA has made me feel like I've lost a close friend or a member of my family, I thank him for the music, and having said my piece, I resolve to leave him be. I immediately realize that I'm missing the photo opportunity of a lifetime, and I'm also acutely aware of the fact that my phone is very nearly dead, and that the batteries in my camera are fully dead, even though I put fresh batteries in the damned thing on the train.

I find him and ask, "I'm sorry dude, can I just get a picture?"

"Of course, man."

I'm fumbling with my phone now, having shut it off before changing trains in an effort to save juice. It takes an eternity to boot up.

"Upgrade, my friend. It's time to UP GRADE..." says Ad-Rock, laughing.

My phone finally finishes booting and I hand it to this woman and ask her to take my picture with Adam.

"It's seriously low on juice," I say. "Just tap the screen."

She goes into confuse-o mode. "Oh my god, it's so dark. Why is it so dark? I can barely SEE anything..." our intrepid photographer says.

I'm thinking to myself, "Oh my god, just tap the screen before the fucking thing shuts itself off..." but what I say is, "Yeah, it's dark because the battery is about to die. If you just point it near us and tap the screen, I'll see what we get when I get home."

We get the picture taken, and I thank him, resolving again to just leave him alone from here out. I stand to the back of the crowd, just watching. I walk over to the table where people had been writing tributes, and draw a cartoon of a skateboarder doing a kickflip with "MCA" written on the bottom of his deck. A light bulb goes off. I pocket the Sharpie that I've been doodling with.

Adam and Kathleen are mobbed now, pretty much everyone who is in the park for MCA Day has realized that they're here.

I walk over sheepishly and say, "Hey man. Can I bug you for one more thing?"

"Aw jeez, This guy again. I hope I don't see you again after this!"

"Well I think it would be pretty awesome if you did, but that's beside the point," I say.

Kathleen laughs. "We're going to see him at breakfast tomorrow!"

"Yeah, 'Hey guys! What's for breakfast?' " Adam laughs. "What do you need, man?"

I hold up the Sharpie. "Sign my shirt?"

"Ahhh ok!" He grabs me by the shoulder and yanks me over to him. He signs my shirt.

I decide that now I really am going to leave him alone, for real this time, and I hang near the back of the crowd, watching Adam do his thing. He's gracious and patient with everyone. He gives out a million hugs, takes all kinds of pictures with people, autographs everything in sight. I gravitate toward him as the crowd thins out. I'd been talking with some folks, and our conversations sort of begin to blend together. After a while it's me, Ad-Rock and a few others talking about MCA, and the Beastie Boys. Eventually it's just me and Adam talking.

I tell him all of the things that I've been thinking and feeling since Yauch died.

How when "Licensed to Ill" came out I was 13, and my friends and I completely WERE the skate rat punk rock kids who I felt like that record was for. How that record made me investigate hip hop deeper than "Walk This Way".

I tell him about how when "Paul's Boutique" came out, for my friends and I, it was like a secret handshake. That album wasn't really promoted much, so when it was new, and for the first few years after it came out, familiarity with it was almost a rorsharch test of cool. You could put that record on and blow people's minds if they hadn't heard it before, and most people hadn't heard it before.

I tell him that I consider "Check Your Head" to be our generation's "Sgt. Pepper". (And it is. "Check Your Head" is a watershed album, and a work of genius, forever altering the musical landscape after it's release.)

I start to get a little choked up. I tell him how lucky I now feel to have seen them play live, and how awful I feel for him, and for Mike D, and for all of Yauch's family and friends, the people who knew and loved him. I tell him how I even feel just a little bit silly for taking the news of MCA's loss so hard, and so personally, since I didn't actually know him.

I tell him about how I feel like as they grew, and considered their place in the world, and how they wanted to relate to it, we were all doing the same thing right along with them. I'm having a hard time holding back tears as I talk.

He puts his hand on my shoulder, looks me dead in the eye, and says, "WE grew up together" motioning back and forth between him and me with his index finger.

I'm wiping tears from my eyes.

Here I am talking to him about what HIS band and HIS friend meant to ME. And here's Adam Horovitz consoling me. Offering me comfort.

He talked for awhile about the band. He said that he had always wondered why people bought their records. When people laughed, he was like "No seriously!" He said that he thought a large part of it was that they were such good friends, and had been since high school, that there was so much love between the three of them. He felt it was evident in their music, and that people connected with it. I agreed, but pointed out that their music was also incredible. I told him that from my perspective, speaking as the guy on the other side of the barricade, to me it was as though growing up we were all on a ship, and the Beastie Boys were up on the crow's nest hollering "LAND, HO!"He said he figured that it was closer to the truth to say that they were on the floor with lampshades on their heads, and that had they been in a crow's nest they'd have likely fallen out of it. He asked me about me, where I was from, and I wasn't surprised that he hadn't heard of Jamestown, New York. I also wasn't surprised that he knew exactly where Hudson is, and wasn't surprised to hear him name drop Germantown, Clermont, and Red Hook - all towns a few miles south of Hudson. He was coincidentally wearing a baseball cap that said "Catskill Mountains" on it. We spent a good ten minutes or so after that just kind of bullshitting. Some more people came up, and since I had just spent like twenty minutes talking with Ad-Rock about MCA, the band, life in general, and other shit, I figured I really couldn't ask for anything more. I went back across the street to Starbucks for more iced espresso, and I stood in the ludicrously long line for the one bathroom in that place.When I got back to the square, the event's organizer, Mike Kearney (no, not THAT Mike Kearney) was flagging me down.

"Yo, Ad-Rock is looking for you."

"Ok..."

"Theeere he is!"

He said he wanted to thank me for coming out and for what I'd said about Yauch and the band. I thanked him for the music, and I thanked him for being a Beastie Boy.

And I said, "I fucking LOVE you guys man. All three of you.".



and his phone captured this pic (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/535682_10150932981614078_1222557278_n.jpg)

[DOPESTYLE]

.



and his phone captured this pic (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/535682_10150932981614078_1222557278_n.jpg)

That's an amazing story.. thanks for this

[jennyb]

There's a ton of fish-eye (very Yauch appropriate) shots of what went down that day on the MCA DAY fb page... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1
(http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1)

[birdfloatindown]

Aw, I love these pics:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=281128341983665&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=281128331983666&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3&theater

He was so nice to those kids. Great stuff.(y)

[beasties#1fan]

Aw, I love these pics:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=281128341983665&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=281128331983666&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3&theater

He was so nice to those kids. Great stuff.(y)

Very cool(y)

[Irie7]

There's a ton of fish-eye (very Yauch appropriate) shots of what went down that day on the MCA DAY fb page... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1
(http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1)

This one is amazing- Adrock and Matthew Hamilton

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=281129098650256&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3&theater

[Hello_Kitty]

This one is amazing- Adrock and Matthew Hamilton

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=281129098650256&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3&theater

That one made me cry. Not just with Adrock consoling Matthew but to see the heartbreak in everyone else's faces. Very moving!

[llasaApso]

i have really enjoyed reading this thread. Michael Kearney you did a really good thing in organising this. (y)

[b-grrrlie]

BBMB representing... (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/576796_281127645317068_269906879772478_527131_1772 504312_n.jpg)

[Matchstikk]

BBMB representing... (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/576796_281127645317068_269906879772478_527131_1772 504312_n.jpg)

Hot and dope. Dope and hot. Thank you all.

[Heather_D]

Matthew's experiences that day just seem to grow. Loved his story of the journalist there to cover the event but got overcome by emotions.

Can be found in the replies to this picture

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=281129098650256&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3

Once again, I was reduced to tears.

[benchillin]

BBMB representing... (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/576796_281127645317068_269906879772478_527131_1772 504312_n.jpg)

tell us their handles...gosh!

[JoLovesMCA]

I also added some additional photos of Adrock from the event.

http://beastieboysgallery.com/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

Adrock is stong as hell. He's just amazing. It's all I can say. I just love him!

[Laver1969]

Wow...I have some catching up to do. I was out of the country all weekend with limited internet access. Skimming the last couple of pages looks amazing. I really wish I could have been there.

Big props to the organizer of the event. (y)

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Thanks Benchillin for posting that.

[monkey]

tell us their handles...gosh!

thats me and my friends :o

[benchillin]

Thanks Benchillin for posting that.

werd



http://beastieboysgallery.com/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

i wonder how many signed that tribute...?

[a.k.a me]

This one is amazing- Adrock and Matthew Hamilton

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=281129098650256&set=a.281127228650443.59228.269906879772478&type=3&theater

Heartbreak. :(

[benchillin]

thats me and my friends :o

I figured one was you, just didn't know if the others were on...:)

[iamthemaestro]

Hi guys, I'm out in the Bay Area and while I couldn't be at this celebration, I want to thank Mike Kearney for setting this up, and all the fellow fans who helped out. Judging from the pics, I've never seen Ad Rock looking so glum, but you guys managed to get him smiling a few times throughout the day. Good job, looked like the pudding was back in his pants for a little while. No matter how horrible things seem at times, gotta remind ourselves we are only human and a sense of humor is worth it's weight in gold. But it's not easy... shrug.

I'm also glad MCA DAY wasn't invaded by the usual outrageous media circus monkeys. You know who I'm talking about, the type of people who shove a microphone into a person's face while they are extremely emotional or would rather not be questioned, then they say things like "How does it feel to be blah blah blah right now?".

Anyway, Mike did a good deed, and so did everyone else who helped out. Props to all of you.

[tpk]

wish i could have been there. great job of mike for organizing all this and pauli for reppin the mb fam for a minute even if it resulted in her friends making fun of her interwebz ways.

and good point about the media, iamthemaestro. it really would have ruined a nice thing.

[Frenchbgirl]

I thought I was doing much better these days but seeing pictures of the MCA day and reading stories of people there (especially the one with this Matthew guy) brought back the tears.
and I have to say that I of course always had a LOT of respect for Adrock, but the fact that he showed up and consoled so many fans just blows me away.

[MsPacMan]

does Mike Kearney post here? does anyone know his background?

No; he's not on here, CJ..................

He did a photo for my PWR2BEASTIES project.

And he contacted me last week because he knew I was the PWR2MCA grrrrl.

I asked him if I could help. I'm all the way down in Sydney so I couldn't get on the ground but I'd do anything for the boys..........so I offered.

Mike's not on this msgbrd so I asked him if he wanted me to post on his behalf (which I why I started this thread). And you know; field any questions from the msgbrd crew. He had enough to take care of. It was the least I could do!

He's a college student from Boston; couldn't be any sweeter. Really just a top bloke.

He 's on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=634880282

He started this simply because none of the other fans had done anything quite like it; yet. He can't get over the fact that he started this whole thing to say "thankyou" to a Beastie Boy..................and now he's got a Beastie Boy putting a post on the blog thanking HIM!

Magic.

Anyway tell me if you want to say anything to him; I can pass it on for ya.

xoxoSarah

[Kid Presentable]

Respect to all of you for turning up and doing this thing. Respect to Adrock, coming through in spite of the hard times. I'd be toasting MCA's memory a lot right now if I were him.

[BGirl]

I'm so sad I had to miss this event (family activities planned before I learned of this - Mr. BGirl and I have a little boy now) but so glad that it took place and that Adam was there to connect with fans. I hope it was somewhat healing for all.

I love the idea (mentioned earlier in this thread) of a regularly occurring Beastie convention... I'm sure Adam and Mike will work to preserve their band's legacy but we can do our part too... they certainly deserve it. (y)

[iamthemaestro]

A regularly occuring Beastie convention could be cool. But I wouldn't dare suggest it to them now, nor do I think anyone else here would (yay for common sense!)

Or maybe since Mike D was getting more involved with art shows, they could do some type of traveling Beasties exhibit, and a little Q&A for fans. I dunno.

Whatever happens, I'm sure the Mike and Adam will do something nice for the fans. But it's gonna take some time, and I feel for them right now (as I'm sure everyone on this board does). :/

"Life comes in phases take the good from the bad" - MCA, Looking down the barrel of a gun, Paul's Boutique

[BGirl]

A regularly occuring Beastie convention could be cool. But I wouldn't dare suggest it to them now, nor do I think anyone else here would (yay for common sense!)

My understanding from the original post about it is that it would be organized by fans, for fans... not unlike MCA Day was. Just throwing out my support for the idea.

[iamthemaestro]

My understanding from the original post about it is that it would be organized by fans, for fans... not unlike MCA Day was. Just throwing out my support for the idea.

100% agreed. :) sorry i re-read my post and realized i must have sounded a bit passive aggressive, not trying to be that way at all whatsoever!!!

:) (y)

[BGirl]

no worries, maestro :)

[sab0tage]

Anyone who wanted to comment in the MCA tribute books at MCA day but couldn't be there or missed out can get their comments added by emailing mcadaynyc@gmail.com

[JoLovesMCA]

Mike's a great guy, he's just another fan paying it forward for Yauch. What he did was wonderful.

You know they have a get together every year for Jam Master Jay so it's fitting that we'd do this for MCA as a fandom. We don't have to put pressure on Mike and Adam. NO pressure was put on Adam. He just showed up because he wanted to. :D

From what I heard from Mike, he seems to like the idea of us all meeting up again for Yauch's bday. (y)

[KingPsyz]

I envy all of you able to attend this, Vegas is entirely too shallow to anything close.

I met Adam, Adam, and Mike here in Vegas after the $2Bill show and they're all very nice people. I have met a lot of musicians in my time, both newer, and older than the Beastie Boys and I am still struck by how gracious they have been.

Yauch personally touched my life in many ways, from his gravel throated delivery, to his filmmaking, snowboarding, buddhism, etc. I found myself in similar situations during the time these records were coming out and would revisit them during similar times down the road.

I hope Yauch attained enlightenment, he earned it.

[PortlandBGirl]

I so wish I could have been there. Kudos to Mike for putting it on, Matt for the awesome FB story, and Ad Rock for showing up, what a class act.

I love the idea of a Beasties convention for the fans. I am far from NYC but hopefully I could make it out there someday.

[sab0tage]

Already posted this in MCA tributes but thought it should go here too:

@MCADAYNYC: Check out this teaser for #ItsCalledGratitude, a fan-sourced video tribute to MCA and the Boys shot @MCADAYNYC.
http://t.co/n5waCcIv

Edit: video is from @ThankYouMCA

[kindness09]

awesome stuff

[MCMel]

The stories i've heard of how this wonderful celebration of Adam's life & gifts he shared with everyone just touches me in ways i can't begin to put into words.Adrock reaching out to all the fans i am positive has Yauch prouder than even we all are.Adam Yauch's legacy just keeps growing!"I'll be glad if it helps anyone else out too"The proof is all around us.Thank you MCA.(y)(y)