The 4th annual Governors Ball is taking place on Randall’s Island in NYC and we are there to capture all three days of live music.

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‘ Kurt Vile & the Violators | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Hometown boys, Kurt Vile & The Violators hung out on the Big Apple stage during the first day of Gov Ball

Janelle Monae | Photo by Rachel Barrish |  rachelbarrish.com

Janelle Monae | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

The fabulous and frantic Janelle Monae came on the stage in a straight jacket (similar to her performance at the Roots Picnic two weeks ago) and broke free giving the audience a superb afternoon.

Washed Out | Photo by Rachel Barrish |  rachelbarrish.com

Washed Out | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Indie rock group Washed Out performed an excellent set in the Gotham Tent during day one of Gov Ball

Concert goer and Drexel student | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Concert goer and Drexel student | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Jenny Lewis | Photo by Rachel Barrish |  rachelbarrish.com

Jenny Lewis | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Getting stoked for XPoNential Fest? Same here. Jenny Lewis put on a kick-butt performance playing tunes from her new album and some Rilo Kiley numbers. Can’t wait to see her again next month.

Neko Case | Photo by Rachel Barrish |  rachelbarrish.com

Neko Case | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

The wonderfully whimsical Neko Case played to a faithful crowd in the dawning hours of the day.

Phoenix | Photo by Rachel Barrish |  rachelbarrish.com

Phoenix | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

French rockers Phoenix put on an outstanding performance on the main stage at Governors Ball. Taking songs from their old albums and also their most recent, Bankrupt!

Crowd surfer | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Crowd surfer | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Fans crowd surfing to Phoenix’s uplifting set

TV on the Radio | Photo by Rachel Barrish |  rachelbarrish.com

TV on the Radio | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Gov Ball | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Gov Ball | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

TV On The Radio haven’t played a show in a minute, opening with “How long has it been since we played in New York?” But they brought their A game and pulled out some awesome tunes.

Outkast | Photo by Rachel Barrish |  rachelbarrish.com

Outkast | Photo by Rachel Barrish | rachelbarrish.com

Legendary hip hop duo, Andre 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast ended the first day of Gov Ball. Or you could say they jump started the whole day, giving an energetic and enthusiastic performance to many excited and nostalgic fans.