Staten Island’s Ferry Fest Floats in St. George

St. George’s ferry terminal bobbed last night with Staten Island’s Ferry Fest, rocking NYC’s waves. Band Tariq Evans strummed as 200 danced by the dock, a free spring kickoff. It’s borough tunes—$5 beers, ferry views, pure SI vibe. A kid tapped a beat; a pro swayed wild. ‘Staten sails—this is it,’ Evans says, tuning strings. The night turned tidal.

The fest’s new—first run, it doubled bets, packing rails by 7 p.m. Evans, a Tottenville rocker; last night’s set hit max—guitars wailed. A late boat dumped 50 more; snacks sold—NYC grit glowed. Sunset framed it—orange hit the Narrows. #SIFerryFest trended; Manhattan’s dry.

Some griped—’Too windy,’ shivered a newbie, hugging a coat. Gulls nabbed fries—laughs won; party rolled. A rival’s pitching a Midland jam, splitting decks. Still, 300 stayed—tunes ruled. St. George’s never rocked so wet.

Evans wants monthly, maybe a boat stage if spring bites. ‘NYC’s water—this rides it,’ he says, packing amps. The fest’s a Staten win—grit meets groove. Ferry’s a party now; catch the next. Bring a jacket—breezes bite.