The folks here at ATR headquarters would like to wish everyone a happy unofficial summer!  It’s unofficial because the summer solstice is still several weeks away, but since we start counting at Memorial Day, we can wish away.  We hope everyone returned safely from their festivities and for those of you who have yet to sober up sufficiently to return to work – uh, good show? We think? *shrugs*

At any rate, the weather has taken a turn for the reasonably better, and kids are looking forward to the end of school and the beginning of play.  It is ATR’s sincerest wish that all kids have a safe place to do just that and, to show their commitment to the cause, ATR donated their time and considerable skills to help make Morningside Park sound as good as it looked last weekend, joining forces with the New York Junior League and volunteers from all over the city for their Playground Improvement Project.

Word from the park is ATR’s acoustic set and general good made them a hit at the event, earning them a second invitation to attend the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony.  We’ll keep you updated on the deets for that.  In the meantime,  watch the video below to catch a glimpse of their set, as well as the boys’ explaining why the project is important. (And to see Jeff’s new do [yes, ANOTHER new do for Jeff] and Kwaku’s awesomely kickin’ hat.)

Also, June and July are shaping up to be busy months for the boys of ATR.  Check here to find a location near you, and come out and see ATR live.