On September 9, 2018, at around 7pm, a 4-piece band appeared in Davis Square. Then, a projector, an inflatable raft… and some crazy paddle controllers.
Project Regatta Go! was envisioned because a group of independent game creators decided that there needed to be more public art. The resulting product was a huge success. Crowds gathered to play the totally free game that a group of intrepid indies created in just 6 weeks time.
The experience was a lot of fun for participants: two players got into a row boat and had to navigate a digital obstacle course while a live band played responsively to how well they were doing onscreen. My role in the project was coordinating the music, and playing violin in the band. (And providing pirate hats.)
Credits: Kellian Adams, Ichiro Lambe, Ziba Scott, Chris Maire, Luigi Guatieri, Graham Pentheny, Andy Hall, Daud Alzayer, JR Rubinger, Kep Peterson, Laura Anne, Caroline Murphy