Michael Stipe and Brandi Carlile Cover Elvis at Billionaire Mike Novogratz's Gansett Games
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Chris DeVille
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The article reports on the Gansett Games, an annual field day in Amagansett, NY hosted by billionaire crypto investor Mike Novogratz. It highlights the closing ceremony on June 27, which featured rock star performances including Michael Stipe and Brandi Carlile covering Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds," backed by a house band with Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Andrew Watt. The event was previously referenced on the TV show Billions.
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Twitter / XMichael Stipe and Brandi Carlile Cover Elvis at Billionaire Mike Novogratz's Gansett Gamesstereogum.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe Gansett Games is an annual field day in Amagansett, NY hosted by billionaire crypto investor Mike Novogratz.
Michael Stipe and Brandi Carlile, for instance, were on hand to cover Elvis Presley's 'Suspicious Minds.'
They were backed by a house band featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and super-producer Andrew Watt.
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