On Friday, August 2nd, Open Mike Eagle played a last minute show in Astoria, Queens at Hell Gate Social. The event took place the night before his tour with Homeboy Sandman and Random aka Mega Ran (The Dear Hunter Tour) officially began in New Haven, Connecticut. Joining him for the night was PremRock, Sarcasmo, billy woods and Elucid making their debut as Armand Hammer. Eric Phipps was there to photograph the show for you, the discerning indie art rap consumer.