Union Square Subway Station
I Didn’t Forget How
It was 32 degrees (with a promise of a high of 39) when I left my house this morning to go play in the subway. I could see my breath in the air, and as I was walking towards the subway station I thought “do I remember how to busk?” You see, I was overseas…
Read MoreVideo From Union Square
This video was taken a while ago by Ask a New Yorker at the Union Square subway station. Blackwolf, the Central Park Wizard, happened by and can be seen in this video as well.
Read MorePure Connection
During the first half hour of my playing at the Music Under New York spot at the Union Square subway station people I always see there, such as the blond blind lady, two messengers, and the older gentleman with the big smile, all greeted me ‘hello’. People still said ‘Happy New Year’ to me today,…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
I guess I must be really tired from the exhausting holiday season – while I was on the train going to my spot I realized I forgot my watch, my Music Under New York permit, the New Year’s Eve hat I always wear on this day and the camera! Good thing I didn’t forget my…
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Louis and Uri, the two Andean musicians, were playing at the Music Under New York spot at the Union Square subway station when I arrived there. I set on the bench to wait for them to be done playing. Near me there was a homeless looking guy, sleeping. On the seat between me and the…
Read MoreSanitation Personnel Changes
On the train on my way to playing the musical saw in the NYC subway there was a lady collecting donations to feed the homeless. She gave a sandwich and an apple to a homeless guy who was sitting not far from me. When I got to the 14th street subway station there was a…
Read MorePlaying in 33 Degrees
Today was really cold in New York City – high temp of 33 degrees. When I left my house in the morning it was well below freezing. At the Music Under New York spot at the 14th street subway station two Andean musicians were playing pan flute and wood flute. It was Louis from Ecuador…
Read MoreSantas Everywhere!
As I arrived at the Union Square subway station I could hear a jazz guitar. I couldn’t see who it was, but it kind of sounded like Don Witter to me… As I was setting up at the Music Under New York spot some people asked me how to get to the Plaza Hotel. I…
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Geovanni Suquillo and his Japanese percussionist were playing at the Union Square subway station’s Music Under New York spot when I got there. The percussionist wraps his fingers for protection and beats on a box on top of which he is sitting. I sat on the bench to wait for Geo and his friend to…
Read MoreSubway Musician at Canne Film Festival
I passed the 59th street & Lexington subway station on my way, and I could see Frankie playing his guitar there. This seems to be his favorite spot these days. As I don’t usually play in the subway on Sundays, I was surprised by the different atmosphere that engulfed me at the Union Square subway…
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