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  • When I come across other subway performers since we generally know each other, I am comfortable getting up real close or chatting, so some of my clips have a community feel to them.  I also like to share clips of artists I like, not necessary filmed by me.

 

Friday
Mar292013

Petula Beckles MUNY artist

 

I walked past Petula as she was singing "I Want To Thank You" to the commuters passing by........ I had the chance to be on the judging panel when she auditioned last year and so happy to see that she is now on the MUNY roster!
Her voice so inspirational to me.

 

 

Tuesday
Feb052013

Mariachi Flor de Toloache

A recent member of the "Music Under New York" community, Mariachi Flor de Toloache is the only female mariachi group in NYC! They are awesome! Check them out at http://www.mariachinyc.com/.

 

Intro and Outro music by C. Grier "Comin' Back to Me" and "Noodle #1(Question of Desire" singerfish publishing SESAC

edited by Dan Kleederman

Tuesday
Jan152013

Moon Hooch "Cave Music"

I love to share the music of other musicians whom I discover as I travel throughout the city.  Enjoy the sounds of Moon Hooch.

I discovered Moon Hooch playing outside at Columbus Circle. They play an amazing brand of house music with the uncharacteristic instrumentation of drums and two saxophones. They call it "Cave Music–It's like House, but its more wild, more jagged, more free, more natural to live in."  Cool stuff!

intro words + music by C. Grier "Through My Eyes" singerfish publishing SESAC

edited by Dan Kleederman

Wednesday
Nov282012

Sister Monk - Live For This Moment

I came upon Kathy Deane and Jody Rubel from the group Sister Monk performing in Grand Central. They enjoy performing with the Music Under New York program when they aren't touring around.

What inspires Kathy?  "people like you, other talented musicians, amazing women drummers"

 

 

Saturday
Nov172012

Natalie Gelman Inspiring LIRR

It's always great to chat with another Music Under New York musician. I passed by Natalie playing in Penn Station (LIRR) singing her song Sweet July and she took a minute to chat with me about what inspires her. She's now living in California. We certainly miss her voice in the NYC transit stations.

Check her out!

edited by Dan Kleederman

Saturday
Nov172012

Richie Kaye's Music and Mirth

Richie Kaye and Tony Lavorgna came to play after my set in the Graybar corridor of Grand Central and we chatted about their inspirations. Paul stopped to listen as he was leaving his shift working in the Graybar building, and he shared how Richie and Tony's music inspires him. A sound which can bring you right back to another time and place.

edited by Dan Kleederman

Thursday
May312012

INTI and the Moon, Music Under NY

 

Performing in the Graybar corridor of Grand Central Staion, I discovered INTI and the Moon, a trio led by guitarist Geovanni Suquillo, with Fatih Tabboushe-percussion and Muammer Aryar-Guitar.  Geo has been with the Music Under NY program for many years and I am always thrilled to find him performing.  He has a way of collaborating with other musicians that makes his music sound fresh and organic.

Thursday
May312012

Ray Subway Sax player

I met Ray Blue at 57th st on the downtown R/Q platform.  He was blowing away on his tenor.  We chatted.  here's a little slice of a subway performer's life.

 

Monday
May142012

Agua Clara May 2012

One of the treasures of the Music Under New York program is Agua Clara. I was passing through 34th street last week and there they were, sounding so joyful, musical and lovely. I always like to film other performers and usually edit clips down to 1 minute or so, but this one speaks for itself. The camaraderie of seeing another busker like myself as they acknowledge and smile is a fun part of the underground musical community. Performing in public spaces is such a wonderful way to share our art.

 

Thursday
Mar292012

ReJimi ...hendrix

14th st platform I saw ReJimi performing on my way to my subway gig up on the next level. Music is everywhere underground. I loved his smile and attitude. His sign caught my eye "Love will conquer all"