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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.

 

Entries in cathy grier (5)

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.

 

 

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.

Tuesday
Mar272012

Samantha Margulies Diva Underground

Samantha Margulies Music Under New York performer (Opera, Broadway + Pop singer).

I chatted with Samantha during the 2011 Divas Underground (annual full day lineup of women performers from the MUNY program) at Union Square station.

What Inspires Samantha? "Freedom that the subway allows."

check out the New York Magazine article with Samantha featured 

  • the 2012 Divas Underground will be held Thursday March 29 from 12pm-7pm at Union Square 14th street just above N/R platforms

 

Wednesday
Dec072011

Mecca Bodega Hudson Winter Walk 2011

 

I was performing in Hudson NY at an annual event called Winter Walk. I was happily surprised to find Paul and Marc Mueller of Mecca Bodega, my Music Under New York buddies, a wonderful duo of hammer dulcimer and percussion performing on a sidewalk to dancing children and enthralled listeners. 

Small world, Hudson is a special town and for a moment between the festively decorated main street USA, known as Warren Street and happy togetherness, there was a glimmer of what we are all capable of. 

You can't help but appreciate as you can see in this clip, that Paul and Marc had to deal with the elements, it was cold + dark, but they were rewarded with enthusiastic people on a fun night.

What inspire's Paul "People who love what they do…..it's a one shot deal, do it now."

 

Friday
Apr022010

Heidi Kole and Cathy Grier jam

Diva's Underground Union SQ 3/25/10  

performing Heidi's song "It Goes Back To You" 

filmed by Tim H.