Metro Musicians
March 26, 2008 at 9:59 pmDC, Interiors, People, jazz, metro
It is my opinion that random street (or metro) musicians make the world a better place. You’re coming out of the train, up the escalator, wondering where that melody is coming from, and then you see him!! — the guy playing his trumpet for the joy of the daily commuter. Or sometimes it’s a saxophone, an acoustic guitar, or just some plastic tubs turned upside-down for drums. I’ve even heard shopping carts, tree branches, and spare change in a McDonald’s cup used as percussion instruments. Anything goes. Of course, the random street musician hopes you will toss him a few quarters or a dollar bill for his performance.
Check out this video of my favorite DC street performers: the guys that beat the buckets in Chinatown. Anyone from DC knows and has seen these guys before.
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March 27th, 2008 at 9:31 am
i agree! what metro stop was this at? i thought performers weren’t allowed?
March 27th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Totally agree with you - subway musicians make the world a nicer place. I’m in NYC and my favorite subway musicians are the ‘Saw Lady’ (who has a blog where she showcases many subway musicians) and the trio that sings on the train, and the Ebonie Hillbillies. They all sure put smiles on everybodies faces, and it makes waiting for the train much nicer.