Music Under New York Audition 2009

By Natalia Saw Lady | May 6, 2009 |

Yesterday I was at the annual Music Under New York audition – the audition for performers who want to get permits to play in the NYC subway. Having passed that audition myself many years ago I can identify with the musicians flocking the audition. This year 270 musicians, dancers and living statues submitted an application…

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The Weirdest Thing Put in My Donations Box

By Natalia Saw Lady | October 18, 2008 |

There was nobody playing at the usual busking spots at the Times Square subway station when I got there. As I was setting up to play by the Mosaics, a guy named Charlie told me that he saw me on TV, and he asked if I play at cafes. His friend is opening a cafe…

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