One thing I miss about New York is the sheer volume of artists performing at the different subway stations. I remember a Chinese man performing arias at the Union Square subway station, a violinist from Julliard at the Grand Central Station subway station and so on. I donated each time I came across them as they performed.

Since I've moved to Colorado, I've followed a local artist I first met at the local Farmers Market. It was awesome to see her grow over time from a shy girl into a true performing artist. Recently she recorded some demos of her original music and a video as well.

In the end, there is something raw and real about street musicians busking which cannot be captured in a concert hall setting.