Go Alan Go: Rock Star Street Drummer
Alan plays drums in Washington Square Park, which I consider my back yard. Beyond playing amazing music, he draws people in and creates a party. Watch this video to see an example of him in action and what he creates.
As a street performer, his bio is limited, but we talk about his background in our episode. Listen, you’ll love it.
747: Go Alan Go!, part 1: The drummer rocking Washington Square Park
Regular listeners and blog readers know I talk about litter and how much we wreck nature, especially my neighborhood’s back yard, Washington Square Park. Click the links below to see some of the worst litter you’ve seen, in a supposedly nice part of town.
Today the opposite: someone who brings joy, fun, creativity, music, and dancing to the park. Alan began playing drums in the park three years ago and he rocks the place. Click to watch this video of him in action, though when he plays different music, he creates different vibes, so the video shows only a tiny slice of that magic.
You wouldn’t believe how much effort he needs to perform each time he plays. You also wouldn’t believe how good playing makes him feel, and everyone else there too.
If I report the awful, I’ll report the awesome. Feel inspired to bring value to your community, even if it isn’t designed for profit, though you should donate to his funds since he’s a street performer and can use your support (I’ll post a link when I get it from him). If you have to work as much as him, you’ll love it all the more!