2010 MUNY Audition Submission / Summer Busking 2007 - 2009

Every year, MUNY (Music Under New York) holds auditions for a life time pass to play in Grand Central Station. Over 500 performers submit audition videos. Of these, about 70 are invited to live auditions held in Grand Central station. Out of these, less than 20 are selected. I was invited twice to the live auditions, but due to the high level of competition, I did not make the cut. Maybe three is the charm!

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• New
• York
• MUNY
• busking
• street
• performance
• subway
• performer

[1cosmicm]

Thanks for keeping it alive

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@1cosmicm Thank you for your comment. Good music never dies, only the musicians. Enjoy.

[Stokilrz]

Awesome man! Good luck with the MUNY audition. Love that reso with the moon and star.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment and encouragement. The live auditions are held in May. If I am invited, I should be hearing soon. Enjoy.

[lesourn19]

These songs should go straight onto your next CD. One of my first memories is listening to Lonnie Donegan's Rock Island Line way back in the 50's. Your version has a stronger conviction, shows depth and greater musicality. Well Done.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. I have been thinking of putting out a low-fi CD. The problem is as a cover artist having to pay the royalties to the owners of the songs. This is about a $100 per song. My first CD, Good & Evil cost $1400 for the rights to make 2500 copies. So, writing original material is the only way to go. LOL Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment. This is not NYC. It is a video submission for an audition being held in NYC. Most of this was shot up north on the eastern coast. A wonderful summer vacation spot on the sea. An old Portuguese fishing village. If you get the chance to go, make sure you try the fried dough coated in sugar! Enjoy.

[Chriskendall1000]

Where was this filmed?. It is not how a Brit who has never been there envisages New York.

Really enjoyed this video thanks for posting it.

[trevorm1]

very true!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment. Dancing children are good because they attract a crowd, but usually the audience forgets to feed the pot. This time was different because people keep giving the little girl coins to toss in. LOL Enjoy.