Subway musicians say they have something to “fret” about. Buskers said Wednesday they are sometimes frightened to perform because there’s so much violent crime underground — even as they vied for plum ...

Their fears strike a dark note. Subway musicians said they’re worried about violent crime as assaults surge underground — even while they vied for prime performance spots at MTA-held auditions ...

A musician who was assaulted while performing in the New York City subway last week is now calling for increased safety measures for fellow artists. Iain Forrest, a 29-year-old electric cellist who ...

A woman has been indicted in the metal water bottle attack on a Herald Square musician as he performed for an evening rush crowd the day before Valentine's Day, Manhattan prosecutors announced ...

Dozens of subway buskers today will get a chance to rise far above their normal stage as they audition for a new reality television show. “NYC Sound Tracks,” an eight-episode series produced by ...

FOLLOW THE TRACKS TO SONGS FROM THE UNDERGROUND: NYC SUBWAY A Compilation Featuring the Best NYC Subway Performers (New York, NY- July 7th, 2005) Headset Productions, a New York based artist ...

Rochelle Thompson is standing in a glitter-flecked Santa hat and her stocking feet on the downtown platform at Columbus Circle. She was wearing galoshes earlier, but the red tartan rain boots now sit ...

From the tin drum man of 34th street to that classic mariachi band, New York City subways are characterized by their eccentric musicians, also known as “Buskers.” Part of the nature of these acts is ...

The life of a subway musician can be a complicated one with permits required to play, a rush hour audience and limited pay. Yet, dozens make the daily trek to their coveted spots to perform against ...