Chicken Barn Heroes

PERFORMERS COMPETE FOR CHANCES TO ENTERTAIN N.Y. SUBWAY PASSENGERS

…Among the Mississippi blues groups, musical saw players, opera singers, harpists, mariachi bands and other unique applicants, there is Chris Conly, a 30-year-old guitarist from Cape Elizabeth, Maine. A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, Conly, and his band Chicken Barn Heroes, were chosen to audition this year.

Although Conly isn’t new to subway busking, it was his first time applying to the MUNY program. “The great part about performing for MUNY is that your space and time slot will be reserved for you, just like any other legitimate venue,” Conly said. “You’re supplied with the proper official MUNY signage showing that you’re a trusted musician, and you can sell CDs, promote performances, as well as accepting tips, of course.”

If added to the roster, Conly told METRO that he will look forward to performing for thousands of New Yorkers every year in addition to connecting with potential clients seeking live music for private events…

Special thanks to Britni Rubin for the interview!

http://www.metro-magazine.com/Article/Story/2012/07/Performers-compete-for-chance-to-entertain-NY-passengers.aspx

http://www.mta.info/mta/aft/muny/