If you didn't happen to see this article in last Sunday's Washington Post magazine, it is quite a compelling read. The set-up: world-acclaimed violinist, Joshua Bell, disguised himself as a busker at a Metrorail station during the morning commute and played for commuters emerging from the station. If you find yourself intrigued by the article, you can also check out the online discussion held Monday.
I suppose you can put a CD of Josh (or any other artist) on your car stereo if you're driving to work, but I doubt you could hire him to play in your back seat.
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Steve Offutt, Arlington resident and Director - Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE), Transportation Projects
There is a great response to the Joshua Bell article by a NYC subway musician in her blog: www.SawLady.com/blog
She interprets the situation differently from the Washington Post reporters... I thought you might find it interesting.
Posted by: Michelle | April 14, 2007 at 08:45 AM