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New York, New York

Busking the NYC Underground

with Heidi K.

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17 reviews

Style: Artsy, Offbeat, Wild

Follow NYC busker, (subway musician), Heidi Kole (singer/songwriter & author of 'The Subway Diaries' www.thesubwaydiaries.com) as she leads you on an up close and personal tour of the magical world of music, art & dance that exists underneath the streets of NYC. The underground is a bit of a 'treasure hunt.' No two days, hours or minutes are ever the same, so get ready for an adventure unique to you and you alone. Be ready to explore :)

Heidi is, among other things, a long time busker of the NYC subways and will give you a unique, insiders' view, up close and personal of this mystical, magical world as she introduces you to some of the city's most well known and respected subway musicians and performers and shares secrets of the underground. Along with the tour Heidi will perform/ busk for you!

One autographed copy of Heidi's book, "The Subway Diaries" www.thesubwaydiaries.com included per tour, more available upon request.

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Heidi K.

Heidi Kole, often described as a Renaissance woman, is a singer/songwriter, actress, dancer, voiceover artist, stunt person for film/tv &author of The Subway Diaries - a first hand account of her experience as a busker iin the NYC Subway System. Her stunt and acting credits include Disney, New Line, HBO, CBS, ABC, Warner Brothers & Tristar to name a few. Her voice over work can be heard on numerous Nat'l radio commercials & her songwriting credits to date include songs in opening & closing credit spots in a number of films. Heidi, an eternal absorber of life, lives her life avidly soaking up humanity & creating her art from her day to day observations and adventures. When asked what moves and inspires her most in life & in her art "People. I love humanity in all it's incarnations; a look, a smile, a bowed head, a dance, a tear, a laugh...all move me past all tangible boundaries. I hope I capture at least a fraction of that that precious energy in my music & art." Full profile

17 Reviews

Jeff Tastes

This tour was a dream come true for me. Underground cultures always intrigue me, and this is literally as far underground as NYC gets. Heidi is a member of this culture and has been doing it for around a decade. She is super nice and a great guide. I even made some busker friends. Dream come true.

Derek C.

We would highly recommend Heidi. We are two university students that were looking to gain insight into the underground world of NYC Buskers. Heidi's enthusiasm, connections with other buskers, and genuine love for what she does made this tour unforgettable. Getting to meet the people that have so clearly influenced her and supported her, have given us a new appreciation for the community of people that call the underground their stage, and their livelihood. Thank you Heidi for your work in putting this together, and your passion.

Sven P.

the underground adventure dreams are made from. Sights and sounds of magnificent singers, structures and people. train hopping from A to L to D the adventure was like no other. We all felt like kids seeing a world we never knew existed. loved every story, every ones vision and idea. it was amazing. Most people ride the trains as travelers, i guess on this tour, you could you are peter pan and the lost boys! Thanks Heidi

Eric A.

Heidi was terrific and this was a great experience. She pulled together a bunch of fellow musicians and created a tour with performances at various stops along the subway. It was a peek into the like of street musicians and the NYC subway experience. We brought along 2 kids, 8 and 11 yrs, and she made an extra effort to include them. Overall I think it's a great off-the-beaten track tour and a way to get a better sense of NYC. Highly recommended.

Alexis H

Heidi's incredible. Such a great and inspiring personality. You made our school project so easy & I thank you for that. everyone you got us to meet will be on my mind forever.

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