Ariel Bellvalaire: Shredding the Subways... Guitar Girl talk to the rising star

Ariel Bellvalaire
GGM:  I read in a blog you posted on Tumblr that you shredded in the New York City subway.  Which station[s] did you do that in, and what was the, uh, “shred-busking” like?
Ariel:  There's never a dull moment when shred-busking! I generally play at the Union Square or Astor Place Station. I do a mix of original songs and covers of popular songs with my friend who plays acoustic guitar and beat boxes. I literally shred and sing over acoustic guitar. We get the best reactions! Every time I play a solo people either crowd around, throw things in the open guitar case, take pictures, and sometimes, even miss their trains! I've had so many different things put in the empty guitar case. I've had people put in phone numbers, money, candy, and…their clothes. The most memorable shred-busk moment I've had was when a homeless man came and sat down to watch the show and when it was over, he handed me his only dollar. Of course, I couldn't take it, but I was honored that he enjoyed the show enough to even offer it! 

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