Zoo Station

Every now and then, NYC throws up a delightful little surprise that reminds you how much fun it is to be living in this city. In November, for instance, was that secret U2 concert under the Brooklyn Bridge that I managed to attend. Here's another lovely little story that I came across via Fred Wilson and Brooklyn Vegan. Apparently, commuters travelling through the Union Square subway station were treated to the surreal sight of the brilliant new indie rock band from Montreal, Arcade Fire, sitting outside the subway station and doing an impromptu jam. Regine was using a guitar case for percussion even. Here's a link to a video clip of Arcade Fire performing "Boys don't Cry" by the Cure outside Union Sq Station. Viva New York.

PS: In case you haven't listened to Arcade Fire yet, they will be opening some of U2's Vertigo tour dates in November. In fact, U2 have been coming on stage to one of Arcade Fire's tunes all tour long.