Dario Rossi live in New York City @Times Square

This trip was more than a vacation, because it actually represented the end of a circle. I chose to make the "closure with a bang", to carefully seal these years of many good and bad experiences as a traveler, street artist, stage musician, and above all as a human being: I went alone to New York, I visited it and then I played in "Times Square": the center of the world! I take this opportunity to thank all the people who were there with me that day, including the policeman who was forced to stop me. I wanted to have this experience because I feel that my life, and consequently also my career, is going in an even new direction. It seemed right to me to "greet" my path, especially after this difficult "chapter" 2019. I dedicate this performance to a person who this year has decided to leave the world to access that dimension of which none of us will ever be able to speak to someone else. Wherever your energy is, know that I have destroyed "The Big Apple" for you too, Dad. Happy Christmas🎄

[@mikesinzard4037]

This guy forms crowds so quickly. Unbelievable talent!

[@user-qx1jx9gu3f]

Дарио , привет из России !!! То что ты делаешь это потрясающе !!! Уважаю

[@footballkoorahd1191]

He stopped him because he was going to be rich in 10min 😂😂😂

[@BillDodd]

To me, this video transcends Dario's as-usual excellent and inspiring work in the interaction with the officer. The optics of a partially jocked-up, side-arm bearing "peace officer" in paramilitary garb looming over a performance artist sitting on the street playing for an admiring crowd has an almost Banksy quality to it. Land of the free, indeed.

[@JordanBockart]

I didn't appreciate the disturbance. All that Banging. So I called the Police and Thank GOODNESS they came to our aid! So thankful to the brave men and women of law enforcement for stopping this dangerous criminal from spreading happiness.

[@Twizzledoc187]

Jordan Bockart this comment wins the internet!!!

[@JordanBockart]

Man Thanks Lol

[@sbnwnc]

Especially in *Times Square* where is _ALWAYS_ so peaceful, quiet, and serene.

[@double0devin2012]

thanks for killing art in America

[@JordanBockart]

@@double0devin2012 I applaud the criticism Devin because if I was who I had pretended to be in the comment I'd hope someone would have had the courage to intervene as you bravely did. :) Read the end of my comment again and you'll see the heavy sarcasm. ;)

[@gsmmarket]

And this is called the country of Freedom ??

[@Minoritynomad]

everywhere has laws.

[@csabanagy5813]

@@Minoritynomad but not like this...

[@Echo-vs8jv]

Ahh NYC. No law enforcement around when some deranged hobo decides to push you onto the subway tracks, but they are on point when it comes time to crack down on a dude rocking jams on the sidewalk.

[@michaelabbott516]

Right On my friend, I so wish I could have been there but I'm glad to see you in action in the center of the world. The world needs artists with heart like you in this rather dark time. Lead us toward the light in 2020. Love You my friend sending along a BIG HUG XOXO

[@Andy_Holmes]

God bless you and your father. My dad passed away almost eighteen years ago.

[@7470alexander]

You are free to do this in Nashville, there is other bucket players here.

[@sirsplintfastthepungent1373]

Hot damn. I'm not sure if hillbilly techno exists, but I want it in my life.

[@Minoritynomad]

that also need/have permits.

[@vanse_ofcl]

"You're not a cop, let him go!" Love that

[@inahriahri9980]

Dario Rossi! You are awesome, talented, educated musician. My respect to you for your devotion and diligence. As a person of art, I appreciate and respect your skills. Never give up! You are cool!

[@SeeMyJoinDate]

Solo negli Stati Uniti potevano interromperlo... I soliti ebeti... Grande Dario, orgoglio italiano! 😎💪🏻🇮🇹

[@rohanbanerjee9852]

Why the police man disturbing him😒😒😒😒 ........such a nice drummer he is!......😍

[@HiggyBungy]

Good luck in the next phase of your life and career Dario. And blessings on your dad's soul for creating and nurturing such a gifted and likable genius as yourself. The policeman was polite and the crowd were generous so for me it is a nice clip showing the Christmas spirit. :-)

[@danielfunke4747]

"This is America. Don't catch you slippin' now."

[@zhutto]

This makes me so so mad! How could you stop Dario?!?!

[@johngorman4555]

The officer was scared he would have a festival crowd developing on his watch.

[@mizu3866]

Because he doesn't have a permit to do busking at least the police enjoyed abit of his drumming. Still sad that he needs a permit just to do busking, and the police was just doing his job.

[@zhutto]

I will risk my job if i were him lol. Yeah oc, i understand that, that was just my spontaneous reaction since i hvnt seen him uploaded a new one for awhile. Keep goin Dario!

[@petesmith9475]

"just doing his job" so did the nazis at the camps. Getting a permit to do anything takes ages and comes out as negative. This really pissed me off.

[@Minoritynomad]

@@mizu3866 i'm a HUGE fan of busking. But needing permits isn't sad. It's needed. Especially in extremely popular destinations

[@tatianna]

Brilliant Dario!! Loved every minute & Welcome to NY! ROFL

[@Twizzledoc187]

Raw talent! I would’ve loved to have been there!!!

[@kjwworldwide]

Awesome job. I work 3 mins away I wish I was there. Keep doing your thing Dario. That officer is gonna become one of your fans.

[@fabb4601]

Grande Dario! Sempre il migliore nel mondo !!!!

[@adr1ansm1th]

It takes some doing to get that many New Yorkers to stand still and listen especially on Christmas Eve!

[@Yaguel]

Great man! you've a talent, no doubt about it! It's fantastic your music and you. GREAT JOB! :)

[@soyjuanread4393]

Eres un Maestro!, you are a master!

[@alex_odproexe]

You’re always the best. I saw you in Turin some years ago! I hope to see you again in London!

[@danielecastaldi535]

Grande Dario😎 e tantissimi auguri di buon Natale !

[@Sergey_nzrv]

Stupid policeman! Dario, you best drummer!

[@kuciakgames3189]

He was not stupid he just did his job. Blame the law creators

[@MadeinEataly]

he's lucky to be still alive. Usually they call the SWAT TEAM for much less :))

[@mravecsk1]

@@kuciakgames3189 Exactly.

[@revivevfx]

Love you man, never stop!

[@zaheers123]

Dario!! Your freakin awesome bro..

[@ArtBusker]

So great !!!!

[@stefanocavalli4712]

cacchio, sempre sul più bello !!!

[@jennacarlson7857]

In love with the beat if your ❤️ heart!!!

[@MyMarcello10]

bravissimo dario well done mate. good show!

[@xandermijares342]

You still got it man!

[@cpablo4451]

Happy New Year 2020 all the way from the Philippines! Your new fan here :)

[@colinrash56]

"When a true genius appears in this world, you may know him by this sign.. That the dunces are all in confederacy against him" - Jonathan Swift ..Brutha Dario has that Spirit of True Genius.. Who the dunces stopped becoz they didnt get their permit "Mafia Tax" ..Seasons Salutations & Celebrations to you Brutha Dario, Thank you for sharing your passion.. Peace & Respect frm New Zealand You will surely be Welcome

[@Knarsen]

Happy Holidays Dario

[@javierdorado3519]

Feliz navida Rossi y a las autoridades de tu ciudad👍

[@MaximPustovit]

Huge! So sad you didn't predict this situation. And we would see all show )))

[@kikka2234]

Bella pe Dario..great performance, Italian Pride :) buon Natale

[@johngorman4555]

Dario sei grande

[@jamileh1435]

the stooommmppppp is the danceflooooor ;)

[@YAYAisme]

Awesome !

[@oXStarKillerXo]

Hey dude, you’re amazing

[@peacha1052]

That's too short...😭But I expect other more Dario's performance!!😇👍🏻

[@WordThought]

spirit wont be broken! keep pushing brother! That looked like security idk if was nypd-- either way screw them-- we heard you!

[@nandayo2940]

When the police stopped him my heart hurts

[@Pana4ican11]

Amazing

[@halo062885]

I gotta day the “ the techno rave” in Rome was my best one. U gotta do that in nyc ppl will go crazy

[@DoesNotInhale]

more traveling street vids like this please. And please come to LA

[@marcoscaraballo2881]

Tou were in NY. Please let me know when you will be here again. Please!!! Thank you

[@bigpesa6166]

ROCKIN TIMES SQUARE 👊

[@umagico]

Buon Natale!

[@laragu007]

My condolences.

[@user-ir1hv2sq4o]

very nice.

[@tolajaff2157]

Good luch for ever

[@riccardorampini9266]

Sei un grande

[@paweljurczynski6191]

👍👍👏👏Brawo Super 👌👌😄👍

[@sirsplintfastthepungent1373]

NYPD - stealing is fine but just don't play music without a permit. Thanks, officer.

[@AKCrazyRussian]

Dario, please come to Cincinnati, OH we have a lot of bucket players here.

[@arnevajsing7120]

Everybody nagged him to come to New York. New York:

[@christianmgtow4744]

Hey Dario, welcome to the land of the fee and home of the slave

[@surviver5738]

Perfectly put.

[@ziyaan1298]

That was awesome but why did the police man stop you and you were the one of best drummer ever I love to here your music so please upload more

[@tao077]

Like we say in Argentina: "hay que ser amargo y vigilante". The land of the free say them.

[@TheFreez55]

Da best....the only one

[@invalidargument864]

Keep drumming dude! The police officer was only doing his job :/ nice to see another upload!

[@verydarkbeer]

Meanwhile....in the "land of the free".....

[@csabanagy5813]

Right, exactely what I want it to say...

[@brianwagar4512]

Free to go there anywhere

[@Podz4420]

Hope the Yanks could appreciate the pure raw Techno!....

[@petesmith9475]

what? he was getting chips all the time (untill pigglet had to ruin the whole thing people were enjoying)

[@FatherAndSonsTV]

Dario Rossi, you are incredibly talented. The sad thing is this officer does not know the laws. It clearly states on the "NYC 311 Performance Permit website" that a permit is required should the performer use "loudspeaker, megaphone, or stereo Perform in or next to a park" whereas in this video Dario obviously is not using any type of device to transmit the music/sound. Otherwise, there is a $45 fee for a permit. One can, however, perform under the subway without a permit using those devices. This officer was in the wrong.

[@Minoritynomad]

not entirely true, This is Time Square. Since 2016 they have specific areas for "busking" and tipped performers. Time Square is a very specific set of rules. It was chaos before. With all the buskers and those costume people.

[@FatherAndSonsTV]

@@Minoritynomad They should then honestly update this website: portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02069 Though yes, it would be best to just pay the $45 permit and then one would never have to worry about it.

[@user-kc4hb4dr2w]

Мусорок-обломщик. Такой кайф прервал.

[@SoulUA33]

на то он и мусорок)))

[@bobcat6781]

Я смотрю у меня есть единомышлиники . Вот бы в рассиянию его затянуть )

[@DetectiveOnan]

Scjapnyek

[@DaveSlater.trancemusic]

Ti hanno praticamente detto che non era permesso esibirsi in quella zona..davvero un peccato Dario. Sei fortissimo ovunque tu vada ;)

[@xandermijares342]

3:38 dang man, I was digging the beginning of that beat

[@AlienBoy33]

❤

[@yeganeseferova3379]

Super Super Super

[@antifadelsur]

Menos mal que es la tierra de la libertad!

[@equalizer5304]

Good techno!

[@mizu3866]

3:10 and there's the police hiding

[@simondg42]

America.. The land with all possibilitys ... From dishwasher to millionair.... Ha ha ha... Bullshit... Awesome streetmusic💪💪💯💯 Keep pushing Dario

[@felipewerner6670]

Music is too dangerous, can make peoples minds free...

[@Froluvangel]

NYC po po and sh**. Stop a guy from playing drums. But sit by and watch the real criminals do what they do. So dam backwards. This guy is Awesome.

[@johnhodge2775]

Hey will you be in New York again

[@ndrey1323]

Как всегда мусора мешают талантливым людям...

[@ActuallySanFrancisco]

come to san francisco! 👍

[@CaptainHernandez]

Why did you stop him he’s got talent all he was doing is entertaining the people I wouldn’t have stopped him if that was be beat he’s good. Stay Safe 👮🏻‍♂️🚔🚨

[@KATIENERDGIRL]

grandee conquista new york

[@filippovincenti]

Daje Dario

[@davidjohnston4516]

Think he's good very good dario rossi

[@magalia.5977]

What about the girl at minute 3:15? Did she took your tips instead of giving you some? I can't figure out what happened 🤔 thanks 🤭👌 excellent skills and music *-* 👏👏👏

[@AntonioVergine]

I think she took a business card, because then she showed it to other people, and seemed to me she was reading it.

[@magalia.5977]

@@AntonioVergine awww, i wish!!! 🤗🤗 Never imagined that, thanks for your point of view 🤗💓

[@robertafantuz1534]

Speriamo sia davvero il biglietto da visita...altrimenti sarebbe un vero schifo!!!!!

[@antioch325]

Way to be THAT guy pal...indeed. #bahhumbug #shortarm #bittersob

[@johnfernley526]

Land of the free

[@MANUELGHEZZI]

.44 Magnum Free play drums prohibited..

[@davidr.3843]

A Dario sei grande. Sei de Roma?

[@sdrcorbu]

Dario, I am one of your loyal subscribers. I saw this video 4 days ago and just revisited it, now reading your comments above. I didn't see them the first time. There is so much more going on in this video than what meets the eye or ear. At first, I was so pleased to see a new post! More so that you were street busking in New York City, my city, only to be ceased by a the NYPD.... Never saw this happening to you before in any other city or venue. That was discouraging, since you were just getting warmed up. Ahh, America and her unequal Justice system (as another commenter pointed out). But you handled the circumstance with grace. I am just now watching the video again and reading some of the comments, through which I discover that this moment was actually a tribute expression to your father's passing and possibly to a change of course in your life. This moment is both painful and sweet, as well as tormenting. I'm sorry for the loss of your dad and that you were stopped in the middle of expressing his spirit, while processing your own place, moment, future path...I would imagine ...bewildering. There was really a lot going on there, when the cop interceded, but your grace prevailed. That says a lot to your fans, that are always drawn to your talent. What is especially meaningful to me is that you posted this the day after my mother died and your music was giving me a nice distraction and relief. Now that I know what was really happening , I will always witness this moment as her send off too! Thank you Dario! Good luck with your future direction. Keep us in the loop... we will be there.

[@augusboros]

日本にも来て… Please come to Japan…

[@AllanMcIntyreJapan]

日本に来ると良いな！

[@ricardogomes2423]

What did the cop say to him?

[@lprince96]

He said he's not authorized to perform here because he has no permit. Sucks right?

[@rjtv1765]

Why Didnt everyone start jamming

[@greenlantern1123]

America got talent . God bless him

[@sebastiankos6184]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱👍🏻

[@JorisMaas]

So sad you had to stop performing @ Times Square Dario, I once was shooting a timelapse on one of the marble benches at Times Square and suddenly a group of policemen stood next to me (all watching at me and talking about me). I did use a mini tripod and a timer remote so maybe they found that suspicious or something. I am not surprised they walked to you and ordered you to stop, but it's a shame really....artists make the city a lot more enjoyable.

[@elhenry2412]

hey, bro i want to visit usa, im from peru, And teach me your "street techno"

[@AnthonyGoodley]

Man that sure sucks the cops shut you down. 😓