never a dull moment on the nyc subway

okay- what you are about to watch is a true new york experience. what originally started out as a typical nyc subway ride turned into an awesome performance by two people who have never met before. i captured the whole thing on video.
the singer continued with another great song after the entire subway car demanded an encore. her name is jessica latshaw- make sure to check out her music! buy this song on itunes: itunes.apple.co...
props to the conga player as well. check out his stuff- Quoom1.
filmed and uploaded by Matt Schwartz

[@JessicaLatshaw]

Hey, kind people! Feeling grateful for the love and super good vibes. Some of you were asking about the song: it's called "ain't my friend" and you can download (a free and rough copy of it) at noisetrade--just search under my name. This was a very cool random moment to be a part of; I love being in NYC with you all. peace.

[@mikelusk7]

What a catchy tune. I come back to this time and time again through the years.

[@hape97]

0:45 that genuine smile gives me goosebumps aswell :)

[@MrWolfSnack]

You got the Rasta man on the bongos with the folk singer on the ukelele and the hype man to tie them together on complete improv...and it just fits together so perfect.

[@leavefollow1698]

"You don't have to dread to be Rasta," lol but I see what you mean.

[@TreebeardWood]

I'm here in 2020. With all the despair right now, this reminds me of how wonderful this city is and why NYC will never die. Scenes like this can never be duplicated on Zoom.

[@aenima2288]

there was like a good 8 years of just chill NYC subway from like 2012 to 2019 where crime in NYC was at historic lows. Post pandemic the subway is a mess and feels mad dangerous. i take that shit everyday and im always on edge.

[@galaxiax3284]

Never again

[@seawallbird5724]

Yes TBW I agree with you in 2023... So much has happened since this video was made and from where I'm standing things have certainly NOT improved... Also people's behavior has left a lot to be desired.. This beautiful video has a charm and delight about it, both of which have been lost in such a short period of time..😢❤

[@redcomic619]

The drummer's KZbin channel name is Quoom1 Thumbs this up so people can know.

[@geletmote]

wow, i just watched this again after 8 years, what a great performance and the vibes from the crowd!

[@Naternot]

Same here.

[@nolanmcdeezy9007]

music just connects the dots between humans and their souls

[@curbshoppin]

I have found that thanks to youtube there is a gazillion really talented people in this world who we would never had have the chance to see and hear. Great stuff from real people

[@mrbreez33]

Beautiful music. International language of harmony.

[@PoeCompany]

I remember seeing this years and years ago. Probably the first video I really "liked" on KZbin. Like it made me feel good and happy. I missed that moment in my life. Trying to bring it back right now

[@demaphaged]

2:52 guy recording is like "This is awesome i wanna get in on this." *Starts whistling*

[@kiminainteasy5841]

I pointed that out to Jessica hahaha, she totally missed it at first.

[@sweetpea3195]

someone needs to contact this amazing woman and sign her...very nice voice!!!

[@synth888]

She’s the wife of a radio show host in Boston, she’s doing pretty good for herself, I think she’s a writer? Her instagram is @jessicalatshaw if you wanna check her out :)

[@NaturalBornCamper]

Two strangers, a white girl and a black guy, just awesome!! You would never have seen something like that not too long ago. Life is beautiful!!

[@mimi7434]

see... that's why ny is so awesome they put smiles on ppl faces love it!

[@TreebeardWood]

I came back here years later because this makes me so happy :))

[@elevatedandrising1074]

Music brings us together. Thanks for posting.

[@sirbenjamin8315]

Freakin beautiful! In so many ways.... What a memory to have created. Bravo.

[@jackhammer6119]

She is good and so is the beats, beat she has written a pretty good song if that's hers, it was catchy and it made me move.

[@TheDominionOfElites]

Jack Hammer She wrote the song I know it’s 3 years late. But it’s hers.

[@jmilber]

Great genuine human moment. The guy smiling at her at 0:45 helped make it special too, you can tell it was 100% from the heart

[@ChristinaSuarez85]

i keep watching this video over and over and it never gets old! i LOVE my city!!!

[@jhnwllms47]

I love the entertainment on the subways in New York City. Some of them are very good.

[@madamHoodie1]

I hope they stayed friends after this

[@colinbuchan6684]

They did they did a jam somewhere and it's on KZbin somewhere

[@lovepicklesdiehl681]

I know her thats my church preacher daughter

[@lionsteve29]

I wish this would happen in London......... but it woulnd't, because compared to NYC its boring 'stuck in the mud' people wouldn't allow it or appreciate it ! ... this is Living life !! well done NYC !

[@reviewnipplesus-gay1506]

are you good? NYC is known for having the most dull lifeless people in public transit

[@heathkinn]

now this was awesome..people comming together..perfect strangers....and just enjoying the moment.....and everyone was smiling...a most positive experience...this is how it should always be......bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@thomasmoorhoff5266]

I was lucky to experience something very similar. A group of acapella singers walked into a car where a young electric guitar player had already set up. Before they saw each other, each started their performance. They quickly realized their mistake but rather than stopping or getting mad at each other for infringing on their "turf", the guitar player started playing back-up for the acapella group and literally didn't miss a beat. It was the best rendition of "my Girl" that I've ever heard.

[@PurveyorOfCuriosities]

I take solace in the fact that THIS is what we're capable of. Each one reach one.

[@candii10]

Keith A Sanford I take solace in knowing that knowing that $2.75 per ride comes with potential entertainment

[@pbnaj]

Nobody's paying attention, but they are all paying attention. Pretty cool moment captured here. Plus, where are they with a 4 minute uninterrupted train ride?

[@bobcastiglione953]

It takes 11 minutes for an express to get from 59th St-Columbus Circle to 125th Street

[@thedoctor636]

That drummer was my drum teacher !

[@chloekit4861]

No way! Really? Lol

[@drusucks]

Music is about the only thing that makes this world seem worth saving. This is great.

[@lbryant86]

This like this make me sorely miss NYC. Greatest city on earth to live in.

[@deadchannelmoved9328]

New York... Just watching this makes me wanna go see it so bad... :)

[@michaelmateo2399]

So cool there is still hope for us all

[@DaveSpinn]

one word....awesome!

[@jasonw.2319]

Best part of this video is everyone is just watching and enjoying it and not on their phones recording it.

[@chrystianshayne]

The beauty of shared experience... I loved this, makes you realize how connected everyone is. Music is the universal language. Keep it up

[@ThePlasticsporks]

Matthew with the camera is adorable lol

[@saludmonsonis2946]

The guy in black sitting next to her totally stole the scene.

[@captainkknuckles4067]

salud monsonis its a woman dummy

[@chazconway9578]

His smile is so sweet.

[@kiminainteasy5841]

@@captainkknuckles4067 It's a dude, looks nothing like a female in the whitesox hat, and he's got mustache stubble.

[@TheSquareRing]

Flick out your earphones at 0:13 and listen to some real shit.

[@TheDmasi]

and this Is why I ♥ NYC always entertainment & talent In the subways! Great Song & performance!

[@cpldet]

She has such a great vioce. They both played beautifully together and the smiles that they put on the peoples faces on the train and the ones who watched the video on the internet is just as powerful. Thank you for sharing.

[@harpodjangorose9696]

I'm in love.

[@JailWeddings]

"they dont even know each other " i love the guy in the white coat *

[@ellvas13]

Most amazing thing ever! Her voice is purely superb to say the least!!!! Watch kids as this is the real talent... Can You even compare this to s**t like Bieber and other "stars"?

[@singlos1]

Music is a happy thread of all living things. All LOVE

[@robmcdonald5054]

This is absolutely the most purest form of music. The two that didn't even know eachother, came together to perform this great song. And it happens during "The everyday Grind", and what usually, some would say, to be the most dullest part of the day. The train commute home in the City. This is absolutely the upmost talent we see hear. God Bless these true Artists, and may they continue to make great music. This is so pure, and special, that I really could not justify the greatness of it

[@jonimendes6779]

fuck driving this is why i love public transportation ,the thigs you see...

[@foreverinbloom14]

+DJ RII not a lot of fights actually, my experience

[@corinthstark1098]

yess

[@newbutthunt]

I saw a Bum, projectile, Diarrhea shit, standing up on the Chicago Blue Line in a packed rush hour car. --Things You See...

[@paolopaci]

I wish I was there! Thank you for posting it!

[@333tanx]

you rarely see people take their earplugs out...so nice

[@Elpapi702]

Genuine Music awesome I nev seen anything like that out here in Vegas and Ive lived here my whole life

[@zorana04]

Truly refreshing! I go to NYC every year from Florida, and never get so see talent like this in the train...

[@SiEOh]

that dude in all black is fineeeeeee

[@meimeibustos9722]

CurlSi Divine lmao nah just my clothes on my aunts account phone is fucked

[@TheDominionOfElites]

He’s falling in love with the ukulele girl as she sings too

[@kiminainteasy5841]

@@captainkknuckles4067 She's got facial hair then. Though he's already come out on this thread when it happened, even if he was a lesbian, white Sox hat guy would still be hot.

[@geletmote]

@@TheDominionOfElites yess

[@MelissaDePompadour]

NYC is a beautiful city. It's my city, so I might be biased...

[@dariolm1]

i would stay on that train just for that

[@melbfl01]

THIS IS WHY I LOVE NYC'S SUBWAYS- A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE EVERYDAY.

[@LoveLightSalsa]

Love the powerful voice, love the bravado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much love and light to Ms. Jessica Latshaw ~

[@xxmonsterx]

I thought dude was going to yell worldstar.

[@Player-mn8vp]

IS THAT LOGIC NEXT TO HER?? 😂

[@Hulk_Mania]

Good job u all, who is this girl?

[@andyminick7249]

jessica latshaw - "Ain't my friend"

[@Davett53]

Here in November of 2021,...things still not normal,...but getting better. Hopefully this kind of mutual experiences will return to NYC. A city full of talented people, where gutsy buskers, like to express themselves. For the love of humanity we need more of this!

[@pgmccarthy]

Hats off to the subway troubadours, and to the rider who took the video. Capital of the world, New York City!

[@corinthstark1098]

that's why I love NY you can get away from the racist bull

[@MrBrainfreeze300]

NYC is diverse but trust me the racism is here so get out that little bubble u thought nyc was

[@qqqqqqqqqq7488]

+Tide True. We are racist as shit. But we work through it. Unless you are from boston.

[@diegoaespitia]

Yea be careful NYC is actually highly segregated. Sure every now and then we mesh together as just humans but there is still plenty of racism.

[@rizhang5783]

fuck u, NYC is not racist shit. canada is the most racist shit

[@talleyrand299]

You're a fucking racist!

[@geletmote]

That was a moment of peace and unity when no matter we're you came from or who you are , everypassenger on the train was feeling that song! Love

[@bklynsam]

Why I love (and miss) NY. This kind of thing is not an unusual occurrence, happens every single day, on the streets, in the subways.

[@baleeted50]

Jessica is the daughter of the pastors of my church and it is SUCH a blessing to have her play the piano and to hear her sing on Sunday mornings :]

[@Orosk1]

This is exaclty why I love this city so much

[@adlide]

i love when the world pauses for a moment and forgets all differences and just enjoy each other presences. God bless them!

[@evck63]

This what I miss SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much !! I love you NYC!!

[@JakeSVanHfan]

I remember riding the Q train I think last summer a musician came onto the train and started singing and then he passed around a CD for everyone to look at with his songs on it. He charged like 20.00 for it. Sung a really awesome song too so yes you do get alot of great entertainment while riding the subway and sometimes while walking thru the subways stations too.

[@BEBORN22]

I so need to find this woman..she is talented and sounds wonderful!

[@Jroz1000]

oh the power of music..beautiful

[@badawg1962]

hehehehe ... Jessica over a million hits ! WOW ! :) just shows you how wonderfull your songs and smile make people respond .. you are gonna do great ! :) this video STILL makes me smile !

[@paige437]

Imagine if each one of us had a moment like this every day...just while doing our regular thang....connecting with others,taking down the walls, making each other smile, being kind...I like.

[@nutripals]

This is why i love NY.I never wanna leave this amazing city!

[@themindofjonathan3686]

Can I ask you an honest question. Does this NY still exist? Or can we both admit that NY is now garbage. Filled with hate and overpriced low quality apartments.

[@atirgi1]

thats awesome. glad to know in this world today theres still theese beautiful moments on a random subway

[@henrythomas6843]

Cameron Diaz always making someone smile

[@seawallbird5724]

Love this.. first heard her years ago.. very talented young woman... wonder where she is and what she is doing tooday.... Not forgetting the marvellous accompaning drummer.. 😊❤👍🏽

[@susunslatky]

Sweeeet!!! Awesome singer! Cool drummer. Funny MC. Touching audience. Moved me.

[@korbyn1112]

One of the most beautiful things..

[@geletmote]

i remember watching this about a year ago, the reason why this video is so good, apart from the performance is the facial expressions given by all passengers on the train, you sense the unity.. brought me back great vid! thank you

[@germaincote4427]

It's awesome to see how music spreads love and help people to understand each others. peace to all this world's musicians

[@DaCatOnTop]

Aww, so awesome, nice to see harmony and peace brought by music. The girly got some skills, the dude in black is a cutie. I wish I was there, I love raw live unspoiled talent

[@typhis187]

This restores my faith in the human race showing we CAN get along even in a cramped subway. I share this with everyone I know on and offline to show something beautiful and awesome taking place in a place most people have stereotyped as hostile.

[@whk421]

This was great! I see stuff like this maybe once a month or so on the subway, or in the stations. Nothing like this place.

[@ballarddesign]

I met the drummer at a show a couple of years ago. The hum sound that you hear in the background is his signature sound that he plays on the drum. It's amazing he gets a tone like that out of the drum. Also awesome to know that they really didn't know each other. Just a train ride and two talents meeting up.

[@waderp]

I love it when people do this kinda thing.People need more live music.Especially when going places that are a chore.Kudos to both of these people.Dont stop.

[@Viliatheshark]

Music just brings people together

[@adamschaloff8988]

Beautiful! I LOVE music in its raw and spontaneous nature!

[@nightnol]

This is why I love music!

[@MCNUTTCOMEDY]

No Doubt the world needs more of this!!

[@20postit]

seriously i cannot stop listening to the song!

[@purplekisses171]

this is beautiful i love moments like this in the world

[@malihomjung]

That is the reason why I LOVE NYC!

[@livingbyfaithval]

Love it. Entertaining just because its a really nice song, but then watching the joy of the musicians and the harmony of people's participation just doubles the smile factor.

[@robmcdonald5054]

I agree 100%. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME, AND I CANNOTT EVEN FIND THE WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE TALENT , AND SPECIALNESS OF THIS PERFORMANCE HERE.

[@kindracalhoun7030]

I love how she breaks out in some funky folk rap that was awesome the dude next to her so different in outlooks but i love how theyre all just diggin the groove :)))

[@mightyincognito]

I found this video on youtube 6 months ago or better. Then it only a few100 hits, checked it today and its over 11,000,000. Holy sh!t!!! Thanks for doing what you do, it is appreciated. I am usually a stickler about subscribing to random channels, but yours was a no brainer. Keep em comin girl...

[@randyreal574]

I love New Yorkers I don't live there anymore but I coming back soon!! You are all special!!

[@drakosification]

Music comes from the heart... your outsides have nothing to do with it.

[@JojoTheJoCpuMaster]

crazy how two people with talent never meet, and they just both end up mixing both of their talent into one thing. Then the glow in the passengers faces as they hear such lovely music.

[@inezmickel1274]

2020 ... she still the boss