Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Whistling in Tompkins Square Park with Michael Lydon



You may have seen — or at least heard — longtime East Village resident Michael Lydon in the ballfields in Tompkins Square Park. He's the guy whistling.

He has recently been practicing his whistling — from a safe and social distance from others.

EVG contributor Stacie Joy caught up him on Monday in the Park...



For a sampling...



Lydon and his wife, composer Ellen Mandel, are active in the local community, performing at Middle Collegiate Church, St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, Third Street Music School Settlement as well as the Tompkins Square Park Christmas tree lighting, among other venues.
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3 comments:

  1. PJGApril 8, 2020 at 1:10 PM

    My friend/neighbor Michael Lydon, aside from being "The Handsomest Man in the World," is also a brilliant writer, musician, and one of the nicest people I know.

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  2. AnonymousApril 8, 2020 at 1:55 PM

    Michael is the best! What great whistling - through a mask, yet. I'm sure Michael knows, but some readers might not, that "Over the Rainbow" was written by Yip Harburg, a former student of PS 64, a stone's throw from where Michael stands. He and his wife Ellen are neighborhood treasures.

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  3. UnknownApril 9, 2020 at 2:18 PM

    Thank you for posting this. It's good to hear and partially see an old friend enjoying and spreading some good vibes!

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