I went downtown yesterday. On the way there was a detour on the bus route, so I would have to walk a couple of blocks to get back on the bus (LTC is something else, I tell you!). I really didn't think much of the detour or why it was happening, but as I walked a few blocks I could here music. It appeared that there was a concert taking place at the library! (Which defeats the purpose of a librarian's "Shh").
As it turned out, the people gathered in front of the library had their backs to the building and were in fact looking up! The music was coming from the roof of one of the buildings! I regreted not bringing my camera that day! It was amazing!
Yuri Pool and some friends were celebrating The Beatles' 40th anniversary of a performance just like that! They were recreating what The Beatles had done years before in London, England. In fact, Yuri Pool and friends went as far as to play the original set list.
The air had a great vibe that day in downtown London, Ontario. People were humming, singing and even dancing to the music. As I waited for the bus down the street from the concert, people waiting with me started singing "Don't Let Me Down" as the next bus came along. (We were hoping that this one would stop, since the other one didn't. As I say, LTC is wonderful)
I was glad to be kicked off the bus and get the experience of the music and the amazing vibe, something that brought commuters together as they stood in conditions that were less than perfect. Yuri Pool and friends, thank you for that day! I was glowing inside for the rest of the afternoon!
More Info:
For an article from the London Free Press about the event, click here.
For some videos from youtube of the concert, click here. And here.
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