Coldplay Surprises Fans with Unannounced Performance at Rough Trade Record Store
A Surprise Performance at the Record Store
For a few lucky Coldplay fans, it was para-para-paradise. The band made a surprise appearance at the New York City record store Rough Trade on Tuesday morning, stopping in to perform a song for the customers shopping inside.
The Performance
Chris Martin and the seven-time Grammy winning band – who released their newest album "Moon Music" on Friday – performed an acoustic version of their latest single "feelslikeimfallinginlove". The band had just finished performing on the "TODAY" show in Rockefeller Plaza, a short walk down the block from the record store.
A Spontaneous Event
Coldplay had no advance notice of the surprise performance, and the record store was only informed of the event the night before. The band quietly entered through the back door and squeezed into the store’s photo booth to take a picture, which will be included with copies of their new album purchased in-store at Rough Trade beginning Thursday.
An Intimate Performance
The band’s performance was an impromptu one, with an estimated 20-25 fans in attendance. According to George Flanagan, the store manager at Rough Trade, the reaction from the fans was one of shock and amazement. "The reaction was like, ‘Oh my God! How did we just walk into this?!’ And Chris Martin was like ‘Welcome!’ in the midst of the song," he said.
A Special Moment
During the performance, one fan wearing a hat in celebration of her 70th birthday was invited on stage by Martin while the band performed. She danced alongside him, with Martin giving her a kiss on the head. "That was just a very sweet moment," Flanagan said. "Kind of serenaded her."
A Well-Kept Secret
The performance was intended to be a well-kept secret, even as Coldplay fans surrounded the area. The store management wanted to ensure the performance was safe and enjoyable for both the artist and fans, and did not announce the event publicly.
Conclusion
The surprise performance at Rough Trade Record Store was a unique and memorable experience for the lucky few who attended. It showcased the band’s ability to connect with their fans on an intimate level, even in unexpected ways.
FAQs
Q: How did Coldplay notify Rough Trade of the surprise performance?
A: The band’s team reached out to Rough Trade the night before the performance, and informed them of the plan.
Q: How many fans attended the performance?
A: An estimated 20-25 fans were in attendance.
Q: Was the performance announced to the public?
A: No, the performance was intended to be a secret, and was only notified to the fans who were already in the area to attend the "TODAY" show.
Q: Will the photo from the performance be available?
A: Yes, the photo will be included with copies of Coldplay’s new album purchased in-store at Rough Trade beginning Thursday.
