A subway musician who never wanted anything more than to be left alone is forced to engage with a cast of hapless, lovable characters who together are destined to save a little girl from her junkie mother and dealer. 

SYNOPSIS:

Invitation to the blues” in a dark, comedic look at street life in New York City, targeting its focus on Tom, a subway musician who performs simply for his love of music. He is surrounded by his friends, a cast of hapless, loveable characters who come to him to solve their problems. In response, Tom simply does what needs to be done, working the system like a master.

Along the way he is pestered by a record executive who is sure he knows what is best for our man. Tom fends off the offers with anecdotes that have nothing to do with anything,. What was a simple way of life becomes somewhat complicated when Tom saves a little girl from her mother and the drug dealer to whom she was being traded for a fix. There is a happy ending, depending on your viewpoint of society.

I have listened to the music of Tom Waits for 45 years. I have also lived in the streets of NYC for a few years which has given me a further appreciation for his ability to see the good in the darkest situations.

“Invitation To The Blues” will give people the opportunity to see the world through Tom Waits’ eyes. And what a beautiful world it is,