Ippolito 's Central Park concerts are relatively well-known . However , in 2000 , the Parks Department ordered him ( and all other musicians in the park ) to unplug his small speaker , which led to outcry from his fans and letters to '' The New York Times '' by supportive audience members . The current arrangement is that he has to select a month in advance which dates he wants to play , as well as pay for each permit , rain or shine . On the Sunday after the September 11 attacks , approximately 1,000 of his fans filled his guitar case in Central Park with more than $ 7,000 , which Ippolito , the son of a retired New York City firefighter , delivered to Ladder Company 25 and the 9/11 Fund . During 2006 , Ippolito hosted a daily podcast called " I Love the Company , " which was broadcast globally via Podshow.com . The 365 podcasts featured new works by Ippolito and music by singers and songwriters around the world , which was joined by an " I Love the Video " videocast
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
David Ippolito