Paul McCartney gave New Yorkers an opportunity to “come together” for one night, and one night only –– for a surprise concert at the Bowery Ballroom in Lower Manhattan.

Paul McCartney has staged a surprise performance before a small crowd in New York. His previous show in the area took place at MetLife Stadium with a capacity of 82,500. Tuesday’s surprise appearance at the Bowery Ballroom was in front of, at most, 575.

Paul McCartney ’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago at MetLife Stadium, capacity 82,500. His surprise show Tuesday night at the Bowery Ballroom fit, at most, 575. It was probably less than that since McCartney’s sound board and gear — too much to fit backstage — occupied a portion of the floor space at

"Hey, that was a Beatles scream!" Paul McCartney said, responding to a female audience member's shriek midway through his exuberant set at New York's Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday night. "Okay girls, let's get it over with: Let's hear your Beatles screams.

Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney is taking the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.