So, I'm going to do some busking tonight in my town. I hope it goes well. Nice weather here tonight and hopefully I'll be set up between the ice cream shop and a restaurant. Both have sidewalk tables.

I'll give an update in a few hours when it's all over!

Samson,
best wishes and be careful- husking can be dangerous to the hands

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ohh, busking! as Emily Latella (Gilda Radner on SNL) would say "Nevermind!"

As Per, Oliver or Andy Salvanos would say never let them make change out our your hat, or you'll get the Abbott and Costello "do you have two $20s for a $10" rube.

Wish you the best and hope it bodes well for you on all levels, and ignore the "I like Marillion over Gentle Giant"fiend- everyone's a critic!

take care,
Dave Brosky "DBro"

Don't listen to him! Gentle Giant is way better than Marillion.

If your town is supportive of busking, that can be great experience. Mine isn't, but I have thought of traveling to one that is. Good luck!

Sage is so right- ignore that idiot!

Gentle Giant rules! with "Knots"

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Samson best wishes! -
your bud,
Dave Brosky

I don't think anyone would say Marillion is better than Gentle Giant.

Good luck busking! I'd like to try that sometime, but the problem with Fargo is, when all the people(students) get here, it gets cold!

So, here's my report!

My town is very music friendly. I play social mixers for the Chamber of Commerce. They encourage musicians to come out and play but, the key is finding a business that won't mind you in front of their shop. Luckily for me, I know most of them from playing at their parties.

I asked the owner of the ice cream store yesterday if she would mind. She said anytime I want to play in front of her shop I can. Since I don't have a battery powered amp yet I needed to plug in. She said, anything I need to do, go ahead and do it.

Next to the ice cream shop is an Italian restaurant and next to that is a Starbucks. Nice location. I got there early to beat out the other buskers. They got kicked out of one spot (owner must not have had a good experience with them) so they went to the next block down.

I made a few bucks, passed out some business cards, and received lots of compliments. Best compliment of the night had to be, "You guys (plural!) sound good."

I'll probably do this more next summer. I learned a lot about busking while doing this , like how to say 'thank you" anytime during a song. And, saying it's called a Chapman Stick anytime during a song. Also, song selection was important. I stayed light and upbeat for the 1.5 hours and it payed off. Good times!

Busking tip: Using your case can be a problem because it kept shutting closed, unless you have a truss rod wrench! Just shimmy the wrench between the top and bottom of the open case and it will hold it open for you! Brilliant!

Congrats! Great summary of your experience.

Welcome to the club