Diary of a Busker

Diary Of A Busker Day 2526 Sunday April 12th 2025 Winchester.   The rain stopped me coming in until quite late. It’s just before 4 o’clock and Gareth’s almost finished packing his stuff away at the top spot. Unfortunately, he got caught in the downpour coming from the train station. I have a quick look through the alley way to… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2524 Friday April 11th 2025 Winchester.   Two days ago I had 18 year old student Alex Greenwood and two of his mates round the house to film me for a documentary Alex is doing on me. Today I’m meeting him at midday at The Buttercross so he can film me playing there, that’s if… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2523 Tuesday April 9th 2025 Southampton.   I don’t believe it. For once there’s no one playing in the middle spot, opposite the West Quay entrance, so it’s mine, all mine. Unfortunately, it’s in the shade and it’s still not that warm yet so it’s not long before the cold sets in. Still, might as… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2522 Sunday April 6th 2025 Winchester.   Late Sunday morning and it’s a full house. Rob’s at the top spot, of course. He was in Salisbury yesterday and it wasn’t very good. I haven’t been there in ages…I must go back but the problem is I never make anything there, which is a shame as… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2521 Saturday April 5th 2025 Winchester.   I’ve come into town quite late (4:30), no one’s at the top spot but I’m wondering if The Square might be better as there should be lots of people at the tables and outside The Old Vine and Eclipse…and there are. The only problem is the spot’s taken… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2520 Friday April 4th 2025 Winchester.   The Buttercross is out of bounds due to a loud singer with loud backing tracks who’s been there since before 10 o’clock when I came into town to take some coinage to the bank. The Square, usually dead during weekdays, is now being repopulated, I assume this is… Read more →