Diary of a Busker

Diary Of A Busker Day 2568 Tuesday June 24th 2025 Winchester.   I haven’t been to The Buttercross for four days so it’s about time I made a triumphant return. Don Lavelle’s also there, his easel propped up at the end of The Pentice, the artist on the bench opposite on a break, chatting to another man. He says no… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2567 Monday June 23rd 2025 Southampton.   Before I went to Southampton I saw a photo of Elvis from a 60’s film set and he was on a motorbike and wearing a pair of blue jeans and a yellow shirt. Well, I just so happen to have both of those (not the bike) so I… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2556 Friday June 20th 2025 Winchester.   A hot day; it’s 27 degrees and I can only set up in the shade and the only place where there IS one is at the top spot, which I was thinking of avoiding as I’ve been there a lot lately. Still, can’t be helped. I set up… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2564 Wednesday June 18th 2025 Southampton.   Back to the big city bright and early…this time without a train drama. There’s no one else playing so I set up opposite the mall entrance, thankfully in the shade because it’s bloody hot these days. Speaking of which, a few minutes after Here Comes The Sun, a… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2563 Monday June 16th 2025 Winchester.   At the top spot on a hot day but at least I’m in the shade so my fat fingers don’t get fatter and make it even harder to play! It’s five minutes in before the first floor window is shut on the building opposite. I don’t blame them… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 2562 Sunday June 15th 2025 Winchester.   Indecision! I got to The Buttercross – no one playing and I thought it would be good to give The Square a rest from me because I’m always bloody there on a Sunday…then thought I’d just check to see if anyone was there because I’m curious! So I… Read more →