Diary Of A Busker Day 30 Wednesday January 20th Winchester High Street (1.opposite WH Smiths, 2. corner of Marks and Spencers, Time: 1. 3:15 – 4:50pm. 2. 5:05 – 5:40pm). Another double header, as the first session took so little money – £6 in an hour and a half. And I was robbed, again. A young guy walks past, doesn’t look… Read more →
Month: January 2011
Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 29
Diary Of A Busker Day 29 Wednesday January 19th Winchester High Street (corner of Marks and Spencer, Time: 1:45 – 3:45pm). I say a quick passing hello to Frank, who’s accordion-ing it up opposite WH Smiths, and set up at the same place as last night. I’ve been playing a few minutes, then a loud voice – “WHAT ARE YOU… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 28
Diary Of A Busker Day 28 Tuesday January 18th Winchester High Street (corner of Marks and Spencer, Time: 4:30 – 5:40pm). A late session. I couldn’t establish myself at the usual places – opposite WH Smiths or Clinton Cards, both along The Pentice – the covered stretch of the high street, as a youngster was vigorously strumming away and belting… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 27
Diary Of A Busker Day 27 Saturday January 15th Greenwich Market London. Time: 1:30 – 6:45pm. A long day – the longest yet, and in a new location. I had arranged to visit my old mate Gary* at his flat in Greenwich, south London, so he could record me playing a selection of busking favourites for a promotional cd to send around… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 26
Diary Of A Busker Day 26 Thursday January 13th Winchester High Street (opposite WH Smiths, Time: 2:25 – 3:35). Not too cold, but wet and clammy so I had great difficulty playing, as the hands sort of stuck to the strings. Made nothing untill I started playing The Third Man, then four pound coins in five minutes, from four ladies… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 25
Diary Of A Busker Day 25 Tuesday January 11th Winchester High Street (1. opposite Phase Eight, Time: 11:15-1:45pm, 2. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 3:30-5:05pm). A double-header, with a break in between where I went home and had some lunch. An old man comes up during The Third Man (naturally) – “I recognise that – The Third Man. That’s a nice… Read more →