Month: March 2012

Diary Of A Busker Day 212

Diary Of A Busker Day 212 Monday March 19th 2012 Winchester High Street 1. Opposite Vodafone, Time: 1:35-3:24pm, 2. Opposite O2, Time: 3:30-3:57pm Not many buskers come out on a Monday – I know Frank never does, so I’m thinking I might get the street to myself. About halfway through my almost two hour set, I’m questioned by two young… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 211

Diary Of A Busker Day 211 Sunday March 18th 2012 Winchester High Street Opposite Vodafone, Time: 4:58-6:05pmA last minute decision to do an hour or, if it’s going well, an hour and a half. There aren’t many about, though – it’s Mother’s Day and I suspect many people have got their mothers down for a meal at home. It soon… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 210

Diary Of A Busker Day 210 Wednesday March 14th 2012 Winchester High Street 1. Opposite Card factory Time: 1:38-2:59pm, 2. Opposite O2, Time: 3:18-4:42pmAs the Buttercross spot is taken – by Rob (still getting louder) and the middle spot at the crossroads by Frank, I’ve again got the raw end of the deal – down at Debenhams. As I’m setting… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 209

Diary Of A Busker Day 209 Tuesday March 13th 2012 Winchester High Street 1. Opposite O2, Time: 2:15-3:20pm, 2. Corner of Marks & Spencer, Time: 3:50-5pmI’ve only been playing a few minutes when the unmistakable boom of a voice heralds the approach of…Maurice – ‘LA LA LA, LA LA…LA LA LA, LA LA!’ he bellows, to the tune of When… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 208

Diary Of A Busker Day 208 Friday March 9th 2012 Winchester High Street 1. Opposite O2, Time: 1:10-2:20, 2. Opposite Bellis, Time: 2:28-3pmRob is in Winchester, again rockin’ the High Street but today he’s not in his usual spot, in front of The Buttercross. He’s down at the crossroads and I’m assuming this is because he’s been asked to move… Read more →