Author: Marvin

Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 116

Diary Of A Busker Day 116 Saturday June 18th Winchester High Street (outside Debenhams, Time: 5:10-6:05pm.)         I never usually go busking on a Saturday, but after 23 years, today is Bertie the flower seller’s last day in Winchester – he’s taking his trade to Romsey, so I’ve come mainly to say goodbye. I’ve had to wait till quite late to come… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 115

Diary Of A Busker Day 115 Wednesday June 15th Winchester High Street (1. outside Debenhams, Time: 1:22-2:50pm, 2. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 3:10-4pm.)         It’s “drizzling” today, but I decide to risk it – I’ll come in to town and make for the covered part. There is a 4 piece military brass band at The Buttercross and further down, just… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 114

Diary Of A Busker Day 114 Tuesday June 14th Winchester High Street (opposite Whittard, Time: 3:37-5:47pm.)          During my now obligatory pre-session reconnaissance of the high street I have a chat with Bertie the flowerman who tells me this Saturday will be his last day here in Winchester. “I’m bored – I’ve been here 23 years. I’m here 10 hours… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 113

Diary Of A Busker Day 113 Monday June 13th Winchester High Street (1. corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 12:10-4pm, 2. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 4:24-5:44pm.)           The weather’s certainly heating up – so much so that here – the only place I frequent on the sunny side of the street, I am forced to take off my jacket. I’m… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 112

Diary Of A Busker Day 112 Wednesday June 8th Winchester High Street (1. opposite Clarks, Time: 11:55-12:20pm, 2. opposite Whittards, Time: 12:42-1:55pm, 3. outside Debenhams (Fire escape) Time: 2:20-3:10pm, 4. outside Debenhams, Time: 3:40-4:40pm.)        It looks like it’s going to rain today so I’m hoping to be able to set up somewhere along the covered side of the high street… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 111

Diary Of A Busker Day 111 Monday June 6th Winchester High Street (corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 12:04-4:50pm.)          A long session – almost 5 hours, playing continuously. I debut a new song – Edelweiss, from The Sound Of Music. Like Henry and Over The Rainbow this song was brought to my attention by one of my regulars – Anthony, the… Read more →