Category: Busking

Diary Of A Busker Day 153

Diary Of A Busker Day 153 Wednesday September 7th Winchester High Street (1. opposite Reflex, Time: 12:25-2pm, 2. opposite Oxfam – doorway of Welcome Gospel Hall, Time: 2:35-4:30pm).        There are three sets of buskers down the High Street and none of them look like they’re going anywhere…so it’s down to the bad end of town for me. The weather… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 152

Diary Of A Busker Day 152 Monday September 5th Winchester High Street (opposite Oxfam, Time: 12:15-1:30pm).        A short set – more of a warm-up for an engagement I’m booked to do at a Friends Of The Elderly* home outside Alton, a few miles away. I play a ten minute version of Albatross which one (about 50) man loves so… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 151

Diary Of A Busker Day 151 Thursday September 1st Winchester High Street (1. opposite Millets, Time: 12:50-3:126pm, 2. opposite Vodafone, Time: 3:45-4:40pm).        There’s some guy juggling bowling pins on a tightrope at The Buttercross (famous Winchester landmark/meeting place) and two “strummers” halfway down the High Street so I end up down at the “arse” end, in front of Debenhams.… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 150

Diary Of A Busker Day 150 Tuesday August 30th Winchester High Street (1. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 2:55-5:08pm, 2. opposite Vodafone, Time: 5:35-6:35pm).        I start the day at one of my old haunts I haven’t seen much of lately – the spot near The Buttercross – famous Winchester landmark/meeting place. Straight away I’m struck by how noisy it is here… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 149

Diary Of A Busker Day 149 Monday August 29th Winchester High Street (1. opposite Millets, Time: 4:20-5:45pm. 2. Entrance to alleyway – flower seller’s spot opposite Marks And Spencer, Time: 5:55-6:55pm).        A late Bank Holiday session. There are still plenty of people about, for the first hour, at least. Just after I set up, I’m paid a visit from… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day 148

Diary Of A Busker Day 148 Sunday August 28th Winchester High Street (1. opposite Reflex, Time: 1:40-2:50pm, 2. opposite Winchester Bus Station, Time: 3-3:50pm).        I’m lucky enough to get a pound coin from an American lady with her young son – before I start. I see them alot when I’m out here but don’t know their names yet although… Read more →