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 →
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Diary Of A Busker Day 145
Diary Of A Busker Day 145 Sunday August 21st Winchester High Street (1. opposite Oxfam, Time: 2:45-4:35pm, 2. opposite Bellis, Time: 4:50-6:40pm). I set up almost opposite the tables outside the “posh” Maison Blanc restaurant – I’m not normally this far down but today Frank (and his accordion) are outside Debenhams – he must have remembered me saying it… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 128
Diary Of A Busker Day 128 Saturday July 9th Winchester High Street (opposite Clinton Cards, Time: 12:15-1:05pm). A short session on the way to meet the parents at the coach stop. I’m playing Yellow Bird, a couple with their daughter in her buggy stop to listen. When I finish they tell me this happens to be her favourite song – “How does… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 125
Diary Of A Busker Day 125 Tuesday July 5th Winchester High Street (outside Debenhams, Time: 1:04-2:10pm). As I’m setting up, a suited lady in her early 30s puts a £2 coin in my bucket. “Thanks, I haven’t even played anything yet!” This is Annelies, who manages Goadsby – a nearby business. She’s read the article of diary extracts (the 2nd one)… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 70
Diary Of A Busker Day 70 Wednesday March 30th Winchester High Street (opposite Clinton Cards, Time: 2:50-4:40pm.) It’s that peculiar weather where it’s raining but it isn’t – it’s drizzle, I think it’s called. I take my chances and come into town. If I can get in the covered bit, I’ll do an hour or so…and, yes, I’m able to get… Read more →
Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 69
Diary Of A Busker Day 69 Tuesday March 29th Winchester High Street (1. corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 1:28-3pm, 4:45-5:15pm, 2. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 3:05-4:05pm.) I set up and collect £2 almost straight away then it starts to rain. I rig down and take shelter opposite near Bertie the flowerman who again asks me where I’m from.… Read more →