Tag: youth

Diary Of A Busker Day 144

Diary Of A Busker Day 144 Friday August 19th Winchester High Street (1. opposite Card Factory, Time: 11.00-1:50pm, 2. opposite Phase Eight, Time: 2:35-5:05pm). An early start today as I want to get a good few hours in…but I haven’t even finished my first song before I get my first interuption – five boys about 14 years old – “Can… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker Day ~ 67

Diary Of A Busker Day 67 Thursday March 24th Winchester High Street (1. corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 2:20-3:45pm, 2. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 3:50-5:42pm.)       The weather was fine today, though not much else was. I played for an hour and a half and took only £3.70 and I’m immediately transported back to October last year when I… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 60

Diary Of A Busker Day 60 Tuesday March 15th Winchester High Street (1. opposite WH Smiths, Time: 4:05-5pm, 2. corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 5:10-6:40pm.)       I start the day’s session with a selection of Chet Atkins arrangements – including The Third Man, of course. I’m playing to an old lady sitting on the bench across the pavement. She’s… Read more →

Diary Of A Busker ~ Day 55

Diary Of A Busker Day 55 Monday March 7th Winchester High Street (1. corner of Marks And Spencer, Time: 2:38-4:55pm, 2. opposite Clinton Cards, Time: 5:15-6:25pm.)     The weather? Not too bad – temperature about 7c or 44 degrees Fahrenheit, hardly any wind. Didn’t have to warm my hands in my pockets, not even once. First session proceeded without whistling –… Read more →