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 Oct 23 2010, 03:46 PM
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When I was in Northbrook Street yesterday there were a couple of buskers outside Boots who were quite brilliant. They were young guys; one with a trumpet and clarinet and the other with a piano accordion. No recorded accompaniment, either.
I have never heard street musicians who were so good, and I felt that it was a pity that young men with so much talent had to make a living busking. At the very least some enterprising local pub should sign them up for some gigs. I'm happy to say that I saw more people putting money in their pot than is usual in these circumstances. |
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Oct 23 2010, 04:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
Perhaps they make more money busking? Maybe they need an agent who has local contacts and is willing to take 20% Brewmaster...
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Oct 23 2010, 04:09 PM
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Some buskers have day jobs and busk for fun at weekends. The pocket money it provides is an added bonus.
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Oct 23 2010, 06:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,326 Joined: 20-July 10 From: Wash Common Member No.: 1,011 |
There was a busker this afternoon in the highstreet murdering Sympathy for the Devil.
I have family in Chester and the music school students busk in the town, and boy are they good. -------------------- Right an injustice - give Simon Kirby his allotment back!
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Oct 23 2010, 07:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 485 Joined: 28-May 10 From: Newbury Member No.: 924 |
QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ Oct 23 2010, 07:39 PM)  There was a busker this afternoon in the highstreet murdering Sympathy for the Devil. I have family in Chester and the music school students busk in the town, and boy are they good. I used to make £40-£70 a day busking (tax-free!) vs £40-£50 for staying sober all evening to play a pub gig. Brewmaster's right, but the publicans of Newbury have no love of music, just money. -------------------- Newbury's #1 ill-informed internet poster
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Oct 23 2010, 07:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
I thought that as well. I even thought of doing it myself, until it was pointed out to me that the whole point was to attract the visitors not repel them. At least my style would have been unique; i can't sing, can't play an instrument and can't do anything that one would call entertainment to attract.... no, I am not Robbie Williams or an X-Factor hopeful.
 
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Oct 24 2010, 08:39 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Oct 23 2010, 08:36 PM) I thought that as well. I even though of doing it myself, until it was pointed out to me that the whole point was to attract the visitors not repel them. At least my style would have been unique; i can't sing, can't play an instrument and can't do anything that one would call entertainment to attract.... no, I am not Robbie Williams or an X-Factor hopefuls. With those qualities GMR i would imagine you would do quite well on X-Factor
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Oct 24 2010, 10:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (HJD @ Oct 24 2010, 09:39 AM) With those qualities GMR i would imagine you would do quite well on X-Factor Well, that is true. Maybe I should enter then. 
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Oct 24 2010, 01:10 PM
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GMR - I suggest you invest in one of these and make your fortune!
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Oct 24 2010, 02:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (JeffG @ Oct 24 2010, 02:10 PM) GMR - I suggest you invest in one of these and make your fortune! Thank you. I've already ordered a thousand boxes. If you see some lunatic one cold winters day standing outside Wilkinsons playing with his balloons just pop over and say hello; everything I achieve from then onwards I'll owe to you. You'll always be in my thoughts 
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