Members AidyCM Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 I had to leave my job last month because my physical and mental health have got into a vicious circle and, as my wife is Canadian and we're still having to apply for her spouse visa, I can't sign on. So, to make sure we can pay our way and make the quota to make the visa people happy, we're getting creative! My bassist and I are making pedals soon, but, in the meantime, t'wife and I are going to be the cutest busking duo in the world! I'll be guitaring and singing, she'll be playing a tambourine, shaker, cowbell, etc... and the strings of my heart. What can we expect? Any places that we should visit/avoid? What are the popo/jobsworth council wankfaces like about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Hmm, putting your wife on the street to make money... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPUFdsHrIjw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Bring some change to look like people have already started tipping you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bruvtilov Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Originally Posted by Texas Noise Factory Bring some change to look like people have already started tipping you. Exactly. An empty guitar case/hat seems to keep a lot of people from giving some coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 My best advice is you gotta have a schtick. Just music isn't going to cut it. The one of the best buskers I've ever seen was a violinist dressed up as Darth Vader in Victoria. That guy probably has a swimming pool full of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Originally Posted by LSDis4me Hmm, putting your wife on the street to make money... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPUFdsHrIjw koreans act so nice cause I got potentials to blow up a winchells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Have you guys considered pornography? Awkward Amateur porn is all the rage these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 My problem with busking is that on the rare occasions when I have cash on hand I would rather not pull out my wallet or a wad of cash on the street in front of people... especially in a big metropolis. I'm sort of paranoid like that. If I were busking, which isn't out of the realm of possibilities, I would hand out business cards to drive business to my website. I would take requests for songs they'd like to hear and let them know that it will be performed the next time we meet at that location. I would find a location somewhere scenic so that people would want me in a picture with the surrounding environment adding to the local charm. If I find that people are taking photos with me in it, then you might have your wife come with a smartphone and walk around offering to take the photo, then immediately send it to them via email. In your email signature, be sure to include your website link to drive more business to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lolque? Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Originally Posted by Pewtershmit Have you guys considered pornography? Awkward Amateur porn is all the rage these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lazaraga Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 seriously go to dubai. you can clear $10k a week busking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Don't let it come to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JflZpCqw0gE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 wife pic pls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Originally Posted by Fender&EHX4ever My problem with busking is that on the rare occasions when I have cash on hand I would rather not pull out my wallet or a wad of cash on the street in front of people... especially in a big metropolis. I'm sort of paranoid like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Warpsmasher Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 I'd toss a few bucks if I saw you playing some Hawkwind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dZjupp Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 low cut sweater.not you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AidyCM Posted December 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Originally Posted by Hiwatt Bob wife pic pls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Where you gonna busk? Tell me so I can come and throw 2ps at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 i'll throw pennies at you. make it rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hooya Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Make sure you have a license in your municipality if needed. You can get a citation if you don't have a busking permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members christianatl Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2fDGM1IRU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Seriously, can't you find a job bar tending or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Rat Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Marry her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members christianatl Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Originally Posted by macadood i'll throw pennies at you. make it hail. fix'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted December 6, 2012 Members Share Posted December 6, 2012 Originally Posted by King Rat Marry her. I think he already did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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