> Anyway, this thread did set me thinking about how much I would earn if I took > to the streets armed only with my rudimentary guitar strumming and ability to > carry a tune reasonably well. I've always fancied having a go at busking, > and was wondering if any of our listers have done it - as there are so many > hugely accomplished musicians and singers, I'd be surprised if the answer > were no. How much dosh did you make?? > > Azeem in London > NP: Kate St John - Second Sight (again - this time I'm recording it for a > friend!) > Hi Azeem I busked on Yonge St in Toronto for quite a while as a teen. Use to make $50-$70 an evening for about 3 hours work. I think that converts to 3 or 4 pounds. Anyway I loved it it was great experience. What music you played had a direct influence how much you make. Neil Young and rolling stones made the most money and Cat Stevens as well.
At one point Some Girls had just come out so I played Beast of burden for three hours strait every night and made a lot of coin. Down side it really sucks in the winter and you get paid in change. I got stopped by the cops a few times thinking I was knocking off phone booths or something. It's a whole nother story but if it were not for my time as a busker I would never have met my wife. Chuck
