Monday, January 4, 2016

Busking at Home and Beyond

I'm excited about busking in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Corpus has its own vibe, different from other places I've busked.  I'm beginning to get in tune with that vibration.  Good vibrations.  I've been in Corpus for almost four years now, exploring various locations where busking might work.  It's been hard finding the right spot.  I started out downtown, where there is not much human traffic except on a Friday or Saturday night, but there's a lot of sound competition coming from loudspeakers outside of bars.  I've tried along the seawall, but people are mostly jogging by without time to listen and most of them are not carrying their wallets.
Recently I found a spot uptown near a food court, where people pass by on their way to lunch at a food court.  They are more relaxed, ready to listen, and even tip.
I think I've found my spot.
Thank you, Corpus Christi.
You can find me on the corner of Carancahua and Leopard between 11:30 and 1:30.  Not every day, but weekdays.
Recently a lovely woman who works at the American Bank came out of the bank and said she loved hearing me play while she worked.  She tipped me.  That felt really good.
I think it is important to bring music to the streets.  Music creates peace among people.  It brings people together.  It overcomes language barriers.
I have busked in many cities in the U.S.  My first busking experience was in Boston in the 60's in Boston Garden.  I've also busked in Omaha, Nebraska; Denver, Colorado, and for three years I was a street musician in Philadelphia (see buskinginphiladelphia.blogspot.com).  Recently I've been enjoying hearing buskers in London and Rome.  Not to mention Medellin, Colombia.
Just maybe we can bring the world together through our music and celebrate the vibrations we all have in common.  Below are a few photos of buskers in Rome.

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