Saturday, November 5, 2016

Back in the Saddle

I took a few weeks off from busking on the streets of Corpus Christi.  I had to regroup after being shut down by the police after a restaurant owner complained to the police about bums in front of her restaurant.  Meaning me.  The building had been under construction for months and I had found it to be a suitable location to play.  People responded positively to my music and even the police and parking authorities gave me a thumbs up.  But the new restaurant owner seemed to be worried my playing would detract from her new business.  Part of me can understand her nervousness about opening a new business and wanting nothing to impinge on her success.  So the police told me I had to leave and get a permit.  $30 a month.  Time to regroup.
Fortunately I met the owner of a new sandwich shop and he loved my playing and was gracious enough to  extend an invitation for me to play any time in front of his restaurant.  It's a good location and I'm being received well.
Thank You Shoreline Sandwich Shop.
I am now back in business.  Some people even remember me from the old location.
Onward an upward.

1 comment:

  1. Are you still busking in Corpus Christi
    I have not been able to get a straight answer from the City regarding a permit for busking

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