I DON’T ASK FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO COME
Busking isn’t like a regular gig. I don’t ask family and friends to come and watch me. In fact, I tell my friends: “You don’t have to come.” When people come to watch me with The Oddfellows, it’s for our original songs. But when I’m busking, I’m performing oldies and evergreen songs. Are you sure you want to make your way down for that?
To me, that’s the spirit of busking. It’s on the streets, people walk past, they might stop for a while, they might not. If they enjoy it, great! If not, that’s okay too.
I think busking is a good way to bring the arts to people. Not everyone has the money or time to go watch a band at a pub or at a theatre, so this is their exposure to live music. And it’s not just music – I’ve seen circus performers and jugglers who are really amazing. There’re some talented young performers too.
