<![CDATA[Busker Central Odds and ends Feed]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers en Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:47:03 +0000 <![CDATA[Has the "Eggman" cracked up?]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=100&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=100&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 (SOUTH AFRICA) His name is Gregory da Silva - a comedian artist, storyteller, dancer and live street perfomer from Benin West Africa.
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Also known locally as the "Eggman", he's a hard-boiled character known for wearing a World-Record 624 eggs on his hat.

Gaining fame in Cape Town, it now seems that the Eggman may have been traumatized after a robbery in Italy left him injured. Although you've got to break a few eggs to make an omlett, that's not what the Eggman had in mind.

But where is the Eggman today? He has seemed to have vanished after his trip to Milano vowing never to return to Cape Town, the city that sponsored him.

It now appears the Eggman has been met with "foul" play. If you have seen the Eggman, please report immediately. His bacon is getting cold....

[ Continued ]]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 07:41:46 +0000 <![CDATA[World's first all-woman Buskerfest]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=222&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=222&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 (KANSAS) The city of Lawrence has quite an interesting history concerning women being featured in their town. With their 12th buskerfest, they will be highlighting and honoring the incredible women of the street performing world. Over 20 different acts will perform on 5 different pitches throughout the downtown business district.
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"Linsey Lindberg has performed for the last 12 years as Mama Lou Strongwoman and is a Lawrence Busker Festival favorite. It's not unusual for her audience to be full of young girls who emulate her feats of strength at home. She thinks that it's necessary to be a role model and promote self-empowerment for women."

The First All Female Busker Festival is going to be full of awesome acts from around the world.

Be sure to check out the link below for more information on the...

[ Continued ]]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:39:46 +0000 <![CDATA[Buskers melt in 117° desert heatwave]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=140&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=140&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 (LAS VEGAS) Let's take a trip down the Strip in Las Vegas and see how the buskers are melting. No, it's not that kind of trip. This is for reals.
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It's never been hotter in Sin City which just tied an all time record of 117 (47.2 C) degrees in June. Regular street-performers seem to be gravitating towards the Fremont Street Experience where it's a tad cooler. But anyone in an enclosure or costume almost has to have a whole thermos of cold water with them.

Cupid has the right idea. This short, chubby busker runs around in his wings sporting a white g-string. Mix in a few drunks and it makes for a good time - assuming you drink. This is, after all, Las Vegas - home to over 400 Elvis'.

Off to the left is a Golden Statue, to the right is Gold Man. In the center is Golden Girl. Down the way is Sponge Bob...

[ Continued ]]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2013 06:05:44 +0000 <![CDATA[A cat named Bob saves busker's life]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=127&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=127&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 (LONDON) James Bowen and his cat Bob have sold over 250,000 books depicting their strange tale. It just so happens Bob saved the poor busker's life.
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Based on a true story, Bob and James may be heading to Hollywood to film the street-performer's enchanting account.

Bob isn't any ordinary orange tabby. It seems he was tired of people wasting away and set out one day to bolster his good karma. While walking down the alley, Bob spotted a street-performer with issues. Now was his chance to make a difference.

Bob immediately took to James and saw great potential withering away - perhaps even dying little by little each day. With the patience of a saint, Bob endures several trials and tribulations as the busker overcomes his addiction.

It's an selfless tail helping an artist get back on track creating...

[ Continued ]]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:47:44 +0000 <![CDATA[Busker to perform 100 hour gig]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=69&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=69&c=8&sid=44582bd7908abccdd2b91243dda480c7 Hard-working busker Derek Allan is about to embark on his toughest gig yet - playing 10 sets of 10 hours in 10 different venues.
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The singer-songwriter’s fundraising efforts will see him play for 10 consecutive nights as he pulls out all the stops to help Grace House Hospice Appeal to reach its latest target.

And not content with that, he is issuing a universal offer of help to any small charities or individuals who need a helping hand getting together the money they need.

Derek, 34, from Red Row in Northumberland, first came to the attention of Journal readers when he performed seven consecutive 12-hour gigs in seven different Northumberland pubs, with no backing group.

The exertion left Derek, who suffers from epilepsy, exhausted and he almost fainted several times during the g...

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