<![CDATA[Busker Central Blogs Feed]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers en Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:57:55 +0000 <![CDATA[Busker dressed as Queen headbutts policeman]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=107&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=107&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf (LONDON) A frustrated busker dressed as the Queen headbutted a plain-clothed policeman once told he wasn't to busk at Trafalgar Square. The "Queen" then hit him over the head with a royal scepter made of plastic.
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Thirty-one year old Romanian-born Marian Gogu, who lives in Soho, admitted assaulting PC Peter Barnett with a headbutt.

It wasn't that long ago that another street-performer dressed as Chewbacca was handcuffed and arrested in Hollywood, California when he headbutted a tour-guide. Frederick Evan Young was the Star Wars street performer in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre. He knocked heads with the tour guide who complained about how "Chewie" was treating two tourists.

"It was quite a surprise. What they don't realize is that headbutts hurt yourself as much as the other guy,"...

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I would love to hear stories of other ancient buskers especially just starting out.

I'm 60 by the way.]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:54:00 +0000 <![CDATA[2013 Summer street performance tour]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2369&b=116&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2369&b=116&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf I'd like to know if anyone else is interested in tagging along or maybe would like me to come through their town. Discovery passes are aroung $560 before tax and are good for 2 months. i feel this is an interesting way to tour, see the country, meet people, and have a good time. Be aware that you can only bring two bags without having to pay an extra fee and your instrument case will count as a bag.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:05:28 +0000 <![CDATA[Ten best cities for busking fun in the USA]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=171&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=171&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf (USA) It's that time of year again when a young man's thoughts turn to busking. It's all about sun, people, and shade as we take a look at some of the hottest performing venues the United States has to offer.
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An article in USA Today features David Michael, a former street musician and author of Busker: Tales of a Renegade Harpist. The article mentions Michael's insight into the wide world of busking. Waxing philosophical, he elaborates about the different venues some buskers take that, were it not for street-performing, the talent would go to waste. Crowd gathering is also discussed.

Some cities are obvious. New York, Boston, and San Francisco are considered the centerpieces of American culture. Yet, we find some surprising "off-the-beaten-path" pitches that, normally, one wouldn't think there...

[ Continued ]]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:15:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Gulfport Gecko Fest, Gulfport, FL]]> http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=1521&b=85&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=1521&b=85&sid=78e94c674718f0447abdc70fb7aa57cf
GECKOFEST 10th ANNIVERSARY!!!
Saturday, September 4th, 2010
From 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
3007 Beach Blvd., Gulfport 33707

The 10th Annual Gulfport Gecko Fest is set for Saturday, September 4th, 2010.

This FREE Event sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Association, The City of Gulfport and The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, St. Petersburg Times, Bright House Networks, GEICO, and Zhu-niverse and is a full day of fun for everyone.

A whimsical send off to summer is like Mardi Gras meets the Renaissance, and brings together strolling street performers, main stage performers, performing artists and vendors with all types of weird and wonderful wares up and down Beach Blvd. Over 200 arts, craft and food vendors will be in attendance at this year’s event!

Zhu-universe and Camels in Motion will take over the children’s area this year. Camel rides for the whole family PLUS inflatable habitat trails, human hamster wheel, six set obstacle course, Nintendo DS Hand held systems, Wii...

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