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(SACRAMENTO) Watch out San Francisco. The California capital is taking measures to encourage buskers and street-performers to entertain their fair city. Dozens of new murals have been painted on buildings around midtown and new legislation allows for more of the performing arts both inside and out.Buskers were once pushed out of Sacramento and other downtown areas pressured by frustrated business owners and residents who complained about the noise or said the musicians were blocking sidewalks. But as Sacramento’s urban core continues to develop and momentum continues in the local creative community, bringing back the buskers has become a hot topic around town.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission as well as the Creative Economy Pilot Project will soon receive funding for projects over the next two y...

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(SHELBY) As the days start to warm up, more people are making their way outside. Some for fresh air - others to perform for patrons of uptown shops and restaurants
“Ten years ago no one really went out after dark on the court square,” said Jeff Ledford.
Now that mindset has changed, cities are moving with these ideas.

Moving forward means change.

With the number of people increasing, one of those changes is more musicians taking to the sidewalks.
“With growth comes change, and we are going to see things we haven’t had to deal with like street performers,” said Ledford.

While there have been a few entertainers, Ledford expects more to be coming. Not only due to the expanding uptown area, but also due to the focus on art and music in uptown Shelby. The Uptown Shelby Association sees the addit...

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Hey Guys When you get a chance check me out as one of the world famous busker street performer from USA My Name Is Mr.Animation. I grew up,In Los Angeles,California entertaining others. Forming a One Man comedy show for Corporate Entertainment. I have succeeded in corporate entertainment and beyond. In addition to booking corporate entertainment events, Mr.Animation has appeared on a variety of television shows, commercials, and movies. Some of his highlights include the popular Jay Leno TV show, “My Wife and Kids,” Adidas commercial, and the movie “Breaking.” If audiences have not yet seen Mr.Animation layout his act , he is a 'hilarious' entertainer, a one-man variety show intermixed with music, hip hop, comedy, mask props transformation, robot mime, facial expressions, high energy,clowning and using audience participation.what i do best is attracting customers around your venue from small to massive crowds.just what Business owners,Organizers,and marketing promoters looking for the bes...

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(SAN ANTONIO) The city of San Antonio, Texas has opened the streets to buskers and street performers. Also under re-consideration is nearby Market Square and La Villita."The main purpose is to facilitate the development of neighborhoods, cultural centers, and businesses in the downtown area to create a thriving Central Business District that fosters a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents, employees, and visitors."

The Downtown Street Performer Policy was passed last year but it took a long time for many buskers to hear about it.

Public parks are among the most encouraged places for musicians – and performers of any kind, for that matter – to share their art. Many parks across America are off-limits when it comes to performing.

Read what happens as a busker gently tries to inf...

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