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				document.write('<div style="font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="if(document.getElementById(\'b_286\').style.display == \'none\'){document.getElementById(\'b_286\').style.display=\'block\';}else{document.getElementById(\'b_286\').style.display=\'none\';}if(this.style.background.search(\'http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif\') != -1){this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}else{this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 0px\';" style="margin: 5px 3px 0 3px; float: left; background-image: url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif); background-position: 0px, 0px; width: 12px; height: 12px;" /><a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=286&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">The Complete Guide to Busking</a></div><div id="b_286" style="display: none; padding: 5px 5px 2px 15px; font-size: 0.9em; border-bottom: 1px dotted #DDDDDD;"><img src="./images/smilies/tiphat.gif" alt=":tiphat:" title="Hat Tip" /> (ENGLAND) Every once in a blue moon, Busker Central dives into it&#039;s vault to relive important articles that have stood the test of time. Over at the website Vocalist, &quot;Busking: The Complete Guide to Street Performance&quot; has been around for virtual ages.<!--div class="attachtitle">Attachment:</div--><div class="attachcontent"><!-- ia0 -->zzz5.jpg<!-- ia0 --></div>The organization is geared toward the serious and not-so-serious vocalist and musician with all sorts of interesting and relevant articles.<br /><br />Somewhere in their back pages includes an link to BC as early as 2009. More links have been posted on related sites.<br /><br />Enjoy the many views on the matter at hand as we head into the main busking season.<br /><br /> It&#039;s important to have access to websites of this caliber. Any shred of information is more than welcome as a means of moving forward. <br /><br />What&#039;s the most amazing instrument? Why, the human voice of course!<br /><br />Check...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=286&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">[ Continued ]</a></div>');
				document.write('<div style="font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="if(document.getElementById(\'b_285\').style.display == \'none\'){document.getElementById(\'b_285\').style.display=\'block\';}else{document.getElementById(\'b_285\').style.display=\'none\';}if(this.style.background.search(\'http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif\') != -1){this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}else{this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 0px\';" style="margin: 5px 3px 0 3px; float: left; background-image: url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif); background-position: 0px, 0px; width: 12px; height: 12px;" /><a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=285&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">Seattle welcomes new pitches</a></div><div id="b_285" style="display: none; padding: 5px 5px 2px 15px; font-size: 0.9em; border-bottom: 1px dotted #DDDDDD;"><img src="./images/smilies/disguise.gif" alt=":disguise:" title="Disguise" /> (SEATTLE) As far as Seattle is concerned, you&#039;re a star awaiting your new reserved pitch in Soundtransit&#039;s transport hubs. Their blog announces the Sounds of the Sound program expanding options for serious buskers.<br /><!--div class="attachtitle">Attachment:</div--><div class="attachcontent"><!-- ia0 -->seattle.jpg<!-- ia0 --></div>Interestingly enough, the world of busking is making a comeback after the horrendous covid19 global shutdown from a few years back. This severely affected the shopping and hospitality industries not to mention the performing arts.<br /><br />A big black and white star adorns the pitch where buskers are free to express themselves and accept tips without hassles.<br /><br />“The buskers are great,” wrote one blog post. “They make the station feel more like a destination, not just a place to pass through. Keep on supporting them.”<br /><br />For more information and locales, check out the link below. <br /><br />  ...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=285&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">[ Continued ]</a></div>');
				document.write('<div style="font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="if(document.getElementById(\'b_284\').style.display == \'none\'){document.getElementById(\'b_284\').style.display=\'block\';}else{document.getElementById(\'b_284\').style.display=\'none\';}if(this.style.background.search(\'http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif\') != -1){this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}else{this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 0px\';" style="margin: 5px 3px 0 3px; float: left; background-image: url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif); background-position: 0px, 0px; width: 12px; height: 12px;" /><a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=284&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">Movie: A gift from Bob</a></div><div id="b_284" style="display: none; padding: 5px 5px 2px 15px; font-size: 0.9em; border-bottom: 1px dotted #DDDDDD;"><img src="./images/smilies/guitar.gif" alt=":guitar:" title="Guitar" /> (LONDON) The story of busker James Bowen and his cat Bob has snowballed into an impressive miracle.<br /><!--div class="attachtitle">Attachment:</div--><div class="attachcontent"><!-- ia0 -->bob.png<!-- ia0 --></div>Reported here on Busker Central in November of 2012, the story was first picked up by the London press and spread around the world. The result is selling over 300,000 books and now a feature length sequel.<br /><br />You can view the high-fiving feline in the inspiring film now streaming on various platforms including the free Tubi.<br /><br />Played by actor James Treadaway, Bowen and the friendly orange tabby live on forever in film and lore.<br /> <br />There is a sad note concerning James the busker. Somehow, he is about to be homeless once again. Why? Bob the cat is no longer with us pushing James back into the world of drugs and, understandably, depression. <br /><br />Click the link below for the debut film &quot;A street cat named Bob&quot;....<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=284&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">[ Continued ]</a></div>');
				document.write('<div style="font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="if(document.getElementById(\'b_283\').style.display == \'none\'){document.getElementById(\'b_283\').style.display=\'block\';}else{document.getElementById(\'b_283\').style.display=\'none\';}if(this.style.background.search(\'http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif\') != -1){this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}else{this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 0px\';" style="margin: 5px 3px 0 3px; float: left; background-image: url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif); background-position: 0px, 0px; width: 12px; height: 12px;" /><a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=283&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">NOLA!</a></div><div id="b_283" style="display: none; padding: 5px 5px 2px 15px; font-size: 0.9em; border-bottom: 1px dotted #DDDDDD;"><img src="./images/smilies/party.gif" alt=":party:" title="Party" /> (WWW) It&#039;s Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival around the world. Try not to get hit in the head with a coconut when yelling &quot;Throw me something, mister!&quot;. <br /><br />&#039;Songs in the streets of life: Celebrating the long history of buskers in New Orleans&#039; is an lengthy article showcasing New Orlean&#039;s busking &amp; street performing. <!--div class="attachtitle">Attachment:</div--><div class="attachcontent"><!-- ia0 -->bourbon.png<!-- ia0 --></div>New Orleans, LouisianA (NOLA) has been around for over 300 years in the &quot;new world&quot;. It&#039;s history is both enlightening and pitch dark so we&#039;ll focus on performance.<br /><br />The famous French Quarter makes New Orleans second to none when it comes to busking and street performing.<br /><br />Jackson Square and Royal street are the two main areas of performing. One street north is Bourbon which is out of the question for most buskers. It has an open-container policy...the first in the US....<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=283&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">[ Continued ]</a></div>');
				document.write('<div style="font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><a href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="if(document.getElementById(\'b_282\').style.display == \'none\'){document.getElementById(\'b_282\').style.display=\'block\';}else{document.getElementById(\'b_282\').style.display=\'none\';}if(this.style.background.search(\'http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif\') != -1){this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}else{this.style.background = \'url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/min_dark_blue.gif)\'; this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';}" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 12px\';" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundPosition = \'0px 0px\';" style="margin: 5px 3px 0 3px; float: left; background-image: url(http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/styles/subsilver2/theme/images/blog/max_dark_blue.gif); background-position: 0px, 0px; width: 12px; height: 12px;" /><a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=282&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">Caveats of busking</a></div><div id="b_282" style="display: none; padding: 5px 5px 2px 15px; font-size: 0.9em;"><img src="./images/smilies/hairpulling.gif" alt=":hair:" title="Hairpull" /> (WWW) We may as well face it. Busking is not a bed of roses. There are bound to be instances where things go wrong. Sammy Showtime has put together his pet peeves when it comes to his caveats of busking.<!--div class="attachtitle">Attachment:</div--><div class="attachcontent"><!-- ia0 -->annoyed.png<!-- ia0 --></div>Some of the most annoying things about being a busker are events you encounter when attempting the sport of performing. One that resonates with many is when other buskers arrive, set up on you, then explain that &quot;This is our pitch. We&#039;re homies and never travel. We come her every Friday.&quot; <br /><br />Similarly, there&#039;s the &quot;This is the only place we can perform!&quot; excuse that doesn&#039;t really sit well with buskers...especially in the middle of a show. Rest assured, the intruders will get their due they so richly deserve.<br /><br />Read Sammy&#039;s other annoying busker behavior at the link below and catch him...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&amp;b=282&amp;sid=e0ff06846f880fa424d6b884bdca5a5c">[ Continued ]</a></div>');
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