I'm a street performer in the CWE
Posted Jul 3, 2019, 1:18 PM UTC
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I've never heard a jazz rendition of Mountain King before, bravo.
In another news, what's the situation with busking around town? Is it a free-for-all? Moving to town soon and might try it out.
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No permit required as of 2013 but know your rights, electronic amplification, proximity to residential areas, and city/county lines are where all problems seem to occur. Stay in the city, well populated, not in some south city/soulard residential yet there's bars around spots at night. Drive around and check out the busking scene before you go out and play.
50ft between performances, be prepared for every weirdo in St. Louis to approach you. Just tell the annoying ones "hey I'm working here man, leave me to do my thing." And they'll usually just wonder off.
Always ask, no if ands or buts, surrounding businesses before you start (sometimes they'll feel obligated to pay you with $$, food, water, booze if you negotiate). If someone complains that you're too noisy, move further away. If they call the cops, stop playing, talk to the cop, show them the e-flyer and have a civil conversation directed towards understanding.
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Nice, thanks! I'm moving to the CWE so hopefully I'll see you playing.
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Right next to the dry cleaners, brasserie, and Rosie's is a great bar to meet the locals! Music lovers all over the place! Say what's up if u walk by, no tips necessary.
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Never heard In the Hall of the Mountain King sound so damn groovy. Also gotta love Thelonious Monk!
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Fo sho man, that was a spur of the moment
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Hey I've seen you guys on that corner before. Glad to see you're still keeping it up. You rock.
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Thanks, we are hoping to hit it Friday and Saturday nights in what's left of the warmer season.
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Fire.
Thanks ma dude