Hi there,   
   Busking is when you play for passersby or for a specific group of   
   people who will (or won't as the case may be) stop and drop money into   
   your case.   
      
   We have been hired by a venue to do this for the patrons and they toss   
   money into the guitar case.   
      
   My band partner and I decided we would do this to take a bit of a   
   break from the bar scene and complete writing for the next cd. It sure   
   gives you a different perspective of the world around you when you go   
   out busking.   
      
   There actually are world-wide busking festivals each year. If you are   
   anywhere around Nova Scotia, check out their annual summer busking   
   festival. It's a combination of all types of music from bluegrass to   
   celtic and some rock and roll thrown in as well.   
      
   regards   
   Joanne   
   www.madhousewives.com   
      
      
   On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:36:05 -0400, "zuldare"    
   wrote:   
      
   >            Uh, what, pray tell, is "busking??????????????"   
   >   
   >   
   >> Hi Folks,   
   >> I am in the market for a mandolin and was wondering what to look for   
   >> when purchasing. I need one that can project fairly well as I will be   
   >> using it mostly for busking - also one that I would actually be able   
   >> to afford : )   
   >>   
      
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