lpposs
01-31-02, 08:54 PM
Hi, I'm a guitarist & I've played in about every concievable situation & set up there is for regular gigs, but i haven't really tried much busking. I've played on the street, gotten some tips, but it was usually out of boredom or a need to practice, not with an eye to make money - so with due respect I haven't busked. I think I could do ok,I sing pretty well but can play really well and in a way that gets peoples attention.
But here's my question, and I have a feeling i might get slammed but I'll ask it anyway. I have two daughters, 11 & 13 who play violin, flute and sing well. They've been on stage many times and are cool performers but can ham it up when appropriate. They're well-behaved, self-sufficient, and don't get rattled easy. We've been wanting to go to Europe, but can't really afford it so here it is: is there a spoken or unspoken rule about having kids busk with thier parents? I don't hear much about it. I know some people might consider it in poor taste, but I know that my daughters could captivate a crowd (they really are good) in a way that I can't. Besides, if I'm going to perform, what's the point in having them sit around & wait when they could be singing & playing? They've backpacked through England & Scotland with their mother, and we only plan on going for 3 weeks and just hope to defer expenses. I know it's not so simple as find a place to play & people stuff money in your pockets, but we want to at least give it a try next summer.
Does anybody know of any practical or legal reasons why this is a really bad idea? We're going to try it a bit this summer to get some experience. I know we can do a good job (though we may not be savvy enough to make it pay anything) but if someone knows why this is guaranteed disaster I'd like to know. Thanks.
But here's my question, and I have a feeling i might get slammed but I'll ask it anyway. I have two daughters, 11 & 13 who play violin, flute and sing well. They've been on stage many times and are cool performers but can ham it up when appropriate. They're well-behaved, self-sufficient, and don't get rattled easy. We've been wanting to go to Europe, but can't really afford it so here it is: is there a spoken or unspoken rule about having kids busk with thier parents? I don't hear much about it. I know some people might consider it in poor taste, but I know that my daughters could captivate a crowd (they really are good) in a way that I can't. Besides, if I'm going to perform, what's the point in having them sit around & wait when they could be singing & playing? They've backpacked through England & Scotland with their mother, and we only plan on going for 3 weeks and just hope to defer expenses. I know it's not so simple as find a place to play & people stuff money in your pockets, but we want to at least give it a try next summer.
Does anybody know of any practical or legal reasons why this is a really bad idea? We're going to try it a bit this summer to get some experience. I know we can do a good job (though we may not be savvy enough to make it pay anything) but if someone knows why this is guaranteed disaster I'd like to know. Thanks.