Lawrie's video of his group got me thinking. Having been a busker for many years, I wondered if anyone here has tried it. It's a nice change from regular bar/restaurant gigs, and you get to meet a lot of interesting people. All you really need is a guitar and a quiet spot with a lot of foot traffic.

There have been quite a few notable musicians who got their start by busking. Some still do it just for kicks. Here's one guy:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4k91WmedLc