Heart2Harp
25 posts
May 01, 2010
2:00 PM
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Hi all,
some of you guys wanted me to keep you posted about my ''street performer'' initiation. Well I did it today. I picked a busy spot in downtown Ottawa (Canada) and started blowing and sucking on that harp. I played Crawling Kingsnake, Mannish Boy and some instrumental boogie stuff I've been making up. Half an hour into it I was told that I had to register for a street performer's permit..GGRRRR. Oh well, at least in that half hour I made the equivalent of 10.30 USD
Thanks to everyone who encouraged me in my earlier post
Mathieu
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saregapadanisa
185 posts
May 01, 2010
2:15 PM
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Bravo !
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nacoran
1793 posts
May 01, 2010
2:19 PM
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That's not jump change! How do you register as a street performer?
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tookatooka
1376 posts
May 01, 2010
2:20 PM
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Well done H2H. Big things could be coming your way.
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hepcat
20 posts
May 01, 2010
2:22 PM
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Outstanding Mathieu. You made much better progress than me and I kind of envy you. But I also admire your courage and determination. I'm from Toronto. If I ever go up to Ottawa, I'd like to blow some harp with you man.
p.s. Damn, you need a permit for everything in Canada. dogs, cats, hot dog... do you know how much does the permit cost? and for how long?
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strawwoodclaw
20 posts
May 01, 2010
2:48 PM
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@nacoran - You don't register to become a Blues street performer that would take the fun away.
If you sound good the cops should leave you alone if not you would just have to keep your eyes peeled & travel light
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Joe_L
204 posts
May 01, 2010
3:32 PM
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Go to City Hall and get a permit, just like you would with any sort of license.
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Jim Rumbaugh
207 posts
May 01, 2010
6:56 PM
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Congrats
Do it again. It will not only satisfy your sole, It will build your chops and get you in touch with how to connect with the average Joe.
I bet the licence cost $10.30usd :)
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Heart2Harp
27 posts
May 01, 2010
7:06 PM
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Actually, the license is...are you ready?...200 canadian dollars!!!!! (around 195 US Dollars). The first 50$ is just to be licensed as a street performer and the next 150$ is a yearly pass to play in the downtown market (which is where most people hang out so that's where you want to play).
I'm thinking of paying it though. This is a top notch ''swim or drawn'' type of learning opportunity I don't want to pass. I mean it's just me and my harp and if it goes wrong it's all on me. I love this type of challenge.
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harp honkin
44 posts
May 01, 2010
7:38 PM
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Good for you!!!
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harp honkin
45 posts
May 01, 2010
7:38 PM
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Good for you!!!
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Kyzer Sosa
467 posts
May 02, 2010
2:07 AM
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it could very well pay for itself in a matter of weeks...
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Jim Rumbaugh
209 posts
May 02, 2010
4:13 AM
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I bet that $200 annual fee weeds out a lot of competition. I agree it's a challange and an oppertunity to grow. But it is NOT a "no brainer" money-maker. I admire you for considering going on.
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Heart2Harp
29 posts
May 02, 2010
4:18 AM
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@ Jim Rumbaugh
I feel bad for those guys that played for their daily meal though...these guys were out there rain or shine trying to make a buck. I guess the city weeded them out too.
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OzarkRich
206 posts
May 02, 2010
4:28 AM
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Congrats! $200 a year for your own venue, public practice sessions, confidence building lessons, etc. Pretty good deal.
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Heart2Harp
31 posts
May 02, 2010
4:32 AM
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@OzarkRich:
yeah when you look at it this way, it is a pretty good deal! Although keep in mind this is Canada so it's more of a 6 to 7 months stretch...'cause the rest of the year it snows and it's damn cold :-)
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oda
299 posts
May 02, 2010
6:28 AM
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Congratulations bra!
Where do you perform? the Bymarket?
I don't know about street buskers, but TTC buskers in Toronto have to audition. I find that amusing.
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Heart2Harp
32 posts
May 02, 2010
6:50 AM
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@ oda:
Yeah it's in the Bymarket. Luckily, no auditions are necessary.
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nacoran
1796 posts
May 02, 2010
11:20 AM
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Heart2Heart- Your looking at those winter months the wrong way. You just need to learn to adapt. Put some bells on your snowshoes.
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