Re: [Harp-L] Support 1st Amendment Rights of (Harmonica) Street Performers/Buskers

[Grant Walters <grant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've always noticed that I got better returns when Busking in an area that forbids it...  Forbidden fruit...
Play on..it's your right...

Grant


On Apr 1, 2010, at 8:02 AM, Michael Peloquin wrote:

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> Hello everyone, my friend Rick Bocook aka: Harpman Hatter is a one man wrecking crew against the local ordinances in Spokane, WA that discriminate against street musicians. He will be spearheading a demonstration this Saturday, April 3 in Spokane, WA, please support Harpman in any way that you can.
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> Event: Musicians Demonstration
> Date: Sat. April 3, 12 noon
> Where: Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA
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> Knowing Rick, I am sure that some harmonica music will be played! Go Harpman Hatter, go!
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> "The ability to play a musical instrument or sing in a public place and solicit funds are forms of expression that are protected by the First Amendment."  
> THE PARK IS A RECOGNIZED PUBLIC FORUM WITH THIS UN-CONSTITUTIONAL RULE/LAW DIRECTED TOWORDS A SPECIFIC CLASS OF PEOPLE MUSICIANS AND OTHER PERFORMERS SPOKANE MUNICIPAL CODE 10.10.040 Public Park.
> B. Except when done in places designated and in the manner prescribed by rule, regulation, or special permission of the park board or department, no person may:
> 1. Solicit Donations or Collections, such as for Entertainment by Strolling Musicians or other Performers, or peddle or hawk any goods or services;
> 
> Michael Peloquin
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