Re: [Harp-L] Re: Bad economy effecting gigs

["John Kerkhoven" <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hard Time Killing Floor by Skip James.

"Times is harder than they've been before..."

I'm hitting the metro (subway) these days here in Montreal and play this
song.

Busking's a challenge for all sorts of reasons. I think the best advice is
play songs you like and are comfortable with. In the metro, it's very rare
for someone to stop and listen for a while. You have to play so folks can
hear and like what you're doing as they approach and pass you. I remind
myself of Bill Hicks' advice: Play from your heart. But that goes for
playing in general.

John


> "Brother can you spare a dime?"
>
> >>> Arnold Wiliem <arnoldw.id@xxxxxxxxx> 3/03/2009 14:15 >>>
> What would be the best selection of songs for busking? any advice?
>