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

[Zack <zack.pomerleau@xxxxxxxxx>]

   Although I support playing anywhere, freedom of speech doesn't apply
everywhere. If you're playing a concert you can't just be yelling out random
things. If it is private property they have the right to say no. Now, a
street corner? THAT is a different story.

On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Grant Walters <grant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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:
>
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Event: Musicians Demonstration
> > Date: Sat. April 3, 12 noon
> > Where: Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA
> >
> > Knowing Rick, I am sure that some harmonica music will be played! Go
> Harpman Hatter, go!
> >
> > "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
> >
> > http://www.usaharmonicas.com
> >
> > http://www.facebook.com/harrisonharmonicas
> > http://myspace.com/peloquinharpsax
> >
> >
>
>
>


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