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

[Eric Nielsen <ericbarnak@xxxxxxxxx>]

My buddy, Fiddlin' Big Al, says he'll be there.

http://www.myspace.com/fiddlinbigal

Eric

On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Michael Peloquin
<peloquinharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>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
>
>