New York City Busking

Busking is legal in the U.S.A. it is considered a first amendment right, freedom of expression but not all police officers and/or private security agents know this. The NYPD paid out more than $150.000 in settlements last year to buskers who were illegally arrested/ticketed or expelled from subway stations. Busking is a very old profession, wherever people gather to eat, drink and be merry there have always been musician's playing for tips. Busking is a traditional and honest way to make a buck.
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  • @bengarciamusic4life
    @bengarciamusic4life4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rob, I'd like to chat with you sometime about your busking experience in NY. NY may actually be my next busking adventure. So far I've busked Las Vegas NV, Ventura CA, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Barbara, Seal Beach, Laguna Beach and my hometown in Whittier. My hometown was the toughest, followed by Vegas. (I've currently been residing in Ventura CA. over the past decade.) However, Id definitely like to try busking Las Vegas NV again but with a different approach. Last time I just moved to Vegas not knowing anything or anyone. I entered this desert of lights soly just relying on my busking skills to survive. I learned quickly that I was no longer in California and found myself in a bad situation after just a few months. I really enjoyed conversing with all the other buskers and street performers in LV. I really felt at home while busking there amonst entertaining peers. For once in my life it seemed I was actually able to speak to people who understood my language!! It was my living situation and roommates dealt to me that led to my hasty departure back to Cali. However, the lessons I've learned and continue to learn daily, busking has inspired me to progress and instilled in me a sense of fearless resilience in the challenges I've faced and will face in the future. Busking is not for the faint of heart, and I commend you for your contribution and passion towards mankind. Peace be with you. -805 busker 99

  • @danielueblacker9118
    @danielueblacker91185 жыл бұрын

    Love artists Times Square Station use to see the Meetles there great group.

  • @lawrencerasmus
    @lawrencerasmus6 жыл бұрын

    love your channel. What is the best city for busking that you've been to? Do you ever get steady gigs? I wish I could do the mic like you but I use about 7 different harmonicas. I now look forward to all your videos.

  • @radiorobasoar

    @radiorobasoar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lawrence Rasmus yes i often do steady gigs, Europe is best for busking, in the US sometimes small towns can be good, look for markets and ask to play ... sometimes they will pay you also ...

  • @danielueblacker9118

    @danielueblacker9118

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alaska no one bothers you....

  • @yising4u2qt
    @yising4u2qt3 жыл бұрын

    Rob, please give me more info on your Merc bag.THANK YOU.

  • @RealRobOnTheRoad

    @RealRobOnTheRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately Mercedes doesn’t make those anymore, mine finally was put out to pasture after years of abuse lol.

  • @yising4u2qt

    @yising4u2qt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RealRobOnTheRoad thanks for your reply. What do you use to replace it. If you get the opportunity try fisherman’s wharf in San Francisco after the pandemic. I’m not as talented as you and 85 year old I make A decent living.you need a three month permit and it cost $100. You can do three hour sets Good luck

  • @RealRobOnTheRoad

    @RealRobOnTheRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yising4u2qt I just got a generic large suitcase with 4 wheels. I was at Fisherman’s Wharf this past summer, I didn’t busk because I didn’t have the permit but seen lots of buskers maybe even you, seemed that all the buskers where doing very well despite the pandemic 😷

  • @johnb6073
    @johnb60736 жыл бұрын

    How do you secure pet sitting engagements?

  • @RealRobOnTheRoad

    @RealRobOnTheRoad

    6 жыл бұрын

    We are preparing a video about that .... the title will be: How to live in New York City in luxury apartments for free and get paid for it ! .......We sometimes go through this website: www.trustedhousesitters.com

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    I think busking should be made illegal in New York’s public places (such as parks and subway stations).