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Building a Better Tomorrow
This blog is about our new building and how we are providing entertainment in a variety of ways. Since 1977, Main Street Performing Arts Center (MSPAC) has been fulfilling its mission to enrich, entertain and educate the community through the performing arts. In August 2014, we purchased the former Westlake Theater and adjacent parking lot […]
How To Be a Great Busker
Buskers are great people. They create a vibe in the street or bar, and help the night life go along. Buskers aren’t just normal people, they can be great performers with a lot of talent. I want to share some tips on how to become a great busker, and also some songs that may be […]
The Art of Illusion Magic Street Performers are a Great Meditation Tool
On the streets of New York City and around the world, talented street performers perform magic. They appear out of nowhere, and they disappear in a flash. The art of illusion is a beautiful thing to behold. It can be a great way to relax and meditate after a long day at work and school. […]
How To Play The Guitar
If you want to learn how to play the guitar, you’re in the right place. This blog is dedicated to all things guitar. From learning how to strum and pick, to learning how to play your favorite songs, we cover it all. If you are just getting started, you may want to check out our […]
How To Get Paid By a Busking Venue
How To Get Paid By a Busking Venue I don’t often use this blog to talk about busking, but I’m gonna do it for a minute. The other day I was walking down the street and I heard some music coming from a restaurant. It was a good song that I recognized, and the musician […]
A Few Tips to Make Your Street Busking Project Successful and Enjoyable
A Few Tips to Make Your Street Busking Project Successful and Enjoyable This is a blog written on how to make the most out of busking and turning it into a profession. I have been busking for 3 years now, the last year being full time, I quit my job and now it’s my main […]
Your Guide to Performing in Mallory Square Key West Florida
Are you interested in performing on the streets in Mallory Square? Then read this guide. If you are hoping to make a living as a street performer, then there is no better place to start than Mallory Square in Key West Florida. There are more street performers per square foot than anywhere else on the […]
What is a busker? A blog about buskers and their history.
Most people have never heard of a busker. But lately, they have been entertainining more and more people on the streets. Buskers are street performers who play music, dance, perform magic tricks, comedy acts and other skills to attract people who give them money in return. A lot of these buskers are old people who […]
8 Hacks For Life On The Road. Here are some of the savviest tips and tricks used by travelers around the world
8 Hacks For Life On The Road Here are some of the savviest tips and tricks used by travelers around the world: 1. Use the side pockets of your suitcase for shoes and socks, which can get dirty. 2. Pillowcase doubles as a laundry bag! Keep your dirty clothes separate from your clean ones in […]
Don’t Miss This Year’s London Street Performers
A guide to some of the performers we’re most excited about seeing this summer. We’ve streamed a lot of amazing street performances over the years at Covent Garden Piazza, from mind-bending magic tricks to boundary-pushing acrobatics and circus acts. This summer will be no different. The world’s best street performers (and a few new faces) […]
What to Do When a Busker Walks Up To You?
What to Do When a Busker Walks Up To You?: a blog outlining how you should react when someone approaches you with an instrument. I’ve been playing guitar on the street for many years, and I’ve had countless people react in a bewildered manner upon my approach. I thought it would be helpful to answer […]
How to Make Money Playing Guitar in the Subway
I’ve been busking in the NYC subways since August 2003. I started with a gig bag full of drum sticks and a snare drum. After two months of that, I had made a total of $85. The next month, I switched to playing guitar. The first day, I played ‘Blackbird’ by the Beatles over and […]