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John Sturk Regular user Chicago, IL 120 Posts 
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Mandrake, all it took was a half a page application and $100 for a 2-year license. It's a little ID badge that I have to wear while performing.
Brent, I'm certain I'll give it a whirl. I know what you mean about the winters; I am moving to Chicago from Michigan, where the climate isn't any different. Certainly safety is a big concern for me, since I am not an imposing physical presence by any definition. Between a full-time job and settling in to a new city, I haven't yet had the opportunity to explore the city, but am looking forward to it. Since busking isn't a necessity for me, I probably won't try performing outdoors until the weather turns nice again, but until then, I'll keep my chops sharp somehow... Thanks all for the advice. |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts
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Thanks. I should think for $50 a year, you'd be entitled to a little protection (or at least less harrassment) from the city!
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Jim Wilder Special user Birmingham, AL 954 Posts
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Danny-
Have you ever listened to Odessey and Oracle? |
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Danny Hustle Inner circle Boston, MA USA 2393 Posts
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You mean the album by THE ZOMBIES! It's awesome I like it almost as much as my album by THE TURTLES. I used to listen to both of them all the time down at the waterfront village in Portland. Those were the days man!
best, Dan-  "MT is one of the reasons we started this board! I’m so sick of posts being deleted without any reason given, and by unknown people at that." - Steve Brooks Sep 7, 2001 8:38pm ©1999-2014 Daniel Denney all rights reserved. |
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RiffRaff Special user 670 Posts
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My favorite turtle is Leonardo. I am particularly fond of his frescos.
Speaking of frescos, I just purchased a new pair of shoes for busking. |
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts
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I endured 30+/- chicago winters before giving it up and moving to warmer winters and greener pastures. I envy anyone who's still able to do a street show in chi-town after the middle of october or there-a-bouts...
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts
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I wish I was in on the turtle joke. It's all so confusing.
Now if you'll all excuse me, I have a turtle of my own to deal with. Well, just a turtle head really... |
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Jim Wilder Special user Birmingham, AL 954 Posts
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On 2007-11-28 17:35, Chad wrote: Chad... you are my new hero. Officially. |
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johnnymystic Inner circle North Adams Ma. 1576 Posts
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There are Two types of turtles heads to my knowledge, one comes out in the front and the other the back...
seems normal to me.
I drink cheap tequila and vomit
<BR>I cannot eat hot wings...acid reflux <BR>I never inhale 
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Jason Fleming Veteran user Marooned, Hawaii 374 Posts
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I guess I never realized how much zombies like turtles until now... Thank you Danny and Jim... for everything.
Peace. |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts
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Zombies like turtles because they're so crunchy!
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Ben Whiting Loyal user Traverse City, MI 246 Posts
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I've lived in chicago for a bit now and it's more than possible to pay your rent busking....PM me if you ever want to get together and grab coffee...
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts
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I'm getting nostalgic for Chicago, now.
Do any Chicago folks on this forum work Division Street on the boulevard between Ashland and Damen? I always thought that area would be really good on a weekend evening- what with the double wide sidewalks, the numerous outdoor eateries, and the demographic of young(ish) people out to be entertained? Just curious...
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts
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It's funny, there's a spot on Thayer St. outside the college bookshop where there was a nice double wide sidewalk. I thought that would be a great spot, but no one stopped. I walked two blocks up, outside a pizza place, the sidewalk was only the normal width, but suddenly people were stopping! (I think they did a study on that in Vegas. People were more likely to stop in smaller crowded casinos than they were in wide open spacious ones! Odd.)
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts
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On 2008-01-24 14:01, mandrake01 wrote: that is odd- and honestly there seems to be no rhyme or reason why one spot, which looks like gold, in actuality, turns to dross... And another spot, less attractive, yields fat hats! Maybe it's like "cursed locations" in real estate, where dozens of business in a row just fail for no good reason other than "No one came in..."
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24314 Posts
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Sometimes it's just a matter of one doorframe, one building, one intersection or one window.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts
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You're probably right, Bill. They're touchy about working in "door frames" here though. I was up against the wall at the book shop and they came out and told me I had to work from the curb. When I got to the pizza place, I didn't even try against the building, too much glass. I just worked from the curb. Seemed to work OK.
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Paddy Inner circle Milford OH 1571 Posts
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On 2008-01-24 14:01, mandrake01 wrote: Mandrake, THINK! Big area but in front of a COLLEGE BOOKSHOP. Textbooks are very expensive and college students are not known for having a lot of extra cash. Small space in front of a Pizza shop. When going out to eat even students carry money. In these 2 cases it was not the size of the space that made the difference. It was the ability of the crowd to give a decent hat. I still like turtles |
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Kozmo V.I.P. 5473 Posts
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I love chicago...great food and this was 4 or 5 years ago but I worked michigan ave...can you still work there?..i did a $229 hat on the sidewalk there....2 $100's in the hat...should have been bigger but the rest of the audience saw those guys give me the hundreds and decided I had made enough
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johnnymystic Inner circle North Adams Ma. 1576 Posts
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Man Koz, I'd love to hang out with you for a day!
:)
I drink cheap tequila and vomit
<BR>I cannot eat hot wings...acid reflux <BR>I never inhale
<BR>I can put a field dress on a deer |
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