Busking
Sunny Times
August 22nd, 2007
On Sunday the Chicago Sun-Times did a piece about buskers on the red line. Apparently I was not only listed amongst the regular performers, but my photo was featured prominently several times in the issue. I still haven’t seen it in print, but worry not: Super-MIL has my back. She sent the gallant FIL to the newsstand to pick up more copies of the rag than posterity could ever demand.
I chatted with the photographer, John Kim — a very cool guy — and he sent me some of his best shots. Sadly, proprietary mumbo-jumbo prohibits me from posting any of those shots on my website. But I’ve taken the liberty of linking to the shot included in the online version. Glad they picked the one peeking through the trash… How metaphorical.
I have to say, I’m flattered to be included with the likes of Ron, Joe & Norm. Those guys are awesome. It’s worth riding the red line someday just to see them do Sam Cooke.
Busker’s Paradise
July 9th, 2007
A close friend of mine is planning a hasty and spontaneous move to Seattle. I don’t think he’s even spent more than a sum total of 3 days there. But he’s in need of a change, and I’d be lying if I didn’t say Seattle doesn’t often seem like the panacea for many of life’s urban woes. So I wished him well and encouraged him to start drinking more coffee.
But now it turns out I should probably contemplate a move, as well: Seattle has started paying its buskers. Color me envious.