due to the nature of our performers and our documentary, not a whole lot is known about or experts on the busking side of things. this is one thing we will learn through our interviews with them.
some generic questions we will be asking all of them are:
1. what made you start playing/performing? can you expand on your background with your instrument/skill?
2. why perform downtown?
3. is there any particular reason you choose specific spots downtown?
4. do you ever run into any problems with local people? especially on weekend nights when they're out at the bars?
5. have you ever run into trouble with the law for performing downtown?
6. are there any stories of good, bad, or unusual experiences downtown that you'd like to share?
7. is there anything else you'd like to share that we haven't asked about?
8. what advice would you give to someone like me who has never done this before, but is soon going to try it out?
Sax Man: we have, as yet, not found out much about the Sax Man, including his real name. he is a very friendly man and a very talented saxophonist who is always very willing to talk with us. all i could dig up on him without an interview is that I believe he has been robbed while "on the job" and i plan to ask about this in his interview.
specific questions:
1. (if the robbery victim was indeed sax man) describe what happened when you were robbed
2. were police responsive to your situation?
3. what measures do you take to keep yourself safe downtown?
Poppa Soul: Poppa Soul is a bit easier to find info on online. he is often booked to perform at local venues along front street as a blues guitarist. very kind person.
Specific Questions:
1. how long have you played guitar? and how did you develop the unique style you use today?
2. (several youtube videos of him are available online, as well as a few mentions on TripAdvisor) are you aware that you have an online fan base? How does it feel to know that there are folks who make a point of coming downtown to see you play?
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