Aberdeen Battle of the (drunk and homeless) Buskers? - aberdeen-music

slinkmasif · 19-07-2005, 18:52

Theres no doubt Aberdeen has a fine collection of buskers on almost every street corner. I must say, i've seen some of these guys wailing out at the tops of their lungs and they do a mighty fine job... especially the drunk homeless guys (the dude outside the kebab shop across from Kef is my favourite) Anyway... i was inspired by these guys and i thought it would be an interesting idea to have a Battle of the Buskers competetion. Rules could be they must be homeless and drunk and they must only use 1 mic and their instrument of choice. They could play 4 or 5 tunes and could win a cash prize or a haircut or summit. I would sure as hell pay to see that. It would be a darn good money maker and it gives something for those dudes to do. Could maybe have a showcase once a month at Drummonds or somewhere similar. I wouldn't be suprised if these guys could give the local 'scene' a run for their money. A Star could be Born.

Wishbone G · 19-07-2005, 18:58

haha sounds like a great idea. Theres a guy ive seen wandering around that plays great. Hes been outside burger king a few times. He would win. I told him to play some floyd, and he told me to name any song, and he would play it. I thought of a (vaguely) obscure one, and the bugger played it for me, singing and all. Earned him a quid! Love him.

hes got a very thin face, wears a hat, is usually pissed (or at least seems so).

Larsen B · 19-07-2005, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Wishbone G

haha sounds like a great idea. Theres a guy ive seen wandering around that plays great. Hes been outside burger king a few times. He would win. I told him to play some floyd, and he told me to name any song, and he would play it. I thought of a (vaguely) obscure one, and the bugger played it for me, singing and all. Earned him a quid! Love him.

hes got a very thin face, wears a hat, is usually pissed (or at least seems so).

Only a quid!!?

slinkmasif · 19-07-2005, 19:24

these boys would put on a great show if they new £100 was in it for them, and i... i would laugh my ass right off

Penny · 19-07-2005, 19:32

sounds excellent, however.. i wouldnt like to be the one to suggest it to the buskers, as a slap in the face could be the consequence..

slinkmasif · 19-07-2005, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Penny

sounds excellent, however.. i wouldnt like to be the one to suggest it to the buskers, as a slap in the face could be the consequence..

I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to find 3 or 4 willing to give it a go

Lester Burnham · 20-07-2005, 09:08

a bit degrading, non?

"Let's make them dance for their dinner!" LOL!

Why don't you just bit on a gig that gives money to the homeless of aberdeen? These people aren't circus animals for gods sake.

slinkmasif · 20-07-2005, 13:44

Its not really degrading... it just giving these guys a stage instead of a sidewalk and its giving them some paper money instead of bronze and silver. I don't think they would take offence to it. It would all be done in good humour im sure

RicoAUBL · 20-07-2005, 16:36

totally...

it's an awesome idea

Penny · 20-07-2005, 16:42

i hate to be a cynic, but i'd love to see how they would spend the money.. drugs? alcohol? a new dog?

*i know a lot of the homeless are there for really saddening reasons, but the majority are there due to their yukky habits*

sorry if this causes offence.