The Shambles - I was going to say that!

With reference to Bobert's comments re. Car boots sales etc. where he doesn't ask or imply he would like a donation, I would agree that he is neither Busking or Begging just enjoying music Al Fresco and sharing that with others at the event, by accepting money from some passers-by would not change that, as long further visits were done for the same reason and not in the hope of such "tips".

There does appear to be a different approach to "Busking" in the USA compared with the UK where as mentioned in other threads, due to changes in the licensing laws, it will/may fall foul of requiring a license (however Begging won't - ummm). But where else, other than the UK, would people be prosecuted for Singing "Happy Birthday to You". Maybe we should all move to "The Land of The Free"

P.B.

Still think it's a shame there's such a stigma attached to begging considering it's origins and the amount of courage it must take in some cases to ask for such help.