In southern Ontario there are many towns and cities that have "Busking Festivals". Some places close the main street to traffic. Often they occur in conjunction with a sidewalk sale. Our town had a Buskers' Program sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Ass. that would pay buskers to busk in one spot for at least two hours. Toronto's subway has a busking program that you must audition for and carry your busking permit with you when busking.

Although the guitar is my most proficient instrument, I've found that I make far more money with a banjo, mandolin or Autoharp than with the guitar. It seems that no matter how good you are, you're just another guy with a guitar. Though it's not my most proficient instrument, the Autoharp has earned me the most money. Women buskers seem to do a lot better than guys too.

A while ago, GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser) said,"If you can afford the gear you don't need my money." Maybe I'll try that line on my plumber.