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Eric Evans Special user Rio Grande 668 Posts |
Here's a clip of me performing in the most beautiful pitch in the USA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqqwVoWFO7Y I've been ticketed, (court date as it stands is Feb. 13) and threatened with jail. In spite of the fact that I'm playing on a public sidewalk and busking is now "legal" in this city. I'm getting too old to keep running all over the world chasing pitches that are acceptable to the powers that be. I need to make a stand where I am. Please share if you care |
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Bodgit New user 89 Posts |
Shared.
Don't let the bar stewards get you down. My knowledge of U.S. law and how it varies from state to state is pretty sketchy, but it looks like a good case for a caring Civil Rights lawyer. If it's going to cost, and I'm sure it will, I can send a few "hats" and some of my pension. I'm sure there's plenty of people more than happy to support your defence. It's an issue that affects everyone. Our way of life, and primary means of expression is under attack. Ultimately if we are forced off the streets all the world will be the poorer for it. All the best o/ p.s. Thanks for the link. I know that, for good reason, you don't like media over exposure. Made my day seeing you in action though. "My cat taught me that!" |
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gallagher Inner circle 1168 Posts |
Ha ha!
Hee hee hee! ,,..hey Eric, Merry Christmas! ah,...that made my day. I just got OUT of jail. 26 days. The terrorist fears in Germany are cutting the Pitches. "No gathering of crowds." Visiting my daughter, in Hannover, last month, ....on my birthday (😂) the weather was sunny,.. we played,.. we were sent away,.. we stayed. We yelled, screamed, ....slept 26 days in a cage, with no hot lady next to me,.. life can be hard. (...other 'things' can be as well,. 🙃) February 13th. ,is it a Friday?,... hee hee,... hey, the 14th is Valentine's Day(!), ....show up in court, with flowers and chocolait(!). Here's one for you buddy. Some day, I'll sing it for you personally,.. "In the day we sweat it out on the Streets, of this run away American Dream. At night we sleep, in parking lots, trying to get our white socks clean. Buddy this town rips the bones from your back, it's a death trap, it's a suicide rap,.. ,we've got to get out while we're young. 'Cause tramps like us,.. ,...born to run." (thanks Bruce) [that comes, from my 'dusty rusty 16 year old tenderfoot spirit'. ,..buried somewher beneath my liver.] öK. I'm laying in my baby's arm. I have two croissants in the oven... the coffee's cooking... I'm well rested! ,..tomorrow bring sunshine...!!!! We're older, but no wiser,..🙃 I hope tomorrow brings you sunshine, as well. [the weather forecast, for Gütersloh, '...rain, strong winds,...from the north.' We can never give up hope. ,...then we ARE old.] smiles, gallagher p.s.: The book, I sent YOU, arrived, by ME.,.. I'll try again. ,...you're biggest curse, in Life, is 'idiots for friends'! ,..sorry. p.p.s.: Eric,.. you getting busted,.. FINALLY got a film clip, of one of the World's greatest Street Artists, ...up, on the internet! The San Antonio Police Dept. deserve a round of applause! 👏 👏👏👏👏 ...gotta cha! |
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
Brother Evans you brought a huge smile to my face and made my day! Muchas gracias carnalito! Whatever you need aqui estoy!
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Max T. Oz Regular user 198 Posts |
Heya Eric,
I feel for ya. Hope it all works out for you. It's a fustrating battle, for sure. My travel bug days have very much diminished & I also just want to play my local pitches. But, as in most places on this, it's constantly been a battle, even up here in the Great White North. From my experience in fighting for pitches.....what success I've had, is by working behind the scenes. It's been a long process...meeting with the mayor....volunteering for organizations attached to administration...working behind the scenes, meeting those in charge, BIA's. All to put a positive face on busking, to have a little bit of influence. Most of it at my expense, both time & money. A lot of it fruitless & thankless. But sometimes I have been able to sway a decision in favour of allowing Street Performing. Eric, you are an asset to the community, making the city a better and happier place for all. One of the best out there IMHO. Hopefully the decision makers in San Antonio come to there senses. Max |
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gallagher Inner circle 1168 Posts |
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
Good luck Eric. I've only been able to see your work on tape but it's really good. Gallagher it's good to see you on again
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Eric Evans Special user Rio Grande 668 Posts |
Thanks very much for the responses guys, it means a lot to me. To hear such words of encouragement and support is heartening.
Today I went out and did two shows on the pitch without hatting my audiences. Several people approached me trying to press some money in my hand but I successfully avoided their thoughtful actions. One fella did manage to give me $8, hiding it in a bag that contained a drink and a few snacks that he'd bought for me, bastage. I have several things to take care over the New Year's holiday, but after that, I may go back and continue to play there. I might try a virtual hat or something similar. If it goes all right, I may be able to outlast these sticks in the mud and eventually secure a beautiful pitch, in a very beautiful city. |
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D. Yoder Veteran user 376 Posts |
Best wishes to you, Eric. Gallagher, it is also good to hear from you. I am interested in hearing more from both of you about what happened.
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mike bonfield Regular user 183 Posts |
Hi Eric, Stand your Ground on this one can you get a Civil Rights lawyer on the case good luck I am sure you will be o.k
my kindest mike alan |
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Nick W Special user 515 Posts |
Make the stand!
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On Dec 24, 2016, Eric Evans wrote: If busking is "legal," what were you ticketed for?
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
I recieved your voicemail whilst I was enjoying a lobster lunch. I shall call you in a few mate.
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WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
I'm not a lawyer, and you should speak to someone who is.
However, preventing someone from busking has been ruled a violation of first amendment rights, as far as I know. You are allowed to perform in a public space. You are allowed to ask for money in a public space. There's no logical reason you can't do both at the same time in the US.
Christopher
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Nala Nosmoht Special user Surrey,B.C. Canada, 641 Posts |
Eric, loved your video clip!!!! thank you! maybe Gallagher will lend you his hat,
Nala |
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Ish70 New user 38 Posts |
Please keep us posted. I don't know why so many cities try to prevent something that so many cities have realized is a beautiful and beneficial practice.
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cbguy Veteran user 350 Posts |
No one cares until you start making money...that's the reason.
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TheRealMagicMike Regular user Las Vegas, NV 178 Posts |
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On Jan 10, 2017, WitchDocChris wrote: In Vegas I have not had much of a problem, however there is a "street performers" union. In fact, they are currently in the process of suing Clark County for violation of street performers 1st Amendment rights. There is a general meeting Feb. 1 to update everyone. Normally if the police want to hassle you here it's based on "obstructing a public walkway" (if you use a table) or "interrupting the flow of traffic" if your crowds are deemed too big. Generally if you are doing a real show and not being too aggressive with people while drawing your edge, you're okay here. |
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Eric Evans Special user Rio Grande 668 Posts |
"Everybody's got a plan until the get punched in the mouth." -- Mike Tyson
That's about it. I was done, they knocked me out. Even when I just did a couple of shows without hatting, I was still worried that they'd cart me off to jail. I can't change the court date by phone, in fact I couldn't talk to anyone until I went by the courthouse, due to their automated system that just provides information. I went by and they told me that the only thing I could do was to write the judge. I won't know when my court date is until the ticket is filed and the person I spoke with said that it doesn't have to be filed until the court date that was indicated on my ticket. As a result of that lovely information, I took off to New Orleans hoping to get a few days in before my daughter's baby decided she was ready to enter the world. I made it all the way there, spent a cold windy afternoon in the french quarter the next day only to receive a phone call from one of my other daughters that they're inducing labor because of complications. It was a long drive back to Uvalde, but I made it in time to see my second grand daughter born. What a wonderful miracle that was! Now that I am reminded why I do what I do, I'll be back out on the Alamo pitch tomorrow afternoon/evening. Provided the rain holds back. I don't plan on being in town long, but I'll do what I can while I'm here. Nala, I appreciate your comment very much. Gallagher, I'm so sorry that you had to pay for changing times in such a brutal way. I'm really sorry that I haven't replied to all the comments but time and connections are at a premium these days. I'll leave you with my favorite portion of a quote from Herr Clausewitz-- "War has a way of masking the stage with scenery crudely daubed with fearsome apparitions..." True dat |
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
I liked watching your video, Eric.
Good work.
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