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What do i need to Busk? (other than talent)

  • 17-12-2005 2:26pm
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    my band and i want to give busking a shot, but we're not sure what we need.

    there's 4 of us, 3 acoustic guitars, 2 voices. so i think we'll be loud enough on the guitar side, but maybe not on the voice side.

    Also, what do we need in the way of a permit?

    All help appreciated

    Emmet


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭selephonic


    You don't need a permit to busk on public property but have to abide by the environmental noise laws or whatever. If you just busking with a few acoustics and a little ampage you'll be fine.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭Rustar


    If you're worried about vocals not being loud enough, get some Roland Microcubes!
    Use the JC clean amp setting, adjust the tone to your style, and throw on some reverb!
    20 hours of battery life oughta give you 2-3 days of use on each set of batteries, too.


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,588 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    A set of gloves with the fingers cut out for fretting could be handy in this weather.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 278 ✭✭Niall123


    BossArky wrote:
    A set of gloves with the fingers cut out for fretting could be handy in this weather.

    My God you need them.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 65 ✭✭charloman


    dont bother with any amps or any of that rubbish... get out with the acoustics and sing without mics and amps... it'll benefit u in the future by strenghtening your vocals. u'll be much stronger singers and will never strugle with volume....


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  • Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,588 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    I concur.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭Savman


    What do i need to Busk? (other than talent)

    Maaan I need new gags :p:p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭funk-you


    my band and i want to give busking a shot, but we're not sure what we need.

    vocal chords and an instrument. after that its all down to what you do when you use them.

    -Funk


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 845 ✭✭✭sturgo


    Don't worry... you don't need talent to busk.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 752 ✭✭✭Spicy Lauren


    Agreed.

    Good weather is a must for busking though.


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