Do you love live music? So do I! I've gladly spent up to $150 to see some of my favorite bands in concert and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one.

How Can You See Great Live Music For Free?

Since I love live music I appreciate seeing street musicians anytime that I get the chance. There are some very talented performers and, talent wise, often little separates them from their famous counterparts.

These street musicians can make a visit to any city center a really magical experience.

Seeing this type of performance is free if you want it to be but why not support these artists by adding something to their contribution hat or canister. After all you've just been entertained!

I Saw This Duo Last week in Galway Ireland. Grooviculous!

During my wonderful Irish getaway last week there were different acts playing every few hundred meters along the main street of Galway. I stopped to enjoy several of them and I was so impressed with the funky sound and the joyful countenance of the band Grooviculous!

I will be posting a link to this article on their facebook page and I invite them to join us on Steemit to have fun, get exposure, interact and earn! We will support you and help you to pursue your art!

https://youtu.be/H-8dsm4x0iQ

Facts and Resources About Street Musicians

Here's a great site dedicated to filming and chronicling street musicians: World Street Music.
It's hard to make a living as street musician. It's not steady work and is often reliant on weather.
In some places like Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco performers pay $500/ for a permit.
To play in Toronto's Subway system musicians audition to obtain one of the 75 much sought after licenses.

Here's a Toronto Subway Act:

https://youtu.be/DyVKATX8P9M

What About You?

Do you stop and watch live street acts?
Do you think that they add to a cities atmosphere?
Do you try and support them form time to time?
What is the best street act that you have seen?

I hope that you enjoyed this article about "Where to See Great Live Music!"

Until next time,

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