I'm heading to Houston today and rooting for the plaintiff in a case to overturn the city's anti-busking law. Here's an article from the accordionist now suing the city for the right to perform. Maybe next time I visit I'll get to busk in my hometown!
Busking the Streets of Houston
It is often argued that buskers can play an important role in contributing to the cultural life of a city. Of course, it's fun to unexpectedly come across something beautiful. But even more, buskers can reinforce our romantic notion of a city. I don't know how common bucket drummers really...
houstonpress.com