Busking is now legal in Houston after previously being banned for street performers and it's all thanks to Houston accordion player, Tony Barilla.
Some musicians love sharing their music with those walking the street and buskin was a way for them to do what they loved while also making some extra money.
What is busking? Busking is when an artist could perform in the streets and receive tips from people walking by watching and enjoying their work. However, previousTerry Hall, lead singer of ska band The Specials, dies at 63 One Houston accordion player, Tony Barilla, was disappointed to learn about the law but was happy at least the city made an exception for the Theater District. That excitement didn't last long as he reportedly had to obtain a permit to do so and permit approval is said to require written permission from property owners next to the site where performers intend to play.
According to Barilla, the process needed to change as busking is an old, valued tradition in cities around the world. He felt Houston was hindering musicians' free expression and discouraging entrepreneurship.
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