Host a Piper?

**Tim Little** · 11th May 09, 11:26 AM

This could go in a couple of categories, but Kilts in the Media will have to do.

I just came across this article on BBC.com about a piper from Edinburgh who is hoping to "busk" his way from New York to California from early June to July, relying "on the kindness of Scots living there and people of Scottish descent to put him up on his journey."

I'm sure he could have his whole itinerary planned through X Marks!

Any money raised from the trip will be donated to charity, apparently.

And, yeah, he will wear his kilt during his travels!

**piperdbh** · 11th May 09, 11:36 AM

His route will show him quite a bit of the country, and in the hottest time of year, too.

I assume "busking" is akin to hitch-hiking?

**beloitpiper** · 11th May 09, 11:43 AM

Haha, I'm doing something a little like that in 2 weeks. Staying with X Markers across the country and piping for my lodging!

**Tim Little** · 11th May 09, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

I assume "busking" is akin to hitch-hiking?

Since I'm not feeling especially articulate at the moment:

Busking is the practice of performing in public places for tips and gratuities. People engaging in this practice are called buskers or street performers

Thanks to Wikipedia!

**Tim Little** · 11th May 09, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

Haha, I'm doing something a little like that in 2 weeks. Staying with X Markers across the country and piping for my lodging!

Heh.... I would be kinda cool if you crossed paths with this Edinburgh guy.

**beloitpiper** · 11th May 09, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Tim Little

Heh.... I would be kinda cool if you crossed paths with this Edinburgh guy.

Yeah, but we could never play together. You know how to get two pipers in tune, right? Shoot one.

**medic78** · 11th May 09, 12:02 PM

dont remember your route but i'm in dfw and btw shoot one lol

**JolyStNicholas** · 11th May 09, 12:34 PM

That sounds really cool. I'm out of the way unless his route goes thru Florida.
Then he would be welcome.

**castledangerous** · 11th May 09, 12:42 PM

Here's his website: http://www.bagpipebusker.com

I emailed and offered to put him up here in Atlantic City

**Ugly Bear** · 12th May 09, 03:08 AM

Oh, this reminds me of something I saw on "Trigger Happy TV," sort of a British version of Candid Camera, wherein the host goes around doing improbable/obnoxious things and getting a reaction from ordinary folk. There was one sketch where he dressed in Highland regalia and busked with bagpipes. He approached an outdoor cafe and offered to play the pipes for two middle-aged women enjoying their lunch. They politely declined, and he "played" anyway -- making as horrendous a noise as possible while they covered their ears. After twenty seconds of this abuse, he abruptly stopped and held out his hand for a tip.

Anyway, I hope it doesn't go like this for the busker in the article.