By Seth Hoffman
One of the best parts about being here in Wellington, NZ is all of the music. On a nice day or night, it’s unlikely that you’ll walk a few blocks without encountering some sort of live music. By the ocean walkway there is even a public piano for anyone to just come by and play. It’s not in perfect tune, but it sure says something about the city that they would have a piano out at all times for anybody to come by and play.
As I was out one evening walking down Cuba Street, I came across what I thought was a music festival or block party. It turned out to be a great local group just doing some busking (playing music on the street). They sure attracted a crowd, and they created the space for a good time had by all. Some folks just walked by, but many stopped to enjoy the music while others even got their boogie shaking on the “dance floor.”
On Beat on Cuba Street
Being a musician myself, I applied for and received a street musician permit so I too can play music on the street or by the ocean.
I hope to have some videos of myself performing around this great city. I do enjoy being a spectator, but I definitely want to participate as well.
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Seth Hoffman
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