Is Busking Worth It? I Went Busking 20 Times To Find Out: Data Breakdown @Joshsoundnoise

Josh Radford I went busking 20 times to find out if it's worth it? I learnt a lot along the way. At the end of the video I reveal all of the data from my first 20 busks!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You
02:03 - Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
02:59 - Muse - Unintended
03:52 - Nickelback - Hero
04:27 - The Beatles - With A Little Help
05:06 - 20th busk recap
05:48 - Diving into the data
11:41 - Rounding it up
12:12 - Queen - We Are The champions
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Here's where you can buy some of the products used in this video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
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▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more adventures. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ General music concepts
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Day in the life
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
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Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
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LEAVE A COMMENT and tell me about you first busking experience!
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Want to support the journey? 💚
👉 Feel free to leave me a donation at: pay.collctiv.com/busking-collections-82507
👉 Or "buy me a coffee" at https://coff.ee/soundnoise
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Want to get in touch? 📝
👉 Website: joshuaradford.co.uk
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com
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The songs in this video are ALL COVERS. I do not own these songs, nor am I claiming to. This is my musical interpretation of those songs.
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Much love! 💚
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#busking #experiment #jonimitchell #natalieimbruglia #muse #nickelback #queen #wearethechampions #streetmusic #streetperformer #joshsoundnoise #acousticcovers

updated 1 year ago

Is Busking Worth It? I Went Busking 20 Times To Find Out: Data Breakdown

Josh Radford 2025-07-17 | I went busking 20 times to find out if it's worth it? I learnt a lot along the way. At the end of the video I reveal all of the data from my first 20 busks!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You
02:03 - Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
02:59 - Muse - Unintended
03:52 - Nickelback - Hero
04:27 - The Beatles - With A Little Help
05:06 - 20th busk recap
05:48 - Diving into the data
11:41 - Rounding it up
12:12 - Queen - We Are The champions
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Here's where you can buy some of the products used in this video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
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▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more adventures. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ General music concepts
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Day in the life
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
---
LEAVE A COMMENT and tell me about you first busking experience!
---
Want to support the journey? 💚
👉 Feel free to leave me a donation at: pay.collctiv.com/busking-collections-82507
👉 Or "buy me a coffee" at https://coff.ee/soundnoise
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Want to get in touch? 📝
👉 Website: joshuaradford.co.uk
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com
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The songs in this video are ALL COVERS. I do not own these songs, nor am I claiming to. This is my musical interpretation of those songs.
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Much love! 💚
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#busking #experiment #jonimitchell #natalieimbruglia #muse #nickelback #queen #wearethechampions #streetmusic #streetperformer #joshsoundnoise #acousticcovers

Busking Restores Your Faith In Humanity #busking #streetperformance #kindness #kindnessiscool

Josh Radford 2025-10-18 | Just a little clip from a busk back in summer. Every donation, even if it's 20p, really does make you feel amazing! People are sound!

#amywinehousecover #buskerlife #busker #newbrighton

Looking For BUSKERS In MADRID

Josh Radford 2025-10-13 | I recently went searching for buskers in Madrid. What a beautiful city!
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I really enjoyed filming this and would love to go out to a few more places to see what a day brings as far as street music and the music in the bars/pubs. Any good recommendations for cities filled with live music?
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If you enjoyed this video, here's a couple more you might like:
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=mQ3O-E8i8utG9ot7
👉 Here's where I go through every song I payed at a gig: youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=16FN3joMBJDmRHbl
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more adventures. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
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Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
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LEAVE A COMMENT and tell me where I should go busking next!
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👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): https://coff.ee/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch!
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/joshsoundnoise
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Much love! 💚
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#madrid #buskers #buskerlife #streetmusicians #streetmusic #streetperformers #spain #giggingmusician

Wonderwall - hate it or love it?

Josh Radford 2025-10-08 | Saw this in a bar recently and it was a great reminder that music is best served shared. So playing songs that everybody knows (like Wonderwall) maximises the number of ears in the room that can resonate with the song. Therefore achieving maximum shared...ness.

The Top 5 YouTube Channels For Solo Acoustic Musicians

Josh Radford 2025-10-01 | I've compiled the top 5 YouTube channels for solo acoustic musicians. These are the channels that really helped me when I got started. If you're serious about getting you and your music off the couch, onto the streets and into the bars/pubs, then check these guys out.
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All the channel links:
▶️ youtube.com/@AugustRadioProject
▶️ youtube.com/@FinbarHorganMusic
▶️ youtube.com/@GregorHunterColeman
▶️ youtube.com/@titolarios
▶️ youtube.com/@MusicianAcademy
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And the other links I mentioned:
▶️ ARP's video of when we went busking: youtu.be/obgFHCczDzA?si=nmI9OA5fkho0uNhV
▶️ My video of when we went busking: youtu.be/8RgzCiPOU0E?si=Xn9SjyZXo3HDyjwR
▶️ Pro Gig Academy: skool.com/pro-gig-academy/about?ref=1eca5c79a9584e10aa1c6f0a48f786d1
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Consider subscribing if you're here for the journey! 🙌
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Here's a few more that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=H0hP7SLqBvat-EvI
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=EYFSmfPXv7vXWrMW
👉 Here's a video where I run through my pub gig equipment set up: youtu.be/ks3QhvrV1gU?si=MkqxG7ZEglDsNzD3
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
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Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
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👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): buymeacoffee.com/soundnoise
👉 Email: [josh.sound.noise@gmail.com](mailto:josh.sound.noise@gmail.com) - get in touch if you want to book me or collaborate. I'm open to offers :)
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Much love! 💚
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#soloacousticguitar #giggingmusician #singersongwriter #mackie #showbox #pubgig #soloperformer #soundnoise #augustradioproject #finbarhorgan #gregorhuntercoleman #titolarios #musicianacademy

How To Solo Sound Check

Josh Radford 2025-09-26 | It can be hard to sound check when you're solo gigging - we've got no mates! Here's a way to get around it.

#pubgig #giggingmusician #soloacousticguitar

I Learn 20 New Songs! My Solo Acoustic Musician Rehearsal System

Josh Radford 2025-09-23 | Hey! Here's a look inside my 3 step rehearsal system. In this video I learn 20 songs. This system is a super quick way to get a bunch of songs ready to play live!
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If you're a solo acoustic musician, here's 20 more ideas for your set list.
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Thanks for watching. This channel exists to help solo acoustic musicians take their music from the couch, to playing on the streets and in the pubs. I want this channel to be a place you can come and have your questions answered. Because it's scary when you start out! You're not alone!
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Here's where you can buy some of the gear I used to make this video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
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▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
---
Consider subscribing if you're here for the journey! 🙌
---
If that was helpful, here's a few more that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=H0hP7SLqBvat-EvI
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=EYFSmfPXv7vXWrMW
👉 Here's a video where I run through my pub gig equipment set up: youtu.be/ks3QhvrV1gU?si=MkqxG7ZEglDsNzD3
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
---
👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): buymeacoffee.com/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch if you want to book me or collaborate. I'm open to offers :)
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Much love! 💚
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#soloacousticguitar #giggingmusician #singersongwriter #mackie #showbox #pubgig #soloperformer #soundnoise

What Do Buskers Do With All That Change?!

Josh Radford 2025-09-08 | What do us buskers do with all the change?? Do this and I promise your local corner shop will love you!!
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If that was helpful, here's a few more videos that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=NUL_sq-Yz2SjGDZM
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=jr-vk-UFErchWNSi
👉 Here's a video where I tell my story: youtu.be/0Dyz6WztpgU?si=32gj_4viHNggJ-cI
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
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Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
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👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): https://coff.ee/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch!
👉 The website is joshuaradford.co.uk
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Much love! 💚
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#pubgig #soloperformer #busking #gigging #joshsoundnoise

Is It OK to Use a Music Stand for Busking??!

Josh Radford 2025-09-03 | When I started busking and gigging I wondered if using a music stand was a problem? I couldn't find the answer. Does it seem less professional? Does it interfere with connecting with people? So many questions. But I can't remember lyrics and always use a music stand - so I just got started, here's what I learnt along the way.
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If that was helpful, here's a few more videos that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=DYuww-cVdpJEbdOW
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=BVhEmTLJ8Wa3wQBx
👉 Here's a video where I tell my story: youtu.be/0Dyz6WztpgU?si=Dt0Cgdt-RqGEyYvU
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
---
👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): https://coff.ee/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch!
👉 The website is joshuaradford.co.uk
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Much love! 💚
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#pubgig #soloperformer #busking #gigging #joshsoundnoise

My Acoustic Pub Gig Set Up (MACKIE SHOWBOX Review)

Josh Radford 2025-08-27 | Here's my pub gig set up for when you can't just plug in and play. The secret weapon is the MACKIE SHOWBOX, in this video I explain why. I hope it's helpful!
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Here's where you can buy some of the products in the video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
---
If that was helpful, here's a few more that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=6_C0ujo0sMRVCmyW
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=iiUmgbLxybiDEb6e
👉 Here's a video where I tell my story: youtu.be/0Dyz6WztpgU?si=MTu7e1rlcLALlUbo
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
---
👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): https://coff.ee/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch!
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Much love! 💚
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#mackie #showbox #pubgig #soloperformer #soundnoise

Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing - if you’re not playing it at gigs, you probably should be.

Josh Radford 2025-08-26 | Playing some Aerosmith at the end of a gig!
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#aerosmithcover #giggingmusician

Love finishing a gig on Hey Jude!

Josh Radford 2025-08-26 | #heyjude is a belter set finisher for a singalong!
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#soloacousticguitar #giggingmusician

2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores!)

Josh Radford 2025-08-22 | Here's my full set list from a recent two hour pub gig. If you're putting together a set list, here's a bunch of ideas to get you started. I hope it's helpful!
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Drop me a few new song suggestions in the comments, I want to know which songs work for you!
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Here's where you can buy some of the products used in this video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
---
▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
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👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=_BheOVIcBacHi4G9
👉 Here's a video where I tell my story: youtu.be/0Dyz6WztpgU?si=XCK4uA5W-_BDu2jo
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more adventures. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
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LEAVE A COMMENT and tell me where I should go busking next!
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👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): https://coff.ee/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch!
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The songs in this video are ALL COVERS. I do not own these songs, nor am I claiming to. This is my musical interpretation of those songs.
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Much love! 💚

A Poem From A Stranger

Josh Radford 2025-08-19 | Bumped into Malcolm when I was setting up to start busking. He was a lovely guy and he read me a poem he wrote about the #newbrighton marina lake.

What a guy, thanks Malcolm, it lifted my spirits!

#poetry #spokenword #kindstranger #wirral

#busking Lemar - If Theres Any Justice (part 2)

Josh Radford 2025-08-10 | The last bit of my version of "If There's Any Justice" from a recent busk. The rest of this day and many more busking adventures on my channel. Hope you enjoy.

#busker #busking #liscard #wirral

#busking Lemar - If Theres Any Justice

Josh Radford 2025-08-09 | Here's some of my version of Lemar's "If There's Any Justice" - what a tune. Full video of that busking session on my channel! Hope you enjoy.

#busker #streetmusic

#busking John Lennon - Imagine

Josh Radford 2025-08-09 | Some of my version of the classic John Lennon song - Imagine. Hope you enjoy. Full video of that busking session on my channel!

Busking #yellow By #coldplay

Josh Radford 2025-08-08 | This is some of my #coldplaycover of "Yellow". Hope you enjoy. Full video on my channel!

#joshsoundnoise #busker #liscard

Busking Set Fire To The Rain by #adele

Josh Radford 2025-08-08 | This is some of my #adelecover of #setfiretotherain from a recent busking session! Hope you enjoy.

#busker #streetmusic #wirral

Busking In Liscard: Whats It Like Busking With Cancer??

Josh Radford 2025-08-07 | Last week I went busking in Liscard.
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I wasn't going to talk about cancer originally but after opening up on one of @AugustRadioProject 's videos, I thought I'd better tell the full story on this channel.
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You can see the video on August Radio Project's channel that I'm referring to here: youtu.be/obgFHCczDzA?si=1y5EKomrK81IBNdz
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Here's where you can buy some of the products used in this video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
---
▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
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At the end of the video I score Liscard as a place to busk.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Struggling with health issues
00:50 - Introducing Liscard
01:19 - Lemar - If There's Any Justice
04:40 - John Lennon - Imagine
06:41 - Coldplay - Yellow
08:18 - Catfish And The Bottlemen - 7
11:49 - Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
13:04 - Scoring Liscard
16:41 - Outro
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more adventures. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
---
LEAVE A COMMENT and tell me where I should go busking next!
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👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee": https://coff.ee/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch!
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The songs in this video are ALL COVERS. I do not own these songs, nor am I claiming to. This is my musical interpretation of those songs.
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Much love! 💚
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#joshsoundnoise #liscard #busker #wirral #merseyside #streetmusician #thyroidcancerawareness #cancerawareness #johnlennonimagine #coldplaycover #catfishandthebottlemen #adelecover #setfiretotherain

Busking You Know Im No Good in #southport

Josh Radford 2025-08-05 | From a recent busking collaboration where I met up with ⁨@AugustRadioProject. We went busking then we sat down for a chat about all things busking! Full video here: youtu.be/8RgzCiPOU0E?si=60RP6AvB0mz2YAT4
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#busking #augustradioproject #joshsoundnoise #streetmusic

Busking Time Is Running Out In #southport

Josh Radford 2025-08-05 | From a recent busking collaboration where I met up with @AugustRadioProject. We went busking then we sat down for a chat about all things busking! Full video here: youtu.be/8RgzCiPOU0E?si=60RP6AvB0mz2YAT4
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#busking #augustradioproject #joshsoundnoise #streetmusic

Busking Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone in #southport

Josh Radford 2025-08-04 | From a recent busking collaboration where I met up with @AugustRadioProject. We went busking then we sat down for a chat about all things busking! Full video here: youtu.be/8RgzCiPOU0E?si=60RP6AvB0mz2YAT4
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#busking #augustradioproject #joshsoundnoise #streetmusician

Busking We Are The Champions In #southport

ARP - Ill Just Do This While I Work The Rest Of My Life Out

Josh Radford 2025-08-04 | From a recent busking collaboration where I met up with @AugustRadioProject . We went busking then we sat down for a chat about all things busking! Full video here: youtu.be/8RgzCiPOU0E?si=60RP6AvB0mz2YAT4
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#busking #augustradioproject #joshsoundnoise #streetmusic

Busking Jonny B. Goode With August Radio Project in #southport

#busking All The Small Things in #southport

Josh Radford 2025-08-03 | Thank you Southport - it was fun! Me and August Radio Project went to hit the street of Southport. Full video here: youtu.be/8RgzCiPOU0E?si=gtAWEDXHRpo7lUTV - hope you enjoy.

Busking In Southport With August Radio Project

Josh Radford 2025-08-02 | Last week I went busking in Southport with @AugustRadioProject We dived straight in with no rehearsal to play some tunes on the streets of #southport - then we sat down and Ben (ARP) shared his busking story.
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Check out Bens video about the same day - he interviews me and we dive into my health challenges which I've not talked about on my channel yet: youtube.com/watch?v=obgFHCczDzA&t=255s
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At the end of the video I score Southport as a place to busk.
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This is the longest video I've done because I didn't want to cut any of the interview. August Radio Project is full of knowledge when it comes to busking and being a professional musician so I left it all in.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Blink 182 - All The Small Things
01:54 - Abba - Mamma Mia
02:29 - Queen - We Are The Champions
05:08 - August Radio Project - Your Bucket List
08:44 - Interview (pt 1) - History Of August Radio Project's Journey
10:11 - Chuck Berry - Jonny B Good (pt 1)
10:39 - Interview (pt 2) - Why ARP started busking
13:06 - Chuck Berry - Jonny B Good (pt 2)
13:38 - Interview (pt 3) - "Why Don't You Just Busk More?"
14:25 - Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone (pt 1)
15:06 - Interview (pt 4) - "That Was The Turning Point"
17:50 - Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone (pt 2)
18:47 - Interview (pt 5) - Gig And Busking Nerves
23:43 - Muse - Time Is Running Out
24:15 - Interview (pt 6) - Fear, "I'm OK With being Scared"
25:42 - Amy Winehouse - You Know I'm No Good (pt 1)
26:22 - Interview (pt 7) - "What Do You Wish You Knew At The Beginning?"
30:48 - Amy Winehouse - You Know I'm No Good (pt 2)
31:24 - Interview (pt 8) - "The Goal Is The Path"
39:02 - Scoring Southport
40:51 - Leaderboard update
41:11 - Outro
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Thanks again @AugustRadioProject , it was a cool day. One day I'll come and blast some tunes out in Brighton!
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How I Stop My Music From Blowing Everywhere!

Josh Radford 2025-07-29 | I was recently asked how I keep my music from blowing around in the wind, especially as I busk a lot by the beach! Through trial and error this is my current music stand set up.... and it works a treat!

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#busking #resourcefulness #problemsolving

Busking Mr Brightside By The Killers In Altrincham

Josh Radford 2025-07-25 | This Is My Version of #mrbrightside By #thekillers in #altrincham. The full video of this days busking is available here: youtu.be/1wN3DMepLaE?si=X9LxiYLn7PjOrtne - hope you enjoy!

Busking Mardy Bum By Arctic Monkeys In Altrincham

Josh Radford 2025-07-25 | Some Of The Classic By #arcticmonkeys - Mardy Bum. In the rest of this video I dive in to what it's like to busk in #altrincham you can find it here: youtu.be/1wN3DMepLaE?si=X9LxiYLn7PjOrtne

Busking The Kooks - Naive In Altrincham

Josh Radford 2025-07-25 | This is some of #naive by #thekooks Kooks from a rainy day busk in #altrincham - hope you enjoy. Full video of that day of busking is here: youtu.be/1wN3DMepLaE?si=XD6PBl1hg9sbsbva

Busking Catfish And The Bottlemen - 7 In #altrincham

Josh Radford 2025-07-24 | Busking under cover from the rain. This is my take on "7" by #catfishandthebottlemen - hope you enjoy. Full video on this days busking is here: youtu.be/1wN3DMepLaE?si=8Mceo-7rbQhF_ucZ

Busking Queen - We Are The Champions #queen #wearethechampions

Josh Radford 2025-07-23 | Busking "We Are The Champions" by the incredible Queen by the New Brighton Marina Lake.

Busking The Beatles - With A Little Help

Josh Radford 2025-07-23 | Busking "With A Little Help" by The Beatles!

Busking In Altrincham: In The Rain!

Josh Radford 2025-07-22 | I went busking in the rain in Altrincham! Here's my experience busking in the Greater Manchester town of Altrincham! Stick around until the end where I score Altrincham as a place to busk.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Setting up in spot 1
00:40 - Battling the rain
01:31 - Setting up in spot 2
01:51 - 1, 2, 1, 2
01:58 - The Zutons - Valerie
03:24 - The Kooks - Naive
04:42 - Catfish & The Bottlemen - 7
05:32 - The Beatles - With A Little Help
07:26 - Coldplay - Yellow
08:09 - Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum
09:17 - The Killers - Mr. Brightside
11:10 - Reviewing and scoring Altrincham for busking
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Busking Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You (part 2)

Josh Radford 2025-07-22 | The chorus of this beautiful song by #jonimitchell

Busking Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You (part 1)

Josh Radford 2025-07-21 | Joni Mitchell is a great song writer and this one is a classic!

#jonimitchell #coversong

Busking #hero by #chadkroeger #nickelback #spiderman

Josh Radford 2025-07-21 | Not sure if this counts as Nickelback, I think it was Chad Kroeger and someone else, either way it's a fun song to play when #buskinglive

Busking Unintended By Muse

Josh Radford 2025-07-21 | Busking Unintended by Muse in my home busking spot. #musecover #unintended

Busking in Chester: A Day In The Life + 7 Live Songs

Josh Radford 2025-06-22 | Come busking with me in Chester! The streets are the greatest rehearsal room! And every time you busk, something cool happens. Guaranteed.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:01 - Spot 1
03:40 - Bruno Mars - Grenade
05:16 - John Lennon - Imagine
07:03 - Robbie Williams - She's The One
08:51 - Bill Withers - Ain't No sunshine
12:05 - Spot 2
12:47 - Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi
14:10 - Adele -Rollin' In The Deep
15:28 - Bryan Adams - Heaven
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Come Busk With Me in Stockport! (9 Acoustic Covers + Wholesome Moments)

Josh Radford 2025-06-15 | Come busking with me in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The streets are the greatest rehearsal room! And every time you busk, something cool happens. Guaranteed.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi
01:42 - Macy Gray - I Try
02:26 - Radiohead - Karma Police
03:11 - Abba - Dancing Queen
04:17 - Greenday - Basket Case
05:09 - A kind gesture
05:38 - Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
07:03 - Maroon 5 - This Love
08:27 - Bryan Adams - Heaven
09:08 - Sam Fender - Hypersonic Missiles
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#avrillavigne #sk8erboi #macygray #itry #radiohead #karmapolice #abba #greenday #basketcase #oasiscover #dontlookbackinanger #maroon5 #thislove #samfender #hypersonicmissiles #stockport #greatermanchester #manchester

DJ Sammy or Bryan Adams? Either way, we’re in #heaven

Josh Radford 2025-06-04 | ...

#dontstopmenow live at the scrap yard bar

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“Something” by #thebeatles

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How To Get Gigs: The EASIEST Way

Josh Radford 2025-06-04 | Watch for an age old secret about how to get the gigs you want!
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Getting all egotistical in the putto of Dakota by Stereophonics…

Josh Radford 2025-05-25 | ...

Dakota chorus tutorial. Check out the related video for the full version!!

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Tutorial for Dakota by Stereophonics. Check out the related video for the full version!

Josh Radford 2025-05-25 | ...

Stereophonics “Dakota” Acoustic Guitar Tutorial

Josh Radford 2025-05-25 | This is my guitar tutorial of #dakota by #stereophonics. It's a bit different from the others - we don't use a capo! Hope you enjoy. 😃
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Strumming Pattern
01:23 - Verse 1
02:25 - Chorus
03:51 - Bridge
04:31 - Outro
05:34 - Make It Your Own
06:03 - Clip of Guitar Concepts Video
06:41 - Outro
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#stereophonics #dakota #guitarcover #guitartutorial #guitarlessons