There are so many wonderful moments that happen during Buskerfest, but one that stands out for me happened the day after the festival ended, as staff and performers were clearing out of the Green Room for the last time.

During the festival, one of my favourite acts - Australian performance artists Surreal McCoy - dressed as giant seagulls and made their way through the crowds on the street, in shops and at the St. Lawrence Market.  They ogled the market's fish counters, stole french fries and popcorn, went through people's bags and pockets, and generated delight wherever they appeared.

Vince gets seagulled

On the last day, as I was getting my bike from the Green Room, a woman standing next to me tightened the straps on her big suitcase and surveyed the room to make sure everything was packed and ready to go.  Because she had been in costume during the fest, I didn't recognize her as one of the giant seagulls until, satisfied that all was ready, she nodded her head once, saluted, and signed off with  "Seagulls... out!"

Vince and I have decided that more people need to use that phrase in their daily lives.

So....  until next Buskerfest.....

Seagulls... OUT!

H. xo

Vince and I are back into the swing of things after a fabulous few days at Toronto's Scotiabank Buskerfest.  We are thrilled that we had the chance to once again participate in this amazing festival, where we were joined by over a hundred incredibly talented performers from around the world to raise money for Toronto Epilepsy, a cause that is (very) dear to our hearts.

We shared a pitch again this year with Cobario, three very talented musicians from Austria, and enjoyed reconnecting with staff and performers who we met last year. 

With Cobario

We were very honoured (and just a teensy bit nervous!!) to play to a huge audience just before the grand finale on Sunday night.

Grand Finale

Thanks so much to Mackenzie Muldoon (Marketing and Entertainment Director), Christine Oakey, and the other incredibly dedicated staff and volunteers who make this festival happen each year. 

We hope to see you again at Buskerfest 2013! 

Cheers,

Heather and Vince  xo