The Editor,
Re. "Would you like food with tunes?" (The Tri-City News, May 24) and "Is Port Moody regulating buskers a good thing for the community?" (Face to Face, The Tri-City News, June 1).
I celebrate the idea of allowing licensed musicians to play in public places to promote the City of the Arts. A performance by a talented musician can add to the artsy atmosphere in our city's public gathering places.
But my question is this: If someone decides to take advantage of a sunny day by playing their guitar in a park, are they now breaking the law? Do I need a licence to jam in public even if I'm not soliciting donations from passers-by? And how will the bylaw enforcement officers know the difference between buskers and people who are just entertaining themselves?
Amy Carruthers, Port Moody
