Buskers, Street Entertainers in Southport, Merseyside*

Places to find public entertainment

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• The "no smoking" man who parades all day wiv 1000 signs strappd to him
• Busker Matt busks alot in the train station, he's got curly hair and if you wanna know how much money he's got, just ask and he'll show you his stash in this hiding compartment. Apparently he actually pays tax on it aswell, and national insurance.
• the dude by the train station who plays the keyboard
• tell them to get a propper job i hate the ones that dont move rob the cap in front of them that l shift them
• the no-smoking man often takes up residence against the railings outside waterstones bookshop - been a ficture for many years, however nobody knows what hes saying because he speaks polish, but apparently we're all supposed to stop smoking right this second because it killed his mother and sister.
• The anti-smoking guy on lord street. Shouts in a foriegn language at people who smoke as they pass him. Disappears periodically (I presume) for mental health treatment and always comes back clean.
• There the Anti Smoking guy who aften falls asleep and goes crazy when people smoke around him. There the Big Issue guy whos goes "Big Isssssssssssssssssssue, Awight Lads" who helps open doors for old people. Then the is the guy in Churchtown who sits outside the The Vauxall Garage and everytime he takes a "Toke" of his ciggie he combs his hair back. There's also Darren a complete Knob who talkes to anyone at Southport FC and gives sh*t to the visiting team. Then last you have the odd Pied Pipers.
• The no smoking man!
• Since the disappearance of the 'Purple Lady' ('Purple Ethel') in the late 1970's Southport has been without any truely odd local characters.
• Lots of people know who I am in the area as I'm the guy sorting out most of the gigs for local bands.
• smokie! - Is he dead?
• loonies round the monument the fella that sits outside the train station near mk one and plays sum rubbish
• Mr no smoking man the legend himself
• The bagpipe dude on Lord St.
• the guy who always plays the same fleetwood mac songs on a really old acoustic at the trainstation. dead basic stuff but he sings with such a passion
• Nat is a cool guy all round and he is a decent BMX'er. If you see him dont forget to talk to him... He is also a great singer. The No Smoking Man is the best though... he can give hours of entertainment.... no one can understand him (he must be foreign)... Ive seen him in Liverpool... that must be a nasty ride on his bike.
• they all think their characters....... unless your quicker and funnier....then they think their harder.....dream on.
• TED the guy that lives in maccies, his ear bleeds - it aint nice but still - he rocks my socks. then there is also the singer big issue woman! buy the big iss the issue please! cracking.
• no smoking man.
• Northern John!!!! James WIlliams (crazy skater soooo good), ALi Watson, Andy Ashcroft, Sam COokson (cheap pop lol) Wingnut, Iggy, No Smoking guy
• te no smoking man and an old man called rebbel.
• remember that woman with the purple rag round her head?!? she used to carry a dog with her
• the 'no smoking guy'.ull know when u see him!
• the cigarette guy who mumbles stuff
• Danny Fletcher's mum (she's easy by the way)
• hobos
• Lofty, the incredibly small man who seems to love searchin through bins and walking about like a minute penis. He can be found near global video, and is very touchy when it comes to his hat!
• Yeh all the sweaty tramps will entertain you if you say you have a 20 pound note
• Quite a few on Lord St. ranging from the good to the laughable. There's also the famous singing Big Issue seller outside Woolie's. The cigarette man with the bike and the meaningless placards is good value entertainment when he pitches up by Waterstones and starts haranguing passers by.
• Best show in town watch an old person try and park a car (micra in silver)
• There are many fake beggars around that come from the Q estate!! Some have partners in crime who take their money to make them look as if no-one gives them money- see if you can spot the partner!!
• The 'No Smoking Man' is a legend in the area, go and see him on a Saturday for good quality entertainment, he can be seen on Lord Street by Waterstones every Saturday and is avaliable for bookings and childrens parties
• They're everywhere and they're all second rate. That's why they're busking in Southport.
• the NO SMOKING MAN, ridz round tellin people not 2 smoke.
• You'll find buskers anywhere along Lord St, some are good, some bad and some great, but beware of fanatics and persons selling the 'big issue' you'll also find them on Lord St.

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Last updated: 2008-10-14