Jammin' Joseph

As a musician myself, I have great respect for anyone who dares pick up a musical instrument not to mention play in front of people. After frequently seeing Joseph around the north east corner at the intersection of Queen and Spadina, I quickly took notice to his happy go lucky attitude. Residing in Toronto's East end, he told me that he enjoys making the venture to his usual sidewalk jam space for a change of scenery. Playing either his electric guitar and/or hand drum with a contagious smile on his face, he fills the air with quiet music making it a more enjoyable day for any passerby!

DUKE DREAMER

While having lunch this past saturday afternoon at BQM Diner near Queen and Spadina, I noticed a crowd beginning to gather outside. I finished my burger and stepped outside to see what the big deal was. Sure enough with his pirate like attire and headset microphone, Australia's own one man circus who calls himself "Duke Dreamer" was seeking audience assistance in preparation for the show to come.



After some lasso tricks, warm up juggling, and suspenseful banter with the growing crowd, he had 4 lucky volunteers secure a pole for which the purpose remained a mystery. He then explained that he was going to climb to the top of the pole which is impressive in itself. Once shimmying his way up to his precarious perch he asked the crowd if they'd ever seen a pot head midget juggling on a cloud. It was only a short moment of confusion until the ingenuity came alive right before everyones eyes and there it was, a pot head midget not only juggling but with knives on a cloud.



He then proceeded to slice an apple in mid juggle, exclaimed "special delivery!" and sent it down the line to one of his volunteers. In fact, I'm just going to let my photos and this youtube video do the rest of the talking. This is some wacky talent you don't come across everyday!

Beaconsfield Bill

Nothing is better than a little laughter anytime, anywhere whether it's another youtube video or at 2am outside the bar in this case. Meet Bill, on a daily basis he can be found around the north west corner of Queen and Beaconsfield outside of The Beaconsfield bar. Unfortunately I didn't have much time for an after party but It didn't take long to realize that his positive attitude, great sense of humour, and big smile shouldn't go unnoticed any longer. Next time you're in the area keep an eye out for Bill and maybe you'll be lucky enough to hear a joke or two. Let's all make our pockets lighter and fill that blue cup with some shiny or crisp ones!