I grew up in Halifax and always loved the Saturday market at the brewery. After six years of living away I have moved back. I was really looking forward to shopping at the market again but after making a stop there this past Saturday I have decided I will likely not go back.
What the fuck is with all the “musicians” hanging around in the hallways screaming like alley cats in heat? I appreciate music while I shop, but I don’t appreciate migraine inducing noise. I would’ve rather stuck a hot curling iron in my ear and opened it.
Some of these “musicians” should take their hobby elsewhere (hopefully somewhere far away, like the desert) and let people shop without having to pop a fucking advil.
—Maggie
This article appears in Apr 9-15, 2009.
The ‘musicians’ at the door leading to Roselane Farms greets me with their wailing every time. I really gotta find a quieter entrance.
Anyway, welcome to the club.
The Farmers Market: its like cheap scotch, you don’t like it but its all you’ve got and you don’t care if it gives you a nasty headache.
If people stopped putting money in their fucking banjo cases maybe they’d get the hint and fuck off. Unfortunately people think they’re quaint or earthy or some shit. I’ve seen parents give their runts change to put in their cases and its oh so cute.
Perfect time to wear an ipod. Or earplugs. Or both. And maybe some earmuffs duct taped to your head.
Kick ’em in the nads.
Cranky, I only wish it was that cheap.
The stuff that’s being sold there is ridiculously expensive.
not to mentioned isn’t not really a farmers market per say.. I’d say around 60% of the tables there sell arts and crafts!
I think I only bought one thing from there, apple cider. I only discovered the next day that superstore sells natural apple cider for about 30 cents more. I live in Bedford so it’s certainly cost effective for me to get it at superstore.
We’ll see how the new market fans out.
I must be lucky, because all I ever see is the violin players in the main drag.
I thought hippies that shop at the market thought all muscians were enduring. Solution: you should go shop in the desert. They sell excellent and chutney cactus falafal at the third mirage.
If you’re in Bedford you’re better off just going to Pete’s Frootique. I could probably get most of what I want right there, minus certain breads and european meats, but could probably find good substitutions. I’d go to Petes in Halifax but the parking is worst than at the market.
I hear the market isn’t bad if you like to get up really really early. Are the musicians there early or do they just show up when they can maximize their annoyancy?
Rafiki.. I think you’ve had one too many coconuts to the head there chum……
the dutch cheese guy is really all I’m interested in, unless I’m in a munching mood and want some baklava.
Everyone’s a critic right up until their face is attached to said opinion. The OP is a coward… next time grow some balls and offer your opinion to the musician who’s pissing you off. You just might make a difference that way… bitching gets you nothing but more bitching. Enjoy your Saturday’s at home because you’ve made no difference here.
kay – i don’t see your face attached to this opinion. if bitching gets you nothing – why are you on this site?
Hey ‘kay’, is that your real name? I happen to know the OP – and technically, she did post her first name. She also normally doesn’t hesitate to ‘offer her opinion’ and I’m pretty sure she’s expressed her discontent to the ‘musicians’ at the market. I think bitching is a way to get others to act the same way. Besides, let’s face it – there really are too many ‘musicians’ at the market – they really should have auditions for that shit, as it’s prime busking area. Those deemed alley cats in heat will have to play elsewhere.
If you think bitching here on LTWWB is “a way to get others to act the same way” expect a lot of disappointment.
As for auditions… these are “small business” people who pay for the right (a permit) to busk. Each and every one of them want your money and would prefer to not piss you off so they can get at it. The OP should have said something TO THE MUSICIANS if she actually wants something to change.
kay – you’re a wanker. You’re probably one of the saturday morning “small business” howlers. Put a cork in it.
Kay is pretty much disliked by all the regular posters. I honestly think she just likes to stir the shit pot to get some attention. Standing on her head and farting at the moon would probably accomplish the same goal.
Yes Kay, thanks for that clarification on permits to busk – you’re right; however, what I was saying is that there should be some sort of quota – much like lobster fishing licenses. Those who got the goods by some criteria drawn up by the public (i.e. the ability to sing in key, write their own lyrics, do more than just strum their guitar or whatever you want) can stay – the other ‘small business’ owners should recognize their failure at music and at life (if they’re real old) and should take a hike to Timbuktu or Calgary and get a job at McDonalds. I’m all for good, quality small business – but not so much for many lazy fuckwads who haven’t taken the hint that maybe their chosen path (playing music in enclosed spaces) isn’t for them. Failure at one thing is ok – it’s just a measure showing you’re not very good at something and maybe you should try something else. Really, it’s a measure for everyone’s benefit.
As for people acting the same way according to my tongue-in-cheek whims, a girl can dream can’t she?
most of us lurkers dislike Kay as well
Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!
What an entrance Voice of Treason. Great moniker too.
ug….kay’s back.
GREEEEEEAAAAAAAT.
New Drinking Game….not for the faint of heart.
Drink every time Kay ‘rolls her eyes’… if she wasn’t boss-eyed before she’s soon to be there.
thanks Miles…..and I just had to say it, I couldn’t keep silent any longer…the”woman” is a waste of skin
Actually, I thought she had eyes like Marty Feldman.
In about 10 years, you’ll probably see conclusive studies connecting the abnormal rates of brain cancer to the frequent use of cell phones.
I call mine the ‘leash’. And that’s why it stays in the car.
i love those guys. the other week some high schoolers were playing some doors. another time, the moonshine ramblers (a couple of em anyways) were near the doors. and even faceplant (i think thats his name) was there with his banjo not long ago.
i heart those guys, even when i dont really like their music.
try walking by, they dont bite or play louder. they are just there. not anymore offensive then police. those guys give me migraines with their stark stares, and their walkie talkies, and their ‘im a piece of the surrounding dont talk to me’ attitudes.
wear earplugs/muffs if you have to. i do when i need to.
the police give you migraines? yeesh
Hmm…remember when we cracked Kay? Miles came up with the idea that maybe Kay is just a fake persona that uses this site as a means for displaced anger, surfacing from her dilemmas at home that range from pseudo-cancer to issues with a self-hating partner. Either way, I pity duh foo.
As for the OP’s bitch – agreed, however I once met a blind guitarist near Cow’s that was quite good that I hardly minded listening to. God bless the trouper.
them wailers near roselane farms and the banjo-er in the stairwell seem to make enough money to make it quite apparent that they are not an annoyance . majority rules, fellers. i didn’t realize that giving people migraines paid so well.
go to petes and shut up.
I passed about 3 buskers at the market last month in different areas who were all singing wagon wheel. I think that song needs to be retired.
the market isnt supposed to be cheap? its supposed to be a way for haligolians to support local and surrounding independently owned businesses.
people sell “arts and crafts” there, yeah so? these people probably wouldnt have the opportunity to sell anywhere else where they would actually make back all of their money. consignment means you get half and your stuff ends up being doubly priced in the store anyway.
i hate that people come here and bitch about a great thing. if you dont like the market then dont go, stop shooting off about an organization that gives great opportinities to great people! fucking ungrateful people, go shop at wal mart cause the prices are so great! and i mean, wal mart gives you a great advantage because when you buy food from there you know where its coming from and whats in it right? get a fucking clue.
Those old bags selling their jams, tea cozy’s, and knitted mittens should be selling their crap in the church basement where they belong. Its a FARMERS market. When’s the last time someone grew one of those dykey-arty pillbox hats?
No, I won’t go. Except maybe once a month to restock my freezer. If I went once a week instead there’d be more money flowing from my pockets into a Nova Scotian farmer’s cash box. So, we both lose.
Get it?
to let you know,
for some of the people who busk there,
it’s not a fucking hobby..
it’s a god damn job,
it’s a weekly pay check to get up at 4 in the morning,
fight for a spot.. and bust your balls wailing for 8 hours..
so were just tryin to get by like the rest of you.
Thats just it, “wailing”. I don’t need “wailing” to Bob Dylan or The Beatles on a Saturday morning. At least learn to sing in key before unleashing your gawdawful stench of sounds on the public. The classical quartet is the only good thing going.
hoboette, I couldn’t have said it better to these doorknobs… they’re all so fucking fascinated by me they can’t even speak so good on ya!