Well, the Busker’s Ball was a huge success!
There was no rapture, it barely rained at all, and many people came out to support the dozens of busking acts that filled downtown Northampton with sound, color, movement, and merriment! Thank you so much to everyone who made this event such a success- the performers, the organizers, Anne at the DPW, The Northampton Police, Thornes, and everyone who came out to support the buskers! Here is a selection of photos from the day, enjoy!
The Masked Man poses for a picture
The Fortune Yeller & Sophie Wood host the Cabaret
Ben Hersey performs an epic poem/power ballad
Heartbreak Matilda Gives Tango Dances for a Dime
The Fortune Yeller performs a “psychic reading”
The Cunninghams busk their hearts out
Oceana hands out a map at one of the four main Busker’s Ball locations
Dancers performed a site-specific dance piece
The Mockingbirds improvise songs on the street
Tanner Slick makes his marrionettes dance to Niko & Mike’s music
Bob Hepner’s amazing kinetic sculpture truck!
Ponyboy wooed the crowd on the corner
Ben Bois creates a collaborative peice with the public
Erin & Holdyn make art with other kids
Kyle creates quick sketches of people passing by
Ben entertains the kiddies with massive bubbles
The Busker’s Ball attracted all sorts of characters, like Cooler Man
The Four Bike Riders of the Apocalypse made an appearance, as well!