Violinist/Street performer Brandon Summers makes local news (Video)
Las Vegas (KSNV) — After a few closed-door meetings with American Civil Liberties Union attorneys, Clark County Commissioners say they’re holding off on the proposed obstruction ban ordinance.
Electric Violin Shop hosts international panel of violin street performers
Electric Violin Shop hosts a panel of violin buskers from around the world.
The Busking Project is giving away free stuff! (It’s legit)
The Busking Project is giving away free gear (portable amp and a loop pedal). All you gotta do is create an account on the buskers.guide website.
DOCUMENTARY: A Day In The Life of a Las Vegas Street Performer
Violinist Alex Rivers offers a glimpse into his life as a Las Vegas street musician. In this 10-minute documentary, follow Alex from the bridge, to the bus, to the dance studio.
Street performers, ACLU stall “crosswalk” ordinance
Las Vegas street performers and the ACLU Nevada showed up to a Clark County Commission meeting in opposition to a new “crosswalk” ordinance.
Liar, liar, pants on fire! LVMPD shows up with no data.
After hearing a presentation from Las Vegas Metro, Clark County commissioners could have voted to designate pedestrian bridges as “crosswalks”. But Metro’s presentation was missing one key component: DATA!
LVMPD settles with violinist Brandon Summers
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department settles with violinist/street performer Brandon Summers. In 2018, Summers was wrongfully arrested on The Strip and had his cellphone and violin impounded as evidence.
BuskLV Speaks To Clark County Commissioners About “Crosswalk” Ordinance
Clark County wants to turn pedestrian bridges into “crosswalks”. BuskLV thinks that’s a bad idea.
Illegal To Perform On A Bridge? Rules on The Strip May Be Changing Soon.
A new ordinance by Clark County Commissioners would define bridges as “crosswalks”– making it illegal to stand still on a pedestrian bridge. Busking on an overpass could become off-limits for street performers and that’s bad news. Very bad news.
Vlogger Discusses Fremont Street Performer Fraud
The City of Las Vegas wants to crackdown on fraud by requiring performers to show photo ID. Vlogger Steven Campbell of Not Leaving Las Vegas chimes in.
MUSIC VIDEO: King JaRED shows you “How To Hit!”
Bucket drummer, lyrical-renaissance man RED (@1mred) released a music video in late March ’22 paying homage to busking. This 2-minute, boom-bap inspired hip hop tune is a worthwhile listen.
Off-Duty cop stabbed to death by homeless man on The Strip
An off-duty police officer from Edmonds, Washington is stabbed to death on Saturday, March 26, 2022 after getting into an argument with a homeless man. A witness claims the victim aggressively petted the homeless man’s dogs.
Back On The Boulevard
After taking more than a year off from busking on the Strip, I made a cameo appearance on a windy, but beautiful Sunday morning.
Busking On The Las Vegas Strip Lives On!
On a cloudy and chilly Sunday afternoon, performers take to the streets and bridges on the Las Vegas Strip
Michael Jackson Impersonator Fights Drunken Passerby on Fremont Street
Michael Jackson Impersonator gets attacked by a drunken rando on Fremont Street, but handles his own like a smooth criminal.
Pedestrian Bridge Planned For North Strip (Las Vegas Blvd/Sahara) ($27.5M-$40M)
A cluster of pedestrian bridges planned for Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue moved a step closer to reality.
The project could cost as much as $40 million, according to the city of Las Vegas, but the projected price tag could decrease depending on pricing tied to supply costs at the time of construction
Fake Violinist Scams Vegas Vlogger
Vlogger Steven Campbell (Not Leaving Las Vegas), was taken advantage of on November 11, 2021 by a scammer doing his best impersonation of a skilled violinist.
Wandering In The Dark: Three Years Later
Three years have gone by since being wrongfully arrested by Las Vegas police (again). The events following my arrest were actually worse than the incident itself; and the absence of “justice” in the pursuit of “justice” has given me much to think about. Here are my reflections three years later.
BuskLV Speaks to County Commissioners About Police Harassment
Brandon Summers speaks to Clark County Commissioners about harassment, tickets, and arrests of street performers on the Las Vegas Strip.
Great Night Busking Last Week!
Last week was my first time street performing on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a year.
This night felt like busking in 2012. It was free and energetic. And thankfully, buskers were left unmolested by police.
Not Leaving The Bridge: Las Vegas Busker Told To Keep It Moving or Go To Jail
On Sat. June 12, 2021, guitarist/singer William has yet another unpleasent ecounter with LVMPD. He is told to keep it moving or go to jail by a Metro officer.
Vlogger Steven J. Campbell of Not Leaving Las Vegas weighs in.
The Judge Jansen Ruling
Street performers who fight their “obstruction of sidewalk” cases rarely have their day in court. However, street performer Gerald Lechner had his case come before Justice of the Peace Tempore William Jansen in September 2017 and it was found that the State did not provide the evidence necessary for a conviction.
Las Vegas Street Performers Go Viral
A few Las Vegas street performers have gone viral. Check out some of their amazing performances.
LVMPD settles with street artist Larime Taylor
Larime Taylor draws caricatures on the Las Vegas Strip. He was able to do so without issue for 5 years until police started citing him for obstructive use of sidewalk in 2017.
Fremont Street LLC Gives “Notice To All Street Performers”
“Beginning Friday May 14th, 2021, Fremont Street Experience Security will aid the Las Vegas City Marshals and Las Vegas Metro P.D. in enforcing ordinances.
Electric Violinist Alex Rivers Brings The Heat To The Streets
Violinist/Street Performer Alex Rivers puts down some Weeknd over the weekend— entertaining passerby on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.
I Have Never Been Convicted of a Crime, But I Have a Criminal Record
I have 8 citations— 2 of which resulted in arrest, but I have never been convicted of a crime. Regardless on being 8-0 against the state, I still have a criminal record.
BuskLV Shouted Out On Popular Vegas Vlog
BuskLV shouted out by a talented street performer during an interview with popular Vegas vlogger Not Leaving Las Vegas.
George Floyd: There’s probably one in your city
The murder of #GeorgeFloyd is one of many deaths that happen almost daily at the hands of police… There’s probably a George Floyd in your city.
Criminal (Pt. 5): Bench Trial #4 (kinda)
This is my 7th criminal court case for street performing on the Las Vegas Strip. In the eyes of law enforcement, I am once again obstructing the sidewalk.
Criminal (Pt. 4): The police took my phone and violin… Internal Affairs didn’t see a problem
On Sunday, September 30, 2018, I was arrested for “obstructive use of sidewalk” while street performing on the Las Vegas Strip. The police took my phone. They also took my violin and my battery-powered amplifier
Performers Not Welcome
After receiving my sixth criminal citation for street performing, the reality that Las Vegas hates street performers became clearer than ever.
My Testimony at “Police Use of Force: The Nevada Community Speaks”
Brandon testifies about his experience with LVMPD as a street performer in Las Vegas. The “Police Use of Force: The Nevada Community Speaks” event was held at Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Criminal (Pt. 3) – Court
The police can be mean, the jails can be cruel, and the court system can be extremely unjust and unfair. If you have money and representation, you’ll be alright. If you don’t, there’s a good chance you are screwed.
Criminal (Pt. 2) – Jail & Bail
I was on a cement floor, the lights were always on, and it was probably 65 degrees in that room. It was dull and miserable. I’m just glad that I didn’t have to take a shit.
Criminal (Pt. 1) – Arrested
As Officer Smith #9643 escorted me to his patrol car he made the following remark: “That’s what you fucking get for recording!”
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