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Nicholas Hoffmmann warms up on his melodica at the TTC's subway musicians auditions at Harbourfront Centre yesterday while guitarist Garrick Sissons k(...)
Nicholas Hoffmmann warms up on his melodica at the TTC's subway musicians auditions at Harbourfront Centre yesterday while guitarist Garrick Sissons k(...)

Nicholas Hoffmmann warms up on his melodica at the TTC's subway musicians auditions at Harbourfront Centre yesterday while guitarist Garrick Sissons k(...)

Date8/29/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: Nicholas Hoffmmann warms up on his melodica at the TTC's subway musicians auditions at Harbourfront Centre yesterday while guitarist Garrick Sissons keeps his nose buried in the sports section. A total of 145 musicians competed for 50 spots before a panel of judges. Buskers play on a rotating basis for one year and can make from $40 to $100 a day at prime locations.
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