Sometimes it just doesn't work

Sometimes the law says I can't play (Trent, Pistoia, Prato, and recent regulations in Ravenna).

Sometimes the law requires burdensome permits (Florence, Venice, Bolzano, Milan).

Sometimes the law says no CDs (Brescia, Catania, Reggio Emilia, Padova).

Sometimes I can't find a good place to play (Palermo, Trani, Barletta, Patras).

And sometimes the busking is just lame (Brindisi, and Turin despite a legendary reputation). These are the most irksome, when everything looks good on paper. Even more frustrating, however, has been my experience here in Ancona, where I just don't know.

Because of a local festival this weekend, which I escaped for a fantastic Saturday of busking in Pesaro, I couldn't find a good place to play. Then it rained on Sunday. I guess that means I'll have to come back!