And The Band Played On - Hollywood Street Performers 11/06/2010

Live Music on Hollywood Blvd is it a crime?

Carter Comes Back To KAT

People keep asking me if there are any updates to the Ban of the Hollywood Characters. Personally I haven't heard anything new. Trying to get a straight answer from the city officials or the police seems to be a waste of effort. I tried several times to speak to police at the Wilcox Station. I never was able to talk to the Watch Commander. I'm sure he is busy. Anyway, Kerry Morrison of the Hollywood BID told me that no one wanted the characters back and that she hadn't gotten a single request for the performers to come back. I said that was untrue. This is another video, unedited and unrehearsed of some of the fans of the Hollywood Street Performers. Carter who I haven't seen in a long time surprised me today with his fabulous mom and dad. They have brought so much joy to my life just by being who they are. I have had the luxury of seeing Carter grow taller and grow his hair long. Carter is one of the sweetest kids you could ever meet. He would come up and take pictures and he often times would wear costumes like Darth Vader, Spiderman or Batman. I loved taking photos with him. And he has the sweetest parents. So for all the people who don't get why anyone in their right mind would go and dress up like a Superhero, Carter is the best reason. If I brought joy to a cool kid like Carter than I have done something good.

Fire LT Joe Torrillo Discusses 911 with KAT of KAT TALES TV on Sept. 11, 2010

Here is my interview with Retired NY Fire LT Joe Torrillo on 911...

What Hollywood Is Missing: Soul Connection

This goes with the continue saga of the ban of performers and characters in Hollywood. One thing that I've tried to explain but I may have been a failure at doing so, is that the magical moments that transpire when people connect, enjoy themselves and gather if only for a brief moment. Now according to the LAPD based on their arrests and citations to performers on Hollywood it is against the law. I'm not saying that Hollywood Blvd was perfect before the crack down. There was a time when it was actually fun but that seems long ago and far away. The following is a taste of what Hollywood is missing with no performers. Moments like this that happen organically. Cost effective entertainment that most don't pay for but a few get the dance of the universe is about giving and receiving and a tip of whatever a person can give is appreciated. Here is Terry Prince teaching a fellow performer one of his songs...