{"id":49452,"date":"2019-11-25T12:57:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T12:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=49452"},"modified":"2019-11-25T12:57:35","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T12:57:35","slug":"cardiff-character-martin-jones-passionate-cardiff-busker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2019\/11\/25\/cardiff-character-martin-jones-passionate-cardiff-busker\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff Character: Martin Jones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This passionate North-Walian musician gave up travelling for busking around Cardiff and has not looked back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-100x75.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL-100x75.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Martin playing his guitar that he\u2019s had for five years <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martin Jones, 29, came to Cardiff two and a half years ago and started busking. A carpenter by trade, Martin knew it wasn\u2019t his destiny.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I gave my tools away, sold my van to my stepdad and came over with my guitar and I\u2019m still here,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This follows the news that a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Haverfordwest busker (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westerntelegraph.co.uk\/news\/17827990.39-39-s-community-39-m-proud-part-39-busker-slammed-letter-praises-pembrokeshire-people-39-s-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">Haverfordwest busker<\/a> who was slammed in a recent letter which described him as \u201ctone-deaf\u201d and \u201cbellowing,\u201d has praised the wave of support he received from the people of Pembrokeshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enthusiastic and approachable, the Cardiff busker spoke of how nervous he felt <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"busking (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/culture\/busking-no-matter-what-the-season\" target=\"_blank\">busking<\/a> for the first time, usually going for a couple of pints before his first few times to build courage. \u201cIt\u2019s not like a gig where people are expecting you,&#8221; he explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Many give up after the first time, but it\u2019s the most rewarding thing you can do.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting with the public  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martin\u2019s made quite the fan base and great friends through busking. Humble and grateful, he connects with the public. \u201cI met this 60 year old woman, I call her my angel,&#8221; Martin said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;She saw me about a year ago, she\u2019s supported me with my career and music and we\u2019ve become really close friends.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recognition buskers and street artists get has increased according to Martin. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful for the city. I never thought of buskers negatively when I passed. I thought &#8216;Fair play&#8217; and I wanted to be like that.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martin, who lives in the city centre, agrees with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"busking permits (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/culture\/in-depth-draft\" target=\"_blank\">busking permits<\/a> and auditions being suggested by the council to regulate it in the city centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo one wants to listen to Ed Sheeran <em>Shape of You<\/em> for four hours,\u201d Martin said, as he wants what is fair for the public and the shops surrounding him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-100x75.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/MARTINFINAL2-100x75.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Martin standing outside his favourite place to perform, The Hayes, Cardiff, where he plays pop singer-songwriter music<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>&#8220;No one wants to listen to Ed Sheeran Shape of You for four hours.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only downfall to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Martin (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Martinwynjones\" target=\"_blank\">Martin<\/a>\u2019s job is when he can\u2019t do it, because of the rain or if city regulations are too strict. \u201cBuskers will have different opinions about busking but I genuinely do love it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martin busks as many days a week as he can, and explains that he can live off of that income for a few days before going out and busking again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Busking as a career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked if he thinks people see <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"busking (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/culture\/harry-brunt-cardiffs-busking-saxophonist\" target=\"_blank\">busking<\/a> as a job, he politely answered, \u201cI don\u2019t think people see busking as a job and I don\u2019t want to change people\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;For some it\u2019s just publicity and some money for the weekend, but for me it&#8217;s a career,\u201d Martin states. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout Martin\u2019s busking career there has been a particular moment that\u2019s stuck with him. \u201cA little kid with Down&#8217;s syndrome ran up to me and he hugged me for two songs,&#8221; Martin explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The parents were watching and crying because he felt connected to me but didn&#8217;t even know me. That is probably the most beautiful thing that&#8217;s happened.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He&#8217;s also had a life-changing moment, \u201cI was singing my song <em>Energ<\/em>y and a woman put a piece of paper in my case. I thought she\u2019d given me her number. I think she was around 27 and I opened it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The letter said she had just found out she was dying and for that moment I put her at ease. She said I had this gift to put people out of their misery. 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