My Street Case

[yoyodude543]

Hello. Just wanted to share what I call my "Street" Case. I made this because I work with National Rollout Company installing different display's in different stores. It is good pay but not steady work. My wife's workplace got word of this and knew I yo-yo'd (I performed at a couple of their kids birthday parties) so they said I could yo-yo out front to try and pick up a little extra cash. I though this was a great idea and decided to make this case to hold everything I need. It is not finished yet. I still need my speakers (christmas present from wife) and a string dispenser (i was thinking about an old dental floss container veltro'd to the lid) and I am going to color the foam. Anyway here is the case. Comments on how I can improve it would be appreciated.



P.S. The business card section is because I do shows at birthday parties etc. so I thought it would be a good idea to keep a few on hand.

P.P.S. Also this in an old Caboodle box my mother found at a yard sale for 1$.

[plank4god]

Dude. That is sweet.

[yoyodude543]

Thanks. Can't wait till I get my speakers and can finish this thing. Also gave my old ipod mini a new life lol.

[The Joshinator]

Such a good idea! Why have I never thought of integrating a case and speakers and money tray?

[yoyodude543]

Thanks. I thought it was a good idea. Just to be able to pack up and go in a few seconds.

EDIT: I'm also working on a small case made from a pencil box with the left over foam from this case. I carry a messenger bag with me everywhere and I figured it would be a good way to have something on hand if the opportunity ever arose.

[patrickcondon]

Now someone can take all you have in one clean hit! This is not a joke, prepare to have things stolen by having a street performing setup like that.

[yoyodude543]

it would have to be a pretty stupid criminal cause we're like 3 feet from the police department and there's always someone there. sometimes they even come watch on their break.

[patrickcondon]

Fair enough. I'm just putting it out there that there are plenty of people willing to swipe street performers. They often work in pairs, as well; one grabs the tips, and the other grabs your equipment when you chase the first. Never EVER chase a person after they took your tips!

All I'm saying is this setup reduces the effort needed to take all of your money AND equipment by half.

[yoyodude543]

i understand and i thank you for your concern and tips.

[Izzy]

Protect your money tray and keep it as empty as possible at all times.  I had a guy swipe my jar once while making balloon animals for kids!

[yoyodude543]

i empty it after 2 songs so about every 5-10 min.

[ogthrowsayoyo]

thats awesome

[yoyodude543]

thank you very much.

[need-a-bow]

If you really want to keep someone from snatching the whole case tape it onto a cinder block. I once saw a guy in Chicago who was playing his guitar with a folders coffee jug for tips on a cinder block. I asked him why and he said he had 2 bolts that ran through the bottom of the jug and into the cinder block in case someone tried to snatch it. Might be cumbersome and since your in a very safe place I doubt anything would happen but it's always an option

[yoyodude543]

lmao that would be hilarious to see someone try to snatch that.

[Cole]

i would put a little sign on the money tray that says something like "tips greatly appreciated! Thanks for your support!"

[patrickcondon]

When I get people watching and one passes by without tipping, I usually just say he's going to find an ATM. Be vocal to passers by, don't just rely on a sign. Be approachable and friendly.