06/21/2014 02:00pm

We play a first set in the San Fernando covered market. The sound is a bit smothered and it's warm,
but at least the police will not come. In Madrid, it's not allowed to play music on the street.
A law has recently been voted by the town hall: street musicians have to pass an audition to get
a license and then they can play and sell their own recordings. The selection is hard, and limited.

Yesterday we were playing outside, people were happy, dancing and buying recordings. The police came
and threatened us about a fine of 600 euros per person. Apparently creating happiness on the street
in the middle of the afternoon is an offense. What a pity, it could be good for people during a time of crisis.