"Street musicians - buskers - talk of needing a smoke, a savior, a smile, a tender word. They are the homeless, the born again, the old-time giggers, the musical hopefuls and, on rare occasion, the aspiring classical musician. They plant themselves in front of flower and vegetable vendors on Nicollet Mall or the Farmer's Market - no license required - hoping shoppers will toss loose bills and change into their tip cans and instrument cases."