In Santa Cruz, they pass laws to get rid of street musicians, or limit them to only an hour in a location.
In Campbell, it's arms wide open, as some great guitarists and singers gather regularly outside the Orchard Valley Coffee to hang out and play.
"They even built a farmer's market around us so we can play Sundays," jokes Larry Green, 61, who played acoustic covers with Steve Tickes, 63, in a free session that turned into a gathering of musicians and talkers Wednesday.
They are there Mondays, Wednesdays, Sundays, and other days as the mood strikes. Share your Campbell musician videos on the Boards section on this page.
Check them out on video above.
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