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Video: Kent busker making
a living from music

A busker who regularly sings in Ashford town centre has
released his first album.

James Ronayne , 31, whose distinctive gravelly singing can be
heard outside Boots and the 99p Store in the High Street, finished
the 10 track record at the start of the year.

His debut rock and metal album, called Show Me The Light, is
available on iTunes for £7.90.

Mr Ronayne, also known as Punky Jimm , started busking in towns
across Kent four years ago after quitting his job as a cleaner at
Tesco in Faversham.

The former Chaucer Technology School pupil said: "I am a
self-taught singer, songwriter and guitar player who has been
busking virtually everywhere between Dover and Brighton promoting
my own songs on an acoustic guitar.

"I began this venture four years ago with the aim of making a
living out of music, more importantly, performing my own songs in
the way and style I've always wanted them to be.

"It's good working for yourself because you get to choose your
own hours. Some weeks you make more money than others but it's only
me and my cat Scrumpy Jack I've got to support!"

Mr Ronayne, of Bob Amor Close, Faversham, said: "This was my
brainchild. It's about life really, the light and the darkness put
in a philosophical kind of way."

For details see James's Myspace pageTo buy
his album go to ITunes