I’m on SS as my only income these days! Undoubtedly, in Peabody, he might well exceed my income! It was a fine accordion! Lol
If he's any good I wouldn't really call it "pan handling" since he is providing a product for donations.
What I would call him is a music student whose neighbors threatened murder.
In Peabody they can make make that happen.
That does seem to be a thing with music students.