You messed up his script. He probably has answers for a lot of responses he gets all the time (including rude ones). He has no response for "I need a drummer".After reading over a bit, I would like to share another experience of mine:
One person approached me and was leaning in close and coughing. He apologized if he made me uncomfortable. He asked for money, and we discussed his situation. I divulged some information for him. I said that I am a street performer looking for percussionists. I said that I can't offer him money but I can offer him a position for work. He didn't seem interested and left.