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Live music industry and COVID
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Southern California, there’s no telling when live music performances will come back. That leaves musicians wondering how to make a living with the tools they have at home.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenAs coronavirus cases continue to rise in Southern California, there’s no telling when live music performances will come back. That leaves musicians wondering how to make a living with the tools they have at home. And music venues are left without many options as they drain savings accounts with the hope of holding out through the pandemic.
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As coronavirus cases continue to rise, there’s no telling when live music performances will come back. That leaves musicians wondering how to make a living with the tools they have at home.
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