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Post by jazzguy on Apr 10, 2021 19:30:10 GMT -5
Like most we lost all of our gigs including our 2 weeklies, but one called us back for a couple months last fall, though outdoors.
Then they called us back a couple months ago for indoors. I wasn't crazy about the idea as I hadn't had my shot but didn't want to lose the job.
I got the shot earlier this week and felt better about being indoors last night, we're still masking up and probably will be for some time, not talking any unnecessary chances.
You?
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Post by pcalu on Apr 11, 2021 0:05:26 GMT -5
Everything went down last March here in Mi. Just got a set list .. to stand in for a band that’s family “literally.” They are gigging periodically ... and because of this i was asked to be a back up.
Get back to work! Do what you do! In many ways you are an essential worker.
Why?
Because you represent Normalcy, a return to normal, an everything is going to be ok, a “we are back” etc etc...
Quit slacking .bro.. we got the masses to entertain! We are bringing back the nightlife and good times back!
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Post by Ayns on Apr 11, 2021 4:54:58 GMT -5
We had all of our gigs cancelled last March. We managed 3 gigs in a week last September before we locked down again. Nothing since then, but bookings have started to come in ahead of relaxation of lockdown and our first gig is booked for 21st May. Now all we need to do is to get a drummer  |
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Post by Marty Small on Apr 11, 2021 20:57:24 GMT -5
I’ve been gigging normally since July of 2020. Even picked up new venues because some of the other bands/musicians were too afraid to play.
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Post by roly on Apr 12, 2021 3:27:23 GMT -5
Been back at work for 6 weeks.
Things are very different, clean mics and no sharing mics is a bottom line.
I have a mic disinfecting station set up.
Each performer is issued a labeled clean mic, one for every member of each band when there are multiple acts.
Plus the seating area has to have correctly spaced tables and no one can stand up or leave the table without donning a mask.
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Post by Ayns on Apr 12, 2021 4:22:25 GMT -5
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Our rehearsal studio re-opens today. They've had "clean mics" since last year, but I take my own anyway.
Forgot to say, our first gig is at a socially distanced venue. I think they are restricting the audience to about 50. I would guess that the venue usually holds 200+ Tickets are £12. :-0
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drifter
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Post by drifter on Apr 12, 2021 11:32:40 GMT -5
We need to stop wearing masks. Get back to normal. Enough is enough. Things are still way too restricted around my neck of the woods. The musicians around here are getting antsy to get back to work.
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Post by jazzguy on Apr 12, 2021 15:59:02 GMT -5
"We need to stop wearing masks. Get back to normal."
sure everyone's antsy to get back to work but the only way we'll be able to get back to normal IS by wearing masks and getting your shot.
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drifter
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Post by drifter on Apr 12, 2021 16:41:55 GMT -5
Can't do anything for more than a 1/2 hour in a mask. Definitely can't sing in a mask...even if I could sing.
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Post by jazzguy on Apr 18, 2021 21:06:52 GMT -5
So after being back at our regular gig the last 7 weeks the city health inspectors came through and put the kibosh on live music indoors.
Hopefully we'll be back outdoors like we were last fall.
Drag as things were starting to feel almost normal again. Oh well...
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Post by roly on Apr 18, 2021 22:02:07 GMT -5
That sucks Mr. Guy
So far, the covid police have been pleased with our efforts to play by the rules.
I have a whopping five shifts this month.
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Post by jazzguy on May 29, 2021 17:18:18 GMT -5
we were only shut down for a week, been back every Fri since.
also started back @ our weekly Sunday gig last month.
semi-normalcy!
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Post by mikem on May 30, 2021 8:13:46 GMT -5
Covid restrictions in MA are totally lifted as of yesterday! I played three wedding gigs last weekend (none this weekend as the two clients had moved their weddings to the fall). Two gigs per weekend in the books for June....
My wife says that I'm in a better mood these days..... go figure.
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Post by bassngtr on May 31, 2021 15:12:31 GMT -5
We just got as gig for this Fri 06/04 for a place that I was VERY concerned would not survive the lockdowns. Nice little pub with good food - kind of our home base the last couple years. I think take-out kept them going, thank goodness. So psyched to get playing again. We've been practicing for a few weeks now (Massachusetts) and IMO we're not quite ready but LET'S GO !!!  I had thought that it would take people a while to want, or feel safe, to go out again, but based on FB response to the event I created, the line will be out the door. |
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Post by Marty Small on Jun 2, 2021 9:35:27 GMT -5
I’ve been averaging 2-3 gigs a month since the beginning of January. Playing a 3 hour show tonight.
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Post by Duke on Jun 24, 2021 13:41:53 GMT -5
Yes, we've been noticing earlier starting times, 3 hrs instead of 3.5 or 4, so far pay is the same.
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Post by Geno on Jun 25, 2021 6:44:31 GMT -5
So far this year, Jan - Dec, 89 gigs on the books. Most are acoustic duo or trio, but there are 5 band gigs in there as well. I'm going to try to cut back next year.
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