Music in Crisis
Music in Crisis series, which takes a look at the how people across the music business are coping with an industry upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
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As Omicron Surges, Tour Managers Are Finding Themselves in an Unfamiliar Role: Covid Protocol Enforcer
"Today, 'No green M&Ms' has equated to 'Everyone wears a mask,'" says Tommy Garris, who oversees the touring operation of country band Old Dominion
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How to Mix Sound for Masked Singers and Empty Arenas
For Alex Rangel, the lead audio engineer at Denver’s Ball Arena, the past year has been full of setbacks and uncertainty. After getting back to work, he's trying to master the sound of pandemic-era events
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Exit/In: Inside the Last-Ditch Effort to Save Nashville's Legendary Music Club
The building that houses the 50-year-old venue has been sold to a hotel developer, but the current operator hopes to buy it back with help from artists and fans
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A Concert Pro's New Gig: Licensing Music for Funerals
"There are more funerals, and it requires more people to sort through all these songs," says Steve Muncaster, who was on tour with Dermot Kennedy before scrambling to find new work
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She Managed Concert Tours. Now, Covid Vaccines
Without tours, Pale Waves and Zara Larsson's crew leader works at a mass vaccination center in Scotland: "It's the camaraderie, being part of a team, working toward the same goal — I have that again"
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Here’s Where You Can Donate to Help Struggling Music-Industry Workers
A comprehensive list of music industry–related charities aiding those affected by the coronavirus pandemic
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Against All Odds, Live Concerts Are Coming Back This Fall
Nashville's Opry House and Ryman, and a handful of other U.S. live-music venues, are opening their doors. From limited-capacity clubs to outdoor farm shows, this is how concerts will look
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How Fleeing the U.S. Before the Pandemic Saved Sondre Lerche's Career
"I can also make some money and stay afloat," the Norwegian singer-songwriter says. "It seems none of that would be possible in America right now"
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There’s No HR on Tour. So One Music Couple Built a Roadie Support Group
Quarantine gave Courtney and Paul Klimson time to create a safe haven for gig workers — helping them combat exhaustion, financial strain, mental health problems, and other touring woes
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Without Shows, Lizzo's Audio Engineer Is Twitch Streaming, Trading Stocks, and Writing a Book
"I've never once thought about writing a book, but right now we don't have anything but time — so why not?" says Brandon Blackwell, who's been without work since March
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