A Dire Prediction

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm predicts a lot of bands won't survive the post COVID-19 fallout. She may be right but musicians are insanely innovative, entrepreneurial and typically scrappy. I do think we will see an even bigger divide between the legacy big bands and newer, underground artists. Tour support dollars have already dried up and small clubs will close but things always come back! I have hope that a lot of musicians we love will hang on and will weather this odd storm. Ditto for the small bars and clubs that host so many bands as they move up the talent ladder. None of us can predict the future but I am hoping Ms. Hale is wrong on this one.

Remember, most bands these days make their money from touring. Do your part and buy a CD, download or sweatshirt when you find an artist you connect with on a special level.