As we are all dealing with the stress and anxiety of the current events in our world, I felt the need to say a few things. Maybe this is a way to deal with my own stress and anxiety.

With many bands suspending their tours and venues postponing shows, it almost feels like the day the music died. But alas, it has not. It is still there in many forms like vinyl, CDs, (some of us old heads that still have cassettes and 8-tracks), online shows, video concerts on TV, and many other ways to connect you to the music. On the other hand, you could take this opportunity to pick up and learn or hone your own skills with your favorite instrument.

Also remember this affects the bands and their families, their management, the venues and all affiliated with bringing you live music. If possible, buy a cd or online music or merchandise to help them out. Many of our local musicians rely on shows as income and without the shows, they won’t get paid.

I tend to listen to music podcasts often. Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters has a particularly good one called, Inside the Musician’s Brain, where he talks about Stringdusters information, and he interviews other musicians from bands like Bill Nershi of The String Cheese Incident and Billy Strings. Also, there’s a podcast called, Walking The Floor by Chris Shifflet of the Foo Fighters (and his solo career). His guests include Marcus King, The Lumineers, Dwight Yoakam and many more. So, podcasts are a great outlet to learn more about music and the artists that bring it to you.

Find some ways to get music into your life, it may not be live, but it is out there. In time, we will get through this stretch and challenging time… and hopefully learn from the mistakes we have made.

Please enjoy some pictures from past shows for all to enjoy!