We have live music going on in Key West. Not a lot. Before the pandemic we had 300 live performances a week at 55 venues. Now we are down to 10 to 15 venues.

The venues are struggling to survive and can not afford to pay the normal amount but are doing what they can. Everyone is just trying to survive. Some places have closed and will never reopen.

The amount of Covid-19 is pretty low in the keys which helps. When the pandemic first started they closed the road. You could only go there if you lived there or worked there.

I have been very fortunate to have a good business that has done exceptionally well in 2020.

I just play for fun and hope I can get a few tips to give to the band. I have several friends who are full time musicians. 2020 has been very hard on them.

The state of Florida has made it virtually impossible for musicians to get unemployment. It's a bad deal I hope the vaccine will help to solve.

Billy
EDIT: Eva got her first shot today. No effect so far.

Last edited by Planobilly; 01/21/21 12:36 PM.
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