Bluewine Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 We started gigging several weeks ago. Maple Road Blues Band kicks off our first outdoor concert June 25 at 7 pm! $5 admission to limit capacity to 250 people. What you need to know here: https://www.thelmaarts.org/press/thelma-sadoff-center-for-the-arts-announces-restructure-of-11-thursdays-of-summer-concert-series/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Yup, things sure are different over there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Yup, things sure are different over there. Definitely right there, Covid cases still on the rise, some Southern states are showing very large increases. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Well we have outdoor slot booked for 4th July - very big beer garden with semi permanent large covered stage. @steantval you'll know the place, The Black Horse in Elton.... Actually playing the gig won't be an issue, and for punters there is a huge amount of room outside. The tricky bit for us I think will be the loading in and out and the setup and take down. We're doing our 'risk assessment' on Thursday to decide if it is worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 We're booked for a charity gig on 1st August - the organiser is telling us it's going ahead. It's a big venue so maybe it will? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I had some European dates in March and April get cancelled. And some in October as well. Got an email yesterday asking me if I'm okay with the March/April dates being rescheduled for next March! I've got no other gigs in the diary until then and no fixed income either. I know it's safety first and all that, but I'm still a bit gutted. I just want to play live again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 We’re going to try one of those live stream thingamabobs in July. Set up in the drummer’s garden (suitably spaced from a social distancing perspective) and knock out an ‘unplugged’ set. It’ll be nice to see the band again and just play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 We have a drive in Festival booked at Newark Showground 7th July. A strange experience but a gigs a gig in these times! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, walshy said: We have a drive in Festival booked at Newark Showground 7th July. A strange experience but a gigs a gig in these times! Agreed, a gig is a gig. We have one at a Super Market coming up. Blue 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bluewine said: Agreed, a gig is a gig. We have one at a Super Market coming up. Blue Will you have to queue up outside? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, Muppet said: Will you have to queue up outside? I don't know much about the gig, I'm pretty sure it will be outside. What is Tesco Extra? Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odysseus Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 30 minutes ago, Bluewine said: Agreed, a gig is a gig. We have one at a Super Market coming up. Blue Blimey.... that's..... odd... but yes, it's a gig! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, Bluewine said: What is Tesco Extra? It's a big supermarket chain. We have to queue up, 2 metres apart, to be allowed in to do our grocery shopping..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, Muppet said: It's a big supermarket chain. We have to queue up, 2 metres apart, to be allowed in to do our grocery shopping..... The laws are so lose here in Wisconsin. A lot if folks are not wearing masks or distancing. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Just now, Bluewine said: The laws are so lose here in Wisconsin. A lot if folks are not wearing masks or distancing. Blue In that case make sure you are safe during your gig! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Muppet said: It's a big supermarket chain. We have to queue up, 2 metres apart, to be allowed in to do our grocery shopping..... Piggly Wiggly also known as The Pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Some good news and some bad for me, so I’ll start with the bad. A large hotel near me has closed it’s doors for good following the Covid outbreak. Whilst it was probably struggling before that, like many businesses on the edge it was enough to push them over. I’ve played at many functions and weddings there over the last 40+ years so very sad to see it go. It was also my only gig still booked for 2020 - I’ve played there every New Years Eve for some years with friends, so gutted that it’s ended. Am sure it won’t be the only casualty either. On a brighter note, I have a provisional gig booked for July with my acoustic duo. It’s an outside gig with appropriate social distancing, so looking forward to it. The only proviso is that the weather is good, if it rains then that will be my only remaining gig of the year down the plug hole. Fingers crossed. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Maple Road Blues Band kicks off our first outdoor concert June 25 at 7 pm! $5 admission to limit capacity to 250 people. What you need to know here: https://www.thelmaarts.org/press/thelma-sadoff-center-for-the-arts-announces-restructure-of-11-thursdays-of-summer-concert-series/ Friday Night June 26th we have a private Corporate Event. Busy week for Maple Road Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I'm not sure when I will gig again exactly as I'm not in a band presently, but an upside to this lockdown has been me reconnecting with past band members on social media and video chats. People realising who and what are important once everyone took their feet off the gas. There's a band for me on the horizon. A very good band. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimesBass Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 No gigs booked for me either, and some promising collaborations we were getting together are now on hold. That said I don't rely on gigs for a living, and my heart goes out to those that do and have lost bookings. Been jamming once a week with some friends on a driveway, keeping appropriate distance, and I have to say it's done wonders for me in these times. Ok the music isn't always the best, but it's brought a smile to those playing and people walking past on the street will stop and listen for a couple of mins, sometimes offering unexpected applause! Made new musical contacts too, a lot of players walking past and desperate to play any music at the moment coming to join in. Not the same as a gig, but great for my musical/mental wellbeing 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 quiet music, and cancel live acts. it's not looking good: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53161280 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I thought some of our gigs booked for October/November may have been OK, I really cannot see them happening now, 2020 is going to be a complete write off, pubs/venues will not survive even with the new measures announced yesterday. I’m beginning to believe my live playing days are over, I really hope I am wrong. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 After this latest guidance we've written off the remainder of the gigs in our calendar up to the end of the year which means about 30 gigs cancelled since the start of lockdown. We have a few that have been moved into next year but I could see a good 30-50% of our venues not reopening or changing their plans with respect to live music going forward. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Probably none till next year now, I’m not holding my breath. When we do resume my DB fingers will be well shredded. And I’ll be a year older, that much closer to Gods waiting room. Waiting for the Glastonbury call maybe. Or not. Its all cheerful isn’t it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 3 hours ago, bassace said: Probably none till next year now, I’m not holding my breath. When we do resume my DB fingers will be well shredded. And I’ll be a year older, that much closer to Gods waiting room. Waiting for the Glastonbury call maybe. Or not. Its all cheerful isn’t it. Marvin lives! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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