As Live Gigs Disappear, Wisconsin Musicians Find Creative Ways To Reach Fans
8 May 2020
State
For nearly two months, Wisconsin musicians have been unable to perform in front of crowds because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
While they’ve watched their income from live gigs dry up, many have also been laid off from the jobs in restaurants and bars they rely on to make ends meet.
Yet the most difficult part isn't financial, it's being unable to connect with fans, said Teresa Marie Hardy, lead singer of the Madison-based People Brothers Band.
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