Indie Venues
Today, iconic Nashville venue Douglas Corner announced it won’t be reopening.
Like every musician, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing today without independent venues. My most important professional and personal relationships were forged on small stages the world over, and if I listed all the angels in human form who took chances on me and Al Stone and the myriad other fine primates with whom I’ve been day drunk, this newsletter would stretch from here to the moon.
According to NIVA (National Independent Venue Association), if concerts don’t resume in 2020 - and there’s a strong likelihood this will be the case - as many as 90% of America’s indie venues could close permanently.
Click the link below to send a letter to your legislator (it took me 30 seconds) about financial assistance for independent venues.