Canceled, rescheduled, postponed—these three words have haunted us all in 2020. But musicians who live to perform were among the hardest hit, especially when the lockdowns continued into summer, the peak season for festivals, concerts and tours. How have they been coping with this one-two punch, which began in March and showed no sign of abating when this article was written in mid-July? What lessons have they taken from these unprecedented times?
See what five local musicians had to say by clicking each of their profiles below. Each week week a profile will be shared.
Marcel Smith
Nawal Alwareeth
Beth Duncan
Todd Morgan