[Dixielandjazz] Question

[Tony Orr]

Ernie
One of the "Dixie" bands I am in was considering re-starting a regular
weekly gig but, the decision was made for us by the state government. There
has been an upsurge in this state to nearly 20 in the daily number of new
Covid-19 cases and the lockdown has been extended to mid-July, at least.
Bands, as well as venues and clubs supporting OKOM, are holding off to wait
and see.
Some areas of employment are getting financial support from the federal
government during the crisis but, not musicians in our category.
It's going to be a long Winter for many. Thank goodness for our universal
health-care.

Tony Orr
Melbourne, VIC

On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM Bill Haesler <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>
wrote:

> > On 22 Jun 2020 Ernie Landes <ernlan at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > As a leader of a Dixie band so fortunate to have had a steady
> twice-a-month gig for 10 years, I'm curious if any other band leaders have
> faced the decision to start up again after the virus shutdown?  What led to
> the decision to start again (or not start yet), what changes have you made
> in your setup, what changes has the venue made, and has it been successful?
> > From "hot-zone Arizona"!
>
> Dear Ernie,
> Lucky you.
> We down under in Australia are not faced with a decision to "start up
> again", but more concerned that regular proper paying gigs will not be
> there again when the lockdown crisis eases.
> Kind regards from wintery Sydney.
> Bill.
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