The Charlotte Music Crisis
The Charlotte Music Crisis As we all know, we have been in a state of lockdown in Charlotte since early March of this year. Schools, daycares, salons, bars, restaurants and a multitude of other business types are still affected, either shutdown completely or operating at a lowered capacity. The impact of these closures—on a national level—has been far reaching in the sense that there have been quite a few, very prominent, businesses that have completely shut their doors. Employees laid off, their incomes affected…the whole thing. One of the most affected industries in the Charlotte area is the music scene. With all of the business closures, and the state lockdown, music venues throughout the state are still closed! Going on seven months now, to be exact. Why though!?! Because when have you ever been to Tremont or the Fillmore and have been able to manage to stay 6 feet apart from other show goers!?!…I’ll wait! So, what are the effects on the Charlotte scen...
