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10 simple rules for getting back to live music
As shows return, rules from venues, promoters to keep in mind
BY BRIAN MCELHINEY
The Bulletin
It feels like we’ve been here before. But
yes, live music is slowly coming back to
Central Oregon.
Volcanic Theatre Pub has set its first limit-
ed-capacity show back April 20, with Bend-
based reggae/rock group Indubious selling
out quickly. More local acts are booked at
the venue through May (and even a few be-
yond); keep checking volcanictheatre.com
for tickets. There is no door admission, and
tickets are sure to go fast.
Other venues are getting in on the act
with outdoor shows. River’s Place launched
its live music schedule in March, Silver
Moon has acts performing out back (this
reporter finally caught Alicia Viani’s band
there last weekend, and it didn’t disappoint),
and Spoken Moto has been hosting music as
well. Worthy Brewing continues to be busy
with its Spring Sessions on Wednesday and
Saturdays.
Keep your eyes on our live music calendar
for more shows. In the meantime, as things
open up, here are some guidelines from ven-
ues and promoters that have been making
the rounds on social media. These come
courtesy of Josh Smith, co-founder & talent
buyer of Dallas-based promoter Banjos to
Beats Productions, by way of Ray Solley at
the Tower Theatre and have been edited for
this family newspaper.
10 rules for going to shows in the
post-COVID-19 era:
1. No guest list. Don’t ask. Not now. Not
ever. Everyone in the live music industry has
been out of work for 13 months and we all
need your support now more than ever.
2. Support local. Before you buy that high-
priced ticket to see that big-name artist at that
big corporate venue, consider putting that
money back into your own community. This
is the best way to ensure that a thriving arts
and culture scene will return to cities across
America. (Need inspiration? Check out bend-
bulletin.com/talent, where you can see videos
of Central Oregon talent and donate to local
artists. There’s a grant application for artists.)
3. Wear a mask. Vaccinated? Don’t care.
Already had it? Don’t care. ’Rona is a hoax?
Also don’t care. We only get one shot at re-
starting this machine. Please don’t be the
one that screws it up.
4. We are not babysitters. We get it. So-
cial distancing sucks. Masks suck. You’re
tired of washing your hands. After more
than a year of isolation, all you wanna do
is lean in close and spew your spittle on
friends and strangers alike. But it’s been
13 months. You know the rules by now —
please follow them.
5. No free drinks. Don’t ask. Venues have
been shut down for 13 months waiting for
this moment. Support them.
6. Tip your bartender.
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The Supersuckers perform at Volcanic Theatre Pub. The venue will reopen April 20.
7. Support the scene. Can’t make the
show? No problem. It costs $0 to support us
in other ways. Share the posts. Listen to the
music. Invite your friends to the event page.
8. Be kind. Look — it’s been awhile. We’re
gonna be a little rusty. Plus, so much of what
needs to happen in order to bring back live
music safely is new for all of us — fans, ven-
ues, promoters and artists alike. There will
be hiccups. There will be lines. There will be
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9. Go to the merch table. Support the art-
ists. Buy a T-shirt (or a record!).
10. Have fun. You’ve been waiting for this
moment for more than a year — so enjoy
the hell out of it. Come out early, stay out
late. Dance, laugh. Make a new friend. Dis-
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Reporter: 541-617-7814, bmcelhiney@bendbulletin.com
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