COVID-19 Coronavirus

[Chippa]

Well, the state BSJ and I live in (Ohio), is under a stay at home order as of 11:59 PM on Monday night. My to-do list will finally get done.

[eloneen]

Chippa Like with the school closings, it's just a matter of time before most states follow suit, but there will be some that will be holdouts...Stay safe and healthy up there!

[Buttler]

Do you remember "Monk"?

He understood everything fairly well. 

Just kidding.

[eloneen]

Buttler Good to see your sense of humor in these trying times! Take care! 

[Buttler]

Mar 23, 2020 14:38:47 GMT eloneen said:

Buttler Good to see your sense of humor in these trying times! Take care! 

Cheer up!

[orioles70]

how musicians are coping with having their concerts canceled

www.marketwatch.com/story/live-streamed-performances-are-surging-among-musicians-during-coronavirus-crisis-2020-03-23?mod=mw_latestnews

with lights dimmed and stages emptied for the foreseeable future, a growing number of performers like McGann have taken to a novel new approach to reach audiences and make a living. Last week, she announced a new hybrid touring format. In addition to live performances, a Virtual Tour Pass for 20 pounds (about $23) will allow fans to secure a 360-degree point of view front seat at shows, plus additional interactive perks such as access to previous live-streamed performances and merchandise discounts.

Sales from the Virtual Tour Passes have already recovered the financial losses that were incurred from the COVID-19-related cancellation of the live North American tour.

The cancellation or postponement of major music festivals through the spring, coupled with a crackdown on gatherings of more than 50 people that has all but closed most live venues, has prompted musicians to get technologically creative and move their performances online.

Unlike millions of people who have the option of working from home, musicians are creatures of the road, where they make upward of 80% of 90% of their money, playing in-person and selling merchandise. The cancellation of South By Southwest, and six-month postponements of outdoor music festivals Coachella and Stagecoach until October alone have impacted dozens of bands and soloists, their production crews, and stage personnel. More than 800 such events attracted an estimated 32 million people last year, according to Billboard.

[Horacewimp]

We are now all locked down in the U.K.

🎶 The City Streets Are Empty Now 🎶

[BSJ]

Unless there's a Damey sighting, of course.

[BSJ]

Took a walk in the 'hood early afternoon with my sister. Have never seen so many neighbors out and about. Normally the most I see are around three. A few times I thought we would have to cross the street to maintain that 6' distance.


And there is no guessing what house has kids. They have colored pictures taped to their front doors and windows. Another two weeks at the least for these poor families. 

[vlogdance]

At last, the long-awaited collaboration between Her Majesty's Government and The Stranglers. 

[coathanger]

Mar 23, 2020 23:37:09 GMT vlogdance said:

At last, the long-awaited collaboration between Her Majesty's Government and The Stranglers. 

This is probably my favourite song by The Stranglers. The brutality, innovation and energy, coupled with the musical dexterity of their first five albums sets them apart from just about anybody else in that era and 'Curfew' is a highlight of their dystopian third outing 'Black and White'.

[Buttler]

[tremblinwilbury]

Thank you Buttler

[BSJ]

Michael DeGaetano, New York Times reader wrote this

"Doctor, Doctor, Give me the news
I've got a bad case of COVID blues...

[tremblinwilbury]

From yesterday's Sun...

Girl, 4, has total meltdown when she hears McDonald’s and Nando’s are shut… as she’ll have to live off mum’s cooking.