Music Lifting Us Through Rough Times
Win Some, Lose Some 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year for my music projects. First, the Eugene Saturday Market had to downsize for the season which meant no music at the Market. As the Stage Manager (which includes booking the entertainment, running sound and the stage) there was no work to do. The worst wasn't being laid off due to a lack of work, the worst part was losing all of the community social interaction. Next, the cancellations started to roll in for my band's gigs, as well as gigs with the Jesse Boden Band. Then came late spring and summer when several of the venues where I booked my band had large outdoor spaces. The venues put up outdoor stages with tables spread out across large lawn & garden areas so people could come out and be safe with social distancing. Rewarding Experiences So, from June through September 2020 the Jimmy Haggard Band will have played several outdoor, safe shows. It is amazing how appreciative the folks are who come out f