Otherwise, for World Cafe Live, we actually became a non-profit earlier this year, so you can donate to us here. They are the ones that helped developed the Save Our Stages Act that’s currently included in the COVID-19 relief packages in the federal government. Our owner, Hal Real, is actually currently on the board. NIVA started right after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. The biggest way for the public to support independent music venues across the United States is donating to NIVA (National Independent Venue Association). How can the public support WCL right now? This isn’t easy, but I wish some of the government officials actually understood how our business works and how venues are uniquely affected by this more than a normal bar/restaurant, gym, etc. Levine in Pennsylvania, who are trying to make the best decisions based purely on public health and science. I will say I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dr. We talk a lot about how we are going to essentially re-open, which is a strange thing to ponder for a venue that has been around for 16 years. We’re trying to make smart decisions about the idea of re-opening. I feel like week to week, I would have a different answer for you. That whole week of shows was honestly very strange and people in general being scared about the uncertainty of the virus. The guests and our staff really tried to have the best time possible as all of us knew that things weren’t going to be the same. The last show we had was Friday, March 13, with Trace Bundy in The Lounge. It’s going to be a long road ahead, and we’re just trying to stay positive and focus on the future as best as we can. When festivals across the country started to cancel, I knew it was going to trickle down. It was at the end of February that I started to sense that things were going to shut down. I feel like the past nine-plus months have been a complete blur. Jeff Meyers (senior talent buyer): It’s been a wild ride since March. MAGNET: How is World Cafe Live currently holding up? Now, we’re also shining a light on our beloved local venues, hoping their stages will be saved. With our Isolation Drills series, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians to see how and what they’re doing during the pandemic.
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