Stream The 5 Spotâs Telethon and Donate to Help the Venue Reopen
Check out performances from Lilly Hiatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan and many more, and give to the GoFundMe campaign
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Youâve probably heard many times that independent music venues were among the first businesses to close as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the U.S. and will be among the last to reopen fully. Todd Sherwood and Travis Collinsworth, co-owners of the long-running Five Points bar and venue, made the difficult choice very early on in the pandemic to close to the public. Theyâve spent much of the following year operating as a soundstage, offering several high-quality streamsevery week. Meanwhile, the Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program continues to struggle, and has yet to disburse any money.Â