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4 Twin Cities venues are getting an early jump on outdoor concerts Still leery of indoor crowds, these four Twin Cities clubs are getting a jump on summer. April 29, 2021 11:03am Text size Copy shortlink:
Even though his nationally reputed watering hole was shuttered last spring and again all winter by COVID-19, Palmer s Bar owner Tony Zaccardi considers himself one of the lucky ones. We just so happen to have this big, amazing patio, Zaccardi said. It d be a waste not to use it for something good.
That something is live music.
Sensing pandemic-weary music fans desperate urge to get out and rock out, Palmer s is among a handful of Twin Cities venues getting an early jump on the (hopefully) warmer weather by hosting outdoor gigs starting now, or very soon.
The pandemic of 2020 has forced a tsunami of change for everyone in the performing arts. With nightclubs, theaters, and museums closed, or operating at limited capacity, Twin City jazz musicians have had to double their efforts to stay musically involved. Things grew difficult for the clubs that offer jazz, as well. But all is not lost. In fact, many see at present light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, (though others may see it’s an oncoming train). Jazz Police recently surveyed Twin Cities jazz performers and club owners to discover how they have adapted and coped with COVID while working to keep Minnesota swinging.