Although the majority of musicians on Martha’s Vineyard make their money from a variety of means, some rely heavily on supplemental income from doing live performances at bars, clubs, and restaurants. During the winter months, being a performing artist can be especially challenging in seasonal communities like Martha’s Vineyard. Couple the snail’s-pace economic activity level […]
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An early morning concert at The Ritz Monday was intended to celebrate the loosening of state restrictions to allow for indoor singing performances, but newly released guidance from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) makes it impossible for small venues to host shows. With the new guidance, a slate of upcoming shows booked at The […]
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MV@Work: Tuning up the Island
People who perform in front of live audiences for a living have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but I found all these musicians to still be passionate about what they do. All are eagerly looking forward to the return of live music.
1 of 11 The holy grail is to find that moment where everything comes together. You come home feeling like you split the atom. –Jeremy Berlin, pianist. Jeremy Driesen
“This whole thing is like a revival we’re having up here in Aquinnah. –Sean McMahon, musician and pastor. Jeremy Driesen