As most of America’s consumer base has migrated online, local retailers have been strained even before the outbreak of COVID-19 forced temporary closures. Companies like Amazon and Walmart became juggernauts while mom and pop establishments felt the economic squeeze as these big box stores offered low prices that local retailers couldn’t compete with. Though it’s …
“I am very unhappy that the show with Body Count this weekend was postponed by Governor Cuomo,” Harley Flanagan, frontman for legendary NYHC pioneers the Cro-Mags stated upon announcing the live stream of their postponed concert with Body Count at the Webster Hall. This type of live performance has become the new norm, with numerous …
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COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives, and as we look at moving forward, one of the big questions is how touring musicians at every level have been affected. From DIY to major tours with full road crews, there isn’t any musician who relies on live performances to make a living that hasn’t suffered …
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As States and cities across the country and globe struggle to contain the COVID-19 Pandemic, live music venues are suffering the secondary effects of stay at home and social distancing orders. Inherently concerts and live performances have relied on close contact with others, and that was what made them so special. The energy in a …
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George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery Three Americans who were senselessly murdered by police and armed vigilantes. VEX Stands is inherently opposed to the systemic racism found in police forces and communities across the country and is committed to listening to communities of color and being part of the solution as our nation struggles to …