Music Venues Across the Country Can Reopen, But Is It Worth It?
On May 18, TempleLive in Fort Smith, Arkansas, hosted one of the nation’s first socially-distanced concerts with country rock artist Travis McCready of the band Bishop Gunn. In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus promoters implemented extensive safety protocols: temperature checks at the door, masks on attendees and staff, limited bathroom occupancies and disinfecting fog sprayers, among them. The venue also had to keep each "fan pod" group of fans who arrived together at least six feet apart with one-way walkways and vigilant staff. It was a