So Much For 'Hot Vax Summer.' Delta Puts A Damper On Festivals And Concerts
As summer festivals and massive concerts returned this month amid the promise of "hot vax summer," the surge in the delta variant and new mask mandates have disrupted plans for carefree live music.
For live music fans, what was supposed to be "hot vax summer" has begun to feel more like "delta variant downer." The recent COVID-19 surges around the country are putting a damper on the joys of finally experiencing live music again even as major festivals and concerts return. It's also putting organizers and artists in the music industry in an increasingly tricky and uncertain position.
A roaring, hopeful return interrupted
As soon as for fully vaccinated adults relaxed a few months ago, music festivals and concert venues kicked into gear, announcing dates and artist lineups. With so much pent-up demand for the thrill of sharing live music with crowds of strangers, tickets
