I went for a few hours jamming yesterday and the guy who runs the studio said bookings were still at least 50% down. He said things were actually easier during lockdown due to the gov assistance, and if things didn't start picking up then there will be a limit to how long he can continue trading. Obvious really.
Whilst usual rehearsals may not be worthwhile with so many cancelled gigs, I reckon it's worth getting down to rehearsal rooms to mess around and have a jam - try some different things you wouldn't usually have time for, and it might just help them still be there when we need them again in the future.
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And now, I'm seeing those same people pissing and moaning that they haven't got anywhere to rehearse since the restrictions on simultaneous bookings mean they can't get in.
We resorted to hiring a hall for a longer period, less often. More air, more space, more guidance - and actually better to do the video to FB thing that what is usually quite a cramped space.
While Im sure its not the case for every rehearsal space, the 3 Id generally use arnt making it easy to go back to them in truth. Quite possibly justy a communication issues but its not reassuring.