Seattle’s jazz scene turns up the volume as clubs reopen (Roy: rent, home)

[homesinseattle]

Good news, article here: https://crosscut.com/culture/2021/07...e-clubs-reopen

"Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley was opening a two-night run by the nationally known, Seattle-based gypsy jazz ensemble Pearl Django. It was one of the first in-the-flesh concerts in well over a year at the beloved nightclub — one of the city’s first venues to resume in-person shows — since Washington state closed all live music venues in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the show (in late June), the only obvious updates at Jazz Alley were the new air circulation system and plexiglass dividers between tables, so unobtrusive they hardly seemed like barriers. More notable was the palpable sense of celebration from club manager Ari Dimitriou, the beaming musicians and the highly responsive audience. As the band’s “le jazz hot” accordion- and jazz-laced tunes lilted and flowed, the crowd was near-ecstatic.

“With everyone forced to hang out at home for the last 16 months, I feel like people are so glad just to be hearing and making music,” says Pearl Django violinist and band leader Michael Gray. “I think people are starving for that connection. We already have nine, ten gigs set up in August. And we have some touring booked in September and October.”

[SeattleCat]

That’s great! Definitely going to check out a show or two there!

[Ruth4Truth]

I wonder how Dimitrou managed to pay the rent for over a year, without any business. Seattle downtown rents aren't cheap.

[pete98146]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

I wonder how Dimitrou managed to pay the rent for over a year, without any business. Seattle downtown rents aren't cheap.

So glad he did!!!!!!!! Jazz Alley is the best gig in town!

[bergun]

I'm glad that the Jazz Alley is making a comeback, but many places, like the Seattle Sea Monster Lounge, are in serious trouble because of Covid-19 and the shutdown.

Yes, I lean towards more conservative side of things, but "I" feel that our clubs and other places of gathering, like movies theaters, in and around the city are important to our "Seattle" and our "PNW" culture.

"I" hope that the city doesn't go into another total lockdown again since IT WILL DESTROY ANY POSSIBLE CHANCES OF A COMEBACK FOR MANY BUSINESSES. Honestly, Seattle cannot loose too many more businesses... Just look at the downtown area to see the damage of businesses leaving has done to one of the most important areas of the city.

I sure more and more people are realizing that recovery isn't as simple as saying that "Seattle is now open." Its going to take time and real support and money from the city to make a comeback actually work. Simply "reimaging a comeback" isn't enough to make this work.

I love Seattle and only want to see Seattle return to its glory.

[jabogitlu]

Who is talking about going into another total lockdown?

[bergun]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

Who is talking about going into another total lockdown?

So you’re saying it not possible?

[jabogitlu]

I mean, being heterosexual is possible, but it doesn't mean it's going to happen.

[bergun]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

I mean, being heterosexual is possible, but it doesn't mean it's going to happen.

Ha!! Too funny… You got me on this one!!

[zerp]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

Who is talking about going into another total lockdown?

Cases are up 100%. We must lockdown again.