How Musicians Are Coping With COVID-19

Chicago blues guitarist Joanna Connor talks about how she and her fellow musicians are making ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joanna Connor
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Joanna Connor
Jason Marck / WBEZ

How Musicians Are Coping With COVID-19

Chicago blues guitarist Joanna Connor talks about how she and her fellow musicians are making ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Today, more than ever, musicians depend on money from live performances to pay the bills. But with all bars, theaters and venues closed until further notice, how are musicians coping? 

Reset checks in with long-time Chicago blues guitarist Joanna Connor to find out how she and her colleagues are making ends meet.

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