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Postponed: Gathering Sparks March 21 - 22
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Dear Ottawa and Perth area friends,

I'm sure it's not a surprise, but I am very sorry to announce that Gathering Sparks concerts in Perth and Ottawa have been postponed indefinitely due to the Covid-19 crisis.

I hope you are staying healthy and safe (and sane!), wherever you are right now, and that you are finding ways to connect with those you love.

My bandmate Jane just returned from the U.S., so she is in self-isolation right now. Once that is over, we may stage an online event if we can (she lives in Guelph and I'm in Toronto, so there are some challenges!). I will let you know if that happens.

We are navigating through uncharted waters and we don't know where this tide will take us, but I know our love and care for each other will see us through.

I've included some information about how to support independent artists through this time.

Please take care of yourself and those around you, and keep singing.

Clean hands, open heart...

Eve
Independent musicians are suffering right now because of the tremendous loss of income from cancelled work. My union, Local 1000 of the AFM, which is made up entirely of touring independent musicians, has an Emergency Relief Fund that gives no-interest loans to members in need. Please consider making a donation to help a struggling musician. Any amount you can give will help. Thank you.
Can You Feel The Love
I included this song in the last newsletter I sent but it seems appropriate right now.

"Keep the fire burning, have faith we are returning, returning to the light."

Besides the Local 1000 Emergency Relief Fund, there are many other ways you can help independent freelance artists during this time. Here are some ideas:
  • If you would have attended a concert/play/film/art opening that was cancelled, donate the cost of your ticket to the artist/venue.
  • If you listen to someone's music on a streaming service, or read their writing online, or admire their art from afar, go to their website and buy something they sell.
  • Tune into online streaming events and put money in the artists' tip jars.
  • Join the crowdfunding campaigns or Patreon subscriptions of your favourite artist.
  • Make a direct donation to an artist you like.
Copyright © 2020 Eve Goldberg, All rights reserved.


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