Playlist: Musicians sing the blues as an economic downturn changes tour plans
The downturn in the economy is changing the music business. New bands can’t afford to tour, and the ones that do spend more on gas than they do on hotel rooms. The Takeaway’s resident musician, Jack ?The Martini Cowboy? Grace, sings the blues about the highs and lows of touring when times are tough. Guest: Jack ?The Martini Cowboy? Grace, The Takeaway’s resident musician
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