ROLLING STONE | Classic Rockers Are Getting Vaccinated. Could They Tour Soon?
The Chicago-based Mint Talent Group books shows for a number of classic artists, some of whom — including Mavis Staples, Allman Brothers Band drummer Jaimoe, jazz musician Charlies Lloyd, and the Blind Boys of Alabama — have been vaccinated. “Once the vaccine started rolling out, the conversations changed from ‘We’re all going to wait and be safe’ to ‘Can we go out in a safe way with socially distanced seating for the artists and the workers?’” says owner and agent Patrick McAuliff, who says most of the artists have currently only mentioned socially distanced outdoor shows.