Boston Venue Unity Fund Provides Support to Local Musicians
NEW YORK - JULY 11: Boston Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo warms up his pitching hand on the guitar before performing a song from his new CD "Covering the Bases" at ESPN's Cold Pizza studio July 11, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
As the Coronavirus crisis drags on, it’s encouraging to see so many funds spring up to benefit struggling local musicians and venue staff.
The mission statement of the Boston Venue Unity Fund is “to provide financial support to Boston musicians and others in the performing community who are in need by engendering public awareness and participation.” The fund has grown out of Boston Venue: The Channel Story, a locally-produced podcast that’s been walking listeners through the history of legendary Boston rock venue The Channel.
The Unity Fund takes direct donations, is working to match those who have resources with those who need resources, and is also running a silent auction and a series of upcoming events. Click here to get involved.
Adam 12 is the Program Director of Boston's ROCK 92.9, heard weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He's been flexing his encyclopedic rock knowledge in New England for over 2 decades, both on-air and online, at WBCN, WFNX, Boston.com, and indie617. At ROCK 92.9, he keeps you in the know on the big stories from the Boston music scene and writes about great places to eat, drink (beer), and to spend time outdoors in and around Boston.