Kyle Meredith With... Billy Hardison/Tyler Williams

<p>With the COVID-19 pandemic putting upwards of 90% of independent venues in danger of closing forever, it’s become vitally important for Congress to pass a relief bill to aid our most beloved rooms and the music community at large.</p> <p>To get some insight on the matter, Kyle Meredith speaks Billy Hardison, Kentucky’s precinct captain for the recently formed <a href="https://www.nivassoc.org/" rel="nofollow">National Independent Venue Association</a>, and artist Tyler Williams, drummer for <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/the-head-and-the-heart/" rel="nofollow">The Head &amp; The Heart</a>.</p> <p>Together, they discuss what it’s been like to run their respective businesses during a global quarantine and pandemic, and what the dangers of our present and future could mean for live music in the long run.</p> <p>Stream the episode above and head to <a href="https://saveourstages.com/" rel="nofollow">saveourstages.com</a> to find out ways you can help. It should be noted that this episode was originally recorded as part of <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/06/introducing-kyle-meredith-live-a-new-instagram-series/" rel="nofollow">Kyle Meredith&#39;s new video series</a> that premieres every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 p.m. EST on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/consequence/" rel="nofollow"><em>Consequence</em>&#39;s Instagram channel</a>.</p> <p><strong>Follow on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/KyleMeredith/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>  |  </strong><a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/kyle-meredith-with-672606" rel="nofollow"><strong>Podchaser</strong></a><strong>  |  </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/kylemeredith" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> <br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & O