[MIskra]

I'm from Austin, Texas which is the "Live Music Capital of the World." In Austin live music is playing just about any place imaginable. So much fun. Of course that was in the good old pre-pandemic days. I'm sure things are much different now.

[jammendolia]

bah humbug

[Jokomo]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What do you do about the occasional non-mask shopper?

I treat them like I would any other dangerous animal.

[lpkruege1]

Music? No Music? Really after everyone has touched all the fruit, vegetables, picked up packages of meat, jugs of milk? You think those silly masks really are protecting you? So some guy is playing music. Think of it as bringing happiness into the peoples lives that can still enjoy the little things in life. There are other places to shop. Shop early. I think they're open at 7 AM. Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing. Let the rest of live our lives. God will take each one of us when he wants. No one adds a minute to their life worrying about it. Be Happy. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[ts12755]

Most Villagers are relatively active and healthy and don't live in fear. 96% of those that die from Chinese Covid were already sick and near death. They would have died from regular flu if they got it. Live the last few years of your life. Don't be so negative, go out and get some friends other than those on TOTV.

Originally Posted by charmed59

Today at Winn Dixie at Lake Sumter Landing I noticed a guy with a guitar setting up to play music in between the produce and deli sections. They announced him as he started to play around 12:30. My checkout person said this was a weekly thing.

Does anyone know what the times are for these performances? Is it always Wednesdays around noon?

I’m sure some people enjoy live music while shopping. I’m not all that comfortable shopping these days, and am glad most people wear masks and try to social distance at the market. The musician was wearing his mask around his chin while tuning his guitar, I don’t know if he masked up to sing. I’d prefer to avoid these times if I knew when they were.

We like the idea of music as long as the musician wears his mask. Like the convenience of the store being just a mile away. Also they have car shows there sometimes.

[Tarpon2]

There is a great deal of disagreement by medical professionals, as to the effectiveness of even cloth masks. Uncomfortable and unable to depend on just keeping your mouth shut, then stay home and order your provisions.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If he's set up in a corner somewhere, where customers don't need to reach for a product, or out in the middle where it's easy for customers to get around him without concern, I say go for it and congrats to Winn Dixie for a great way to ring in the new year.

I wrote a "fluff piece" back in college for my Senior Journalism project, about the piano player at the local grocery store. Definitely not a supermarket, it was a small family owned shop on Charles Street in Boston. He was one of the original owners of the store; retired, but he loved performing and came in twice a week to play for a couple of hours.

[stadalberts]

The masks are BUPKISS! When will we ever learn?

[crash]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

COVID or no COVID, I don't want live music in the grocery store. Or, anywhere else really.

If you dislike music Why do you live in the Villages then Live music everywhere. Even piped in music at the squares and neighborhood rec centers.

[crash]

Originally Posted by John41

We like the idea of music as long as the musician wears his mask. Like the convenience of the store being just a mile away. Also they have car shows there sometimes.

You can't really sing wearing a mask, that is why the singer should be distanced from the audience.

[Ken D.]

How would you know, if you hate music so much?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Jokomo

I treat them like I would any other dangerous animal.

I agree. Good post. And consumer spending has declined for the 1st time since April - it MUST (?) be because many people are afraid of those dangerous animals stalking the shopping aisles.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by lpkruege1

Music? No Music? Really after everyone has touched all the fruit, vegetables, picked up packages of meat, jugs of milk? You think those silly masks really are protecting you? So some guy is playing music. Think of it as bringing happiness into the peoples lives that can still enjoy the little things in life. There are other places to shop. Shop early. I think they're open at 7 AM. Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing. Let the rest of live our lives. God will take each one of us when he wants. No one adds a minute to their life worrying about it. Be Happy. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Very convinced, but very wrong.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ts12755

Most Villagers are relatively active and healthy and don't live in fear. 96% of those that die from Chinese Covid were already sick and near death. They would have died from regular flu if they got it. Live the last few years of your life. Don't be so negative, go out and get some friends other than those on TOTV.

I would not rely on "MOST" Villagers for my ideas of right or wrong. They are obviously wrong here in this case of " live music in Winn Dixie during a Pandemic" (not a China anything by now). Realistic "fears" help a thinking individual to decide their risk factor. Live music outside is better than inside. Live music will have less risks after June when more people have taken advantage of medical science. So THAT is what people have to be positive about in the future.