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Julia Hatfield, a Texas singer-songwriter, witnessed her RV park near Kerrville being destroyed by the July 4 floods, which caused significant loss of life and property. She describes the rapid and devastating floodwaters, the community's ongoing recovery efforts, and her involvement in relief activities, emphasizing the long-term impact and the importance of continued support for the affected region.
The Minneapolis music community is in mourning after a mass shooting at a pop-up backyard music venue left one person dead and six injured. The shooting occurred at Nudieland on 16th Avenue South, with dozens of people present. Police believe the shooting was targeted and are searching for two male suspects who fled the scene. The community has come together to support each other, with a planned abortion rights fundraiser now being used to raise funds for the shooting victims. Two GoFundMe campaigns have already raised tens of thousands of dollars. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, but community members hope they were not targeted.
The Branson, Missouri music community is mourning the loss of Shoji Tabuchi, a legendary performer and former theater owner who was inducted into the National Fiddle Hall of Fame. Tabuchi, known for his mastery of the fiddle, began his career in Japan before moving to the United States to pursue his dream of playing Bluegrass music. He opened his own theater in Branson in the 1990s and became a star in the local music scene. Despite a fire that temporarily closed his theater in 2017, Tabuchi continued to perform and was honored with his induction into the Fiddle Hall of Fame in 2020.
The Recording Academy has adjusted the eligibility period for the 66th Grammy Awards again, extending it by two weeks to September 15, 2023, after listening to concerns from some members of the music community. The eligibility period for entries is from October 1, 2022, to September 15, 2023. The change benefits the awards process and grants flexibility throughout Grammy season, according to Harvey Mason jr., the Academy's CEO. The schedule has been more irregular since the 51st annual Grammy Awards.