August is here, and it’s a great time to check on fellow performers and service industry workers.

The seasonal grind is no joke here, with the most people on the Island since pre-pandemic times. Plus, the thing about seasonal work is that most of us work more hours than we sleep for about four months and then trickle down to a regular schedule for a month before things ramp back up for the holiday season. It’s imperative to establish professional boundaries to ensure an adequate work-life balance; otherwise, burnout is inevitable.

A widely respected guitarist, formerly of a beloved local act, made a rare appearance over the weekend to see (but not…