With information changing by the day, the live entertainment landscape is a bit treacherous this summer. But despite some hand-wringing and finger-crossing, local officials, venue owners and musicians are looking to the months ahead with their heads held high and their mission clear: They gotta fight for their right to party.

In truth, the fallout from COVID-19 in the entertainment industry is unlike anything Al Geary has seen in more than 40 years in the business.