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The Musician Tariff

Listening to Heather Bambrick on Jazz.fm this morning I learned that the time to process a visa application for performers has doubled and that to get an expedited visa now costs $2,800, limiting the ability of musicians to schedule tours in the US.

I have such a hard time even finding a jazz club, learning that now we can’t even get musicians just makes me even sadder.

erik_squires

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goodlistening64
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Yeah, but the reason for the lack of jazz clubs is that rock n' roll took over the audience back in the 50's and never relinquished it. Elvis changed things. The Beatles changed things. 

You would be hard pressed to get an answer of who their favorite jazz artist is you if asked anyone under the age of 60. I am 60 and I would say Gary Clark Jr. :)

goodlistening64
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@lordmelton 

The government knows many of these "musicians" will stay on in the States after their visas have expired.

This from the guy who believes Jan 6th was a picnic.

Babbit's family was paid $5 million in tax dollars because their daughter was trespassing and was actively looking to assault lawmakers.

 

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