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How Atlanta musicians are handling isolation during pandemic

Cartersville native Butch Walker is spending time at his home in Los Angeles with his family during the coronavirus lockdown. He'll release a rock opera, "American Love Story," in May. Photo: Courtesy TCB PR
Cartersville native Butch Walker is spending time at his home in Los Angeles with his family during the coronavirus lockdown. He'll release a rock opera, "American Love Story," in May. Photo: Courtesy TCB PR
By Bria Felicien
April 23, 2020

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With live music and concert reviews on hold due to COVID-19, the AJC's Melissa Ruggieri has created a new series, Mic Check, which focuses on how Georgia musicians are currently spending their time.

In this episode of accessAtlanta, Ruggieri shares more about the series, including updates from local artists like T.I., Big Boi, Brandon Bush, and Butch Walker.

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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