Some Independent Musicians Have Found Creative Ways to Avoid High Gas Prices on Tour
People across the country have felt their budgets squeezed as gas prices soared to near record highs over the past month. It's been a particular problem for small businesses and consumers who drive extensively for their livelihoods.
The gas gouge has had ripple effects across a wide swath of industries, and has put pressure on a somewhat unlikely group of laborers: musicians.
High gas prices probably don't pressure the big boys like Coldplay or U2, whose multimillion-selling albums and rich record deals ensure luxury travel and accommodations all across the world. But for fledgling and developing midlevel musicians, the expense of traversing the country to play local venues for money and exposure has skyrocketed during the past several months.
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