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Days of Rona: Sara, Lee and Brian Pitt of Smoke Mountain

The statistics of COVID-19 change with every news cycle, and with growing numbers, stay-at-home isolation and a near-universal disruption to society on a global scale, it is ever more important to consider the human aspect of this coronavirus. Amid the sad surrealism of living through social distancing, quarantines and bans on gatherings of groups of any size, creative professionals — artists, musicians, promoters, club owners, techs, producers, and more — are seeing an effect like nothing witnessed in the last century, and as humanity as a whole deals with this calamity, some perspective on who, what, where, when and how we’re all getting through is a needed reminder of why we’re doing so in the first place.

Thus, Days of Rona, in some attempt to help document the state of things as they are now, both so help can be asked for and given where needed, and so that when this is over it can be remembered.

Thanks to all who participate. To read all the Days of Rona coverage, click here. — JJ Koczan

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Days of Rona: Sara, Lee and Brian Pitt of Smoke Mountain (Florida)

How are you dealing with this crisis as a band? Have you had to rework plans at all? How is everyone’s health so far?

We’ve had to postpone a few shows, including the record release party for our new album, Queen of Sin. However, [we were going to do] a special stream for everyone stuck at home on the Void – Stoner Doom Worship Facebook page on April 7. As far as our health goes, we’re all as unhealthy as ever, but we’ve managed to avoid the virus thus far.

What are the quarantine/isolation rules where you are?

Most people are working from home or not working at all, restrictions have been placed on bars and restaurants, there are limits on crowd sizes, and there’s a curfew. We’ve also added a few rules of our own: 1) drink, 2), drink, and 3) drink.

How have you seen the virus affecting the community around you and in music?

There are fewer people on the streets and fewer items available in the stores. Small businesses seem to be hit the hardest. There are several local institutions that may not be able to recover from this financially. The music scene is definitely on hold in our area for the moment. No live shows. Our record label, Argonoauta Records, is located in Italy, which is a country that was hit really hard by this, so they’re postponing all shipments for the time being.

What is the one thing you want people to know about your situation, either as a band, or personally, or anything?

We are all doing well under the circumstances and appreciate this opportunity to connect with the music community. We want to encourage everyone to stay safe and sane! We’re trying not to be hard on ourselves during this turbulent time. This is going to pass.

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