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ENCORE: Artists Hard Hit By Pandemic Closures, But Boise's Curtis Stigers Plays On

Marina Chavez

 

This interview originally aired Apr. 21, 2020.

Idaho artists and artistic organizations are feeling the punch of COVID-19, with cancelled shows and closed stages with no timeline for getting back on tour. Boise-based jazz musician Curtis Stigers has had to cancel all of his concert dates for the foreseeable future. However, with a new album out and with a lot more time on his hands, he’s been writing more and playing more. 

And a bonus song on his new album, “Gentleman,” is getting some national attention. Stigers joins Idaho Matters live to talk about creating while sheltering-at-home. 

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