Live Music’s Accessibility Problem

Many venues in Seattle and beyond aren’t equipped to get wheelchair users inside or on stage, pointing to a broader issue of accessibility in live music. Emily Fox speaks with venues, performers, and concertgoers about this issue, including: 

• Seattle musician Mindie Lind who wrote the article, “I Stopped Performing Music Because Venues Are Ableist.” 
• Eric Howk, guitarist in the Grammy award-winning band, Portugal. The Man. 
• Seattle concertgoer Jess Piraino who runs the Instagram account Shoes At Shows In Seattle.  

We also hear from Seattle artist King Khazm about his song, disAbility. 

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