Connecticut's Bijou Theater is the latest venue feeling the pressure of the ongoing live music drought, so much so that the venue has launched a new campaign to raise funds via livestreams.
The venue - which opened in 1909 in Bridgeport - was originally intended for vaudeville acts, and it grew over time to host a slew of artists from a variety of genres.
Grateful Dead tribute Terrapin will be the first act to perform a "Save The Bijou Theater" benefit, in the form of a "90-minute virtual concert experience" on Jan. 15.
Explained Bijou Theater owner Gary Peterson, “We are excited to work with Terrapin and [streaming platform] Musae to share our theater with the world through live streaming concerts.”
Added the band, "The Bijou is one of our hometown theaters and one of the best places we’ve played over the years - we are excited to help Gary and team in any way we can."
