Based on ticket sales, social distancing may not be a big issue.
Given the current state of the world, performing live concerts isn’t a good idea. That’s not stopping Vanilla Ice, though: The “Ice Ice Baby” rapper is set to perform a show in Austin, Texas tomorrow, July 3. Virtually all concerts and live events have been canceled due to concerns about the pandemic, but social distancing could actually be easy to achieve at this show: The Texas Tribune reports that according to the venue’s organizer, as of Wednesday night (two days before the event), only 84 tickets for the performance have been sold.
This comes shortly after Texas governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to shut down bars in the state. However, Emerald Point Bar & Grill on Lake Travis, where the show is set to take place, is classified as a restaurant, so it is able to operate at 50-percent capacity.
Join us July 3 for the Independence Day Throwback Beach Party with @vanillaiceofficial and @hiphophoorayband! Details and ticket link on our website (link in bio) . #beachparty #independenceday #vanillaice #livemusic #austintexas #musicbythelake #laketravistx #emeraldpointbarandgrill
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The order also bans outdoor gatherings of over 100 people.
