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Rock’s Bif Naked on the return to performance post-COVID and rock as protest music

“Maybe not revolutionary, but evolutionary … bands have had to really shift their thinking”
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Bif Naked, with Ace, at Huckleberry Books in Cranbrook (Barry Coulter photo)

The music world is contemplating a return to the stage, a year and a half after the pandemic pushed pause on live performance.

As legendary Canadian rock artist Bif Naked relates, performing live is the economic mainstay of a musician’s livelihood and artistic expression. Digitally streamed concerts have filled the gap somewhat, but it’s just not the same.

“I think everybody is [excited at the prospect of returning to a world of regular concerts],” Bif said, taking time out during a Cranbrook sojourn for an interview.

“Long

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Barry Coulter

About the Author: Barry Coulter

Barry Coulter had been Editor of the Cranbrook Townsman since 1998.
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