A chaotic 2021 in live music could shape 2022

Live music in 2020 was a riptide of fear and confusion, dragging the industry out to sea. 2021 was a life raft, but it's still an unsteady one.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 17, 2021 For fans, artists and concert industry, a chaotic 2021 gives way to a suddenly perilous 2022 Between the Delta variant and the Astroworld tragedy, 2021 was a gut check for live music. Outdoor festivals may be a safe space, but Omicron looms over 2022. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: Bradley Cooper illuminates the dazzling noir shadows of 'Nightmare Alley' Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara co-star in Guillermo del Toro's bleak and luxuriant adaptation of William Lindsay Gresham's previously filmed 1946 novel. SHARE       READ MORE 'Station Eleven' made major changes from the book. The series creator explains why Author Emily St. John Mandel was not involved in the adaptation of her hit novel. But series creator Patrick Somerville had her blessing to change it. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Santa Fe officials issue search warrant for Alec Baldwin's iPhone in 'Rust' shooting inquiry Santa Fe law enforcement obtained a search warrant for the contents of the actor's cellphone in connection with the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust." SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'The Lost Daughter' is quintessential Maggie Gyllenhaal, even though she's never on screen Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and Dakota Johnson lead the cast of Maggie Gyllenhaal's accomplished adaptation of Elena Ferrante's novel. SHARE       READ MORE The 5 best pieces of advice we heard this year about starting a career in Hollywood In June, the L.A. Times launched a guide to entertainment industry careers. We explained some of the basics and answered your questions. Here's some of what we've learned so far. SHARE       READ MORE Video: From Barack Obama to Billie Jean King, L.A. Times Book Club looks back on an eventful 2021 The L.A. Times Book Club dove into stories across the world and close to home in 2021. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US