As cities began to take the necessary steps to contain the spread of the virus, smaller acts began to experience the changing landscape of live music amid postponements and cancellations. Artists coped with the pandemic in a variety of ways. In Savannah, we saw many bands use the downtime to write and record, while some prioritized solo projects. Others opted for a semi-permanent – we hope – hiatus to reflect and possibly adapt and transform. In the case of Atlanta-based, indie-pop band DOTS, formerly stylized as DOT.S, the pandemic put the brakes on a year that was meant to be spent touring. However, despite the drastic change in plans, DOTS never stopped spinning their wheels.
Brittany Herren
Brittany Herren is a freelance writer and a passionate supporter of the local art and music scenes. As a musician turned 30-something professional executive, she lives vicariously through her story subjects and usually writes while listening to 60s, French pop or Patsy Cline. Herren has a B.A. in English from Valdosta State University and an M.A. in Professional Communication and Leadership from Armstrong State University. She lives in the Savannah area with her husband Nathan — former bass player for Bent Out Of Shape — and their two ginger toddlers.
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