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The Newton-area pub welcomed back live bands a couple of weeks ago, starting with 乌鸦传媒渉ouse band乌鸦传媒� The Wingnuts on June 5.
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For now, measures to stop the virus from spreading include clear plastic sheets hung between tables and encouraging physical distancing, among other rules.
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Spank the Plank band tonight at 厂耻谤谤别测乌鸦传媒檚 White Hart Pub, among the first bars in the area to feature live music, post-Covid shutdown.
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At a news conference Monday (June 15), provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry was asked about dancing in nightclubs and bars.
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On Friday night (June 12) at the White Hart, the band Spank The Plank played a mix of classic rock songs for a few dozen people who paid , through .
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Other bands on the calendar this month include Robert Graves Band (June 19), March Hare (June 20), The Rattlers (June 24) and Rob Montgomery/Nadine States (June 30), plus karaoke Tuesdays.
Hart and his family took over operations of the former Hook and Ladder pub site last year.
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Spank the Plank drummer Wes Lawrie said it乌鸦传媒檚 fun for the band to again perform 乌鸦传媒渇or people who appreciate it.乌鸦传媒�
Prior to Friday night at the White Hart, his last gig was set for March 16 at a venue in Whistler.
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