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Local beer to help support Winnipeg music venues through pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic, Manitoba’s live music scene has struggled mightily, with months and months of cancelled shows, capacity restrictions and more.One local musician watching concert venues face difficulties from the sidelines, however, has come up with a way to put money in venues’ pockets, celebrate Manitoba’s music community, and marry two of his biggest interests at the same time.Steve Nelson, a staple of Winnipeg’s punk scene (High Five Drive, Clipwing, In2Months) for decades, spends his time off-stage managing the Beer Boutique on Regent Avenue, and came up with the idea of a special beer in support of local venues.“Being in the music scene for some time — it’s been something I’ve been missing for the last couple of years,” Nelson