The Mix co-owner Blayne Tucker, 42, died on Dec. 30

SAN ANTONIO – Blayne Tucker, co-owner of The Mix, says the spirit of the Save Our Stages Act he helped draft, which then led to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, will help many business owners in need. “The bill and the law was written and intended to benefit independent music venue operators. The U.S. Small Business Administration is set to begin taking in applications in February to distribute $15 billion in federal grants to bring relief to suffering business owners. AdBlayne’s next project is to ensure venue owners across Texas get informed about the grant and take advantage of it. He urges those with questions to join the National Independent Venue Association or the Texas Music Office.

In the midst of a pandemic that has crippled bars and nightlife, live music and performance venues have been hit particularly hard. The effort to get these businesses aid has become a rallying cry.