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Related: About this forumDale Watson Refuses Performance Due to COVID Vaccine Requirement
Dale Watson announced via Facebook on Thursday (December 2) that he will not be performing on the upcoming Outlaw Cruise because of his unwillingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Watson had been scheduled to perform on the country cruise ship event, which docks from Miami and runs from February 25 to March 3. He is no longer listed on the website for the Outlaw Cruise, which features at least nine other Austin artists like Shinyribs, Bill Kirchin, Asleep at the Wheel, and Jesse Dayton.
Im a man of beliefs and conviction and they are my own, he wrote in the long social media missive. I will not be on the Outlaw Cruise because of them. I also, Im sure, will not be allowed in many venues because of them. I will stay strong in the mainstream ridicule. Even when friends would eagerly say just do it. Its sad. Im a man that has complete natural (and better, according to most real studies) immunity, but that is never considered because there is no money to be made in Natural immunity. My beliefs. It does not have to be yours. I will take a test before every gig to insure everyones peace of mind, but that is not enough for this administration. (All typos are from the original post.)
It is in fact the cruise company that requires vaccinations aboard its vessels. This summer, Norwegian Cruise Lines owner sued Floridas surgeon general over the states law forbidding businesses to require vaccinations from employees and customers. The Outlaw Cruises website specifies: We will require all guests and crew to 1) be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, 2) acknowledge vaccination status prior to sailing and 3) present proof of vaccination at the pier at embarkation in order to board.
Read more: https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2021-12-02/dale-watson-refuses-performance-due-to-covid-vaccine-requirement/
There also isn't much money to be made performing on livestreams. His choice, his beliefs.
marble falls
(57,157 posts)dchill
(38,517 posts)This buffoon probably thinks he's just more literate than the rest of us. He's done his own research, I'm sure.
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TexasTowelie
(112,368 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(16,786 posts)And sneezing and blowing my nose like crazy. I will do my best to keep my distance while still on vacation.
NoMoreRepugs
(9,453 posts)Gargantuan Stupidity??
Srkdqltr
(6,314 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,368 posts)As you can see from one of the earlier posts, at least one other DUer is familiar with some of his music.
walkingman
(7,651 posts)riversedge
(70,282 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,368 posts)We will get to read about him being hospitalized with COVID in the not-too-distant future.