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The Newton-area pub welcomed back live bands a couple of weeks ago, starting with 含羞草研究社渉ouse band含羞草研究社� 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 厂耻谤谤别测含羞草研究社檚 White Hart Pub, among the first bars in the area to feature live music, post-Covid shutdown.

含羞草研究社� Tom Zillich (@TomZillich)

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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Restaurants and pubs across the province were allowed to reopen to dine-in guests more than three weeks ago, as part of Phase Two in B.C.含羞草研究社檚 Restart Plan. Last Thursday (June 11), , allowing restaurant and pub operators to determine their capacity so long as guests are able to physically distance by at least two metres.

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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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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