Crowds are heading back to clubs and bars in Rhode Island, and that means more gigs for musicians compared to the height of pandemic restrictions. But with costs up across the board, the new work isn’t translating into more money in the bank for some performers. As part of an ongoing series on the impact of inflation, reporter Joe Tasca introduces us to one musician from Wakefield who’s taking on new jobs but struggling to pay for basics, like food and rent.
