Shelley Luther, the owner of Salon A La Mode, opened her business early despite not being deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the salon reopened on April 24, people have gathered outside the business in support of Luther. Rob Case, the owner of a neighboring music shop called Fiddle & Bow Music Co, says her supporters' presence has kept him from opening.

Originally published May 6, 2020 as an audio adaptation of a story I wrote for the Dallas Observer titled "The Music Shop Next to Salon A La Mode Says Protesters Are Keeping His Customers Away."

https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/dallas-music-shop-lockdown-protesters-salon-scaring-clientele-11908440

 

Voice over, music, sound design and photography by Jacob Vaughn