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Concerts in the age of COVID-19: 2 drive-in concerts to be held in Concord

CONCORD, N.C. — Concerts usually bring hundreds or thousands of people together, but since the pandemic, many large gatherings have been canceled or postponed.

[Rescheduled roundup: A list of Charlotte concerts postponed to 2021]

In Concord on Saturday, there won’t be packed arenas but two drive-in concerts are scheduled.

The Avett Brothers will be at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, and artist Boosie will be at Route 29 Pavilion.

Organizers for both events told Channel 9 concert-goers are required to wear masks if they leave their cars.

>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Elsa Gillis looked into the measures that will be in place to keep people safe.