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  FOR THE SECOND YEAR MUSICARES IS DISTRIBUTING AID TO MUSIC PROFESSIONALS IN NEED TO COVER ESSENTIALS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (NOV. 15, 2021)  — Although music venues are scheduling shows again, the music community across the U.S. is still feeling the residual effects of the pandemic. To further help the music community this holiday season, MusiCares ®  is bringing back its Help for the Holidays program.   Starting today, MusiCares is offering $250 e-gift cards from Kroger and Walmart to the first 4,000 eligible applicants. The gift cards will cover purchases of essential items like food, gas and prescriptions. Applications are now available at  MusiCareshelps.org .   "Even though live music is making a comeback, many in the music community are still struggling after months of lost income," said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. "We want to emphasize that our community is still in need of extra support to cover basic needs. We...