- July 25, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., it impacted Sammy Hudson in several ways. Hudson had to close the Zillah restaurant and performance and event venue he ran with several family members, including cousin Sarah Royer and Royer’s father, Chuck Royer. The furniture auction held at the venue went online. The pandemic also put a halt to live music and Hudson’s work as a professional musician.
In this month’s Checking In, Hudson, 54, talks about juggling his different professional roles, what it’s like to play with Scott Stapp of Creed and what is ahead for his Zillah businesses: Perham Hall, The ChopHouse restaurant, Perham Smokehouse and Finer Goods Auction, which are all based in the building known as The Old Warehouse.
Hudson recently married Leslie Bontecou. He has four children and one grandchild.
As a professional musician, you’ve had the opportunity to play with some key names in the music industry,…
