Livestream Selections to Check Out This Week (August 17-22)
Photo by Michael Lavine
As we continue to figure out how to navigate this strange, new isolated world, more and more artists are turning to alternative methods for getting their music straight to fans. While concerts, tours and festivals are being suspended or straight-up canceled around the globe, musicians are, in turn, bringing virtual performances to their fans.
We already rounded up a few folks who are bringing all-encompassing quarantine content to your Instagram feed. Here, however, is a more comprehensive calendar for specific livestreams happening on a daily basis. Check this space throughout the week (Aug. 17-22) for new additions, and don’t forget to tip/support the artists you love during this ongoing crisis.
Monday, Aug. 17
Rhett Miller
When: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
During this week’s episode of Miller’s recurring series Monday Memories, he’ll play yet another Old 97’s or solo album in its entirety.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Phish
When: 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
Phish’s free archival video series continues for the foreseeable future on Tuesday evenings.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Bob Weir
When: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir hosts his “Weir Wednesdays” weekly on Wednesday with Wolf Bros.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Torres
When: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
Indie rock singer/songwriter TORRES will perform a set on Noonchorus this Thursday. Tickets are $15.
Patterson Hood
When: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood is posting up on Noonchorus every Wednesday for a live session.
Friday, Aug. 21
Amanda Shires
When: 6 p.m. ET
Where: Amanda Shires on YouTube
Americana singer/fiddler Amanda Shires has reignited her Friday night streaming series “I So Lounging,” and it’s not to be missed.
Bright Eyes
When: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
If you pre-order Bright Eyes’ new album Down in the Weeds, Where the Worlds Once Was, you can watch this virtual set on Friday night.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Lady Lamb
When: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket before they sold out, Lady Lamb’s “Live From The Hive” series kicks off this weekend.
Ongoing
Christine and the Queens
When: Daily at 5 p.m. ET
Where: @christineandthequeens on Instagram
Christine and the Queens is hopping on Instagram every evening, “guests and weird concepts included,” per Brooklyn Vegan.
Jeff Tweedy
When: Most days at 10 p.m. ET
Where: @stuffinourhouse on Instagram
Jeff Tweedy and family host The Tweedy Show most evenings on Instagram.
Rough Trade Transmissions
When: Daily at 1 p.m. ET
Where: @roughtradenyc on Instagram
Rough Trade’s Instagram TV series happens every day.
George Ezra
When: Weekly
Where: Right here
British singer George Ezra has launched a new podcast called Phone A Friend with longtime pal Ollie MN. Check back weekly for new episodes.