Livestream Selections to Check Out This Week (July 27-Aug. 1)
Photo by Amanda Wicks
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 (July 27- Aug. 2) for new additions, and don’t forget to tip/support the artists you love during this ongoing crisis.
Monday, July 27
Grace Potter
When: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Grace Potter on YouTube
Grace Potter is continuing her weekly series “Monday Night Twilight Hour,” a singalong with her fans on YouTube. A portion of the proceeds from donations will go to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.
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.
Wednesday, July 29
Emily Burns
When: 1:30 p.m. ET
Where: @emilyburnsmusic on Instagram
The British pop singer covers a track (chosen by fans) every Wednesday.
Thursday, July 30
Shamir
When: 6 p.m. ET
Where: @pastemagazine on Instagram
Shamir is this week’s guest on Quaran-Torials, where he’ll teach us how to make lasagna.
Friday, July 31
Stone Temple Pilots
When: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
The band will perform their iconic debut album Core all the way through this weekend. Buy a ticket for $9.99.
Sunday, Aug. 2
Shakey Graves
When: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Right here
This special free Shakey Graves livestream will be filmed on location at Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne, Texas.
Ongoing
Pickathon’s A Concert A Day
When: Daily
Where: Right here
Pickathon wraps up their partnership with The Recording Academy this week, which brings us one more week of a concert every day. All donations will benefit the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund directly, with Spotify matching dollar for dollar.
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.