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Live In Time Of COVID: Streaming Concerts For The Weekend Of May 9-10
– Porter Robinson
Concerts requiring mass, in-person gatherings have come to a halt thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but a germ can’t stop the music. Artists across the globe are stepping up to perform in creative ways, most notably with livestreaming performances across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch and beyond.
In many cases, they are raising money for important causes, trying to keep their own important revenue coming in, or simply keeping their fans (and themselves) entertained while we all wait for venues to re-open. In any case, they’re all valuable. In addition to sharing and keeping conversations about their art alive, it’s safe to say these streaming artist are performing a tremendous service to a shut-in world and for that they deserve our thanks.
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All times Eastern Daylight Time unless noted
SATURDAY
1 p.m.
Arkells, daily
Sofi Tukker, daily
The Colors Stream, various artists, live daily from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
2 p.m.
“Secret Sky Festival” Porter Robinson, G Jones, Jai Wolf
3 p.m.
“Fearless at Home” As it is, Grayscale, Ice Nine Kills
Sarah Brightman
5 p.m.
City Winery “Can’t Be There Today” Mother’s Day special with Billy Bragg, Roseanne Cash, Richard Thompson
7:30 p.m.
Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo, “Raritan River Music Festival” Saturdays through May
8 p.m.
Grand Ole Opry Livestream with Dustin Lynch, Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton
10:30 p.m.
Slaves To Humanity
SUNDAY
4 p.m.
“Eclectic American Roots” John Clifton, Rod Piazza, Al Blake