As the dangers of the COVID-19 virus become more apparent and we are forced to stay inside, the economic damage that has already begun to happen is undeniable. Some of the most affected are small business owners and those in the service industry, as well as our heroes of the music industry who are having to cancel their gigs with very uncertain futures ahead.
We know the profound healing abilities of music can keep our spirits high at this time, so I have compiled a list of past and future live streams, plus streaming concert series and Facebook groups where musicians can apply to perform. Consider donating to these musicians or artists in this difficult time, or share this article so more may see the opportunity.
Tell Congress to include displaced entertainment workers in relief package: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-to-include-displaced-workers-in-relief-package
That’s Our Friend Fund: COVID-19 Relief Fund: https://www.facebook.com/donate/924987944582206/
The Recording Academy and MusiCares Relief Fund: https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fund
Sweet Relief Musicians COVID-19 Fund
https://www.sweetrelief.org/covid-19-fund.html
Backline support groups for music industry professionals:
https://www.facebook.com/backlinecare/
Among the following live streams is the “Live From Out There” couch tour series from 11E1even Group, in conjunction with nugs.net, who has announced a plan to provide fans with a steady flow of digital content over the course of the coming months. A portion of proceeds from the stream will benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund COVID-19 Fund, which has been set up to help musicians and music industry workers who have suffered a loss of income due to the recent outbreak.
Jambase has a great Live Streams Calendar you can view here: https://www.jambase.com/livestreams
More live streams:
Nugs.tv offers many upcoming webcasts: https://nugs.tv/
Stageit.com offers a huge catalog of live shows to stream: https://www.stageit.com/site/landing
Live Streams of past shows:
Umphrey’s McGee is offering free access to their live streams from 2018 California shows: http://www.umphreys.com/2020/03/california-couch-tour-from-2018/
New Wave Digital Festival live streamed yesterday and you can watch now: https://www.facebook.com/StanwoodStudios/videos/894960067628764/
Weird Music Studios live streamed a Dopapod show last week which you can view here: https://www.facebook.com/weirdmusicLLC/videos/1089374771415571/
Lespecial Live in Denver on March 13: https://www.facebook.com/lespecialmusic/videos/556047551927440/
Terrapin Flyer Phil Lesh 80th Birthday Stream: https://www.facebook.com/tpnflr/videos/1185159765154514/
Irish music from Ashley Danielle Feller: https://www.facebook.com/watchparty/225662078551835/
Higher Education Acoustic brothers jam: https://www.facebook.com/highereducationband/videos/874366819673482/?hc_location=ufi
Livestream Music Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/165650904423786/
All 2019 shows from STS9 are free: https://sts9.bandcamp.com/music
Access live and exclusive recordings from Papadosio by signing up with their Back Lounge: https://papadosio.bandcamp.com/back-lounge
Sono Lumini Live from March 18 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd3D_cWhfbw
The Snozzberries and Dirty Dead live from March 17 https://www.facebook.com/events/684642628944118/
Stayin’ Alive Stream March 17 with members of Turkuaz, Dumpstaphunk, Andy Frasco & The UN, The Main Squeeze, and more: https://www.facebook.com/ideaison.co/videos/783354795405831/
Trymore MOJO March 18th Quaran-stream Vol. 1 https://www.facebook.com/trymoremojo/videos/2613557038752684/
Concert series and Groups with assorted artists performing:
“Live From Out There” Concert Series: https://www.jambase.com/article/live-from-out-there-live-stream-series
Webcast Aid: DC Music Review Live Concert Series: https://www.dcmusicreview.com/announcing-webcast-aid-a-virtual-concert-series/
The Social Distancing Live Stream page (assorted artists including Moonalice): https://www.facebook.com/The-Social-Distancing-Livestream-Page-100793384894135/?hc_location=ufi
Live Concerts Stream (assorted including Skerik Band): https://www.facebook.com/liveconcerts.stream/
Busking Down the House – assorted artists, any musician can apply to perform! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1494442920731779/
Weir Here Listening Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/387448044689657/
Socially Distant Fest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sociallydistantfest/
Upcoming live streams:
Southern Avenue started a Patreon giving access to multiple live streams a month to their patrons! https://www.patreon.com/SouthernAvenue
March 19 Afrobeta Live Concert Quarantine Jam: https://www.facebook.com/events/541806629733973/
Glostik Willy on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/glostikwilly
The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers are doing live streams from their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Jakobsferrystragglers/
Music schools and lessons:
All members of BIG Something are now offering online music lessons: https://www.facebook.com/theBIGsomething/ Email bigsomethinginfo@gmail.com
John Ferrara from Consider the Source will be offering online music classes: https://www.johnferraramusic.com/contact/
Members of Consider the Source are having a free live lessons from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTSmusic/
Sammy Miller and the Congregation “Camp Congregation” Online Music Class – http://www.sammymillercongregation.com/
