With all planned tours and music events called off because of the coronavirus , artists have been using livestreaming to connect with their fans. Today’s livestream schedule includes the “Jersey 4 Jersey” benefit concert with Bruce Springsteen, Fountains of Wayne, SZA, Halsey, Jon Stewart, Chelsea Handler, Danny DeVito, and more. Billie Eilish and Finneas are also playing a digital concert today, as are Faye Webster, Waxahatchee, Lukas Nelson, Sarah Jarosz, Rhiannon Giddens, and The The Regrettes.
Plus, “Earth Day 2020 Live” kicks off today with panels featuring Moby, Joaquin Phoenix, Jameela Jamil, and Shepard Fairy, along with a DJ set featuring Questlove and Madame Ghandi.
Faye Webster
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Former Artist of the Month Faye Webster performs an Instagram Livestream for Consequence of Sound.
“Earth Day Live 2020”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd through Friday, April 24th at 9:00 a.m. EDT
Where: Earth Day Live 2020
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the three-day “Earth Day Live 2020” livestream is featuring content aimed to inspire, empower, and education. Wednesday focuses on Earth Day and youth climate strikes, Thursday is about divestment and climate financing, and Friday highlights voter registration and political engagement.
Guest scheduled to appear over the three days include Jack Johnson, Local Natives, Lil Dicky, Jason Mraz, Questlove, Talib Kweli, Tank and the Bangas, The Both (Aimee Mann and Ted Leo), Tim Heidecker, former Vice President Al Gore, former Secretary of State John Kerry, Mark Ruffalo, Joaquin Phoenix, Ani DiFranco, Chelsea Handler, Cody Simpson, Devendra Banhart, Alyssa Milano, Moby, Michael Franti, Nahko, Patricia Arquette, Rachel Ray, Guster’s Adam Gardner, and more.
In particular, Wednesday’s schedule includes panels featuring Moby, Joaquin Phoenix, Jameela Jamil, and Shepard Fairy, along with a DJ set featuring Questlove and Madame Ghandi.
The Regrettes
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
All week, Chicago’s 101 WKQX hosts two shows a day as part of their “Quarantine Concert” series. First up today is The Regrettes.
KT Tunstall
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
Billboard’s “Live At-Home Concert” series continues with a performance from KT Tunstall.
Arkells’ “Flatten the Curve Music Class”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Every day from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT, Arkells host their “Flatten The Curve Music Class”.
Five Finger Death Punch
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Where: YouTube
Five Finger Death Punch’s “Quarantine Theater 2020” finds the band telling never-before-heard stories about the band’s music videos.
La Blogothèque’s “Stay Away Shows
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
La Blogothèque is offering a new spin on its beloved “Take Away Shows” with “Stay Away Shows”. As they explain it, “We want our entire community and all music lovers to have access to their favourite artists and discover new talents during the confinement period. That’s why we’re launching the ‘Stay Away Shows’. Every day, at 7:00 p.m. Paris time, 2:00 p.m. NYC time, 11:00 a.m. LA time, on our Instagram, friends from The Blogothèque will come and play a live show with a lot of surprises. Please, stay home, stay safe.”
Today’s performer is Helena Deland.
The Ballroom Thieves
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
The Ballroom Thieves perform a livestream concert for The Boot via Facebook.
Melissa Etheridge
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
Melissa Etheridge is performing live on Facebook everyday at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Lukas Nelson
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:00 p.m. EDT, Rolling Stone and Gibson guitar present “In My Room”. Today’s performer is Lukas Nelson.
Qveen Herby
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
Billboard’s “Live At-Home Concert” series continues with a performance from Qveen Herby.
The Roots
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: YouTube
Wednesdays on The Roots’ YouTube channel are dedicated to “Guitar Stories with Captain Kirk”. Today, the good Captain discusses Ringo Starr.
AWOLNATION
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Z1045 The Edge Radio Instagram & Q101’s Chicago Facebook
AWOLNATION are taking part in two radio interviews that you can watch along with on Instagram and Facebook.
Kidz Bop’s “Daily Dance Break”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: YouTube
For a way to move and stay active together with your kids, tune into Kidz Bop’s “Daily Dance Break” with the Kidz Bop Kids, highlighting a different Dance Along video every day at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Levis 5:01 Live: Michael Franti
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Levi’s “5:01 Live” streaming series continues today with a special Earth Day performance from Michael Franti.
Our Native Daughters
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: StageIt
Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, Allison Russell, and Amythyst Kiah of folk supergroup Our Native Daughters guest on Wednesday’s “Shut In and Sing” episode. They’ll each perform one after the other.
“Pickathon: A Concert A Day”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 4:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube
Pickathon Music Festival has announced “A Concert A Day”, an initiative to help musicians and artist communities through the Recording Academy’s MUSICARES organization. During this time of hardship, with so many artists unable to tour and so many people stuck at home, Pickathon is opening the vaults to premiere one full concert a day for 60 days, streaming for free on Facebook, Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, and on YouTube.
Today’s performance is from Margo Price.
Man Man
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 4:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Man Man mastermind Honus Honus hosts his quirky “From Honie Pond” shower sessions every week day on Instagram live. Tune in to chat with the frontman and see who drops in for a surprise chat.
AWOLNATION
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
Chicago’s 101.1 WKQX is hosting a daily At Home Happy Hour, and today host Time will be joined be AWOLNATION.
“The Paste Happiest Hour”: Sarah Jarosz & Better Call Saul’s Michael Mando
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:00 p.m. EDT
Where: YouTube
Every weekday at 5:00 p.m. EDT, Paste Magazine hosts “The Paste Happiest Hour”, an interview and music performance show that features two different artists each getting the spotlight and overlapping for a discussion. Today, Sarah Jarosz and Better Call Saul’s Michael Mando serve as guests.
Brendan Benson’s “Boy in a Bubble”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:20 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
The Raconteurs’ Brendan Benson has announced “Boy In A Bubble”, a daily series of livestreamed solo performances. Benson will perform one song per day, pulling from all points of his storied career and premiering material from his upcoming solo album Dear Life.
Amanda Shires’ “I So Lounging”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30 p.m. EDT
Where: YouTube
Amanda Shires has been staging daily live performances on YouTube with her husband Jason Isbell. Past performances have featured songs from her collaborative project The Highwomen and a cover of Warren Zevon.
“Jersey4Jersey“
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Apple Music, Apple TV, E Street Radio on SiriusXM, local TV stations (WABC, WPVI, WPIX, News12 and NJTV), local radio stations (WINS, WCBS 880, CBS-FM, WFAN, New York’s Country 94.7, Alt 92.3 and Q104.3)
The newly formed New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund has put together “Jersey 4 Jersey” all-star livestream fundraiser, taking place April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Leading the all-Jerseyan lineup are Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, SZA, Halsey, and Fountains of Wayne, who will reunite alongside Sharon Van Etten. Other musical performers include Charlie Puth and Tony Bennett, while Jon Stewart, Chelsea Handler, Danny DeVito, Whoopi Goldberg, Kelly Ripa, and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will also appear during the event.
“In a Lonely Place with Matt Pinfield”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Where: YouTube
Interviewer extraordinaire Matt Pinfield hosts the “In a Lonely Place” series every weekday on the We Are Hear YouTube Page. Today’s guest is Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe.
Brandy Clark
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Every Wednesday, Brandy Clark hosts her “You Can’t Come Over But You Can Come In” series.
Adam Doleac
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
Martin Guitar’s “Jam in Place” series continues today with Adam Doleac.
H.E.R.’s “Girls With Guitars”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
H.E.R. has announced “Girls with Guitars,” her weekly Instagram live performance and conversation series, starting today at 7:00 p.m. EDT. During each live session, H.E.R. along with her vast array of guitars will perform songs from her catalog as well as covers and take fan requests. H.E.R. will also invite celebrity female guitarists to perform and engage in a lively conversation about music and life. This week, she’s also giving away five California Series Newporter Player Acoustic guitars from Fender.
Fender is also giving away three free months of guitar, bass, or ukelele lessons.
Billie Eilish and FINNEAS
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Twitter, Twitch, YouTube
Pop megastar Billie Eilish teams with her brother/producer FINNEAS for Verizon’s “Pay It Forward Live” livestream series. Viewers are encouraged to do what they can to support local businesses in their own communities by shopping online, buying a gift card to be used when businesses reopen or ordering a meal. Verizon will also donate $10, up to $2.5 million, to support small businesses when the hashtag #PayitForwardLIVE is used.
79.5
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Brooklyn venue The Sultan Room is hosting livestreams on select nights, and today brings 79.5 (solo) to the digital stage.
“Whiskey Sour Happy Hour” with Ed Helms and The Bluegrass Situation
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
The Bluegrass Situation has teamed with Ed Helms for the new “Whiskey Sour Happy Hour” series. Benefitting MusicCares & Direct Relief, week one features Lee Ann Womack, Billy Strings, and more.
Bob Weir’s Weird Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Nugs.tv
Bob Weir is presenting Weird Wednesdays, debuting live concert from his archives every week
The Disco Biscuits’ Rewind & Recline
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Nugs.tv
Every Wednesday, The Disco Biscuits release a live concert from their archives.
Waxahatchee
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Waxahatchee performs live on Pitchfork’s Instagram.
Jimmy Buffett’s Cabin Fever Spring 2020 Tour
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Margaritaville.tv
Jimmy Buffet’s archival tour series continues today with a 2010 show from Bora Bora.
Lake Street Dive
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Lake Street Dive’s “Lounge Around Sounds” variety hour takes place Wednesday evening for a pay-what-you-can admission. Proceeds benefit Off Their Plate and their work feeding healthcare workers using local provisions.
Levis 5:01 Live: They.
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:01 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
The Levis 5:01 Live streaming series continues today with a performance from They.
SWMRS
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Facebook
All week, Chicago’s 101 WKQX hosts two shows a day as part of their “Quarantine Concert” series. Up next today is SWMRS.
Jane’s Addiction and Stone Temple Pilots
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Radio.com
Radio.com’s “Live: The Beat Goes On” is a series that brings fans a new or never-before-seen archived performance every weekday. What’s more, the stream is continuous, with the time between debuts being filled with other performances.
Today’s shows come from Jane’s Addiction and Stone Temple Pilots.
Drew Holcomb’s “Kitchen Covers”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Drew Holcomb is making the most of his time in self-quarantine by creating the “Kitchen Covers” series that streams every evening at 9:00 p.m. EST via Instagram and Facebook. So far, he’s covered songs by The Avett Brothers, Tom Petty, U2, and Kenny Rogers.
Keller Williams: “Live from Keller’s Cellar”
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Where: StageIt
Keller Williams will hold the latest episode of his Love from Keller’s Cellar series, a ticketed event ($5.00) featuring 50 minute performances. Requests welcome!
Porches
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
In lieu of his planned tour, Porches will be streaming live from Instagram every night he was supposed to have a gig.
Jeff Tweedy and Family
When: Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:15 p.m. EDT
Where: Instagram
Each evening at 10:15 p.m. EST, Jeff Tweedy and his family perform on their @stuffinourhouse Instagram page.
Rufus Wainwright’s “Musical Everydays”
When: Daily
Where: Instagram
In a series he’s calling “Musical Everydays,” Rufus Wainwright is performing one song from his catalog everyday on piano. Early installments have seen him play “Grey Gardens”, “The Art Teacher”, and “Vibrate”.
“In these dire times, I want to share some music with you all from the warmth and comfort of our home in Los Angeles. Hopefully you’re at your homes with your loved ones as well. We have to stay positive and I feel that music and art are a large part of what gets us through times like these. It’s even more essential to be reminded about what it really means to be human: compassionate, caring, creative,” Wainwright says.
World Cafe & Royal Mountain’s “World Tour”
When: Daily
Where: Instagram
Royal Mountain Records and World Cafe have announced their co-presentation of the “World Tour” live stream series. The series runs nightly throughout April at 7:00 p.m. EST, with each evening featuring two artists from different countries performing live via Royal Mountain’s Instagram.
Scheduled performers include Ezra Furman, Hatchie, Manchester Orchestra, Dan Boeckner, Hannah Georgas, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, The Beths, Nap Eyes, Tim Burgess, Moaning, Tim Baker, and more.
Chad Smith’s Drum Covers
When: Daily
Where: Instagram
Each day, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith posts a video of himself drumming along to a classic song.
