Live concert streams are a great way to pass the time, and there are plenty to choose from.
When I’m not in the WTOP traffic center, chances are you’ll find me out at a concert, which is why it’s been such an adjustment for me during COVID-19. What’s a music lover to do? Live concert streams! There is something for everyone, from national acts playing for charity to local faves trying to earn a living. Check out our roundup of options below and offer tips by emailing rkessler@wtop.com. 5 p.m. – Bad Religion present Decades: Season Two, live from The Roxy Theatre in LA. Episode 1 is The 80s, featuring songs from How Could Hell Be Any Worse, Into The Unknown, Suffer, No Control, and Against The Grain. Tickets are $15 or $40 for the four show series, and you can buy them here. 6 p.m. – Bachelor and TBA present Doomin’ Sun Fest, a free live telethon to benefit Seeding Sovereignty. Performers include Beach Bunny, Alexis from Sleigh Bells, Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, Japanese Breakfast, Julian Baker, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, Lucy Dacus, Soccer Mommy, Sylvan Esso, Tegan and Sara, Tune-Yards, and more. RSVP for the event here. 8 p.m. – Spotify presents Bleachers, live on a bus traveling from New York City to New Jersey, as part of their livestream series. You must have a Spotify account to buy a ticket. Tickets are $15, and you can buy them here. 8 p.m. – Rufus Wainwright presents Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, performing Judy Garland’s entire 1961 Carnegie Hall set backed by a four-piece band. Joining Rufus will be Kristin Chenowith and Martha Wainwright. Tickets start at $30, and you can buy them here. 9 p.m. – P.O.D. present Satellite over Southtown, a streaming series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album “Satellite”, live from Petco Park in San Diego. Tonight’s show will feature B-sides, rarities and hits spanning their 30 year career. Tickets are $20, or $30 for a 2-show pass, and you can buy them here. 5 p.m. – Crowded House present Live From The Island, a show filmed in March in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The global livestream features the band’s hits as well as songs from their upcoming album, Dreamers Are Waiting. Tickets start at $14.99, and you can buy them here. 5 p.m. – Bad Religion present Decades: Season Two, live from The Roxy Theatre in LA.
