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- Lauren Costello, aka ouzkxqlzn
In this strange new era of social distancing and isolation, going out to see live music and comedy is , at least for the time being, no longer an option. So musicians and comedians are bringing the shows to us through a variety of online streaming platforms such as Zoom and Facebook Live.
For your listening and viewing pleasure, each week we're compiling as many livestream performances by Vermont artists as we can find. We'll do our best to update the below list as more and more livestreaming events are announced, so check back often. And we'll post a fresh batch of shows every Thursday. Just click the links to each show's event page for relevant details, including where to stream and donate.
Highlights this week include a twice-weekly series of covers by avant-garde cellist and songwriter Lauren Costello (aka ouzkxqlzn), the virtual return of Vermont expat Gregory Douglass, a DJ set from the estimable DJ Disco Phantom, and varied comedy offerings from the Vermont Comedy Club and Revelry Theater.
BTW, most of these shows are free, but the performers typically accept tips. So maybe donate some of what you would have spent on drinks at the bar, eh?
And if you are a Vermont artist performing livestreamed concerts who would like to be included in future editions of "Almost There," email us with details at
[email protected]
Ongoing:
At Home with Music for Sprouts (children's music), weekdays, 10 a.m.
D. Davis Music Meditations (instrumental guitar), weekdays, 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Julie Winn Daily Livestream: Music Saves the Soul (singer-songwriter), daily, 5 p.m.
Songs to Disinfect To with Josh Glass (singer-songwriter), daily, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26:
Virtual Open Mic Event: VT & Beyond, weekly, 7 p.m.
Quaran-TEAM Game Night with the Unmentionables (improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Live Streamed Weekly Series: Cover Songs by ouzkxqlzn (experimental), 8:30 p.m.
Sessions from Beyond the Club: Francesca Blanchard (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m.
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- Nathan Hartswick and Natalie Miller
Friday, March 27
The Transcendental Comedy Experience (absurdist comedy), weekly, 7 p.m.
Talk to Us! (Please) w/Natalie & Nathan (comedy), 8 p.m.
Nick Cassarino and Phantom Vanity Live From Somewhere (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m.
Sessions From Beyond the Club: Gregory Douglass (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m.
Weird and Niche: A Comedy Showcase (variety), 9:30 p.m.
click to enlarge - File: Matthew Thorsen
- DJ Disco Phantom
Saturday, March 28
Rust and Ruin Live Quarantainment Concert (Americana), 7 p.m.
Sessions From Beyond the Club: DJ Disco Phantom (DJ set), 9 p.m.
Queerantined: Dance Like No One's Watching with DJ Craig Mitchell (pop, dance), 7 p.m.
Monday, March 30
Live Streamed Weekly Series: Cover Songs by ouzkxqlzn (experimental), 8:30 p.m.