Help us build a virtual gig list of musical performances online
by Jay Gabler
March 16, 2020
In this unprecedented public health emergency, concerts of all sizes have been cancelled or postponed around the world. Minnesota musicians are among those connecting with audiences online as artists and fans practice the social distance required to slow the spread of COVID-19. It's a scary time, but as in other tough times, people are turning to musicians and other artists to lend comfort and inspiration.
If you're an artist planning a virtual gig online, or if you're a fan aware of an upcoming performance, please use this form to let us know! We're especially on the lookout for Minnesota artists' virtual shows, but are happy to include any artist of interest to The Current's audience. All times below are CDT.
Springboard for the Arts has also published a resource guide for artists, and its staffers have contributed to a national resource guide; a national webinar for freelance artists across all disciplines is planned for Monday. The Twin Cities Music Community Trust has created a fund to support artists in this unprecedented situation, and Springboard is accepting donations to a Personal Emergency Relief Fund for Minnesota artists.
Tuesday, March 17
Michael Franti: TBD from San Francisco on Facebook
Patti Smith: 1 p.m. on Instagram
Lissie: 1 p.m. on Instagram
John Legend: 3 p.m. on Instagram
Frank Turner: 3:30 p.m. from England on Instagram
Christine and the Queens: 5 p.m. on Instagram
Dropkick Murphys: 6 p.m. from Boston on DropkickMurphys.com
Ben Gibbard: 6 p.m. on YouTube
Juniper Douglas: 8 p.m. on Instagram
Lydia Liza: 8 p.m., reading a movie script from Minneapolis on Instagram
Eli Gardiner: 8 p.m. from Marquette, Michigan on Facebook
Wednesday, March 18
Dan Israel: 7:30 p.m. from St. Louis Park, Minnesota on Facebook
Thursday, March 19
Nur-D and friends: TBD from Minneapolis on Twitter
Coyote Kid: 7 p.m. from Minneapolis on Facebook
Saturday, March 21
Nur-D and friends: TBD on Facebook
Sesay Music: 9:30 a.m. on Facebook
Loreweavers: 4 p.m. from Minneapolis on Instagram
Seth Glier: 8 p.m. from Shelburne, Massachusetts on Facebook
Sunday, March 22
Nur-D and friends: TBD from Minneapolis on Facebook
Seth Glier: 2 p.m. from Shelburne, Massachusetts on Facebook
Vicky Emerson: 5 p.m. from Minneapolis on Facebook
Friday, March 27
Seth Glier: 7 p.m. from Shelburne, Massachusetts on Facebook