You’re spending a lot of time at home. So are celebrities, musicians and actors. Since they’re not able to perform in front of crowds, they’re taking to Facebook and Instagram for free.
Here’s a roundup of the best performances I’m finding. What have you found? Let me know.
Live streaming
Isaac Hanson from Hanson
Isaac, the oldest brother in the trio, Hanson, performs live daily on Instagram as part of his “Quaranstream” series.
Tim Sigler
The popular Saint Paul based musician is doing “virtual house concerts”, performing covers from Springsteen and others.
Dave Pettigrew
The contemporary Christian artist now goes live on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights.
On Demand
Andrew Lloyd Webber
The musical theater genius is posting videos nearly daily on his Facebook page while he stays at home. A must visit.
for KING & COUNTRY
I had multiple recommendations on my Facebook page for the concert put on by for KING & COUNTRY on March 27th. Check out their Facebook page for a great collaboration with Dolly Parton.
Garth Brooks
The country superstar was live on Facebook March 16th.
Neil Diamond
Hands…washing hands…reaching out, don’t touch me, I won’t touch you!
Dan Rodriguez
The Minneapolis musician hosted a two-part “Quarantine Sessions” on his Facebook page.
#SongsoftheVirus
Kudos to the Farmington High School Band department for compiling a whole series of videos on Facebook under the hashtag #SongsofTheVirus.
Let It Be
Watch Jake Meyer perform four-parts of The Beatles’ “Let It Be.”
On the Road with Steve Hartman
Breaking away from music, Steve Hartman, who delivers tear-jerking stories on the CBS Evening News, held a four-day “Kindness 101” course targeted towards kids. It’s good for adults to hear, too.
Coronavirus Rhapsody
Finally, this take on Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody has more than 2.6 million views on YouTube.
Thank you for posting these. There are some really good ones. I really appreciated seeing Isaac Hanson–he has several that were great!