Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Yeah, with this crowd one never knows.

Since when do we limit our critiques to things we could do better ourselves?

Boeing: repeatedly making the case for high speed rail.

New McCarthy, same old McCarthyism.

We know you aren’t a Democrat but since you seem confused let me help you.

Is it negotiation when the other party actually wants to shoot the hostage?

We won’t go back.

My right to basic bodily autonomy is not on the table. that’s the new deal.

Republican obstruction dressed up as bipartisanship. Again.

Democracy cannot function without a free press.

Republicans want to make it harder to vote and easier for them to cheat.

Reality always lies in wait for … Democrats.

You’re just a puppy masquerading as an old coot.

If marriage is the equivalent of selling yourself into slavery, women with self respect should reject the offer.

Live so that if you miss a day of work people aren’t hoping you’re dead.

“Everybody’s entitled to be an idiot.”

Give the craziest people you know everything they want and hope they don’t ask for more? Great plan.

They fucked up the fucking up of the fuckup!

There are some who say that there are too many strawmen arguments on this blog.

The cruelty is the point; the law be damned.

Seems like a complicated subject, have you tried yelling at it?

Every reporter and pundit should have to declare if they ever vacationed with a billionaire.

Washington Post’s Catch and Kill, not noticeably better than the Enquirer’s.

If you are still in the gop, you are either an extremist yourself, or in bed with those who are.

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As you guys become aware of online live concerts that are coming up, please add them in the comments.

Jimmy Buffett – Cabin Fever Virtual Tour

Well, live touring may be temporarily paused as we all do our part to socially distance, but we’re all still desperately in need of some fun! Starting this Wednesday at 8PM Eastern/7PM Central (with an encore at 8PM Pacific) when we will be re-broadcasting a show from the archives “live” like we would from a night on the tour! Watch on Margaritaville.tv or listen on Radio Margaritaville on Sirius/XM.

Berlin Philharmonic

Berlin Philharmonic giving 30 days free after making a free account: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/news The nice thing is that it’s a “ticket,” so they don’t sneakily charge you if you don’t cancel within 30 days, it just lapses.

Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie

Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie has been doing a daily performance (4 pm PST) on YouTube. Just him on acoustic guitar or piano working through the DCfC catalog with a cover or two or three. He suggests a charity to donate to each show. Worth checking out.

 

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  1. 1.

    Jim, Foolish Literalist

    This post is in: Open Threads

    These threads will work best as on-going resources if we don’t get into discussions of other topics while we’re here.

    I’m sorry– I am completely baffled as to what the commenting rules are now. I want to respect all the people who want a break, but the overwhelming majority of threads seem dedicated to avoiding discussing current events.

  2. 2.

    WaterGirl

    @Jim, Foolish Literalist: Just ignore that – you’ll see that I took that out as soon as I realized the post had gone live

    edit: My original thinking was that the comments themselves on these would serve as the source of information – in this case, on free concerts.  But that’s not how reality works, so as of yesterday, I am taking the content info (willie nelson will have a free concert on 3/21) and adding it up top.

    So the comment section can be conversation, as usual.

  5. 5.

    MichaelD

    Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie has been doing a daily performance (4 pm PST) on YouTube. Just him on acoustic guitar or piano working through the DCfC catalog with a cover or two or three. He suggests a charity to donate to each show. Worth checking out.

  6. 6.

    The Pale Scot

    It’s not a concert per say ,

     

    But WBGO Newark is the coolest jazz station in the land, IMHO

     

    Currently playing archived shows, so it’s all the best things you know

  9. 9.

    Dorothy A. Winsor

    Big social event here. Someone came around and took our temperatures, and just as she was leaving, an ice cream cart came down the hall with free ice cream.

    Now I’m going for a walk while it’s sunny.

  12. 12.

    WaterGirl

    @Dorothy A. Winsor: Still social distancing, or do they figure if your temp is okay, that you don’t have to keep a distance?

    That would be a little alarming, since 25% of people with the virus are contagious with no symptoms.

    But ice cream sounds awesome!

  14. 14.

    SiubhanDuinne

    If you love opera — or would like to give it a try — the Metropolitan Opera is streaming some of their best and most popular performances from the Live in HD transmissions.

    http://metopera.org

    I’m excited that Wagner’s Ring Cycle starts tonight and will continue through Friday. I realise, though, that not everyone is a Wagner fan, and there will be shorter and more familiar fare to come  do check out the site and give it a try.

    And don’t call me any night this week — I have a date with gods, dwarves, and a dragon named Fafner ?

  18. 18.

    WaterGirl

    @Dorothy A. Winsor: Fun.  Still curious about whether people were gathered in one place for a party?  Or was this a roving event where you stayed in your apartment or condo and they brought the ice cream around to all of you in turn?

    So interesting to see how people are adapting.

  19. 19.

    NotMax

    Seems to fit better here than the previous thread. Free trials for music streaming services (not meant to be a fully comprehensive list):

    Tidal – 30 days
    Amazon Music – 90 days
    Apple Music – 90 days
    Deezer – 30 days
    Now That’s What I Call Music – 30 days
    Primephonic – 14 days
    Trace – 7 days

  21. 21.

    SWMBO

    https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2020/03/18/coronavirus-concerts-livestreams?s_campaign=bcom%3Asocialflow%3Afacebook

    This isn’t a concert but it is audible:

    https://www.radiotimes.com/news/radio/2020-03-20/audible-just-made-hundreds-of-titles-completely-free-to-help-during-coronavirus-crisis/

    This is short plays from Shelley Duvall’s Fairytale Theater:

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLfp_r1A709h_A4T5QlnD1nZs7RWo97leF&v=fUoif9CbySA

    This is a list of plays and musicals that you can view online.  It was noted in the comments that some are not free.  This is just what’s available to watch from home.

    https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home

  25. 25.

    The Dangerman

    @WaterGirl:

    Forest Lawn is cemeteries (only in LA?). This ad was for Glendale. Thanks Bill!

    I dunno, a cemetary ad is one step from ads from crematorium services, IMNSHO.

    I say anything goes generally, including (especially?) Rule 34 porn, but right now, I don’t want to think about cemeteries. I could easily be out of line here.

  26. 26.

    Boris Rasputin (the evil twin)

    WQXR, NYC’s classical music radio station, has a few streams in addition to the broadcast. No, I have no idea why the holiday streams are still on, but what the heck.

  29. 29.

    WaterGirl

    @The Dangerman: That is pretty grim!

    Cole has told me (basically) that anyone can complain in the comments, but he will only take ad complaints seriously if someone is willing to take the time to use the Site Feedback form (Report an Ad) to complain about the ad.

    Would you mind doing that? The link is in the sidebar under Calling All Jackals.

    If everyone who thinks the cemetery ads are a bit grim would use the form, I’m sure that would help.

  35. 35.

    WaterGirl

    @NotMax: Maybe we need a good radio stations link in this grouping.

    Did you see that I didn’t use any of your specific suggestions for the name in the sidebar, but one of them served as a good jumping off point.

  37. 37.

    The Dangerman

    @WaterGirl:

    There is a fine internet radio station called either radio paradise or paradise radio. There was a prog rock discussion here a few nights ago and this station plays a lot (or used to anyway).

  40. 40.

    MattF

    Somewhat OT. Turns out, to my surprise, that Frozen II Is on Disney+ — so you can see the further adventures of the Arendelle gang, if you like. Should watch the original first, though.

  41. 41.

    dimmsdale

    there are a number of local period-instruments ensembles that have posted videos of performances, so if that’s your thing, take a listen.

    One of them, New York Baroque Incorporated, did a 4-concert series at Trinity Church last year, and all 4 concerts are online. Find them HERE   https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/music-arts/2018-2019/nybi-alchemy-series

    Another, The Sebastians, has a Youtube channel with a pretty extensive concert listing, including all the Brandenburg concerti: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXweZDJvbJ5ktSKxWA9pSAw/videos

    Tenet, a vocal group, has concerts and videos on Youtube (there’s a Messiah, if you’re hoping to find redemption and these days who isn’t): https://www.youtube.com/user/tenetnyc1/videos

    I’ve been to hear all these groups live and they’re mostly Juilliard grads and the playing and singing are a very high order indeed.

  42. 42.

    WaterGirl

    @The Dangerman: Link, please!  I’m willing to compile all the information, just not willing to go looking for links. :-)

    edit:  Looks like HumboltBlue came through with a link before i even asked!

  43. 43.

    Nicole

    @WaterGirl:

    High Anxiety would make a pretty good title for how I’ve been feeling today.

    Boy oh boy, can I empathize on that one with you.  I’m a mess today.

  47. 47.

    WaterGirl

    @Nicole: Yep.  Not sure whether it’s better to have family at home with you, so you’re not alone, but then you have to keep up your spirits for everybody else.  Or better to be alone with your calm or anxiety, depending on the day, but not have to keep up appearances.

    I can only imagine what it’s like for you with your health issues in the middle of this.  shaking my head.

  48. 48.

    Mathguy

    I’d like to plug the Berlin Phil ticket. I subscribed for two years and they include recorded performances of the past 25 years. Hundreds of hours of live concerts.

  50. 50.

    Nicole

    @WaterGirl: You’re kind to remember!  I was fortunate in that i finished radiation on the 13th, right before everything really went nuts.  Now the main stress is that the oncologist office calls me 4 times with 4 different plans for the next stage of care because no one there seems to talk to anyone else.  And nothing can start until I can go back in and I can’t do that until the hospital can take non-urgent appointments again.

    So yeah, anxiety from that, to layer on top of the rest of the anxiety we’re all living with.  But, I’m am fortunate not to be going through chemo; I worry and feel for those who are.

  51. 51.

    WaterGirl

    @Nicole: The lack of communication must be aggravating and frustrating, but I’m happy that you are at least done with radiation.  Too much stress and anxiety. I wish it weren’t so.

  52. 52.

    Juice Box

    Both the Royal Opera House and the Opera de Paris have free streaming. Bruce Springsteen put up a handful of concerts on his youtube channel. They’re posted as “playlists”.

  54. 54.

    SWMBO

    @SWMBO: Also I miss efgoldman.  He would have contributed a lot to this thread.  This is why we shouldn’t wish our old(er) folks into the grave.

  56. 56.

    zzyzx

    I’m excited that Phish is going to do a free rebroadcast of the 8/31/12 show at 8:30 on livephish.com. I was there so I never go to see the close up camera. It’s the infamous FUCK YOUR FACE show which maybe will intrigue some by that name.

    In general, I’m in like 3 different facebook groups for musicians doing free sets with a paypal link.

  57. 57.

    Beth

    @SiubhanDuinne: Thank you so much! My daughter and I have always wanted to see the Ring Cycle, and we enjoyed watching Das Rheingold this evening. Looking forward to the rest of the operas this week.

    Much appreciated!

  58. 58.

    WaterGirl

    from Joey Maloney on another thread:

    I missed yesterday’s live music thread, but https://musicneversleepsnyc.com

    A 24-Hour Music Video Livestream Marathon Event beginning at 6:00PM EDT on Friday, March 27, 2020.

    Music Never Sleeps NYC will be streamed across social media platfroms including YouTube. Visit this page for updates about the programming and additional artists.

    List of performers

  62. 62.

    Emma

    Discovered that the University of Tennessee School of Music uploads student performances on Vimeo’s livestream.com site: https://livestream.com/accounts/9869375 Going through their March performances starting tonight. Supposedly, you can watch their performances live, but don’t know if I need to pay Vimeo or what, and I’ve got enough to listen to for now anyway.

    BTW, I only knew about this UoT thing through https://quarantineculture.com/ Awesome compilation of everything from fitness classes to writing workshops to music shows

    BTW #2, since there isn’t a comment section on the Arts, Educational, & Public Affairs link, the Royal Institute has tons of scientific lectures and Q&A sessions. The YouTube algorithm hilariously front-paged a 2018 lecture I’d never finished about whether the world was ready for a pandemic.

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