The best online live streams happening this week
by Luke Sharkey
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Photo: Marc Rebillet
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We will add suitable events to this as more live streams are announced so check back at a later date.
Tuesday May 12th
- The Whileaways @ Facebook (3.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Sofi Tukker @ Instagram (6pm)
Experimental pop from German-American duo. - Other Voices’ ‘Courage’: Iarla O’Lionaird x Steve Cooney @ Youtube (8pm)
Broadcasting from The National Gallery. - Lisa Canny @ Facebook (6.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Shame @ Vicar Street (7pm)
Eastbound Festival broadcasting some of last year’s gigs. - Smoothboi Ezra @ Nialler9 IG (8.30pm)
We’re delighted to have to Wicklow based indie act Smoothboi Ezra streaming. - Rodrigo y Gabriela @ Ruby Sessions FB (9pm)
Iconic instrumental guitar virtuosos do the Doyle’s gig from their homes. - Christine & The Queens @ Facebook (10.30pm)
French pop artist has had some of the best-streamed music going.
Wednesday May 13th
- DJ Questlove Presents @ Roots’ Youtube (2am)
Stay up late to catch a DJ from a bonafide living legend. - Niall McCabe @ Facebook (3.30pm)
Live from Clare Island as part of Ireland Performs. - Sofi Tukker @ Instagram (6pm)
Experimental pop from German-American duo. - Colm Ó Snodaigh @ Facebook (6.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs.
Thursday May 14th
- Ingrid Nicola & Bodgan Sofei @ Facebook (12.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Áine Mc Geeney & Colm Phelan @ Facebook (3.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Luan Parle @ Facebook (6.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Laura Marling @ Marlings’ IG (7pm)
Twice weekly guitar lessons. - Inhaler @ The Academy (7pm)
Eastbound Festival broadcasting some of last year’s gigs. - The Big Moon @ Whelan’s (7pm)
Eastbound Festival broadcasting some of last year’s gigs. - Denise Chaila @ Other Voices (8pm)
Broadcasting live on Youtube from the National Gallery. - Radiohead concert broadcast @ Youtube (10pm)
The British jack of all trades stream an old gig in full. - Prince and the Revolution: Live @ Youtube (Midnight)
A Prince concert captured at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985 will be available to watch for 3 days.
Friday May 15th
- Maurice Lennon, Ciara Brennan, Chris Dawson @ Facebook (12.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Therese McInerney @ Facebook (3.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Corner Boy @ Facebook (6.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus @ Facebook (7pm)
Two global superstars do a home gig. - Kenny Beats @ Twitch (notification)
Some of my very favourite lockdown entertainment is watching this producer cook up magic in realtime to audiences of sometimes 15,000. - The Mary Wallopers @ Youtube (9pm)
The Dundalk trad trio are back for their third live outing.
Saturday May 16th
- Toucan @ Facebook (12.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Anderson Songs @ Facebook (6.30pm)
As part of Ireland Performs. - Boxmoon @ Twitch.TV (7pm)
Also broadcast on DDR. Rising Damp, School Tour, Elaine Howley & more - Gavin James @ Youtube (8pm)
Performing for Jameson on World Whiskey Day. - Lost Art Lockdown Radio @ MIXLR (9pm)
Dublin DJs do their weekly Friday night rave stream.
Sunday May 17th
- Laura Marling Guitar Lessons @ Instagram Live (7pm)
Every Thursday and Sunday. - Sound Bath @ The Space Between (8pm, €15)
Chloe McHugh (Sonas Sounds) and Simon Cullen (Ships) have teamed up for the world premiere binaural broadcast meditative experience. Perfect for audiophiles (good headphones/speakers an essential) looking to clear the head. - Kenny Beats @ Twitch (notification)
Some of my very favourite lockdown entertainment is watching this producer cook up magic in realtime to audiences of sometimes 15,000.
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