It
feels strange making this observation as someone who lives in New Orleans, but
live music is as rare as gold these days. While social distancing continues to
be the norm, in-person shows are practically a relic. Fortunately, online
streams continue to be a salve, an adaptation that musicians have been finding
by necessity to get their stuff out there to an eager public. In that vein,
here are five online music events coming up this week alone, all of which are
free.
Anders Osborne's
"Southern Mystic Nights" with Guest Mike Dillon
New
Orleans musician Anders Osborne is doing a series of livestreams through his
Facebook page. The event this Friday promises to "weave a mystical Southern
tapestry of South Louisiana songs and original music." Who could turn down an
offer like that? Osborne is a local singer-songwriter and rock musician. Friday, July 10. 6:30 p.m.
Sleazeball (Micro)Orchestra
SideBar Nola, the hip Mid-City
tavern, has been keeping a lively online music calendar
Porch Fest: The Songs
of Burt Bacharach
Singer Anais St. John
and friends are recording a live show honoring the legendary Burt
Sunday Livestreaming
from Home with Haruka Kikuchi
Haruka Kikuchi is an
independent musician from Japan who's spent some time in the Big Easy.
This show will be
coming out of California this weekend. A place called Soho Restaurant &