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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Live Streams: WWOZ Festing In Place 2024
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Live Streams: Bob Weir & Wolf Bros @ The Capitol Theater, Port Chester, NY
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Live Stream: Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio @ Trinity Church
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Live Stream: The Hold Steady @ Brooklyn Bowl Friday Night 12/1
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Live Stream: Father John Misty @ The Stone Pony Tonight
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Father John Misty Live @ Stone Pony
If you can't make Father John Misty's performance down on the shore a the Stone Pony, you can stream it over on Nugs.net. You do need a membership, but that entitles you to a ton of music.
To get in the mood here is a FJM live tune:
Friday, April 7, 2023
Live Stream: Doom Flamingo & Big Something @ Brooklyn Bowl
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Doom Flamingo & Big Something
If you can't get to Brooklyn Bowl tonight, you can still live stream the show on FANS.
To get in the mood here are tunes from both bands.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Live Stream: A Celebration of Justin Townes Earle
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: A Celebration of Justin Townes Earle
Live from the Ryman tonight Steve Earle and The Dukes headline a celebration to his son Justin Townes Earle who died in the summer of 2020. There is an all-star Americana lineup support Steve and the Dukes including Amanda Shire, Lily Hiatt, Shooter Jennings and more.
Watch it on Mandolin, and peep a song from the late Justin Townes Earle below:
Monday, December 5, 2022
Live Streams: Eric Slick - Live at Relix Studios
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Eric Slick Live at Relix Studios
We have highlighted Scott's new band, Toby's new EP and now Eric Slick is playing Relix Studios tonight at 7pm. Lots of Dr. Dog action on RtBE lately.
To get in the mood, here is a tune by Slick:
Friday, December 2, 2022
Live Stream: The Hold Steady - Massive Nights @ Brooklyn Bowl
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: The Hold Steady - Massive Nights @ Brooklyn Bowl
RtBE will be in the house for the annual Massive Nights Friday Night show at Brooklyn Bowl in about 8 hours, but if you can't be there with us, you can still get down via this FANS live stream.
To get pumped here is some of of their live stream from earlier this year in London:
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Live Stream: Terrapin Family Band
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Terrapin Family Band
On Fans Live, The Terrapin Family Band will be ringing in Thanksgiving tonight from Menlo Park, CA at 10pm EST.
Check it out here and to get in the mood here is some live video from the band:
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Live Stream: Bob Weir and Friends - Benefit Gala Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sweetwater Music Hall
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Bob Weir and Friends - Benefit Gala Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sweetwater Music Hall
Says it all in the title today. Bob Weir joins some friends for this benefit, live streaming on Fans.live. Check it out here at 9pm PST.
To get in the mood here is some video from Bobby and friends:
Live Stream: Mo Lowda and The Humble - Live @ Relix
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Mo Lowda and The Humble - Live @ Relix
An early stream (6pm EST) is happening today at Relix studios tonight as Mo Lowda and The Humble pull into NYC.
Check it out here. To get in the mood here is some video from the group:
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Live Stream: Robyn Hitchcock - From The Basement
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Robyn Hitchcock
Streaming from The Basement live tonight in Nashville is Robyn Hitchcock. RtBE reviewed his last album for Glide, and it was solid. Enjoy the show tonight on Mandolin.
To get in the mood here is a tune from his recent release SHUFFLEMANIA!
Friday, November 4, 2022
Live Streams: Spin Doctors with Special Guest John Popper Live From Brooklyn Bowl
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Spin Doctors with Special Guest John Popper Live From Brooklyn Bowl
A show that was delayed a few years because of Covid finally goes down tonight as the Spin Doctors play a show at Brooklyn Bowl with special guest John Popper.
Stream it tonight on the Relix Channel and to get pumped here is a tune from the band:
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Live Stream: Thee Sacred Souls - Bandcamp Live Performance
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Thee Sacred Souls - Bandcamp Live Performance
After catching some jazz legends, peep out Thee Sacred Souls Bandcamp Live Performance. RSVP link.
RtBE reviewed their self-titled debut for Glide and we dig on them. To get in the mood here is a tune:
Live Stream: Ron Carter Duo with Bill Charlap - Live from Birdland
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Ron Carter Duo with Bill Charlap - Live from Birdland
Don't miss this great jazz show from the world famous Birdland tonight as Ron Carter and Bill Charlap get after it on bass and piano respectively.
Grab tickets here as the set starts at 9:30 EST. To get in the mood here is some music from Carter:
Friday, October 21, 2022
Live Stream: Phil and Friends - Live From the Capitol Theatre
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Phil Friends Live from The Capitol Theatre
The second weekend of Phil Lesh's October run starts tonight. Stream it on Fans Live.
To get in the mood here is some video from Phil and friends from last weekend:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Live Streams: The Sheepdogs - Live @ Relix Studios
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: The Sheepdogs
Live from Relix Studios is a set from The Sheepdogs. Watch on the Relix Twitch channel at 6pm EST.
To get in the mood here is a tune from the band:
Monday, October 17, 2022
Live Stream: Dinosaur Jr. from Third Man Records London
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Dinosaur Jr. Live from Third Man Records London.
One of RtBE's all-time favorites are live streaming on Instagram their upcoming show tonight at Third Man Records in London. Check out @thirdmanlondon for the stream at 9pm UK time, or 4pm EST. Hopefully the team will be recording this set to vinyl for a future release.
RtBE recently caught the trio in New Orleans and they were on top of their game. To get in the mood for the stream today, here is some recent live music from the band:
Live Stream: Gogol Bordello (Acoustic) Live From Relix Studios
We are now heading into the new normal with live music during the Covid-19 era. Live shows will need to be flexible and live streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. Things are (hopefully) improving on the pandemic front but live streams will be an option for artists during the foreseeable future. We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and as a way to help out the artists. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.
Today we highlight: Gogol Bordello (Acoustic)
Live from Relix Studios is an acoustic set from Gogol Bordello. RtBE reviewed their most recent album for Glide, check out the show this afternoon 4pm EST.
To get in the mood here is a tune from the group: