It’s abhorrent to try and throw an actual house party, and with live music on complete lockdown until further notice, Tampa Bay songwriters and DJs have taken to hosting livestreams.
Some are free, others ask for donations to help offset the lost income from canceled gigs. Either way, they’re all worth supporting.
And while we’re not there in person, you should still tip your bartender.
Did we miss your livestream event? Email our scumbag Music Editor turned Editor-In-Chief to let them know.
Tuesday, March 31
DJ Speedy Jr. Street Laced DJs are spinning live and collecting monies, with 50% of earnings going to specific partners. Street Laced Marketing on Facebook.
Wednesday, April 1
DJ Jimi-O Street Laced DJs are spinning live and collecting monies, with 50% of earnings going to specific partners. Street Laced Marketing on Facebook.
DTSP Live: Saved By Streaming feat. Curtis Allen The still-under-renovation State Theatre—which might’ve opened next month until the coronavirus arrived—uses the power of its Facebook page to shine a light on and raise funds for locals who’ve lost gigs. 7 p.m. INFO
Thursday, April 2
Rock The Park Tampa w/Kristopher James/Ronnie Dee and the Superstars/Billy Mays III Downtown Tampa's free concert series rolls on… virtually, which means local artists get a paycheck, and local music fans can connect with the outside world. “At a time when people are self-isolating and staying at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is trying to create a way to bring the community together safely,” Downtown Partnership President and CEO Lynda Remund said in a release. 7 p.m. Rock The Park on Facebook.
DJ Maria Matarelli Street Laced DJs are spinning live and collecting monies, with 50% of earnings going to specific partners. Street Laced Marketing on Facebook.
DTSP Live: Saved By Streaming feat. Tyler Costanzo The still-under-renovation State Theatre—which might’ve opened next month until the coronavirus arrived—uses the power of its Facebook page to shine a light on and raise funds for locals who’ve lost gigs. 7 p.m. INFO
Friday, April 3
DJ Jake Dela Cruz Street Laced DJs are spinning live and collecting monies, with 50% of earnings going to specific partners. Street Laced Marketing on Facebook.
DJ Casper’s “45 Fridays” DJ Casper, co-founder of Ol’ Dirty Sundays at Crowbar, presents an hour-long stream of music pulled from 45s (the little ones!). Fri. March 27, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. @djcasper on Instagram
DTSP Live: Saved By Streaming feat. Geri X The still-under-renovation State Theatre—which might’ve opened next month until the coronavirus arrived—uses the power of its Facebook page to shine a light on and raise funds for locals who’ve lost gigs. 7 p.m. INFO
Ichicoro community livestream presented by Dojo Sounds Ybor City production studio Dojo Sounds takes over the Instagram account of Tampa Bay ramen restaurant Ichicoro for a weekly livestreaming showcase. 8 p.m. @ichicoroya on Instagram
Saturday, April 4
The Hummingbirds Ella’s Americana Folk Art Café benefit show Rachel Lynn (who plays a solo livestream on Saturday is joined by her Hummingbirds bandmate SG Wood for a livestream where proceeds benefit the staff of Seminole Heights live music stronghold Ella’s Americana Folk Art Café. Sat. April 4, 7:30 p.m. INFO
Sunday, April 5
Ol' Dirty Sundays: “Quarannstream!” Crowbar’s weekly patio party goes online for an hour of shenanigans and seriously good taste care of Ol’ Dirty Sundays residents DJ Casper, DJ Fader and DJ Deacon, who are all mourning the loss of ODS friend DJ Griff Gotti, who died on Thursday, just days after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. Sun. March 29, 9 p.m.-10 p.m. @oldirtysundays on Instagram
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This article appears in Mar 26 – Apr 1, 2020.