A Guide to New Year’s Eve Livestream Concerts: From BTS and Justin Bieber to Jason Isbell and Bob Weir - Variety

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A Guide to New Year’s Eve Livestream Concerts: From BTS and Justin Bieber to Jason Isbell and Bob Weir - Variety Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:15 PM PST To wrap up a tumultuous year in the absence of live music, many artists are returning to the virtual stage to celebrate the new year with their fans. Pay-per-view concerts providing an incentive to stay in include shows by BTS, Justin Bieber, Jason Isbell, the Avett Brothers, Bob Weir, Melissa Etheridge, Michael Franti and more. Themed shows include a special webcast from New Orleans' most celebrated club, Tipitina's, hosted by John Goodman. The list of free shows bringing in 2021 covers the gamut from country group Alabama to EDM DJ Steve Aoki presiding over Los Angeles' official New Year's celebration. Multi-artist extravaganzas will include the likes of Post Malone, Jack Harlow, John Legend, Jason Derulo and recent TikTok favorites Aly & AJ. Check out the list of New Year's Eve livestream concerts below: "Abracadabra Returns to Ring in 2021" (free) – This 24/7 livestream festival on Twitch will feature performances from John Legend, Kaskade, Major Lazer, Aloe Blacc and BLOND:ISH to support the #SaveOurStages fundraiser. Big Hit Labels' "2021 New Years Eve Live" (9:30 p.m. KST / 7:30 a.m. ET, 39,500 Korean won) – To wrap up a historic year for the K-pop industry, BTS will join other Big Hit artists — Lee Hyun, Bumzu, Nu'Est, GFriend, Tomorrow x Together and Enhypen — for a livestream performance, followed by an online meet-and-greet for fans. Melissa Etheridge's 90-Minute New Year's Eve Concert (3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET, $10) – One of the first artists to start live streaming from her home, Melissa Etheridge will expand her usual "Mama's Choice" performance to a special 90-minute concert on New Year's Eve. Alabama New Year's Eve Concert (8 p.m. CT, free) – Country group Alabama invites fans to a free virtual concert, during which the band will perform its iconic tunes from over five decades. "Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit New Year's Eve Celebration" (8 p.m. CT, $25) – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will return to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for a night of rock 'n roll and raw storytelling to welcome the new year. "T-Mobile Presents New Year's Eve Live with Justin Bieber" (7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET, $25) – Justin Bieber is returning to the live stage for the first time since 2017, for a concert presented by T-Mobile. Bieber will perform his newest singles and collaborations like "Lonely" and "Holy," as well as older fan-favorite tracks in what's expected to be an innovative spectacle of visuals. "Ring in 2021 with the Emmett Cohen Trio" (7:30 p.m. ET, $10) – Rising jazz pianist Emmet Cohen, joined by tenor saxophonist Houston Person and vocalist Samara Joy, will perform classic holiday tunes as we enter the new year. "The Avett Brothers NYE Celebration" (8 p.m. ET, $39.99) – The Avett Brothers' 17th annual New Year's Eve concert will feature a full band performance and a stacked lineup of guests including Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, Judd Apatow, G. Love, Langhorne Slim and Asleep at the Wheel. TikTok New Year's Eve Party (9:30 p.m. ET, free) – Hosts Brittany Broski and Lil Yachty will welcome fans to a live event featuring musical performances, trend explainers and segments for social causes. The event will feature performances from Jason Derulo, Saweetie, Aly & AJ, Tai Verdes and special appearances from Cardi B, Liam Payne, Charli and Dixie D'Amelio and TikTok sensation Mick Fleetwood. "Bob Weir and Wolf Bros New Year's Eve Concert 2020" – (10 p.m. ET, $19.99) – To celebrate the new year, Bob Weir and Wolf Bros will broadcast a special performance from Weir's own TRI Studios. The trio, featuring Weir, Don Was and Jay Lane, will be joined by Jeff Chimenti on piano and Greg Leisz on pedal steel. "Crystal Hot Sauce Presents: NYE in NOLA Webcast" (10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT, $29.99) – Crystal Host Sauce and Tipitina are joining forces for a multi-artist and multi-venue livestream hosted by actor John Goodman. The event will also feature new performances from Galactic, Rebirth Brass Band, Dumpstaphunk, Anders Osborne, and Samantha Fish, with special guests Ani DiFranco, George Porter, Jr., Kermit Ruffins and Big Sam. "Bud Light Seltzer Sessions Presents New Year's Eve 2021" (10:30 p.m. ET, free) – This virtual party, hosted by Lily Singh, will kick off the new year with performances from Post Malone, rapper Jack Harlow and DJ Steve Aoki. "TBS 'Go-Big Show' Presents Snoop Dogg's Virtual New Year's Eve Special" (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) – Snoop Dogg and the upcoming TBS talent competition series "Go-Big Show" have partnered on a virtual New Year's Eve special, featuring Bert Kreischer, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles, professional wrestler Cody Rhodes and more. Snoop and his guests will roast this universally hated year and dance into 2021, to the music from DJ Cassidy, DJ Battlecat and Fredwreck. "New Year's Eve Bali Bash" (8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, $27) – To wrap a challenging year for many musicians and activists, Michael Franti will relieve fans in a four-hour livestream that will feature a ceremonial goodbye with the burning of a 20-foot-tall symbolic statue of 2020. "Grand Park's NYELA" (11 p.m. PT, free) – Downtown Los Angeles' annual New Year's Eve countdown party will go virtual to usher in 2021 with legendary DJ Steve Aoki's performance. The lineup also includes Mexican R&B group AQUIHAYAQUIHAY, Venezualan singer Andrekza, and a guest performance by BIA. "Beatport x Absolut NYE 2020" – This ambitious New Year's Eve party will bounced through over 15 time zones and cities, including Los Angeles, Shanghai, New Delhi, London, before wrapping up in Melbourne with a closing set from Carl Cox. The event will be available to stream on Beatport's Twitch channel, YouTube and Facebook.

The strength of country music in Kentucky with the year in review for 2020 - kentuckycountrymusic.com Posted: 31 Dec 2020 05:05 AM PST When you look back at the year of 2020, you realize how close-knit the music community is.  In a year of uncertainty, there has been a stronger bond between the song, songwriter, and listener.  Here is a little recap of the many highlights of this year in review with Kentucky country music. Music Keeps Playing Despite shutdowns, musicians learn to adapt to keep the music alive.  Many performers used the simplicity of their phone to broadcast their music to the world.  Independent artists strengthened their connection with fans through stories and songs with their online livestreaming.  Several have released new albums, as well as new merchandise to help us with a new wardrobe of band shirts. Save Our Stages Many fans, venue owners, and musicians worked together for solutions to save our music stages.  Venues, such as The Burl, hosted outside concerts.  Others hosted livestream concerts to help bring a feeling of a concert to your living room.  Even the Grand Ole Opry never missed a beat as they hosted acoustic performances each weekend at the Grand Ole Opry House.  The circle remains unbroken, even 95 years since the longest running radio show first aired. StuGrass One of the biggest surprises was how Sturgill Simpson utilized his voice and creativity to make a major impact statement in music.  Sturgill proved that his creative mind can explore a multitude of musical styles.  Not only that, Sturgill taught us all on how we should honor our Veterans.  He also teaches that we should honor our elders in music and utilize those musicians when it comes to making and producing music.  In case you have not noticed, Sturgill Simpson released two bluegrass albums, performed on stage of the Ryman Auditorium, and raised money for the Special Forces Foundation, the Equity Alliance, and MusiCares. Redesigning the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Nestled in the foothills of Appalachia in Renfro Valley is the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  During the shutdown, staff were able to catalogue and perform some major exhibit updates in the museum.  One update is a special exhibit of wall displays of Kentucky's songwriters and bright stars of tomorrow.  So far, Darrell Scott, Marty Brown, and J.D. Shelburne are featured, with several more to be added.  Furthermore, the Hall of Fame has hosted a variety of musical guests as well as the premiere showcase for the "Mountain Minor" soundtrack.  Be sure to add it to your list of travels. Remembering Those We Lost I do not recall any year where we lost so many musicians, songwriters, and friends as we have in 2020.  If anything, we realize how each one of them have made an impact on how we listen to music.  John Prine genuinely loved showcasing Kentucky musicians such as Kelsey Waldon and Sturgill Simpson.  Joe Diffie made mullets fun as the music he sang – and let us know that Billy Bob loved Charlene in John Deere green.  Hal Ketchum captured our small-town Saturday night memories.  K.T. Oslin showed that anyone can have success in music, even in your 40s.  Her sassy vocals SANG the songs that real women needed to hear!  Kenny Rogers must have known when to hold them and when to fold them.  He could take any song and wrap it around his finger with his performances.  Songwriters Ed Setser (Corbin, KY) and Ray Pennington (Manchester, KY) gave us the beauty of "Seven Spanish Angels" and "I'm a Ramblin' Man" respectively.  Speaking of rambling men, if it wasn't for Billy Joe Shaver, we may not have had one of Waylon Jennings' best albums, "Honky Tonk Heroes."  Legendary Grand Ole Opry star, Jan Howard was known for her songs that provided a fiery spunk from a female perspective.  Speaking of fire – you can hear Jan Howard sing background vocals on Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." Three country music legends that made a huge impact this year in different ways, also passed away in 2020.  Charlie Daniels was a patriot.  He showed each one of us on how to be an American and a Christian, as well as how we should treat others.  His impact is still felt to this day.  Charley Pride taught us to not judge someone based on how they look.  Charley showed how hard work and determination can break barriers in country music.  Finally, Pete Stamper had a knack of telling a story and performing a song.  His presence is deeply felt in the Renfro Valley area, which was the place he called home while on the road managing Dolly Parton and performing shows each Saturday night. New Beginnings into 2021 What will 2021 bring to music?  May we hear new music being perform up on stage at a concert?  Will independent artists continue to increase listeners thanks to social media?  Who will become the next big artist to rise out of Kentucky? One thing I do know – we need to continue to support our music professionals.  They help create the music that shape our lives and get it to the world. Stay tune as we will reveal Kentucky Music Acts to Watch in 2021 on January 1st. Jessica Blankenship is the owner and founder of Kentucky Country Music website. The Berea College graduate has been a music journalist and historian for over 20 years. She enjoys providing concert photography, reviews, historical articles, red carpet event coverage, and exclusive interviews of your favorite musicians.  Jessica is proud to be a Kentucky Colonel and alumni of the FFA and 4-H Clubs. In 2018, she was named one of Laurel County's Ten Under 40 Award Recipients.  In 2019, she was a member of the Inaugural class of BRIGHT Kentucky as part of Leadership Kentucky.  She has been featured on the Kentucky Music Preview podcast, Hollercast podcast, Overtones radio show, WFKY Nashville News Roundup, KET, and more.  Beyond music, she enjoys traveling, helping her community, collecting gnomes, and Volkswagens. Related

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