Stream Team: Week of June 11
Thursday, June 11
Shred Kelly - Like A Rising Sun Pre-Release Album Listening Party
June 11 @ 10am PDT / 1pm EDT AND 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT
The alt-rock west coast five-piece will offer up a week-early preview of its brand-album Like A Rising Sun, playing the full LP and telling the stories behind it.
CIMA Presents: Making a Living with Rewarding Online Shows feat. Dan Mangan & AHI
June 11 @ 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT
Online show king and Side Door co-founder Mangan will be joined by the music journalist Lana Gay and singer-songwriter AHI for a discussion of his experiences and tips for those for whom this is the new reality.
Minanzi Mbira Band
June 11 @ 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT
The foursome from Mpumalangam, South Africa performs its debut online show featuring sounds of mbira, djembe and Shona-inspired songs.
Taggart & Torrens @ Dine Alone Records
June 11 @ 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT
Jeremy Taggart and Jonathan Torrens pivot from comedy podcast to vinyl, celebrating their first release on Dine Alone Records, Bahds, out this very day.
Club Passim Presents: The Singing OUT Tour w/ Heather Mae & Crys Matthews
June 11 @ 5:30pm PDT / 8:30pm EDT
The first-ever virtual Pride tour features American social justice songwriters Heather Mae and Crys Matthews on a month-long virtual trek celebrating pride across the country. Tonight is Boston. Pride gear is encouraged.
SoundBites Supper Club with Sue Pyper
June 11 @ 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT
Originally from the UK, the British Columbia-based Pyper performs her “gentle, insightful, and heartfelt songs that look at life from all angles and visit themes of both hope and hardship.”
Rob Dickson: live at home
June 11 @ 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT
Coming from the north of Canada in Whiteshorse, singer-songwriter Dickson invites you to reflect along with him and his soulful melodies.
Friday, June 12
Sparta ‘Trust The River’ Record Release Show (Europe + North America)
June 12 @ 11am PDT / 2pm EDT (Europe) AND 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT
The post-rock heroes from El Paso, Texas release their first album in nearly 15 years this weekend in a series of shows for time zones around the world. This one’s for Europe.
Oh Susanna, Samantha Parton, and Veda Hille Haunt the Cultch
June 12 @ 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT AND 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT
Three of Canada’s best singer-songwriters happen to be friends who live in East Vancouver, so they’re convening at the Cultch—far apart, no worries—for two shows in a day.
Black Lives Matter Fundraiser
June 12 @ 4:30pm PDT / 7:30pm EDT
Stash ’n’ Dee host an evening of acoustic songs out of Toronto with prcoeeds in support of Black Lives Matter.
Caffe Lena Presents: The Singing OUT Tour w/ Heather Mae & Crys Matthews
June 12 @ 5:30pm PDT / 8:30pm EDT
The first-ever virtual Pride tour features American social justice songwriters Heather Mae and Crys Matthews on a month-long virtual trek celebrating pride across the country. Tonight is Saratoga Springs, NY. Pride gear is encouraged.
The Groovenor presents Andrew Allen
June 12 @ 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT
Hitmaker Allen—five top 10 hits in Canada, not to mention tours with Bruno Mars and One Republic—will put his melodic prowess on stage solo tonight.
Saturday, June 13
Sparta 'Trust The River' AUS/NZ record release show
June 13 @ 10pm PDT / 1am EDT (June 14 @ 3pm AEST)
The post-rock heroes from El Paso, Texas release their first album in nearly 15 years this weekend in a series of shows for time zones around the world. This one’s for Australia and New Zealnd.
Mark Bérubé (of Kliffs ) solo concert
June 13 @ 11am PDT / 2pm EDT
The leader of Kliffs digs deep into his decade-long discography of poetic songs.
Songwriters’ Circle with Terra Spencer, Norma MacDonald, and Kristen Martell
June 13 @ 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT
A trio of Nova Scotia singer-songwriters will play their tender, emotive songs in the round, followed by a doubtlessly witty Q&A.
Isis Music Hall Presents: The Singing OUT Tour w/ Heather Mae & Crys Matthews
June 13 @ 5:30pm PDT / 8:30pm EDT
The first-ever virtual Pride tour features American social justice songwriters Heather Mae and Crys Matthews on a month-long virtual trek celebrating pride across the country. Tonight is Asheville, NC. Pride gear is encouraged.
CKUA Presents Catherine MacLellan
June 13 @ 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT
Prince Edward Island’s crown jewel will play songs from her extensive catalogue, including her latest Coyote.
Virtually Live with Kaia Kater & Tom Phillips
June 13 @ 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT
The Calgary Folk Festival continues its six-week series, this week hosting Toronto folk wonder Kaia Kater and reformed cowboy Tom Phillips.
Liam Sturgess LIVE From Home
June 13 @ 8pm PDT / 11pm EDT
The Vancouver-based alt-pop singer-songwriter will play songs from his home that “uplift, celebrate, and explore the universe.”
Sunday, June 14
Hayfitz Virtual Album Release Show - Presented by The.Victoria.House
June 14 @ 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT
The hard-touring folk singer Hayfitz will release his new album Capsules from his bedroom in Brooklyn. Rescheduled from last week.
Valentina Sounds
June 14 @ 2:30pm PDT / 5:30pm EDT
The Philadelphia-based Valentina Raffaelli (AKA Valentina Sounds) will perfrom songs from her debut Bring On The Fire, which chronicles the end and wake of a long-term relationship.
Monday, June 15
Artist to Artist: A Conversation About Streaming with Catherine MacLellan and Dan Mangan
June 15 @ 3pm PDT / 6pm EDT
Join Catherine MacLellan and Dan Mangan for a conversation about livestream concerts, whether they’re right for you, and in what format.
The Ninth Ward Presents: The Singing OUT Tour w/ Heather Mae & Crys Matthews
June 15 @ 5:30pm PDT / 8:30pm EDT
The first-ever virtual Pride tour features American social justice songwriters Heather Mae and Crys Matthews on a month-long virtual trek celebrating pride across the country. Tonight is Buffalo. Pride gear is encouraged.
Tuesday, June 16
Album Preview & Fundraiser With Taylor Abrahamse
June 16 @ 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT
The Toronto-based Abrahamse is in the final stretch of making his debut album, about his journey with “love, gender fluidity, depression, joy, and being good to yourself.” Come to this show and you’ll literally help him finish it.
The Ark Presents: The Singing OUT Tour w/ Heather Mae & Crys Matthews
June 16 @ 5:30pm PDT / 8:30pm EDT
The first-ever virtual Pride tour features American social justice songwriters Heather Mae and Crys Matthews on a month-long virtual trek celebrating pride across the country. Tonight is Ann Arbor. Pride gear is encouraged.
Wednesday, June 10
Music for Misfits - East Coast Show
June 17 @ 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT
The Denver singer-songwriter Rob Roper will play an assortment from his catalogue as well as newer, unrecorded songs. Plus you can hang out and chat after the show.
Oliver Swain
June 17 @ 7:30pm PDT / 10:30pm EDT
Roots artist Swain will perform from his cottage in Deep Cove, North Saanich—the traditional territory of the W̱SĺḴEM (Tseycum) First Nation, AKA Victoria, BC—with all his “toys” including guitar, banjo, goat skin, looper, and bass.