In this strange new era of social distancing and isolation, going out to see live music and comedy is , at least for the time being, no longer an option. So musicians and comedians are bringing the shows to us through a variety of online streaming platforms such as Zoom and Facebook Live.

For your listening and viewing pleasure, each week we're compiling as many livestream performances by Vermont artists as we can find. We'll do our best to update the below list as more and more livestreaming events are announced, so check back often.  And we'll post a fresh batch of shows every Thursday. Just click the links to each show's event page for relevant details, including where to stream and donate.

Highlights this week include an alt-country set by Erin Cassels-Brown supporting bartenders from Winooski's Monkey House, a family-friendly rave with kids' bops from DJ Craig Mitchell, and performances by Noah Kahan, Caitlin Canty and others benefiting the Vermont Foodbank's COVID-19 Hunger Relief Fund.



BTW, most of these shows are free, but the performers typically accept tips. So maybe donate some of what you would have spent on drinks at the bar, eh?

And if you are a Vermont artist performing livestream concerts who would like to be included in future editions of "Almost There," email us with details at music@sevendaysvt.com

Ongoing:

At Home With Music for Sprouts (children's music), weekdays, 10 a.m.

D. Davis Music Meditations (instrumental guitar), weekdays, 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Songs to Disinfect To With Josh Glass (singer-songwriter), daily, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9

Virtual Open Mic Event: VT & Beyond, weekly, 7 p.m.

Sarah King (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m.

Pub-Style Trivia — Live! (trivia), 7 p.m.

Quaran-TEAM Game Night With the Unmentionables (improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m.

Live Streamed Weekly Series: Cover Songs by ouzkxqlzn (experimental), 8:30 p.m.

Sessions From Beyond the Club: Allison Olender, (folk), 9 p.m.

Friday, April 10

Lily James (singer-songwriter), weekly, 7 p.m.

Online Dance Party With DJ Craig Mitchell (dance), weekly, 7 p.m.

Talk to Us! (Please) w/Natalie & Nathan (comedy), weekly, 8 p.m.

Sessions From Beyond the Club: Erin Cassels-Brown (alt-country), 9 p.m.

Transcendental Comedy Experience (absurdist comedy), weekly, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11

Good, Clean Fun! Livestream Comedy for Kids!, weekly, 1 p.m.

Family Rave With DJ Craig Mitchell (youth), weekly, 4 p.m.

All-Vinyl Hip-Hop Set by DJ Cre8, 5:30 pm.

COVID-19 Relief Benefit Concert for Vermonters at Home With Noah Kahan, Caitlin Canty, Cooper McBean, Patrick Ross and Bow Thayer (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m.

Queerantined: Dance Like No One's Watching With DJ Craig Mitchell (pop, dance), weekly, 7 p.m.

Sessions From Beyond the Club: Myra Flynn (neo soul), 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 12

Virtual Open Mic Event: VT & Beyond, weekly, 3 p.m.

Monday April 13

Monkey Monday With Erin Cassels-Brown (alt-country), weekly, 6 p.m.

Wednesday April 15

Good, Clean Fun! Livestream Comedy for Kids!, weekly, 1 p.m.