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The best livestreamed concerts to watch this week (January 11 - January 17)

With everything happening in the world, musicians have been doing their part to make things better. Through livestreamed concerts, fans can see their favorite acts from the comfort of their own homes. If you're in the mood for live music, these are the best livestreamed concerts taking place this week (January 11 - January 17).

Thursday, January 14

Frankie Rose - 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

Singer-songwriter Frankie Rose will be taking over LPR.TV for a special live performance. In 2017, the artist released their fourth studio album Cage Tropical and a cover of The Cure's Seventeen Seconds. The former Vivian Girls/Dum Dum Girls member recently recorded a new song for Netflix's animated series Hilda. The stream will be available on-demand for 30 days after it ends.

Friday, January 15

Jimmy Eat World performing Surviving - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

Jimmy Eat World will kick off their trio of livestreamed performances by playing Surviving in its entirety. Released in 2019, Surviving peaked at number six on the Alternative Albums chart and number seven on the Vinyl Albums chart. The livestream will be available on-demand for 72 hours after it ends.

Project 86 performing Drawing Black Lines - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m.PST (buy tickets here)

Project 86 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore studio album Drawing Black Lines by performing the record in its entirety live. The 12-song release includes the fan favorites "Stein's Theme," "Me Against Me," and "One-Armed Man (Play On)." VIP holders will get a special acoustic performance the day before the set (January 14). Project 86's last studio album was 2017's Sheep Among Wolves. The livestream will be available on-demand for 48 hours after it airs.

Saturday, January 16

FamFest ONLINE - 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST (buy tickets here)

FamFest will be heading online to help raise money for Philadelphia's Voltage Lounge. Among the bands performing during this 10-hour livestream are rising U.K. post-hardcore group Static Dress and Pittsburgh metalcore band 156/Silence. Unlike most livestreams, there will be no on-demand viewing following the event.

Avatar - 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

Swedish metal act Avatar will continue their month-long livestream series with a curated setlist featuring songs from Feathers & Flesh and Avatar Country. The livestream will be available on-demand for 72 hours after it ends. Avatar's last studio album was 2020's Hunter Gatherer, which peaked at number 11 on the Hard Rock Albums chart.