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The best livestreamed concerts to watch this week (December 14 - December 20)

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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 (December 14 - December 20).

Tuesday, December 15

Foo Fighters - 7:55 p.m. EST/4:55 p.m. PST (watch here)

Amazon will air a special holiday concert featuring the Foo Fighters. On February 5, the rockers will unveil album number 10 with Medicine at Midnight. The album's first single "Shame Shame" peaked at number two on the Mainstream Rock chart and number three on the Adult Alternative Songs chart.

Friday, December 18

Shakepoe Family Christmas - 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST (buy tickets here)

The Shakepoe Family Christmas will feature Larkin Poe and Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown joining forces for a special Christmas performance. Both acts unveiled albums this year; Larkin Poe released Self Made Man back in June, and Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown released Pressure in October.

The Distillers - 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

The Distillers' Very Special Christmas Special "Baby It’s Covid Outside" will find the punk band performing a slew of fan favorites and cover songs. The livestream will be available on-demand until December 21 at 12 a.m. PST. The Distillers have been working on their first studio album since 2003's Coral Fang, which features the singles "Drain the Blood," "The Hunger," and "Beat Your Heart Out."

The Front Bottoms - 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

The Front Bottoms' Champagne Jam will be celebrated virtually this year. Joining The Front Bottoms that night are Grouplove, Yvette Young, and Kevin Devine. The Front Bottoms released their fifth studio album In Sickness & in Flames in August.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

While the Trans-Siberian Orchestra can't do their annual Christmas tour, they're bringing their magical show to viewers around the world. The band will perform their beloved Christmas album Christmas Eve and Other Stories, which is one of the best-selling Christmas albums ever. The livestream will be available on-demand until 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 20th.