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The best livestreamed concerts to watch this weekend (April 16 - April 18)

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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 weekend (April 16 - April 18).

Friday, April 16

311 - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

311 are continuing their monthly livestream concert series with a performance of their 1999 studio album Soundsystem. The 13-track release includes the hits “Come Original” and “Flowing.” Following their performance, the band will have a virtual hangout with the audience.

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

Weezer will perform their new studio album OK Human in its entirety, but they won’t be alone. The band will have some assistance with the LA Philharmonic and Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. Released back in January, OK Human features the single "All My Favorite Songs," which topped the Adult Alternative Songs chart.

MXPX - 9:30 p.m. EST/6:30 p.m. PST (watch here)

Beloved pop-punk group MXPX will celebrate the release of their new single "Can't Keep Waiting" with a free performance on Facebook. The band will be taking requests during the livestream. The band’s last studio album was their 2018 self-titled release.

Saturday, April 17

Awolnation - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

Awolnation will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Megalithic Symphony by performing the album in its entirety. The Platinum-selling album includes the band’s biggest hit “Sail,” which went 6x Platinum in the United States. The livestream will be available on-demand until April 24 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Awolnation’s latest studio album is Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders.

Sunday, April 18

David Cook - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)

David Cook will celebrate the release of their upcoming EP The Looking Glass with their first full-band show in over a year. The Looking Glass includes the previously released singles "Reds Turn Blue," "Strange World," and “Fire.” Aside from a ticket to the livestream, fans can also grab tickets for the listening party for the new EP, which arrives on Analog Heart Music.