Sting to headline virtual ‘Space Songs’ concert by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Thursday
Sting, space and music will collide online Thursday (April 30) when the rock icon headlines a free virtual concert “Space Songs: Through the Distance” for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Tested’s Adam Savage, whom fans will remember from his role on the iconic television series “Mythbusters,” will host the free, virtual concert. Beloved musician Sting, who first made major headlines with the 80s hit-machine “the Police,” will headline the show. He will share the virtual stage with surf rockers, emo heartthrobs and even smaller, independent acts.
The concert will stream live here on YouTube, starting at 8 p.m. EDT (0000 GMT) Thursday.
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Sting will share the virtual stage with Clipping, Bethany Cosentino from the band Best Coast, Dan Deacon, Ben Gibbard from the band Death Cab for Cutie, Valerie June, Lukas Nelson, Grace Potter, John Roderick and Vagabon.
During the concert, musicians will film themselves performing at home as they socially distance along with most of the world to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. “Space Songs” is being produced by the museum in collaboration with Grammy award-winning graphic designer and art director Lawrence Azerrad and BYT (Brightest Young Things) media.
This concert will highlight the talent and creativity of these musicians while shining a spotlight on “the creativity and community that can be found in distance and isolation, in both music and spaceflight,” the museum said in a press statement.
“Space exploration is an extraordinary expression of humanity and an illustration of how extreme circumstances can bring out the very best in us all, as individuals and as a community,” Ellen Stofan, the director of the museum, said in the same statement. “Although our locations in Washington and Virginia are temporarily closed, we wanted to continue our mission to engage the public with stories of people doing their very best work, wherever they are on Earth — or off of it.”
So, if you’re a space fan looking to get inspired and jam along to some incredible musicians, be sure to tune in tomorrow night for “Space Songs.”
Visit Space.com Thursday for a live simulcast of “Space Songs” from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
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