Dave Matthews to livestream set from home, kick off weekly series

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Dave Matthews to livestream set from home, kick off weekly series

Zach Brendza | Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:17 p.m.

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Dave Matthews performs at Love Rocks NYC!, a Benefit Concert for God’s Love We Deliver at the Beacon Theatre on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in New York.

Dave Matthews is playing live from his home tonight for a good cause.

The singer-songwriter will play a 30-minute set starting at 8 p.m. that will be shown via Verizon’s Twitter account and also on Yahoo.

The streamed set is the first from Pay it Forward Live, a weekly eight-part streaming entertainment series that will include music, gaming, comedy and more in support of small businesses affected by covid-19, according to Verizon.

Tune in tonight when @davematthewsbnd goes live to support small businesses on Verizon #PayitForwardLIVE. Watch the livestream at 5pm PST/8pm EST right here on @verizon. pic.twitter.com/qiWJHF8KnG

— Verizon (@verizon) March 26, 2020

To help small businesses that have closed to fight spread of covid-19, Verizon will donate $2.5 million to Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a national nonprofit that has invested $20 billion to fuel economic opportunity for people and communities across America, according to a release.

During the series, viewers are encouraged to tag their favorite local businesses and make a purchase in advance for when the coronavirus crisis is over and the businesses reopen. As consumers engage, Verizon will unlock an additional $2.5 million in funds, bringing the total donation to a potential $5 million.

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