Patty Griffin, as you may know, has just released a long-awaited gospel recording, Downtown Church, produced by Buddy Miller and including collaborations with Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale, Mike Farris, and Buddy and Julie Miller. The disc is now available online and in stores and, to commemorate the release, Griffin is offering fans a live streamed performance online today, Wed., Jan. 27, 2010. Watch it live here on NoDepression.com. Simply come to this site this evening at 7 p.m. Central (8 EST/5 PST) and enjoy.

According to a press release:

To celebrate the release of Downtown Church, on January 27, EMI/Credential will be hosting a live online event. Patty Griffin will be broadcasting via Livestream from her studio on January 27th at 7pm CST. She will be performing a few songs and taking question from the online world, all live from the studio.