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What Is The Future Of The Super Bowl Halftime Show?

by Chris Catania on February 8, 2010

Okay, I’m just about tired of the after-blah the Super Bowl halftime show the last couple years. And it seems like the halftime show gets safer and more predictable each year. It’s almost like the NFL and CBS suffer from some kind of leftover PTSD from Nipplegate. So what was missing and who should play next year? Will 3D and augmented reality (or you) change the future of the Big Game halftime show?
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Fans, DJs & Artistic Recyclers: Win Your Way To Coachella 2010

by Chris Catania on February 8, 2010

Coachella2010 Summer seems so far away, but it’s that time of year when the summer music festivals announce their lineups and fans start to plan their escape.

Coachella’s boasting a pretty impressive line up this year. But it’s these two contests that will give fans the chance to win a trip to party in the desert and help contribute to the Coachella experience.
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The Who’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: Epic and Smashing?

February 7, 2010

Last year I laughed and chuckled my way through the Super Bowl Halftime show as Bruce Springsteen slid across the stage on his knees and told us to lay off the guacamole dip. But this year, I’m expecting things to be a lot different and maybe even epic.

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Every Drop Counts: A Community Grooves And Moves As One

February 6, 2010

Every Drop Counts achieved its goal of raising support for Haiti earthquake victims. But it turned out to be more than just a benefit concert. Because in the process of taking action a movement began.

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Can You Enjoy Live Music Without Your Taste Buds?

February 5, 2010

What quenches your thirst during a live concert? Is it a cold brew, an energy drink or a coke perhaps? Are you sure sight and sound are really the most important senses for concert fans?

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Every Drop Counts: The Making Of A Haiti Benefit Concert

January 31, 2010

In the last few weeks, one of the ways the global live music community has shown their support for Haiti earthquake victims is by putting on benefit concerts.
But how exactly does a community pull together in such a short span of time?
And how does a live music community unite for a common cause to help [...]

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DOJ Approves Conditional Live Nation Ticketmaster Merger

January 25, 2010

Today, the DOJ approved the Live Nation Ticketmaster merger. But in the process they added a few modifications.

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Can Vampire Weekend Fans Help Me Understand Contra?

January 25, 2010

Are you disappointed with Vampire Weekend’s new album Contra? Then maybe what I discovered on Twitter and saw on a London ice rink will help ease your pain. At the very least, it should get you to listen a little closer and wonder if their live show will complete the story.

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