Based in Chicago, Live Fix explores why fans, bands & brands are addicted to the live concert experience.
Through concert fan stories and artist interviews, concert reviews, social media and mobile experiments, product reviews and more, Live Fix celebrates and explores the past, present and future of live concert culture.
Who Is Live Fix?
Chris Catania
Live Fix explorations come from Chris’s never-ending curiosities about fan and artist behavior and the impact of new media on the live concert experience. Someone once asked Chris why he started Live Fix and this is what he said.
Spreading the love around the interwebs, he contributes interviews and other writings to Blogcritics, PopMatters,Ink19, Jetsetter, and Website Magazine.
Chris also works at Walgreens in Corporate Communications managing the internal employee-focused social programs, communities and intranet content strategy. Prior to his role at Walgreens, he helped big brands create, develop and execute social marketing initiatives, so they can engage, empower and grow their audiences.
And he would love to tell you how concert fans and the Live Fix community have taught him a lot about online community building and the future of social intranets. Go ahead and connect with him on Google Plus, Twitter, LinkedIn. and join the Live Fix LinkedIn group.
In case you’re wondering, all opinions expressed on Live Fix are his own.
Colleen Catania
Colleen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) as well as a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC). She also contributes to the live music history explorations and takes all the photos for Live Fix. She enjoys grabbing that money shot in the pit during the show and people watching at local concert venues. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Check out Colleen’s dazzling collection of photos on Flickr. If you’re going to use her photos please give her credit (you’ll be doing everyone a favor).
Live Fix Radio: The Official Podcast for Concert Fans
The Live Fix Podcast is co-hosted by Chris and Colleen. During each episode, they explore the psychological, physiological and sociological impact of our live concert experiences. Though they are married and have enjoyed many concerts together, Chris and Colleen’s music tastes don’t always align, and they definitely have differing opinions on what makes a great live show.
That said, each week they turn the concert experience inside-out sharing provocative angles on concert news, fan stories, artist interviews, product reviews, free downloads and more. Yes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.
Send your show feedback and share your concert stories with us on Twitter @livefixmedia, Facebook , Google Plus, or call the concert fan hotline at 773-609-4341.
What They’re Saying…
We’re proud to say that The Wall Street Journal included Live Fix in their Live Music Field Guide and Windy City Rock believes that Live Fix isn’t like other live music blogs. That’s good to know!
Read This Before Proceeding…
If you haven’t figured it out already, Live Fix is a place to challenge our thoughts and feelings about live music. And during the process of discovery, we hope you walk away with a better understanding of why you LOVE going to concerts. And why you get so emotional.
That said, all live music experiences — past, present and future — are valued and open game.
And regardless of age, music genre, or how many concerts you’ve been to, Chris wants to learn about how live music has changed your life.
Whether you’re a fan, artist, music writer, venue owner, promoter or scientist, he invites you to tell your story, share your experiences.
How Do You Join The Live Fix Community?
It’s simple:
- Subscribe to the Live Fix Email Newsletter
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Comments, Questions, or PR/Band Requests for Reviews
Comments are always best left on the specific blog post, and if it’s appropriate Chris will respond with a reply on that post. If you’ve been to a show and would like to submit a fan review please send it to chris@christophercatania.com.
If you have a request for album, video or concert review Chris highly suggests that you read this before emailing: chris@christophercatania.com.
IMPORTANT: Chris writes and freelances for several publications and also uses what comes his way for Live Fix topics, so please state clearly where you’re hoping to see your band, art, performance, event or music covered. If you want it covered on Live Fix, including specific information about why you want coverage on Live Fix will help him get back to you a lot quicker. If you’re hoping to see it covered elsewhere, please include the desired publication and Chris will work with you on trying to make that happen.
Thanks for visiting and we look forward to seeing you at the show!
