Exploring our addiction to the live music experience |
In case you missed it, last night Ra Ra Riot performed live at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn and the festivities where livestreamed on YouTube. The show celebrated the release of the band’s new album “Beta Love” and kicks of their upcoming tour. Now you can watch the performance for [...]
It’s time to take another detour from our usual Live Music Experiments and explore the exciting world of self-tracking. Over the last few months I’ve been experimenting with Fitbit and the emerging trends of Quantified Self. Like our other curious detours into community management, social business and road running, I’ve started to discover some pretty cool stuff with this Fitbit [...]
On this episode of Live Fix Radio we’re exploring stories from the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief concert, looking back at other historical benefit shows and their psychological impact, and sharing tips on how you can host your own concert to support a worthy cause. Rock on and thanks for listening! Subscribe via iTunes. Show Notes: Segment [...]
We all know that Santa keeps a list of who’s been naughty and nice. But what if he kept a list of favorite concert movies? What would be on that list? The last time I sat on Santa’s lap I didn’t get a chance to ask him about his concert movie list, but [...]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy I started to wonder what the impact would be on the live music industry and the fan experience. Who would be hit the hardest? The fans? Bands? Venue owners? As I thought about how live music has helped fans and band process grief and loss, I also started to [...]
This month I’m proud and inspired to help change the face of men’s health and join the Movember men’s health movement because, as I’ve shared before, my dad struggled with mental illness for much of his life and it could have been prevented or at least treated with more awareness earlier in his life, [...]
As we’ve seen (and heard) before, kids can rock the stage and get lost in the awe of live music at any age. And during this episode of Live Fix Radio, we’re continuing our why kids rock and amaze us exploration and talking with Camplified founder Aimee Berger about how she’s playing a pivotal [...]
Got some more excellent concert fan storytelling for ya via our friend Ben Slayter. This installment also continues our Umphrey’s Mcghee exploration. Ben originally shared this photo essay on Bands That Jam as he tells the story of what happened during a recent trip to see Umphrey’s McGee in Louisville and it gives me great pleasure to spread [...]
Our Bruce Springsteen exploration continues as we take you through a series of concert videos showing how The Boss is connecting with a new generation of fans one tween at a time. I first heard about Springsteen bringing a tween on stage to sing “Waiting on Sunny Day” during his show at Wrigely Field [...]
I’m beyond excited to share the news that this week we welcomed a new concert fan in to the world! While many of you were rocking out at your favorite shows on Tuesday night our first child Calvin Christopher made his grand entrance onto the world’s stage. Over the last nine months I’ve [...]
We know that mobile is changing live music. But how are mobiles apps evolving? Are they evolving in the right way? Let’s take look and see with this quick trip through this Billboard article by Elliot Van Busskirk. Then I’ll offer up a 5 Elements that I think should be on the perfect concert mobile app. [...]
Editorial note: The following is a guest post from our friend and Live Fix contributor Moira McCormick who recently sat down to chat with Michael Kiwanuka before his gig in New York. “I’m just enjoying the roller coaster,” says Michael Kiwanuka, a few hours before the Sept. 18 opening concert of [...]
If you can’t go to the show, we know, the next best thing is rocking out to a concert movie in a darkened theater or in the comfort of your home. Yep, that’s right. During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we’re continuing our exploration of concert documentaries for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. From [...]
I love it when I read something about an artist that gives me a new perspective on their music. And it’s even better when what I read also makes me want to go see them live. I had one of these moments on a recent plane trip to Austin when I was [...]
