When I think of eager concert fans in 2010, I think of the photo above that Colleen took during a climaxing moment at the Wrecking Ball Punk Fest in Chicago. Those fans where some of the most relentless, hungry and addicted live music fans I saw all year long. And when I think of those [...]
The Best Concert Fan Stories of 2010
December 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Are You A Concert Weirdo?
December 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Concert culture is full of many strange and wonderful things. And at the heart of this amazing adventure is YOU. The Concert Fan.
How Is This 13-year-old Musician Using “Christmas Smiles” To Help Fight Children’s Cancer?
December 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
Earlier this year during the K’naan show at Metro we told you how, a fan, 13-year-old aspiring singer-songwriter Kate Diaz from Chicago, was invited on stage to sing and play guitar for K’naan’s excellent African folk-pop ballad “Be Free”. During that song, like everyone else around me, I watched amazed at the skill and composure [...]
Weekly Wrap-up: Why Eating A Big Bowl of Chili Is Just Like Going To A Concert
December 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday, before we went to the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival, I ate a huge bowl of homemade chili. It was hot, meaty and filled my belly up reeeeeal good. Speaking of chili and live music (and considering the connection between live music, taste and our other senses), it’s no surprise how much that great [...]
Weekend Preview: Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival, The Roots, St. Bagu, Free Downloads
December 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You ready to rock and get your groove on this weekend? Good, cuz we got the goods to get you going, and keep you nice and toasty warm with tons of free downloads, The Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Fesival, The Roots, St. Bagu and more.
Does Rock ‘N Roll Fantasy Camp Help Concert Fans Live Their Dreams?
November 30, 2010 By 6 Comments
Why I’m Thankful For Live Music and You
November 25, 2010 By 2 Comments
Do House Concerts Make Live Music More Personal?
November 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Usually, our favorite concert experiences happen in stadiums, arenas, large public parks at summer music festivals, or at the local club. But as we’ve discovered in our exploration of redefined concert settings and virtual concerts, those usual concert locales aren’t the only places where live music can change our lives.
Weekend Concert Preview: Top Shows and Free Downloads
November 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
As we wrap up another fantastic week of exploring and celebrating live music, I’m still in awe of what my fellow concert fans accomplished with their amazing Rocktober Challenge. And now, it’s time to see what’s in store for us this weekend with another exciting Friday edition of top shows and free downloads to get [...]
The Rocktober Challenge: 2 Concert Fans See 50 Shows in 31 Days
November 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
What happens when two concert fans team up to embark on a month-long quest to test the limits of their love for live music?
Weekly Wrap-up: Lil’ Wayne vs. Johnny Cash, Live Remixing, Lawsuits, David Guetta Memories…
November 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It always amazes me how much happens in the world of live music in just one week. And like the fans in this photo, I hope you had a great week of shows and that your world was rocked by a plethora of live music adventures too. If you missed any of the action here [...]
Recreate My Night Evolves Fan Experience with David Guetta Concert Memories
November 11, 2010 By 3 Comments
Earlier this year we explored Recreate My Night to see how the new interactive site made the concert experience more social by allowing fans to upload and share concert memories through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Now, let’s see how Recreate My Night updated the experience by featuring star DJ/producer David Guetta.
Weekly Wrap-up: Haunted Chicago Venues, Free Downloads, Hot Retro Soul Bands, Live Concert Art, Cut Chemist and Rhymefest…
October 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ever wonder what really goes on inside the minds of bands and your fellow fans? Ever wonder what everyone is saying to each other when the music is so loud that all you can see is the mouths moving but can’t make out the secret messages the artists on stage or fans next to your [...]
