I had a totally random thought the other day when I was talking with a fellow concert fan. My thought was related to my discovery during a Matisyahu concert when I saw a fan create a fantastic invention.
”We’re All Fans” Wins A Webby
May 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Now, the Grammys might not be my favorite award show for representing the best in popular music, but at least they’ve got the right idea when it comes to making an online experience that’s focused on the fans. And now they have a prestigious award to show for it, too.
Winners of the PHISH 3D Ticket Giveaway
May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Review, Free Download: Asher Roth’s Seared Foie Gras with Quince and Cranberry
May 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Whether you love college or not, it’s time to belly up to the table to taste 18 tracks of Asher Roth’s latest mixtape Seared Foie Gras with Quince and Cranberry.
Please Excuse the Mess While We Tidy Up
March 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Rock, Chill and Chat with YMTE at The Hungry Brain
February 22, 2010 By 2 Comments
Tonight, we’ll be heading out to the Hungry Brain to take in a festive night of live music, comedy and conversation hosted by You, Me, Them, Everybody. Each week Brandon Wetherbee (founder of YMTE) and Esmeralda Leon feature live events ranging from musical acts to lectures to films. And you’re invited to be a part [...]
2010 Grammy Awards Get Social For The Fans
January 31, 2010 By 2 Comments
The Grammys are tonight and last year I had fun connecting with other live music fans as we all pleasure tweeted our thoughts and impressions during the show. But as 2009 rolled on, I took time to understand how award shows work. I also wasn’t afraid to admit when I was wrong. So what’s in [...]
Is Glastonbury 2010 Sell Out Good For Fans?
October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I was amazed when I read these stories about Glastonbury festival 2010 selling out even before they announced who’s playing. Was it a promoter ploy? Or a genuine case of fan diehard commitment? Then I read these Billboard and Gaurdian reports and remembered that last year’s Glastonbury festival did the same thing by selling out five months prior [...]
Update: Stop the War On Fun
October 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Back in June, I wrote about how the live music community in San Francisco is currently facing challenges related to its all-ages venues. Well, according to their Facebook “Stop the War On Fun” group there’s an update to the struggle: The good news is that ABC has dismissed their case against the Great American [...]
Live Preview: Fool's Gold, BLK JKS at Bottom Lounge
September 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
For the last two months I’ve been re-absorbing the self-titled debut album by Fool’s Gold, a Los Angeles band that blends world rhythms with afro-pop and rock. They seem to be carving out their own niche and style because their music speaks to me in ways that other afro-pop and world music hasn’t in a while. Maybe it’s the lyrical [...]
Concert Review: Rock The Bells In Chicago
August 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
This review originally appeared in Ink19. Something huge happened two days before the first Rock the Bells tour stop in Chicago, transforming the festival into a day-long mourning experience that I hadn’t experienced before at a music festival. From the stage to the lawn seats, the death of Michael Jackson completely altered the entire emotional [...]
How Fans Feel The Pain of Falling On Stage
August 10, 2009 By 8 Comments
Why do we take pleasure in someone else’s pain? Have you ever laughed, or giggled, under your breath when you’ve seen someone trip and then kiss the pavement? I’ll be honest with you. I have. Many times. Ever since I can remember, when I see someone trip or fall, I usually laugh when it happens. Not because I’m a heartless [...]
Helado Negro Conquers 5 Boroughs On NYC Tour
August 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In June I interviewed Helado Negro front man Roberto Lange for a forthcoming article for Alarm Magazine. It was a great chat as we discussed his Ecuadorian, Latin jazz, hip hop and karaoke upbringing. One of my favorite parts of the interview was when he explained the experimental blending of visual art with his musical musings, samplings and recordings. [...]
Update: WGN Radio, Comicon Rock With 'No Air Guitar'
July 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I have a couple updates to share with you about my friend and author of No Air Guitar Allowed Steve Weinberger. For those in the Chicago area, this (July 25th) Saturday night/Sunday morning (1:00-1:15am CST) Steve will talk about his book on Brian Noonan’s WGN 720 AM radio program. So as you’re coming home from your weekend concert or staying up [...]
