PitchFork Music Festival Announces Lineup, 3-Day Passes Sold Out

February 13, 2010

In less than five days after they made the initial announcement of the headliner and partial lineup including the reunited Pavement, Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, and Raekwon, the three-day passes for the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival sold out.

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Enter The Realm of Matisyahu Live, "One Day" Remix Contest

February 11, 2010

The live performance of Jewish rapper/reggae artist Matisyahu takes you beyond escapism and beyond entertainment. It’s a live concert experience inspired by a love for rock, reggae, dub, Jewish worship and hip hop. It’s absorbing, communal and eternally spiritual.

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The Benefit Of Using Humor To Promote Concerts

February 9, 2010

Yesterday I received an email from hip hop/folk artist Tim Fite. It made me laugh like most of his quirky and oddly entertaining newsletter updates do.
But this one was special and I’d like to share it with you because of how he creatively promotes his upcoming New York show.

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What Is The Future Of The Super Bowl Halftime Show?

February 8, 2010

Okay, I’ve had just about enough of this post-Super Bowl Halftime show letdown. 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 [...]

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Fans, DJs & Artistic Recyclers: Win Your Way To Coachella 2010

February 8, 2010

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 [...]

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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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2010 Grammy Awards Get Social For The Fans

January 31, 2010

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 store for [...]

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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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Wait 'Till Next Year? Rothbury Cancels 2010 Festival

January 24, 2010

I was bummed by the news, but maybe there’s a good reason why Rothbury organizers cancelled this year’s festival.

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Are You In Tune With The Touring Mind of Solo Artists?

January 23, 2010

 
What goes on inside the mind of a solo artist when they’re on stage? Do they struggle to connect with the crowd? Or is their show more personal and palpable? Is there something about the live music experience that convinces solo artists to tour when their heart and mind are divided? 
 
 

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