Why Our Google Plus Concert Experiment Continues To Rock

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I’ve been having lots of fun on Google Plus these last couple months. Ever since I got my invite I’ve been playing around with it to see what the value of the social network is for concert fans. And I have to say that I’m really excited about the possibilities. What I love the most [...]

Livestream Event: Black Eyed Peas Live 360-Degree Concert

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The Black Eyed Peas are at it again. First it was an Oprah Flash Mob, then it was a dirty 3D Super Bowl and mobile app concert experience. And now, together with the Robin Hood Foundation, the Black Eyed Peas will offer fans an interactive online concert experience. And we’re very curious to see how [...]

Concert News: Prince’s No-show, White Stripes, Ecstasy, Shea Stadium, Phish Fest and Chicago Bid Denial

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In no particular order or ranking here’s another rundown of some new bits and cool links to stories for your live music enjoyment about… Prince’s Super Bowl no-show, The White Stripes break-up, Phish’s new festival, NPR’s love for Shea Stadium, Chicago’s race to fund its music fests, Less Than Jake’s return , and an update [...]

Will This Be The Dirtiest 3D Super Bowl Halftime Show Ever?

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I hope. And to be honest ever since I lost my Bears vs. Packers Metro bet with my cousin Matt, I really don’t care who wins. But with the Black Eyed Peas as the Halftime show entertainment and learning about their BEP 3D 360 mobile app, I’m looking forward to the musical part of tonight’s [...]

The Best of Live Fix 2009: What You Loved The Most

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From Oprah Flash Mobs and Bon Iver tattoos to U2′s intimate Claw stage and mourning Michael Jackson, it was clear that we had some pretty amazing experiences at concerts in 2009. So how do we put all our experiences in perspective? Was there one moment that defined our concert experiences in 2009? Was there one event or topic that you loved reading [...]

The Secrets to Oprah’s Kickoff Party Flash Mob Dance

What’s bigger than Chicago, bigger than the Black Eyed Peas and bigger than Oprah? The collective ripple effect of thousands of ”Joy Ambassadors” dancing in downtown Chicago during a Black Eyed Peas concert. Like the rest of Chicago, I was amazed when I saw it (see above video).  And usually mobs are angry and not this beautiful [...]