Live Fix Radio Episode 38: New Live Albums from Eels and Mumford & Sons

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On this episode of Live Fix Radio we’re paying tribute to the fiery live performance of late Chicago bluesman Magic Slim, and sharing highlights and stories from the new releases by Mumford & Sons and Eels. Rock on and thanks for listening! Subscribe via iTunes. Show Notes News and other cool stuff we talked about: [...]

Concert Infographic: 50 Years Of Touring By The Rolling Stones

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Continuing our infographic exploration, here’s a cool collection of infographics via  Fast Company Design inspired by 50 Years of Touring by the Rolling Stones. This is the design from the 1994 tour, click here to see the entire collection. Have you seen The Rolling Stones live? Drop us a comment below and let us know [...]

Live Fix Radio Episode 37: Super Bowl Halftime History and Real Concert Crowd Sourcing

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On this episode of Live Fix Radio we’re exploring the past, present and future of the Super Bowl halftime show and thinking about what sort of copy-catting Beyonce might be up to during this year’s show. We’ll also riff on Pepsi’s attempt at crowd-sourcing and compare that with examples of real concert crowd-sourcing. Rock on and thanks for [...]

Beyonce’s Big Game Gig Originality Issues and Real Concert Crowdsourcing

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  Okay, after yesterday’s press conference we now know that Beyonce can belt out the National Anthem acapella, which if you’re wondering, is one of the hardest songs to sing. Hey, at least Beyonce didn’t try to lipsync over Whitney Houston‘s legendary verson of the National Anthem during the inauguration, or do something like Christina Aguilera [...]

Watch Ra Ra Riot Debut New “Beta Love” Tunes Live On YouTube

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  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 [...]

Live Fix Radio: 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Show and The Impact of Benefit Concerts

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  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 [...]

How Did Hurricane Sandy Impact Live Music And The Fan Experience?

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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 [...]

Bruce Springsteen And His “Sunny Day” Sing-a-long Tour With Tweens

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  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 [...]

A New Concert Fan Is Born: What Will Baby Calvin Experience?

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    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 [...]

5 Elements Of The Perfect Concert Mobile App

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  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. [...]

3 Things I Learned About Kenny Chesney’s Live Show at 30,000 Feet

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      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 [...]

It’s Coming…Primus Plots Fall 3D Tour

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    Looks like our 3D concert exploration just got some more fodder thanks to Primus. Yep. According to the Primus website: Primus will embark on the first-ever traveling 3D-enhanced musical performance this fall. Featuring two sets per evening, each show will also boast Quad Surround Sound. Tour dates are below and until Primus tosses us [...]

What Is Your Music Mood: Exploring eMusic’s Aura Machine At Pitchfork Festival

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Yes, we are. We’re getting closer to doing actual real scientific experiments at concerts. I’m also excited to tell you what I saw because it pushes our experiments forward too. I say this because during my time at Pitchfork Music Festival I had the pleasure of going into the eMusic Eletromusical Energy Visualizer to see how certain [...]

You Should Never Try To Unplug The Boss Or Sir Paul

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  That’s right. You don’t turn the power off on the Boss until he’s done. And apparently not even Sir Paul could sway authorities to keep the show going after concert organizers turned the switch off last week in England. As the Huffington Post reports: Concert organizers pulled the plug on rock stars Bruce Springsteen [...]