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Should Concert Fans Run Rock ‘N Roll Half-Marathons?

April 7, 2012 By Chris Leave a Comment

I’m about to do something I’ve never done before. It’s kinda like running up 80 floors which is kinda like a band touring. And because I’m constantly curious about the connection between live music and running, I’m going to attempt a new grueling physical and mental challenge and then see what happens during [...]

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Filed Under: Community Management, Experiments Tagged With: Community Management, Emotions, Experiments, Facebook

Who Really Wins The Battle of the Bands: Fans, Bands or Brands?

May 1, 2011 By Chris Leave a Comment

Battle of the Bands contests have been going on for decades. Hundreds take place every year. But who wins, and who loses? The bands, the fans, or the brands who sponsor them? In this latest episode of Live Fix Radio we continue our exploration of this ever evolving culture of artist competition, brand promotion and [...]

Filed Under: Fan Interviews, Interviews, Podcast Tagged With: A Mighty Wind, Battle of the Bands, Darlingside, Facebook, Fan Interviews, Jansport, podcast, Sennheiser, Spinal Tap

How Will Social Media Continue To Change Live Music?

December 22, 2010 By Chris Leave a Comment

We’ve done a lot of exploring and experimenting this year with social media and live music. And it’s no surprise that social media communities and platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and virtual concerts have all changed how we experience live music. But what do the experts and innovators have to say about current trends and [...]

Filed Under: Concert News, Fan News, Social Media Tagged With: Chicago, Concerts, Facebook, Fan News, Live Nation, Live Nation Ticketmaster merger, Social Media, Social Media Week, the roxy, Ticketmaster, Ticketology, Twitter

Recreate My Night Evolves Fan Experience with David Guetta Concert Memories

November 11, 2010 By Chris 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.

Filed Under: Concert News, Emotions, Experiments, Fan Interviews, Fan News, Interviews, Social Media, Virtual Concert Experiences Tagged With: Concert News, Concerts, David Guetta, DJs, Facebook, Hip Hop, Kid Cudi, Recreate My Night, Social Media, virtual concert experiences, YouTube

R.I.P. Michael Larsen of Eyedea & Abilities: A Tribute To His Life And Rhymes

October 18, 2010 By Chris 1 Comment

Sad news about the death of indie-rapper Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen, of Eyedea and Abilities, was announced yesterday. So let’s pay tribute as fans mourn his passing and celebrate his life and rhymes.

Filed Under: Concert News, Emotions, Experiments, Fan Interviews Tagged With: City Pages, death, Eyedea & Abilities, Facebook, Gimmie Noise, grief, group mourning, Michael Larsen, Minneapolis, Minnesota, mourning, Rhymesayers, RIP, Social Media, Tribute

Andrew Belle at Livestream Studio: Live Concert, Fan Chat

October 11, 2010 By Chris Leave a Comment

Continuing our series on virtual concert experiences, we have a chance for you to watch singer-songwriter Andrew Belle tonight live from the Livestream Studios and ask him question during the show.

Filed Under: Concert News, Virtual Concert Experiences Tagged With: Andrew Belle, Chicago, Chicago Tribune, concert, Concerts, Facebook, Fan News, Live Music, Livestream, The Ladder, Twitter, virtual concert experiences

Maroon 5 Live From Facebook HQ Tonight via Livestream

September 30, 2010 By Chris Leave a Comment

For all you Maroon 5 fans out there, we’ve got a special Livestream treat for you tonight.

Filed Under: Concert News, Fan News, Mobile, Virtual Concert Experiences Tagged With: Concert News, Concerts, Event, Facebook, Fan News, Hands All Over, Livestream, Maroon 5, Mobile, online concert experiences, virtual concert experiences

Is Slurpee’s Battle of the Bands Contest Sweet Enough?

September 26, 2010 By Chris 1 Comment

I’m a sucker for a well-mixed Coke, mango and cherry Slurpee after a show or anytime the crave strikes, so I thought I’d share this Slurpee Battle of the Bands contest that wraps up today. And like all the other concert contests we’ve featured on Live Fix, this Slurpee contest needs a few more ingredients [...]

Filed Under: Concert News, Contests, Fan News Tagged With: 5 senses, 7-Eleven, Battle of the Bands, BOTB, brands, Concert fans, Concert News, contest, Facebook, Fan News, Levi Ware, Lollapalooza, Red Bull, senses, Slurpee, taste, The HOLLABACKS, Wolfgang's Vault

Escape To Plastic Beach with Gorillaz: Tour Dates, Live Ustream Chat

September 10, 2010 By Chris Leave a Comment

The Gorillaz concept album Plastic Beach has been coming to life in Europe this year, and now their quest for total Northern Hemisphere domination continues as the Escape To Plastic Beach Tour looks to conquer North America this fall.

Filed Under: Concert News, Social Media Tagged With: Concert News, Damon Albarn, Escape To Plastic Beach, Facebook, Gorillaz, tour dates, Twitter, Ustream

Reader Poll: Facebook vs. Twitter vs. YouTube?

September 8, 2010 By Chris Leave a Comment

You’re waiting for the show to start. The lights go down. The crowd cheers, roars and rumbles. Ripples of excitement flow through you. The music begins. What do you do next?

Filed Under: Experiments, Social Media, Virtual Concert Experiences Tagged With: Big Live, Facebook, Foursquare, Reader Polls, Recreate My Night, Social Media, Twitter, YouTube

Making Concert Memories Social: Interview with Recreate My Night

August 30, 2010 By Chris 4 Comments

What happens when you use social media to express and share your favorite concert memories? In what ways do you and other concert fans use Facebook and Twitter to capture, share and celebrate your favorite concert moments?

Filed Under: Best Of, Concert News, Emotions, Social Media, Virtual Concert Experiences Tagged With: Big Live, Concert fans, Concert Genealogy, Facebook, Hip Hop, interactive experience, Psychology, Recreate My Night, Rock, Social Media, social networking, Sociology, The Constellations, Twitter, virtual concert experiences

What’s Making Fans Riot at Metallica Concerts?

March 22, 2010 By Chris 1 Comment

The two riots at Metallica concerts in the last couple months don’t make sense. And, as sensational as both situations are, the whole thing still seems a bit odd because it wasn’t the fans inside the venue who were rioting. And there also seems to be a cultural pattern developing.