Sugarland Plays Free Tribute Concert in Indianapolis, Fans and Band Continue to Heal

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Continuing our exploration of the Sugarland concert tragedy and live music mourning, we’d like to share news and a few videos about how the band and their fans continue to cope with their grief and other emotions since the tragic event happened back in August. As Pollstar reports,Sugarland lead singer Jennifer Nettles said this to [...]

RIP and Live Music Mourning: Remembering DJ Mehdi at Empty Bottle

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    When I read the news that DJ Mehdi had died this week from a tragic fall from a rooftop at his home in Paris, I immediately thought back to when we saw him perform alongside DJ A-Trak at the Empty Bottle in 2007. And what I remember the most about that show was [...]

How Did Live Music Help Fans Cope After 9/11?

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Over the last ten years, I’ve heard many personal stories about what my friends and family felt during and after the tragic events of 9/11. And today, in one way or another, you’ll probably be sharing stories of where you were and what you felt when you heard the unbelievable and shocking news that the [...]

Concert Preview: Phish To Host Benefit Show, Live Webcast for Vermont Flood Recovery

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Continuing our exploration of Phish and their live show experiences, we’d like to share news about the band hosting a special show at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont next Wednesday, September 14th. The show will be supporting those communities impacted by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene. Here’s what Phish keyboardist Page McConnell had [...]

Pukkelpop Festival Sets Up Fund for Victims, Smith Westerns Tell Their Story

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It’s been a rough and terrible summer for concert stages. And in the wake of the the Pukkelpop stage disaster Pollstar reports that a benefit fund has been set up for victims impacted by the tragedy. The note stresses that the full amount of every donation will go directly to the victims and their survivors. [...]

Sugarland Fan Trauma, Gate Crashers, Best & Worst of Lollapalooza 2011

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During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we explore how fans cope with the emotional trauma caused by the Sugarland stage collapse tragedy, the evolution of gate-crashing and the best and worst moments of Lollapalooza 2011. Subscribe via iTunes. Show Notes: Music from the podcast (all tracks live at Lollapalooza 2011 except Sugarland) Atmosphere – [...]

5 Fans Die, 45 Injured After Stage Collapses At Indiana State Fair Before Sugarland Concert

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It’s never easy to share concert news like this. But according to WRTV Indianapolis, on Saturday night before the Sugarland concert at the Indiana State Fair the stage collapsed injuring 45 and killing 5 concert fans. And as the Los Angeles Times, the 5 victims were identified by the Marion County coroner’s office as Tammy Vandam, [...]

Why I’m Thankful For Live Music and You

Each year of live music has its special moments. Its peaks and valleys. Its surprises and disappointments. And while I gathered my thoughts for this special Thanksgiving Day post, I took a look back at 2010 and realized that when it comes to live music, I have a lot to be thankful for.

Weekly Wrap-up: Hip Hop Memorials, Sensual Live Shows, Crazy Slayer Fans, Grief Explorations, Free Downloads and More

It’s not even Halloween yet and these last two weeks have been so scary good here on Live Fix that I’m terrified to think that you missed any of these posts.

Indie-rap Community, Fans Gather for Michael “eyedea” Larsen Memorial

On Monday, we shared the sad news about the death of indie-rapper Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen, of Eyedea and Abilities. And tonight, and this week, the indie-rap community and fans will gather to celebrate his life and mourn his passing.

What Emotions Do Fans Feel During A Ra Ra Riot Show?

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Ra Ra Riot has come a long way since I first saw them perform in 2007 at moe.down festival near their home in upstate New York. During their recent show at Metro in Chicago earlier this month, I had the chance to see how they’ve grown, get glimpse of their future and wonder what emotions [...]

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

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.

Concert Preview: Ra Ra Riot Leads Fans Through The Orchard

Ra Ra Riot has come a long way since I first saw them perform in 2007 at moe.down festival near their home in upstate New York. And I’m wondering what will be in store for fans during their current tour.

Fan Commits Suicide During Swell Season Concert

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It saddens me to report this concert news that this week a concert fan committed suicide during a Swell Season concert. I can’t imagine what it was like to experience such a tragic and emotional moment both as an artist and a fan. As All Shook Down reports, the terrible situation unfolded as a fan [...]