Concert News: Kid Rock Tell-Off, LCD Sound System Farewell, Mobile Impact, U2 Picket, Ticketology Update

With the Grammys, dirty Super Bowl Halftime shows, and a whole bunch of other concert adventures going on these last couple weeks, things have been pretty busy, so here’s a special extended concert news round-up!

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

illustration by Sean Sullivan

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 [...]

Roll On: A Tribute To A Live Music Fan

I have some sad news to share with you. This morning my wife’s uncle,  John O’Donnell, passed away due to his struggle with brain cancer. It’s hard to write this post for many reasons. But I write regardless because it helps to cope.  But most of all, I write this post as a tribute to [...]

Rolling On With Kid Rock Backstage

John & Kid Rock Backstage Every time I speak with a music fan, the live concert experience becomes more meaningful and significant. And with this story, my beliefs about the healing power of  live music grew deeper and stronger. Back in January, I spoke with my wife’s uncle John O’Donnell about his adventure in Las Vegas, when he accomplished [...]

I Got the Buzz

I don’t normally like to talk about an article before it’s complete, but the post-interview buzz was pretty strong this time. On Sunday, I spoke with a live music fan and family member (my wife’s uncle) John O’Donnell about his recent adventures this past New Years in Las Vegas for his 53rd birthday. I’ll be [...]