Concert Preview: Scotland Yard Gospel Choir at Millennium Park

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Yes, a lot of painful moments can happen on stage, but traveling to and from shows can be just as dangerous for bands. It’s been over nine months, since Chicago-based orch-pop band The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir was involved in a terrible crash last year while in route to tour their latest album … and [...]

Dave Matthews Band To End 2010 At Wrigley Field

The rumors about The Dave Matthews Band playing Wrigley Field were confirmed today. But are they the best band to play in the best ballpark in the world?

Why Do Fans Love the Rock and Awe Of Surprise Shows?

The surprise show is one of the greatest things that can happen to a concert fan. And one of the reasons I love surprise concerts is because they catch fans completely off guard. And whether the surprise concert lasts for only one song or goes on for an entire set, fans always get lifted off [...]

365 Days Later: Did Michael Jackson’s Death Change Live Music?

I can’t believe it’s been a year already. But it has. And to pay tribute to Michael Jackson’s death that occurred one year ago today, we have news about the special concert hosted by VoicePlate that will be going on tomorrow in Los Angeles, plus a collection of your favorite King of Pop links to [...]

Massive Weekly Wrap-Up: Huge News For You!

Sometimes there are concerts that are so big, so huge, so monumentally massive that words can’t describe the impact that they have on fans and bands. Yes, I’ve been to a few concerts like that. And if I were to compare weekly wrap-ups to those mega concert moments, I would say that combining the last [...]

Father’s Day Festival: 10 Dads Who Love Live Music

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On Mother’s Day, we had fun celebrating Moms who love live music. And now it’s time to give Dads the stage on Father’s Day and discover what moments they remember the most and how live music has changed their lives.

What’s On Dad’s “Set List” This Year?

Since we’re in the homestretch for celebrating Dads tomorrow on Father’s Day, I’d like to help make it easy to find something that he’ll love by offering up a few gift ideas for those Dads who love live music.

Concert Preview: The Fiery Furnaces Return For Two In Chicago

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Ever wonder what goes through a band’s mind while they’re playing on stage? Do they think about the crowd in front of them? Do past shows musically or psychologically impact future shows? Or is each show it’s own unique journey of new sounds, senses and experiences? For Brooklyn-based indie rock band The Fiery Furnaces it’s [...]

Concert Preview: Jakob Dylan At Morton Arboretum

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I often think that where you see a concert is just as important as who’s performing. And this Saturday Jakob Dylan will be playing at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. The venue is primarily a 1,700 acre outdoor museum of trees, shrubs and other plants. And like other unique outdoor music venues, it sounds [...]

Why Did Fans Riot At Canceled Drake Concert In NYC?

Concert fan behavior continues to fascinate me. And though yesterday’s riot after the canceled Drake concert in NYC is nothing to be proud of for any concert fan, it’s still yet other curious case of concert fans gone wild that we’re more than happy to examine.

Chicago Blues Festival Triggers A New Exploration Into Concert Genealogy

A soggy Saturday in the Windy City couldn’t keep us from enjoying a day of excellent blues roots tunes. And the rain certainly didn’t stop me from connecting our Blues Fest experience to a famous blues-influenced rock band either. All in all, I’d say it was a pretty good day for concert fans who love [...]

Concert Preview: Chicago Blues Festival, Old Town Art Fair

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This weekend the Chicago Blues Festival and Old Town Art Fair will be rocking the Windy City. We’re ready. Are you? Get show details,  mobile app info and more.

Live Fix Weekly Wrap-Up: Exploding Bands, Manipulated Fans and Camping Out At Lollapalooza

Soulified Wilco covers celebrating anniversaries. Exploding Chicago bands. Thoughts on Congress. Best-concert-ever Farewells. Manipulated Concert Fans. Free Bhangra Downloads. Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo updates. Did you catch it all?

Do Concert Fans Enjoy Being Manipulated?

Do I dare to even ask such a complex question? Absolutely. It’s an important question to ask as we head into a weekend full of live music adventures.  And it’s also a question I’ve wondered about for awhile. And now is the perfect time to explore it.