Coachella sells out in a week? A rapper threatens to shoot up a crowd? Linkin Park is using fans to test out new marketing channels? Parrot Heads go from ecstasy to horror in a matter of seconds? Foursquare expanding its concert experiments? A Live Nation lawsuit?
Did The Concert Industry Survive 2010?
January 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Last week we explored our Best of 2010 concert experiences. And during those explorations we discovered how live music continues to be a place of profound self-discovery, escape and an environment were live music fans find emotional comfort and community. But did the concert industry’s bottom line reflect the same awe and wonder? Did we [...]
Ticketmaster Launches New Ticketology Blog
August 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Monday, Ticketmaster launched their new blog Ticketology. We’re glad to see them take such a bold, fan-friendly and social step forward. But we have a few questions for them. Because that’s what we do.
Will Our Nation Protect Live Music Fans?
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Higher ticket prices. Less innovative concert experiences. Those are just two of the things facing live music fans as we get closer to the pending decision on the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger. Last week, The National Association of Ticket Brokers & The National Consumers League along with a legion of 50 U.S. representatives announced the [...]
Did the Concert Industry Survive 2009?
December 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’m not a big numbers guy but when I read the year-end numbers issued by Live Nation, AEG Live and other promoters, I thought it’d be a good idea for us to take a stroll through them just to make sure that the live music industry didn’t die and everyone made it through 2009 alive. We’ll also lay to rest a [...]
Will You Download Live Nation Concerts on iTunes?
December 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to Mashable, last week Live Nation and iTunes beat EMI to the digital download punch and unveiled their new live concert recordings service “Live Nation Presents.” From a fan standpoint being able to download your favorite concerts seems like a good option to have, that is, of course, once Live Nation starts filling up their iTunes catalogue. Because, currently, the pickings are pretty [...]
Stuff Your Face (Before) Thanksgiving with Live Music News
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Are you a hungry live music fan? I hope so. Because I have 3 succulent and satifying live music news stories that’ll get you primed for the big feast later this week. You can start the face-stuffing early as I dish out a meaty live music meal that’s simmering with stories that made my mouth water over the last couple [...]
Live Music Fans Need a CARS Program
September 16, 2009 By 7 Comments
Have you ever had an idea that you knew was crazy, but you still wanted to share it? And did you ever try to communicate your crazy idea with an image or photo-shopped picture, but were afraid to share your “idea art” because it look like a 3rd grader made it instead of a brilliant and mature adult mind? [...]
Say Hello to U2's Intimate Claw Stage
September 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Heading to see U2 at Soldier Field tonight in Chicago? Then you’ll want to check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes look from Chicago Tribune. The video takes a look at the “The Alien Space Ship/Claw” stage set up for U2′s 360 tour. The stage is designed to make the outside concert environment more intimate and make Solider Field [...]
Will Jay-Z, Live Nation Answer the Call on 9/11?
September 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes there are press conferences I wish I was at, so I could ask my own questions. Like this one at Madison Square Garden during which Billboard reports Jay-Z announcing his plans for his ”Answer The Call” charity concert set to take place at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Sept. 11, with all tickets priced at $50, and [...]
How To Destroy the Concert Industry
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What Would "Fan-Based" Concert Ticket Pricing Look Like?
June 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been thinking about the results of the Billboard poll to the right a lot lately. Especially after reading how Live Nation is trying to “help” concert fans. But is their recent removal of service fees (announced on June 1st) a move to help fans or just help increase summer ticket sales? Here’s what Live Nation told Billboard [...]
Why I Love The Ticketmaster Live Nation Merger
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Dear Live Music Citizens, It goes without saying that I love live music. So it’s only natural that I’ve been feeding you a regular stream of updates on the Live Nation Ticketmaster merger. And though I’ve used that above image in a few of the posts, as other bloggers have, I continue to post about [...]
