The Rocktober Challenge: 2 Concert Fans See 50 Shows in 31 Days

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What happens when two concert fans team up to embark on a month-long quest to test the limits of their love for live music?

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

Ra Ra riot at Metro in Chicago

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 [...]

Making Concert Memories Social: Interview with Recreate My Night

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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?

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.

Are You Under the Influence of the Individual?

You? Yes, you. Until I saw the Dancing Guy YouTube clip, I’ve spent most of my time on Live Fix exploring and wondering about group concert behavoir as opposed to the individual fan impact on live concert culture. When it comes to assessing  fan behavior and determining whether or not drugs and alcohol is aiding their ability to express themselves, the assessing is usually [...]

I Was Wrong About Sasquatch Festival’s Dancing Guy

 Yep, I was wrong. Since my original post I’ve received responses back  from inquiries I sent to both fans who’s videos I featured on the original post. And in  the wake of their comments, I’ve had to rethink my initial thoughts about the swarm started by the Dancing Guy. Included below is the first response from the [...]