Exploring our addiction to the live music experience |
We all know that road trips are a big part of the live concert experience. And last summer we explored how good things come in three’s when combing the Honda Civic Tour, live music and concert fans. And this summer Honda is at it again as they get ready to kick off the 2011 Honda [...]
Thanks to our friends over at Windy City Rock, we got word about two Chicago bands that are participating in a cross-country tour along Route 66 that’s sponsored by Red Bull. This is particularly interesting to us for many reasons.
Back in April, we spoke with Chicago hip hop group St. Bagu and got to know them and the story behind their very first live show. And this week we’re keeping an eye on the guys as they travel to play on the international stage at the Shanghai World Expo as part of Hip Hop [...]
They say that bad things happen in three’s. Well, I think the same can be said of good things. Because what I have for you in this post in a merging of three “things” that I love to share with you: Free downloads. Brands that support live music (and help us get to shows). And [...]
What happens when a classic book inspires an artist to embark on an ambitious tour and record new music in ten different cities while on the road?
What is it that makes the journey of going to a concert almost as fun as the concert itself? Is it the soundtrack or playlist of your road trip? Is it the people you’re with? Is it the buzz of excitement and sense of freedom you feel as you all cruise down the road toward [...]
This interview originally appeared in Popmatters. When I first read about Live Music Blog writer/photographer Andrew McMahon’s attempt to see 20 concerts in 20 days back in mid-September, I saw his audacious attempt as a heroically intriguing two-week experiment done in the name of live music fans who love and live for live music. Unfortunately, [...]
