You’re in for a special treat my friends. Because, during this episode of Live Fix Radio, we’ll journey through the amazing concert adventures of Eric “Nihilist” Kolkey. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we explore Kolkey’s pioneering days promoting and celebrating Chicago’s legendary punk scene, discover his sensual rituals at Vivian Girls shows and relive a terrifying “Gaga moment” at Lollapalooza 2010.
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Show Notes:
- Segment one: Live music news: Perry Farrell and Jane’s Addiction plan for escape, DJ Tiesto makes concert history on Twitter, Van Halen’s nervous reunion tour and more.
- Segment two (15:20): Feeling the speakers and being completely addicted to Vivian Girls.
- Segment three (24:46): Captivated by Alice Cooper’s “Nightmare”, remembering Chicago’s historic punk scene and what most people don’t know about California punk rock fans.
- Segment four (54:49): Why Lady Gaga is punk and how Eric survived her epic stage dive at Lollapalooza 2010.
- Vivian Girls – “Can’t Get Over You” & “Walking Alone at Night”
- Alice Cooper – “Welcome to My Nightmare”
- Jesus Lizard – “Puss” Live at Pitchfork 2009
- Jimmy Skafish – “Disgracing the Family Name”
- Shrapnel – “Combat Love”
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