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Live Fix June Wrap-Up: Riot News, Free Downloads, Artist Interviews…

July 6, 2010November 8, 2010 ChrisBest Of

Speaking of fireworks…. I hope you had a very safe and celebratory 4th of July. Yes, I know June is past. But there was a whole lot going on during June in the live music world. And I know you […]

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

June 20, 2010December 28, 2012 ChrisBest Of

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. […]

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Monthly Wrap-Up: What You Loved The Most May Surprise You

June 1, 2010June 4, 2010 ChrisBest Of

As I stood behind Evander Holyfield and scoped out his famously gnawed ears and watched Naomi Judd crawl across the floor cracking jokes in a VIP suite; and listened to Jewel struggle through the National Anthem at the Indy 500 […]

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Concert Preview: The Kickback Is Ready To Explode

May 20, 2010May 25, 2010 ChrisBest Of, Interviews

One way to get the attention of a live music fan is to call a band’s live show “explosive,”  which is one of the words used to describe how The Kickback do things live.  But before you go to their […]

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Eminem and Jay-Z Not Afraid To Rock Yankee Stadium, Comerica Park

May 14, 2010September 24, 2010 ChrisBest Of

Ever since I posted about the Little Things and baseball, I’ve noticed just how connected live music is to the best game in the whole world. And since it’s that time of year, there’s a seasonal buzz going around about […]

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Sasquatch Festival’s “Dancing Guy” Reveals His Swarm-Starting Secrets

May 10, 2010December 30, 2018 ChrisBest Of, FanInterviews, Interviews, Live Experiments, Music

When I first saw the YouTube video of the Dancing Guy at Sasquatch Music Festival last year I had my doubts about whether or not it was real. But then I soon learned what I was watching was in fact […]

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Umphrey’s McGee Jams Interactive At UMBowl In Chicago

April 30, 2010November 4, 2010 ChrisBest Of

On April 24th at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, improvisational prog-rock jamming sextet Umphrey’s McGee hosted the first ever UMBowl, a four-quarter interactive concert experiment where the fans determined the song selection via real-time texted set lists and pre-show balloting. Spread […]

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St. Bagu: Bustin’ Through Lines One Rhyme At A Time

April 28, 2010October 13, 2010 ChrisBest Of, Interviews

Editorial Note: Update on 5/23 from the band after their live show, including a video, follows the interview. When I first listened to the debut EP Lines from Chicago quartet St. Bagu I was drawn in by their fresh approach […]

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Phish 3D Movie: Was It Phantastic Or Phorgettable?

April 23, 2010July 23, 2012 ChrisBest Of

In some ways Phish 3D captured the essence of a Phish concert but it was still a mixed bag of pleasure and disappointment. Spread the love…

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Blogger Round Table: Are Mentors Just A Myth?

March 2, 2010June 5, 2010 ChrisBest Of

You might be reading this post and wondering ‘what the heck is going on here? I thought this was a Live Music blog?’ It is and will always be. But on this Live Fix post were going to take a […]

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Every Drop Counts: The Making Of A Haiti Benefit Concert

January 31, 2010March 10, 2010 ChrisBest Of, Interviews

In the last few weeks, one of the ways the global live music community has shown their support for Haiti earthquake victims is by putting on benefit concerts. But how exactly does a community pull together in such a short […]

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Do You Know How To Pitch To Bloggers?

January 10, 2010December 28, 2012 ChrisBest Of

Chris Brogan’s post this week about “how to reach out to bloggers” was so right on that I have to share it with you. Much of what Brogan said is universal for all bloggers and it’s comprehensive. But I’d like […]

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Headliners vs. Openers: Who Wins the Battle?

November 30, 2009March 10, 2010 ChrisBest Of

You don’t come to the show expecting it.  Some artists fear it–while others live for it. But when you’re caught in the middle, as a fan, you feel weird because it’s not what you necessarily paid for or expected to experience. And depending on […]

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Live Fix Exclusive: Sci-Fi Concert Mashup Illustration

November 22, 2009March 10, 2010 ChrisBest Of

Contiuning our exploration into Real Live Concert Mashups, I’d like to share with you a Live Fix exclusive! The image above is a first ever Live Fix concert mashup illustration.  It was created by my friend and illustrator Sean Sullivan who was inspired […]

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