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Live Fix Podcast: Why Do These Kids Rock, Jam and Amaze Us So Much?

September 23, 2011December 30, 2018 ChrisArtist Interviews, Concert Reviews, Interviews, LiveFixPodcast, LiveMusic

During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we explore the topic of teenage performers and how the live music experience impacts their creativity, inspiration and psychological development. We’re excited to dive into this topic and share with you the music […]

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Live Fix Podcast: How Do Women Experience Live Music?

July 9, 2011December 30, 2018 ChrisInterviews, LiveFixPodcast, LiveMusic, Music
Massive Scar Era

  During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we explore how the female brain, body and emotions are impacted by the live music experience. We also spoke with Egyptian hardcore band Massive Scar Era. And after seeing the female-fronted quartet […]

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Concert Preview: An Interview with Poi Dog Pondering’s Frank Orrall

February 2, 2011February 2, 2011 ChrisInterviews

Continuing our exploration into house concerts, The Little Things and other nuances and exciting elements of live concert culture, here’s an exclusive interview with Frank Orrall of Poi Dog Pondering as he leads the band to return to the Vic […]

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Does Rock ‘N Roll Fantasy Camp Help Concert Fans Live Their Dreams?

November 30, 2010December 29, 2010 ChrisInterviews

Music fan fantasies are complex. They can help us cope with life, or they can keep us from facing reality. So what happens when Rock ‘N Roll Fantasy Camp give fans the chance to live out our rock star dreams […]

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UPDATE: Live Interview with Chicago Rapper Lupe Fiasco on Vocalo.org

November 23, 2010November 26, 2010 ChrisInterviews

One of my favorite live performances in the last few years was seeing Lupe Fiasco at Lollapalooza in 2008. I had seen him the year before in 2007, and what made Fiasco’s set such a jaw-dropper was witnessing his maturation […]

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Concert Preview: Keys N Krates Unlocks The Art of Live Remixing

November 8, 2010November 8, 2010 ChrisInterviews

We’ve explored the role that DJs play in the community of groove and what gifted turntablists can do when they innovate in a live setting. Now, let’s dive deeper into our exploration to discover how Toronto-based remix trio, Keys N […]

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Concert Preview: JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound

October 28, 2010October 28, 2010 ChrisInterviews

During the Gapers Block Anniversary party we had the pleasure of taking in the live show of Chicago retro-soul band JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound. The concert was sweaty, swingin’ and soulful. And good thing for you is that […]

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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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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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The Streets On Fire: Playing Live With Tigers

March 26, 2010June 3, 2010 ChrisInterviews

Do bands really have no idea what they’re doing when they create energy during a live show?  Does onstage chemistry just happen by chance or is there a formula to follow? Spread the love…

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We Are The Willows: Creating A Concert Of Conversation

March 15, 2010June 3, 2010 ChrisInterviews

Besides the musical performance, how does a band make their show a fully felt dialogue of emotions instead of just an average rock concert? And if a band did create that environment, how would you respond to a concert of […]

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Artist Interview: Anthony Davis (Ant of Atmosphere)

January 3, 2009November 8, 2010 ChrisInterviews

Back in November, I spoke with Anthony Davis (aka ANT) of Atmosphere for Ink19 before their Chicago show at the Vic Theatre. It was a rare interview because rapper Sean Daley (aka Slug) usually does the talking. The duo released […]

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Popmatters Interview: Blues Traveler at Lollapalooza 2008

September 2, 2008November 4, 2010 Chris CataniaInterviews

This interview originally appeared in Popmatters. Over the last 20 years Blues Traveler has gone from underground jam-band stalwarts to mainstream multi-platinum success including a Grammy for 1994’s single “Run Around”. In that two decade span, they’ve also founded a […]

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