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LCD Soundsystem’s “Shut Up And Play The Hits” Is A Concert Funeral?

April 13, 2012April 13, 2012 ChrisUncategorized

  Yep, we love exploring concert movies that capture the essence of the live music experience. And we’re excited to share the news that LCD Soundsystem‘s Shut Up and Play the Hits will be arriving in theaters this summer. James […]

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RIP Mikey Welsh: Fans, Bandmates Mourn Death of Ex-Weezer Bassist

October 9, 2011October 9, 2011 ChrisUncategorized
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As we mentioned before Weezer is scheduled to play the Blue Album in its entirety as part of Riot Fest tonight. And it saddens us to report that former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh, who planned to attend the show, died […]

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RIP and Live Music Mourning: Remembering DJ Mehdi at Empty Bottle

September 14, 2011September 24, 2011 ChrisUncategorized
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    When I read the news that DJ Mehdi had died this week from a tragic fall from a rooftop at his home in Paris, I immediately thought back to when we saw him perform alongside DJ A-Trak at […]

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How Did Live Music Help Fans Cope After 9/11?

September 11, 2011September 24, 2011 ChrisUncategorized

Over the last ten years, I’ve heard many personal stories about what my friends and family felt during and after the tragic events of 9/11. And today, in one way or another, you’ll probably be sharing stories of where you […]

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Why I’m Thankful For Live Music and You

November 25, 2010December 28, 2012 ChrisUncategorized

Each year of live music has its special moments. Its peaks and valleys. Its surprises and disappointments. And while I gathered my thoughts for this special Thanksgiving Day post, I took a look back at 2010 and realized that when […]

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Indie-rap Community, Fans Gather for Michael “eyedea” Larsen Memorial

October 23, 2010October 23, 2010 ChrisUncategorized

On Monday, we shared the sad news about the death of indie-rapper Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen, of Eyedea and Abilities. And tonight, and this week, the indie-rap community and fans will gather to celebrate his life and mourn his passing. Spread […]

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

October 20, 2010October 21, 2010 ChrisUncategorized

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 […]

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R.I.P. Michael Larsen of Eyedea & Abilities: A Tribute To His Life And Rhymes

October 18, 2010October 18, 2010 ChrisUncategorized

Sad news about the death of indie-rapper Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen, of Eyedea and Abilities, was announced yesterday. So let’s pay tribute as fans mourn his passing and celebrate his life and rhymes. Spread the love…

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Saul Williams Spares A Penny: My Eternal Afterthought

October 28, 2009 ChrisUncategorized

That video above is evidence that something eternal happened last night at the Saul Williams show. It was a case of my brain processing one thing while my heart processed another. During what I believe was the song “A Penny for […]

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Experiencing Grief, Joy and Community in Live Music

October 1, 2009October 8, 2010 ChrisBest Of

Two things have been brewing in my mind lately. 1) The Community of Cathartic Mourning and 2) Building Relationships in Live Music The Community of Cathartic Mourning A good friend of my wife and I shared this Bonnie Raitt Star Tribune review with me […]

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