Concert Preview: Freelance Whales at Lincoln Hall
Tonight at Lincoln Hall, New York-based quintet Freelance Whales will bring their alluring and blissfully eerie mix of folk, electronica and orch-pop to the Windy City. Spread the love…
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Does Rock ‘N Roll Fantasy Camp Help Concert Fans Live Their Dreams?
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 […]
Concert Preview: Why Grinderman Will Rock the Riviera Tonight
As I mentioned in the weekend concert preview, I’m stoked about the Grinderman show tonight at the Riviera in Chicago. And to celebrate my excitement, I’d like to share with you a special video. Spread the love…
Battle of the Bands: Shure and Jansport Let You Choose Who Will Rock SXSW 2011
During the Slurpee and 7-Eleven Battle of the Bands earlier this year, we explored how BOTB contests impact the live music experience for bands and fans. And now we’re going to take a look at two more BOTB contests presented […]
Weekend Concert Preview: Top Shows and Free Downloads
As we wrap up another fantastic week of exploring and celebrating live music, I’m still in awe of what my fellow concert fans accomplished with their amazing Rocktober Challenge. And now, it’s time to see what’s in store for us […]
Weekend Concert Preview: Rhymefest, Wrecking Ball Punx Fest, Waco Brothers
It’s Friday my friends, which means it’s time to see what’s going on in Chicago’s live music scene this weekend… Spread the love…
Livestream Event: John Oates, Sam Bush Live From The Loveless Cafe
Continuing our series on virtual concert experiences, we’re pleased to bring you another Livestream event today featuring John Oates and Sam Bush live from the Loveless Cafe in Tennessee. Spread the love…
Livestream Event: Emerging Bands, Top Bloggers Unite at Knitting Factory for LYVA Music Fest 2010
Continuing our series on virtual concert experiences, we’re pleased to bring you another Livestream event with a New York and worldwide focus. Spread the love…
Weekend Kick-Start: James Brown Flashback, Wings Reissue Contest, Baeble Music, Downloads, Remix Sneak Peak
Last night I watched one of the most important live concerts ever: James Brown: Live at the Boston Garden . The concert took place a day after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. And it was absolutely amazing to […]
Concert Preview: Is Gayngs Going To Be Just As Good Live?
One of my favorite albums lately has been the debut release from Gayngs called Relayted. And tonight at Metro we’ll see if the new album is just as good live as it has been between my headphones these past few […]
What’s Missing From The Radiohead Live in Praha DVD?
This weekend I had the pleasure of watching the new Radiohead Live in Praha DVD made by fans during the band’s August 29, 2009 concert in Prague at the Výstavištĕ Holešovice Exhibition Hall. Being a concert fan who loves experiencing […]
Making Concert Memories Social: Interview with Recreate My Night
What happens when you use social media to express and share your favorite concert memories? In what ways do you and other concert fans use Facebook and Twitter to capture, share and celebrate your favorite concert moments? Spread the love…
Mogwai Screens First-Ever Live Concert Film “Burning”
Last week, Scottish post-rock band Mogwai released their new live album Special Moves and first-ever live concert film Burning. For the last few months the group has been sharing clips of Burning on their YouTube channel and other places, including […]
Concert Preview: Samantha Crain At Schubas
Though they love to tell a good story that’s usually steady, mid-tempo and gradually unfolds, there comes a time when a singer-songwriter wants to let loose and put more rock to their live show. So how do they pull it […]