Yes, Grouplove has passed the live music test. And I have to give a special thanks to my cousin Matt for winning our Metro/Bears/Packers bet and wisely selecting to see Grouplove as his first concert at Metro. Ever since Matt picked the show I’d been digging Grouplove’s tunes on their debut release Never Trust a [...]
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Concert Review: Lots Of Lovin’ Going On During Grouplove Gig At Metro
Jack White Attempts Strange Metaphoric Concert Quest
Well, this is a fun continuation of our ongoing White Stripes experiment. Of course it’s only Jack White attempting a new world record as he voyages out in the wake of his new album Blunderbuss. Here’s the news according to a press release that I received and chuckled through as I read the details [...]
R. Kelly Leaves Fans Trapped In Disappointment After 75-Second Show
This is no way to celebrate Mother’s Day. And I’m sure Tupac and Kanye wouldn’t do something like this. As the Stool Pigeon reports, R. Kelly fans were deceived and extremely disappointed by the star’s 75 second concert during Mother’s Day weekend. Basic admission for the event
Happy Mother’s Day: Tupac’s “Dear Mama” Lives On
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Infographic: How Have Smartphones Changed The Festival Experience?
This is a very interesting infographic via the Hypebot about the historic evolution of the smartphone and its impact on the music experience since Woodstock. There’s some good data points in here. But what this infographic really reminds of is our chat with Alex from StagePage about mobile apps and how we need to foster [...]
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What Would You Pin? Ticket Stubs, Album Covers and Concert Art?
Continuing our exploration of sites, apps, tools, other cool stuf for concert fans, we’ve been experimenting with the new social media bookmarking site Pinterest. It’s a great site and we’ve posted several boards for you to enjoy. Here’s our Pinterest
Exploring Docufest, The Dead, Rothbury and Altered Concert Experiences
During this episode of Live Fix Radio, join us as we explore the creative adventures of fellow concert fan and photographer Ben Slayter. Listen in to our chat with Ben as he shares the inspiration for the collaborative multi-media project Docufest, memories of Rothbury and Burning Man, and more insights about our ongoing “what makes fans want to [...]
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Win Live Albums And More Record Store Day 2012 Swag
Yes, as we’ve discovered, there is a Zen likeless between the live concert experience and flipping through the vinyl at your favorite record shop. And after this year’s Record Store Day I certainly achieved my vinyl nirvana with other live music fans at Reckless Records. Here’s a snapshot of the bounty I scored on [...]
Say Hello To The Crazy Falling Concert Fan From Creamfields Festival
As you know, live music makes concert fans do some crazy stuff. So say hello to the Crazy Falling Fan from the Creamfields Festival in Sydney, Australia. According to reports, after the fan survived the fall he saluted the crowd with a triumphant thumps up. And, of course, the DJ who [...]
Concert Preview: Getting Ready For Grouplove and Matt’s First Show at Metro
It’s taken a while but we’re excited to share the news that our Bears vs Packers: Who Will Win A Free Show At Metro will continue next weekend as my cousin Matt and I head out to see Grouplove in Chicago. To recap, I bet Matt a free show at Metro that [...]
Listly Is A Cool Tool For Live Music Fans
I got another cool tool to share with you that I discovered while I was at the Community Manager Unconference. During my adventures I had the pleasure of meeting Nick Kellet co-founder of Listly. I told him about our community of live music fans here on Live Fix and after hearing about the [...]
The Switch: A Concert Live Stream That Matches Your Mood
Tomorrow we’re excited to have the chance to continue several Live Fix explorations as we tune into “The Switch,” which according to the press info, is a YouTube musical live streaming experience where you can choose between two musical acts based on your mood at the time
I’m Hungry For More: Doritos Locos Tacos, QR Codes and Fan Concert Experiences
We’ve been exploring how brands are using the live music experience to connect with fans. And when I saw the footage of Snoop Dogg performing in the super-sized Doritos vending machine at SXSW I have to say that I wasn’t that impressed because it seems like it was just another lame attempt to [...]
Record Store Day 2012: Rediscovering The Zen Experience
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Sci-Fi Gangsta Rap Gigs: I Want To See Tupac Perform In Space
Yes, it’s amazing what our imaginations can dream up before technology can make it happen. I say this because when I let my imagination run wild during my Adventures of Johnny Rawkwriter experiment I wrote about the first concert in space where the venue would allow you to re-experience or venture [...]
Play State Farm’s Mix & Match Game To Win Bonnaroo VIP Tickets
Continuing our exploration of concert fan contests
Are These Kids Superstitious About Live Music and Life?
It’s Friday the 13th and we know all about the strange and superstitious fears of live music. But what about the development of our fears? I ask this because I’ve noticed that many fears and superstitions
LCD Soundsystem’s “Shut Up And Play The Hits” Is A Concert Funeral?
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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 Murphy and company wanted to go out in the spirit of the Last Waltz. And [...]
Here Comes The 2012 CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights
We’re big fans of CHIRP and their mission to provide Chicago and beyond with rocking independent tunes. And even better…this weekend they’re having their 10th annual Record Fair. Of course there’ll be tons of tasty records and other stuff to scoop up. When: Saturday April 14th 10am-5pm, Sunday April 15th 10am-5pm Where: Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union, [...]
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StagePage And More Live Music Mobile Apps That Rock
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