Merry Tuesday, and Happy Almost October! It’s been two and a half months since we first shared our “Songs We Can’t Wait to Hear Live!” playlist, and tons of great new music has been released since then! Here’s some of our favorite releases from September and August: Sundressed – Home Remedy One of my favorite […]
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A Conversation with Jonathan Slye, Blue Ridge Rock Festival
“Behind the Show” is an ongoing series where we spotlight the work of people who help make concerts happen! Let us know who we should interview next: backstagepass@concertarchives.org This week, we chatted with Jonathan Slye. Jon got his start in the music industry at the age of 17, when he booked his first music festival. Since […]
Spotlight On: Jhariah [Interview]
This week we chat with Jhariah about a lot of our favorite topics at Concert Archives like first/favorite concerts, bucket lists, etc. Jhariah released “To Mend The Sun” in March, and recently released the single “SPLIT!”. Follow Jhariah on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more updates! Past Shows Backstage Pass: What’s the first concert that you went to? Jhariah: The first concert I […]
Spotlight on Goalkeeper [interview] – New EP 9/25
This week we chat with Marc and Cody of Goalkeeper about a lot of our favorite topics at Concert Archives like first/favorite concerts, bucket lists, etc. The band’s next EP “Life in Slow Motion” is out September 25 on Lost Music Collective. Follow the band on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more updates! Past Shows Backstage Pass: […]
Spotlight on: 4th & Orange [Interview]
This week we chatted with Garrett Douglas from Long Beach, California pop-rock-reggae band 4th & Orange about a lot of our favorite topics at Concert Archives like first/favorite concerts, bucket lists, etc. The band recently released a live acoustic version of their song “Story of My Life”, and are currently in the studio working on their full […]
Chatting with Lucas Canzona, Artist Manager
“Behind the Show” is an ongoing series where we spotlight the work of people who help make concerts happen! Let us know who we should interview next: backstagepass@concertarchives.org This week, we chatted with Lucas Canzona. Lucas has worked in the music industry as a concert promoter, talent buyer, stage manager, production manager, brand partnerships agent, and […]
How to Support Independent Venues and Musicians’ Crews in the Times of COVID-19
While the best ways to support musicians during this time is pretty straightforward (buying music/merch, streaming tunes, and sharing the love with friends), it isn’t as obvious how to support the folks who make concerts happen. Live venues, unable to host concerts, need money for rent, utilities, payroll, and other expenses. Touring crew and others […]
Talking with Christine Wagner, Project Manager and Production Coordinator
“Behind the Show” is an ongoing series where we spotlight the work of people who help make concerts happen! Know who we should interview next? Visit our Contact Us page to let us know! This week we talked with Christine Wagner. Christine is currently the Project Manager at Outfest (a nonprofit that supports LGBT artists […]
Spotlight on: closure. [Interview] – New Album 9/17!
This week we chat with Collins, the guitarist and vocalist of Syracuse, NY-based pop punk band closure. about a lot of our favorite topics at Concert Archives like first/favorite concerts, bucket lists, etc. The band’s debut album “I Don’t Mind” is out September 17 via Sakers Music. Follow the band on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook for more […]
10 Concert Documentaries to Cure Your Concert Withdrawal
It’s been 140 days since I’ve last been to a concert. From someone who was going to multiple shows a week for the past few years, it’s been a big adjustment. While the livestreams have been great, it’s been hard for me to find the time to tune in, and I still miss the traditional […]