Live Fix Podcast

On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we connect back with our fellow concert fan and Chicago punk rock pioneering promoter Eric “the Nihilist” Kolkey. We explore how he coped with no live shows during Covid, what the post-covid live music experience looks like for fans and bands, getting Frank Zappa’s autograph in high school, concerts and memorabilia, Iggy and the Raw Power jacket, Tom Waits at t...

On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we explore the live music experience with “The Party Scientist” Jacques Martiquet. Jacques takes us through the power of biosocial hacking, human gathering experiments and crowdsurf therapy to help concert fans, artists and event promoters make the live music experience more meaningful. We explore…if drugs and alcohol make a show better or worse, how fans fear i...

  On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we're sharing our Desert Island Concert pics. Join us as we explore the shows we would want to remember if we were stranded on a desert island: Seeing the Grateful Dead in Chicago, lying to parents to see Aerosmith, Green Day surprise and my dad, almost dying at a Glenn Kotche concert, getting stuck in a brawl between The Wu-Tang Clan and their fans and survi...

On this episode of Live Fix Radio we explore live music fashion and traverse through the exciting and controversial topic of what fans wear (and shouldn’t wear) when we go to concerts. Plus excellent stories about how Woodstock, Sigur Ros, Jimi Hendrix, Sufjan Stevens, Ray Charles and Lady Gaga have all influenced and inspired their sense of style and personal creativity. 

On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we memorable concert experiences which include seeing Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Melissa Etheridge, John Cooper Clark, Blue Oyster Cult, and a funny story of how he ended up as a bouncer for an Anne Lennox show.

On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, exploring Bon Iver and the power of the little things and chatting with fellow concert fan about how a picture of Justin Vernon’s “that was then” tattoo inspired her own tattoo, She also shares why she’ll never forget crowdsurfing during Bon Iver at Coachella and soaking in Cage The Elephant with her dad during a sublime downpour at Lollapalooza.

On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we pay tribute to the fiery live performance of late Chicago bluesman Magic Slim, and sharing highlights and stories from the new releases by Mumford & Sons and Eels. Rock on and thanks for listening!

On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we’re exploring the past, present and future of the Super Bowl halftime show and thinking about what sort of copy-catting Beyonce might be up to during this year’s show. We’ll also riff on Pepsi’s attempt at crowd-sourcing and compare that with examples of real concert crowd-sourcing. Rock on and thanks for listening!

On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we’re exploring stories from the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief concert, looking back at other historical benefit shows and their psychological impact, and sharing tips on how you can host your own concert to support a worthy cause. Rock on and thanks for listening!

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore why kids rock and amaze us live. We talk with a concert fan about how she’s playing a pivotal role in raising up the next generation of artists and creating a new type of live music experience for young concert fans. She also shares what amazes here about seeing Adele and Eminem live, and why she loves going to shows with her parents.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore our favorite live concert documentaries. From LCD Sound System’s "Shut Up And Play the Hits" to The Last Waltz, we’re sharing our top picks from recent releases and all-time classic movies that capture the live concert experience, celebrate the fan experience and set the standard for how concert movies should be made.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re talking with Steve Weinberger author of No Air Guitar Allowed. He shares how his comical book of concert characters came to life, what he’s never done at a show before and how he’s teaching his daughter the fine art of concertgoing. Plus, we’ll explore our electromusical mood discoveries at Pitchfork Festival, The Who’s 1979 redeeming ticket opportuni...

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore a concert fan’s story of traveling to Ohio to see the Black Keys live with his brother, why he refused to pay for a bar stool at the House of Blues in Chicago and what inspires him to write about live music.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the wonders of our first concert experiences. A concert fan shares how Grouplove filled his cup and left him tongue-tied during his first show at Metro in Chicago.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the battle of the bands experiences with two special guests Aunt Martha and Sonicbids. Listen in as Tim Noyes of Aunt Martha shares his story of how playing the Sonicbids stage at Bonnaroo 2011 impacted the band’s career, chemistry and how they’re doing one year later. Then in part two, Darlene Doyle shares the story of Sonicbids and tells us how...

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re celebrating moms and sharing stories about how live music has changed their lives. Listen in as they tell tales about ripping off pieces of Elvis’s cape, remembering Sinatra, chilling at Phish shows, surviving the shrill of screaming Jonas Brothers fans and why Elton John is still one of the best live performers.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the creative adventures of a fellow concert fan and photographer. He shares great memories of Rothbury and Burning Man, and more insights about what makes fans want to rock out at concerts.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re celebrating Record Store Day 2012 and exploring the connection between live music and our favorite record shops. He explains the spirituality and zen of record shops, revisits the last Replacements gig in 1991, and tell us why seeing Bruce Springsteen live in 1984 changed everything for him.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re diving deeper into our exploration of the best mobile apps for concert fans. Listen in to our chat with Alex Miller as she shares the story behind StagePage , her mission to improve how we remember our concert experiences and why she will never forget seeing the Rolling Stones live at Busch Stadium.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, Michael Brandvold tells us how he went from loyal KISS fan to THE guy who created and ran the band’s very first fan site kissonline.com . As a music marketing master he shares tips on how bands can get gigs, connect with fans and make their show standout in today’s ultra-competitive and ever-crowded music industry.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we invite you to celebrate Valentine's Day and cuddle up with that special someone (or your favorite live album) and join us as we explore the intimate details of our ongoing, and highly addictive, love affair with the live concert experience.

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’ll journey through the amazing concert adventures of Eric “Nihilist” Kolkey. Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we explore Kolkey’s pioneering days promoting and celebrating Chicago’s legendary punk scene, discover his sensual rituals at Vivian Girls shows and relive a terrifying “Gaga moment” at Lollapalooza 2010.

During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we explore the top shows, our favorite concert fan moments of 2011 and trends we expect to see in the future. 

During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the music of rapper, singer-songwriter and Chicago-native Katherine Flaherty (aka K.Flay). We first discovered K. Flay’s cunning blend of hip hop, pop, rock and humorous rhymes back in March at SXSW. We caught up with Flaherty before her show at Subterranean to talk about her Black Friday guilt, the emotional connection with her fans, what she’s...

For our twentieth episode of Live Fix Podcast, join us as we continue to explore the grandeur of U2’s record-breaking 360 tour. Discover unforgettable fan experiences, the story behind the Claw from Enerpac engineer Tom Eggert, and how U2’s new documentary From The Sky Below chronicles the creative evolution of the band’s live performance.