“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 […]
Interviews
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 […]
Tips & Tricks
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 […]
Tips & Tricks
Here’s What to Do With All Those Ticket Stubs!
So you’ve logged all your concerts into Concert Archives, but now what do you do with all those tickets stubs? If you’re like me, you may have a box or a drawer full of random ticket stubs, guitar picks, and setlists from over the years. Since there aren’t as many new events happening, now’s the […]
Concert News
Songs We Can’t Wait to Hear Live – 7/17/20
Now that it’s been about 4 months since concerts and festivals dried up, we’re building up quite a list of new songs that we haven’t been able to see performed live yet. Here’s a list of great new tunes that we are sooo looking forward to hearing live someday! Romes – “Lose My Cool” Anyone […]
Interviews
Spotlight on: The Winter Passing [Interview]
This week we chat with Kate from Ireland’s The Winter Passing and get to talk about a lot of our favorite topics at Concert Archives like first/favorite concerts, bucket lists, etc. The Winter Passing just released their second album New Ways of Living on the labels Big Scary Monsters & Counter Intuitive Records. Don’t miss […]
Concert History
Rock & Roll isn’t “White People Music” Pt. 2
On June 19th, we shared the stories of several Black artists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s who pioneered the genre of Rock & Roll. This week, we’re back with Black artist of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s whose impact on Rock can’t be forgotten or overstated. 1980s Bad Brains In 1976, jazz fusion ensemble […]
Concert Reviews
Out and Proud: Music for Pride Month
To say there’s been a lot going on this month would be an understatement. However, I can’t let June end without sharing some of my favorite songs by some amazing LGBTQ+ artists. Against Me! – “True Trans Soul Rebel” Back when I was in high school, and first discovering new music on my own (not […]
Concert History
Rock & Roll isn’t “White People Music”
Rock ‘n’ Roll began to bloom in the mid-1950s and is often described in this stage as a mix between country music and rhythm and blues. Though Elvis Presley has been dubbed “The King (of Rock and Roll),” his success is due to the work of Black musicians before him. The producer who discovered (and, […]
Concert Reviews
Supporting Black Artists: 7 Bands You Should Listen To
Last week we took a break from our normal posting schedule as to not distract from the anti-racism movement and protests. This week we’re amplifying some of our favorite current Black artists that we think you should check out. Let’s go! Fever 333 I checked out Fever 333 after hearing Jason Aalon Butler (ex-letlive.) talk […]