As we approach the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards this weekend, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at the history of the Grammys. Who Started the Grammys? The first Grammy Awards weren’t until 1959. Despite the influence and importance of music for centuries, the Grammys were the last of the “Big […]
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Live Music in 2021: Planned Live Streams, Vaccines, and Festivals
Once again we’re back with updates on the upcoming live music events in 2021 and beyond. Since our last update two months ago, things have gotten a little more hopeful for (safe) live music in 2021. Vaccines are rolling out and festivals have made some major announcements (and sales). And of course, the livestreams keep […]
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Concert Archives Mobile Apps Are Here!
We’re super excited to announce the release of the Concert Archives apps for iOS and Android! Now it’s even easier to track the concerts you’ve been to, share photos & videos, follow your friends, and everything else. We’ll be continually adding to the apps over time. They currently cover the main functionality of the website but don’t have every […]
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Songs We Can’t Wait to Hear Live – February 2021 Update
Though February is the shortest month, you wouldn’t know it by looking at all the great releases from the month! Let’s check out all the top releases for the past month. 2/5: Hayley Williams – Flowers for Vases / descansos Despite releasing Petals For Armor less than a year ago, and releasing the Self-Serenades EP […]
Concert History
Black History Month: Music Milestones – 1990-Now
Today we’re finishing up our Black History Month: Music Milestones series with 10 more milestones that took place in the 1990s through now. If you haven’t already, be sure to read the previous articles covering events from 1890 to 1939, from 1940 to 1959, and from 1960 to 1989! 1990s 1995 – Queen Latifah and Salt-N-Pepa win […]
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Black History Month: Music Milestones – 1960-1989
Today we’re continuing our Black History Month: Music Milestones series with 8 more important events that took place in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. If you haven’t already, be sure to read the previous articles covering events from 1890 to 1939 and from 1940 to 1959! 1960s 1963 – Stevie Wonder becomes the youngest solo artist […]
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Black History Month: Music Milestones – 1940 to 1959
Today we’re continuing our Black History Month: Music Milestones series with 9 more important events that took place in the 1940s and 50s. If you haven’t already, be sure to read the previous article covering events from 1890 to 1939! 1940s 1945 – Sister Rosetta Tharpe releases “Strange Things Happening Every Day” In 1945, guitarist […]
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Black History Month: Music Milestones
In a continuation of our Black History Month series, today we’ll be focusing on music milestones for and by Black Americans. There’s a lot to cover, and I’m sure I didn’t even get it all, so today we’re covering the late 1800s until the end of the 1940s. Let’s go! Late 1800s 1892 – Sissieretta […]
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Essential Online Resources for Black History Month
Continuing our Black History Month coverage, I’d like to use this space to direct you to some of the most impactful resources I’ve found online. These are some of my favorites and well-deserving of your attention! She Shreds’ 130 Historic Black Women Guitarists and Bassists You Need To Know While doing some research for our […]
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Punk Rock Bookshelf: Black History Month Edition
Happy Black History Month! Continuing with our BHM theme, this week we’re highlighting books by Black authors that provide a different perspective on the history and cultural influence of Black musicians and industry professionals. Last week we covered several BHM music events, so check that out if you missed it since many of them are […]