Who picks the music played at a concert when a band is not on stage and why do they pick the songs they do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 12 answers

Tokyo Damage Report's list of shows and venues has sold me on going to see bands play while I'm in Japan, are there any resources like this for cities besides Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Tell me some indie/punk shows/venues I MUST see in England/Amsterdam/France/Spain (but mainly England) this fall (mid-August through October). [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 7 answers

LosAngelesConcertFilter: Is there some site that lists all the live acts playing at various venues around town, broken down by date? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 13 answers

Dawson City Music Festival - before I dive in head first and just book a hotel and flight right now, tell me what I need to know about the trip and the festival. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 0 answers

With the internet making it much easier to sell things remotely, how is Ticketmaster still able to virtually monopolize event ticket sales? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 15 answers

My Fathers birthday is coming up and I want to give him a piece of the past. How do I find copies of music posters, flyers, live recordings, from a specific Steely Dan concert from the 70’s? The concert is Steely Dan, the venue was Winterland in San Francisco, and the date was May 5th 1973. [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 5 answers

I hate to say anything nice about myspace, but it seems that it is the best source for upcoming tour dates. Conundrum: [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Going to watch my first favorite band (The Police) at MSG in August - where to sit? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find the most comprehensive online listings of live music in London?
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 10 answers

AgingBritishRockStarFilter: This is both incredibly random, and a longshot, but does anyone have any recent experience of meeting The Who on their present tour? If so, how did you manage this? Or are they fairly isolated from the likes of me (obsessive Who fanboys)? I'm going to my first show tomorrow night, and it would be a dream come true to talk to the boys, if only briefly behind the arena.
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 9 answers

In browsing several concert venue websites, I noticed that many of them don't list their upcoming concerts and instead link off to www.livenation.com or www.pollstar.com. Does anyone know why this is? Is it a legal issue regarding the promoters of these events?
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 4 answers

Help me track down a pop punk band I heard on a small Berkeley radio station Tuesday evening (4/4). They may have played in LA last weekend (4/1-4/2). [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2006 - 7 answers

Is there a website that will notify me of nearby concerts from a list of performers I provide? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2006 - 7 answers

What is the effect on Steve Hackett's guitar solo on the live version of Counting Out Time? It's definitely weird pitchy and I'm boggled as to what it is...My first thought was a Mutron Biphase, but I after listening to it a few times I don't think so...If any early Genesis/Steve Hackett fans can help, much thanks!
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 3 answers

RSSFilter: I run a website that promotes independent music [link inside] and has become the authoritative source for concert listings and a variety of other info in my local area... How do I best utilize RSS for our shows list without negating the need to come to my site? Or should I not bother? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2005 - 10 answers

My mother's husband is a big folk music fan, and his birthday is coming up. I'd like to get them 2 tickets to a good folk music show that takes place somewhere in the NYC area before the end of 2005. [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2005 - 13 answers

Can you recommend a P2P client that uses the Magnet Protocol? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2005 - 10 answers

What's the best way to buy tickets for a high-demand event as soon as they go on sale? Is there a better way than hitting refresh at ticketmaster? Is buying at an outlet better? Since the number of people going is in flux, does quantity matter? Only relevant Askme thread found here.
posted on Aug 6, 2005 - 10 answers

What makes a concert "all ages," "18+ only" or "21+ only" at a particular venue? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2005 - 16 answers

Are there any legit (or not) ways to get backstage passes, or just to get backstage? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2005 - 16 answers

Has anyone had any experience with buying earplugs for use at concerts? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2005 - 27 answers

A friend of mine asked about upcomming concerts in my area. Where can I find local concert listings? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2005 - 11 answers

Why, in this modern age of file sharing, do some musical artists seem to openly welcome live audio recording/sharing of concerts but appear reluctant, if not actively opposed, to live video recording/sharing of the same events?
posted on Apr 29, 2005 - 6 answers

What's the best way to get the best possible seats for a concert at the last minute? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2005 - 15 answers

What are the best camera settings to use when taking pictures at a concert in a small club? Mine always come out really blurry. Canon S45 digital camera, if that helps any (4mp).
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 37 answers

I am planning on going to a concert at the American Airlines center in Dallas, TX and the concert is listed as in the round. What does "in the round" mean?
posted on Aug 10, 2004 - 8 answers

My band is going to go on a tour from the Midwest to the East Coast in Late March. What small clubs (Cap 100- or less) or basements- geared towards noisey indie rock- would you recommend playing in between Milwaukee and The Atlantic Ocean? If possible, contact info or a link would be appreciated.
posted on Jan 11, 2004 - 8 answers