Live Fix Podcast

Live music is more than an escape. The concert experience can be an intentional quest for self-discovery, revelation and purpose. In this episode, we connect with fellow concert fan Leslie as she shares why, in 2022, she decided to embark on a 99 shows quest to find a deeper sense of healing, meaning and emotional clarity in the live music experience. 

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In this episode we explore the live music experiences of singer/songwriter Brian Bertrand. This was a fun one, my fellow concert fans. We connected with Brian to talk about how he developed into a guitarist, the art of learning to play live, the different depths of community and intimacy when playing big stages versus small venues, and why growing up in a musical family forever changed artistic journey. We had a blast revisiting hi...

In this episode we connect with New Jersey-native concert fans Stacy and DJ. Listen in as they share their love for live music, the role of concertgoing during their upbringings, and the history of the rocking concert scene in New Jersey. Join us as we explore their transformational, artist-hugging and butt-grabbing live music memories as they reflect on the impact of seeing Springsteen, Stone Temple Pilots, Pink Floyd and more!

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In this episode we explore…The origins of concert merch and why we love (and need) to buy it. We dive into the history, behavior economics, community impact and social identity of buying merch at live shows.  

Explored in the episode: 

• The origins, history and significance of rock and roll and its impact on art, design, and merchandise production including Elvis’ and Bill Graham's influence. 

In this episode we connect with fellow concert fan, columnist and editor Holly Thomas. Join us as we explore: 

• The UK live music experience and our shared passion for Freddie Mercury and Queen and dive into Mercury’s transcendent Live Aid performance. 
• Holly’s first concert experience with her father seeing The Dixie Chicks when she was 10
• Ho...

It’s finally happened. Our first Taylor Swift episode! Join as we explore Swift’s extraordinary Eras tour live shows, the fan concert experience and the Swiftie community with guests Dani and Olivia, co-hosts of the Taylearning podcast. 

Olivia and Dani share their journey into becoming Swifties, their experiences with Taylor Swift's music, and the relationship between Swift and her fans. We explore the impact of Swift's music on d...

In this episode we explore our deep appreciation for live music and its unique and profound ability to bring people together. We expressed gratitude for the therapeutic effects of live music and its ability to help individuals process difficult emotions and its impact on the younger generation. We share why we’re thankful to see parents exposing their children to concerts on social media, and how live music experiences bring people...

In this episode we share the stories and concert experiences of our fellow concert fan Ted (aka DJ Talk). Ted shares his childhood experiences and journey into live DJing and his hip hop and rap concert experiences in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Virginia and California. We explore the emotional experience created by live DJs and the role of the DJ in controlling and guiding the hearts and minds of the audience.

We dive into Ted’s lov...

In this episode we explore the therapeutic aspect of the live music experience, the potential for both positive healing and negative triggering effects on bands and fans, the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in live music performances, the concept of live music as a emerging form of therapy, the future of live music and the potential for artists and fans to form a more symbiotic relationship, and the importance of suppo...

In this episode, we explore the connection between shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and the live concert experience. Can classic live music venues be great places to do “concert bathing.” Can concert bathing be energizing and emotional therapy when practiced within the live music experience? Could concert bathing be therapeutic and build a stronger sense of community between concert fans? We explore classic and new venues that could b...

Have you ever wondered…How safe you are at a show? Are concert tragedies like the 2003 Station Nightclub fire avoidable? How do concert fans emotionally recover in the aftermath of these traumatic live music events? How can live music fans be more protected and vigilant before and during a show? On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we dive into the tragic Station Nightclub fire that occurred in Rhode Island in 2003 and claimed the l...

Have you ever been ambushed by the feeling of forgiveness at a show? It’s crazy, and honestly, a total revelation to realize the close connection between live music and experiencing forgiveness in our lives and during our most memorable live music experiences. We never thought that the act of forgiveness played such a major role in our concert experiences or that live music could actually be a catalyst creating moments to give and ...

Did you know that your favorite concert experiences don’t happen by accident? That’s right. Your most memorable shows are intentionally designed. On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we dive into the important topic of live concert design and explore the concert experience through the lens of “before, during and after” with event design expert Kristin Malek.

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What happens when concert fans go missing, never make it to the show or disappear without a trace? How do you protect yourself and fellow fans from becoming a missing person? In this episode, we explore the topic of live music and true crime as we dive into stories about what happens when concert fans go missing before, during and after the show. 

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• Josiah “Jo” H...

The live music experience is filled with anxiety. Anxiety can be terrifying at a show, but it’s almost a necessary and essential part of the live concert experience. How do artists and fans navigate, cope and respond within such an emotional environment? What is the relationship between artist anxiety and fan anxiety? How is anxiety impacting the touring industry and the future of live music? We dive into these topics and explore m...

Live music has a tremendous and profound impact on our hearts and human physiology. The connection between what we feel physically and what we feel emotionally in our heart is one of the most powerful experiences we have at a concert. So what actually happens to our physical hearts during a show? Can live music actually heal our heart? Can we visualize the actual physical impact of live music on our hearts? 

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Reflecting on and sharing our concert experiences changes our lives and the lives of our fellow concert fans. Concert storytelling helps us discover why live music means so much to us. But why and how does storytelling, past memories and emotions lead us to the present threshold of our most memorable concert experiences? Does our previous emotional history determine our present and future concert experiences? What role does premedi...

Our love for live music connects us all. But what happens when you start to connect the concerts and piece together your own live music family tree? Do your concerts have more meaning when you understand where you fit in the broader historical context of your family's live music history? Does live music change us in a new way when we discover how we’re linked together in community as concert fans? In this episode we explore the won...

Why are concerts so immersive? Is it possible to measure how emotionally immersed you are at a concert and why? Can artists, venue owners and event promoters use immersion neuroscience to make the concert experience more memorable, predict concert sales, plan tours and create a more loyal fan base? Can we, as concert fans, use the data and insights from Immersion Neuroscience to decide which artist you should see next? 

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