Comments on: 10 things to know before you see your next concert

By: Troy McC

Troy McC — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:06:47 +0000

Ummm…bands make tons of money on the road. The promoter is the one who takes on most of the risk. And I’d say lip-synching is far more common than using auto-tune live.

By: Carlo Alcos

Carlo Alcos — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:17:52 +0000

Eva: Daniel Johns

What a sweet post! Fascinating to get the behind the scenes take. It would be very interesting to know how much bands actually make…and where it comes from (CD/DVD sales, touring, etc).

Love that line about the mix-board guys and the ear picking. I always enjoy watching the roadies setting up, some of them trying to look busy and important with a serious look on their face.

By: Eva

Eva — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:20:14 +0000

Ha – nice post, Tom! I never knew you could use Auto Tune for a live show.

Also, re: The Band Doesn’t Know Where They Are. Reminds me of a music festival I went to in 1999… The lead singer of Silverchair (what was that skinny Cobain-imitator’s name again?) kept repeating “Yeah, Calgary! You’re the best crowd ever, Calgary! Woo, Calgary!” while 20,000 angry Saskatoonians (Saskatonians? Saskatoonites?) booed thunderously. He didn’t clue in until the end of the set.

By: Travel-Writers-Exchange.com

Travel-Writers-Exchange.com — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:07:22 +0000

I love music! This was a great post for a Friday! Has anyone followed a band on the road? I bet you can get some great stories about traveling across America and about the music scene. It would make a great series of travel articles.

By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:56:31 +0000

Thanks, really enjoyed this post – detailed behind the scenes info and you know what you’re talking about. Why the shot at 3rd Eye Blind though? I always liked Semi Charmed Kinda Life. Doo Doo Do Doo Do Do Doo Do…