Jill's Story: Her first time at 9:30 Club
"When she closed with Say You Love Me, it felt like the world stopped. I’ve never been so present."Read More
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Alex's Story: Weezer
"I had been to a few concerts in New York before – at Roseland and at Irving Plaza – but never without adult supervision, and never to see a band that I adored quite so much."Read More
Courtney's Story: The Brian Jonestown Massacre and an Ex-Lover
"I had to go to see if that sound would still make me feel like I was strung out in heaven. I had to go because I secretly hoped Brian would be there, that we would see them together after all, even if not together."
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Alissa's Story: Noah Gundersen and Selfish Artists
"Every eye in the room was on him – even the bartender’s. Mouths were open, hands clutched to chests."Read More
Nicole's Story: Seeing AWOLNATION as an up-and-coming band
"I remember being in the second row and hearing someone say, “I don’t know what any of their music sounds like…” to which his friend replied, “It doesn’t matter! We know Sail!”Read More
Robin's Story: A Ritual for Marc Broussard
"You slowly forgot any sense of self consciousness -that someone might notice you jamming along- because in that room, at that moment, you just don’t care."Read More
Soulive: An interview with Ben about 'the greatest band ever'
"On the studio album, the outro is what got me hooked. Bum bum - ba bum bum. Bum bum ba bum. Ba ba bum bum. You just get into it from there."Read More
Clare's Story: My Year in Concerts (2015)
"As my friend and I began our long, two-hours-plus trek back into Manhattan each night, we felt bone-weary, but exhilarated. Surrounding us were groups of friends too exhausted to keep their eyes open, but buzzing too much to stay silent about the amazing time they had. "Read More
O.A.R.: My first 9:30 show
"I was 20 years old when I attended my first concert at 9:30 Club. O.A.R was not only performing -- they were recording their first ever live album that night... All I remember about that night was how it was packed to the brim with people, passion and community… and music, of course."Read More
Marina and the Diamonds: An interview with a fan
"The teenagers in line for the concert are turning up to “Teen Idle,” but I identified with that 3 years ago...I think I’ve been there every step of the way and I’m still moving forward."Read More
Shakira: An interview with Charlotte
"I remember standing in line for awhile. It probably went on for miles. They were sold out - the line went around the city block. It was all different kinds of people - young, old, locals, tourists. It was really intense."Read More
Casey's Story: ...until the lights come on
"I would yell amidst deafening applause and cheers, "It ain't over until the lights come on!”Read More
The Foo's 20th Anniversary Blowout - an interview with Kristin
"My friend, Diane, came with me to the show...in spirit."
Read MoreJoe's Story: Last in Line for Allison Miller
"I would have loved to have been firstinline so I could sit up front and observe a talented genius tapping into one of the greatest forces in the world: music."Read More
GLOBAL CITIZEN DAY - interviews with 2 fans
"We believe that music transcends boundaries and languages and serves as an outlet for raising awareness around the issues that face everyone. Through music, we have an opportunity to reach millions with the message that we can end extreme poverty by 2030, end climate change, and give people like you the opportunity to take action on issues like ending preventable diseases, cutting carbon emissions, getting kids a better education, and ensuring everyone has safe access to toilets." - Global Citizen Day webpageRead More
VAMPIRE WEEKEND - an interview with a fan
"Music: it fills the empty spaces, you know."Read More