The Line That Amazed Me the Most: An interview with a fan
"Ever since I saw that show, I’ve been hooked on live music. I felt like I’d missed out on not going to shows before that."Read More
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Keri's Story: I'm Mostly Here for Glassjaw
"I’m taking up more room at the stage than I promised, but no one seems to 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
Wolfmother: An interview with Colby about his first Bonnaroo experience
"It was so hot it was basically 101 degrees everyday, even in the shade. My saying for the weekend was that I felt like I was trapped on Mars, but with music."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
A Photo Series: Celebrating 35 years of 9:30 Club
Congratulations on 35 years, 9:30!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
M3 Rock Festival: an interview with Dayyami
"Every time in my life I have to have music. In the shower I have to have music. If I go to sleep, I have to have music. I cook with music, I drive with music, everything around me is with music. I have to listen to music anytime."Read More
Kara's Story: a video interview about meeting her idol
“I was tired - it was so late at night - but I was gonna get this autograph. So I get at the end, all the way at the end of this really long line…all of a sudden on the side of 9:30 Club in the alleyway, with one yellow light shining down, this guy is like…’hey that’s not where the line starts. It starts here.’ And we were like YESSSSS!!!”
Read MoreCarol's Story: A journey into her musical storage locker
"It’s funny how music can bring you right back to that place, that feeling, that smile. It brings you back in a way that I have not experienced, or at least not as intensely experienced, through any other medium. That’s what music does; it’s a 3 to 5 minute memory that will always be there on cue. "Read More
Zach's Story: A love affair with EDM
"While rock will always be classic, I treasure the moment I hear a sound I have never heard before. That is the magic of dance music. That is the mystery of the future of sound."
Read MoreGLOBAL 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