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Emmylou Harris Helped Bring the Ryman Back
Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers recorded at the Ryman before its 1994 restoration reopening.
Emmylou Harris Helped Bring the Ryman Back
Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers recorded at the Ryman before its 1994 restoration reopening.
Elvis Presley’s Early Memphis Stage at the Shell
Elvis Presley appeared at the Overton Park Shell in July 1954, on a bill headed by Slim Whitman.
Elvis Presley’s Early Memphis Stage at the Shell
Elvis Presley appeared at the Overton Park Shell in July 1954, on a bill headed by Slim Whitman.
Diana Ross Reopened Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre
Diana Ross headlined the February 2015 reopening of Kings Theatre after a major restoration.
Diana Ross Reopened Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre
Diana Ross headlined the February 2015 reopening of Kings Theatre after a major restoration.
Keith Richards Took the Winos to the Palladium
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos recorded a December 1988 stop on the Talk Is Cheap tour at the Palladium.
Keith Richards Took the Winos to the Palladium
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos recorded a December 1988 stop on the Talk Is Cheap tour at the Palladium.
The Doors’ Hollywood Bowl Night Came Back into ...
The Doors’ July 1968 Hollywood Bowl concert survived on film, with missing performances restored decades later.
The Doors’ Hollywood Bowl Night Came Back into ...
The Doors’ July 1968 Hollywood Bowl concert survived on film, with missing performances restored decades later.
Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night at the Greek
One night from Neil Diamond’s sold-out 1972 Greek Theatre run became Hot August Night.
Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night at the Greek
One night from Neil Diamond’s sold-out 1972 Greek Theatre run became Hot August Night.
Prince’s Final Concert Night Was at Atlanta’s Fox
Prince played two Piano & A Microphone shows at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on April 14, 2016.
Prince’s Final Concert Night Was at Atlanta’s Fox
Prince played two Piano & A Microphone shows at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on April 14, 2016.
Green Day Played the New Album at Oakland’s Fox
Green Day previewed all of 21st Century Breakdown at the Fox Theater in April 2009, then kept playing.
Green Day Played the New Album at Oakland’s Fox
Green Day previewed all of 21st Century Breakdown at the Fox Theater in April 2009, then kept playing.
Billie Eilish’s Toronto Stop Was Below the Drake
Billie Eilish’s October 2017 tour brought her debut-EP era to Toronto’s Drake Underground.
Billie Eilish’s Toronto Stop Was Below the Drake
Billie Eilish’s October 2017 tour brought her debut-EP era to Toronto’s Drake Underground.
AJJ Finished the Tour at Crescent Ballroom
AJJ’s November 2012 tour finale in Phoenix became Live at the Crescent Ballroom.
AJJ Finished the Tour at Crescent Ballroom
AJJ’s November 2012 tour finale in Phoenix became Live at the Crescent Ballroom.
Junior Brown Made the Continental Club a Weekly...
Junior Brown’s early-1990s Continental Club residency preceded a live album carrying the Austin room’s name.
Junior Brown Made the Continental Club a Weekly...
Junior Brown’s early-1990s Continental Club residency preceded a live album carrying the Austin room’s name.
The Weakerthans Recorded a Winnipeg Homecoming
An April 2009 hometown recording became the Weakerthans’ Live at the Burton Cummings Theatre.
The Weakerthans Recorded a Winnipeg Homecoming
An April 2009 hometown recording became the Weakerthans’ Live at the Burton Cummings Theatre.
The Beatles Brought Beatlemania to Forest Hills
The Beatles played two sold-out Forest Hills dates in August 1964, bringing their American tour to a tennis stadium.
The Beatles Brought Beatlemania to Forest Hills
The Beatles played two sold-out Forest Hills dates in August 1964, bringing their American tour to a tennis stadium.
Three Generations of Blues Shared the Belly Up
Big Mama Thornton, Sippie Wallace and Jeannie Cheatham shared a Belly Up performance preserved by KPBS.
Three Generations of Blues Shared the Belly Up
Big Mama Thornton, Sippie Wallace and Jeannie Cheatham shared a Belly Up performance preserved by KPBS.
Clifton Chenier Opened Antone’s First Chapter
Clifton Chenier and His Red Hot Louisiana Band helped launch the original Sixth Street Antone’s in 1975.
Clifton Chenier Opened Antone’s First Chapter
Clifton Chenier and His Red Hot Louisiana Band helped launch the original Sixth Street Antone’s in 1975.
Phish at SPAC on the Eve of A Live One
Phish’s June 26, 1995 SPAC show came one day before A Live One and later became an official archival release.
Phish at SPAC on the Eve of A Live One
Phish’s June 26, 1995 SPAC show came one day before A Live One and later became an official archival release.
Mad Season’s Moore Theatre Concert Survived on ...
Mad Season’s April 29, 1995 Moore Theatre performance became a lasting film and recording of the Seattle group.
Mad Season’s Moore Theatre Concert Survived on ...
Mad Season’s April 29, 1995 Moore Theatre performance became a lasting film and recording of the Seattle group.
Fela Kuti’s Long-Form Night at Detroit’s Fox Th...
Fela Kuti’s November 7, 1986 Fox Theatre performance survives on the estate-authorized Live in Detroit recording.
Fela Kuti’s Long-Form Night at Detroit’s Fox Th...
Fela Kuti’s November 7, 1986 Fox Theatre performance survives on the estate-authorized Live in Detroit recording.
Prince Played Two Dirty Mind Shows at Park West
Prince’s Park West debut brought two Dirty Mind tour performances to Chicago on March 24, 1981.
Prince Played Two Dirty Mind Shows at Park West
Prince’s Park West debut brought two Dirty Mind tour performances to Chicago on March 24, 1981.
The Clash’s First Toronto Show at the Rex Danforth
The Clash made their Toronto debut at the Rex Danforth on February 20, 1979, in today’s Danforth Music Hall.
The Clash’s First Toronto Show at the Rex Danforth
The Clash made their Toronto debut at the Rex Danforth on February 20, 1979, in today’s Danforth Music Hall.
Jimmy Buffett Auditioned Before Exit/In Was Fin...
Jimmy Buffett’s account of Exit/In’s beginnings starts with an audition on an unfinished Nashville stage in 1971.
Jimmy Buffett Auditioned Before Exit/In Was Fin...
Jimmy Buffett’s account of Exit/In’s beginnings starts with an audition on an unfinished Nashville stage in 1971.
Nine Nights with the Smashing Pumpkins at the O...
The Smashing Pumpkins’ nine-show Orange Peel residency brought their 2007 return to Asheville before Zeitgeist’s release.
Nine Nights with the Smashing Pumpkins at the O...
The Smashing Pumpkins’ nine-show Orange Peel residency brought their 2007 return to Asheville before Zeitgeist’s release.
LCD Soundsystem Reunited at Webster Hall
LCD Soundsystem returned to the stage at Webster Hall on March 27, 2016, nearly five years after their farewell.
LCD Soundsystem Reunited at Webster Hall
LCD Soundsystem returned to the stage at Webster Hall on March 27, 2016, nearly five years after their farewell.
Foo Fighters Opened the Atlantis with a D.C. Co...
Foo Fighters inaugurated the Atlantis on May 30, 2023, opening with a Bad Brains song and guest Pete Stahl.
Foo Fighters Opened the Atlantis with a D.C. Co...
Foo Fighters inaugurated the Atlantis on May 30, 2023, opening with a Bad Brains song and guest Pete Stahl.
Nirvana Opened the Nevermind Tour at Toronto’s ...
Nirvana began the North American Nevermind tour at Toronto’s Opera House on September 20, 1991.
Nirvana Opened the Nevermind Tour at Toronto’s ...
Nirvana began the North American Nevermind tour at Toronto’s Opera House on September 20, 1991.
Nirvana Hid Behind Pen Cap Chew at the Crocodile
Nirvana played the original Crocodile under the name Pen Cap Chew on October 4, 1992, opening for Mudhoney.
Nirvana Hid Behind Pen Cap Chew at the Crocodile
Nirvana played the original Crocodile under the name Pen Cap Chew on October 4, 1992, opening for Mudhoney.
Southside Johnny’s Stone Pony Show Went Out on ...
The Stone Pony remembers Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes’ Memorial Day weekend 1976 radio show as a landmark.
Southside Johnny’s Stone Pony Show Went Out on ...
The Stone Pony remembers Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes’ Memorial Day weekend 1976 radio show as a landmark.
Tom Petty Made the Fillmore a Twenty-Show Home
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played twenty Fillmore shows in early 1997, later documented on an official live release.
Tom Petty Made the Fillmore a Twenty-Show Home
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played twenty Fillmore shows in early 1997, later documented on an official live release.
Tipitina’s Gave Professor Longhair a Home
Tipitina’s opened in January 1977, took its name from a Professor Longhair song and became a home for his performances.
Tipitina’s Gave Professor Longhair a Home
Tipitina’s opened in January 1977, took its name from a Professor Longhair song and became a home for his performances.
Elton John’s American Debut at the Troubadour
Elton John made his U.S. debut at the Troubadour on August 25, 1970, with Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson.
Elton John’s American Debut at the Troubadour
Elton John made his U.S. debut at the Troubadour on August 25, 1970, with Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson.
Nirvana’s Halloween at the Paramount
Nirvana’s October 31, 1991 hometown concert became Live at the Paramount, preserving the band just after Nevermind’s release.
Nirvana’s Halloween at the Paramount
Nirvana’s October 31, 1991 hometown concert became Live at the Paramount, preserving the band just after Nevermind’s release.
The Smashing Pumpkins Said Goodbye at Metro
The Smashing Pumpkins closed their original era with a four-and-a-half-hour Metro concert on December 2, 2000.
The Smashing Pumpkins Said Goodbye at Metro
The Smashing Pumpkins closed their original era with a four-and-a-half-hour Metro concert on December 2, 2000.
U2 Brought a Worldwide Broadcast into Irving Plaza
U2 played a free Irving Plaza show for about 1,000 contest winners and guests on December 5, 2000.
U2 Brought a Worldwide Broadcast into Irving Plaza
U2 played a free Irving Plaza show for about 1,000 contest winners and guests on December 5, 2000.
Bon Iver Waited for Sunrise at Hollywood Forever
Bon Iver’s September 2009 Hollywood Forever concert began at sunrise after an overnight programme of films and music.
Bon Iver Waited for Sunrise at Hollywood Forever
Bon Iver’s September 2009 Hollywood Forever concert began at sunrise after an overnight programme of films and music.
The Derek Trucks Band Put Georgia Theatre on Re...
An October 23, 2003 concert in Athens became the Derek Trucks Band’s double album Live at Georgia Theatre.
The Derek Trucks Band Put Georgia Theatre on Re...
An October 23, 2003 concert in Athens became the Derek Trucks Band’s double album Live at Georgia Theatre.
The Clash Arrived in North America at the Commo...
The Clash played their first North American show at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on January 31, 1979.
The Clash Arrived in North America at the Commo...
The Clash played their first North American show at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on January 31, 1979.
LCD Soundsystem Gave Brooklyn Steel Its First F...
LCD Soundsystem opened Brooklyn Steel with five April 2017 shows and gave audiences an early hearing of new material.
LCD Soundsystem Gave Brooklyn Steel Its First F...
LCD Soundsystem opened Brooklyn Steel with five April 2017 shows and gave audiences an early hearing of new material.
Ani DiFranco Opened the Hall She Helped Save
Ani DiFranco inaugurated Asbury Hall with two sold-out concerts in September 2007 after helping restore the former Buffalo church.
Ani DiFranco Opened the Hall She Helped Save
Ani DiFranco inaugurated Asbury Hall with two sold-out concerts in September 2007 after helping restore the former Buffalo church.
The Black Keys Started on Beachland’s Tavern Stage
The Black Keys’ first live show took place in Beachland’s Tavern in 2002, beginning a lasting Cleveland connection.
The Black Keys Started on Beachland’s Tavern Stage
The Black Keys’ first live show took place in Beachland’s Tavern in 2002, beginning a lasting Cleveland connection.
The Smashing Pumpkins Opened the New 9:30 Club
Two sold-out Smashing Pumpkins shows launched the 9:30 Club’s V Street chapter in January 1996.
The Smashing Pumpkins Opened the New 9:30 Club
Two sold-out Smashing Pumpkins shows launched the 9:30 Club’s V Street chapter in January 1996.
The Rolling Stones’ Ten-Dollar Night at the Pho...
Ten-dollar tickets put fans inside Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre for the Rolling Stones’ August 2005 tour warm-up.
The Rolling Stones’ Ten-Dollar Night at the Pho...
Ten-dollar tickets put fans inside Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre for the Rolling Stones’ August 2005 tour warm-up.
Khruangbin Shared the Fillmore Miami Record wit...
Khruangbin’s 2023 Live at the Fillmore Miami release shares its two sides with tourmate Toro y Moi.
Khruangbin Shared the Fillmore Miami Record wit...
Khruangbin’s 2023 Live at the Fillmore Miami release shares its two sides with tourmate Toro y Moi.
Warren Haynes Brought His Soul Band to the Mood...
Warren Haynes’ Moody Theater recording captures his Man in Motion band, with soul favourites, guests and a full concert film.
Warren Haynes Brought His Soul Band to the Mood...
Warren Haynes’ Moody Theater recording captures his Man in Motion band, with soul favourites, guests and a full concert film.
The Rolling Stones Dug Deeper at the Wiltern
The Rolling Stones’ November 2002 Wiltern show brought rarities and guest Solomon Burke into a smaller Licks Tour setting.
The Rolling Stones Dug Deeper at the Wiltern
The Rolling Stones’ November 2002 Wiltern show brought rarities and guest Solomon Burke into a smaller Licks Tour setting.
The Grateful Dead’s Eight Nights at Radio City
Eight October 1980 Radio City shows helped shape Reckoning, Dead Set and the Grateful Dead’s concert film Dead Ahead.
The Grateful Dead’s Eight Nights at Radio City
Eight October 1980 Radio City shows helped shape Reckoning, Dead Set and the Grateful Dead’s concert film Dead Ahead.
The Rolling Stones’ Secret Birthday Party at To...
A supposed birthday celebration at Toad’s Place became a secret Rolling Stones warm-up for the Steel Wheels tour in August 1989.
The Rolling Stones’ Secret Birthday Party at To...
A supposed birthday celebration at Toad’s Place became a secret Rolling Stones warm-up for the Steel Wheels tour in August 1989.
Ty Segall’s Teragram Performances Became Deform...
Ty Segall and the Freedom Band’s Teragram Ballroom performances became Deforming Lobes, released in March 2019.
Ty Segall’s Teragram Performances Became Deform...
Ty Segall and the Freedom Band’s Teragram Ballroom performances became Deforming Lobes, released in March 2019.
Run the Jewels Took Four Albums Through Terminal 5
Run the Jewels opened their 2023 anniversary tour at Terminal 5 with four nights, each centred on a complete album.
Run the Jewels Took Four Albums Through Terminal 5
Run the Jewels opened their 2023 anniversary tour at Terminal 5 with four nights, each centred on a complete album.
Widespread Panic’s Sixtieth Straight Red Rocks ...
On June 30, 2019, Widespread Panic reached 60 consecutive Red Rocks sellouts with a set rooted in older favourites.
Widespread Panic’s Sixtieth Straight Red Rocks ...
On June 30, 2019, Widespread Panic reached 60 consecutive Red Rocks sellouts with a set rooted in older favourites.
Phish’s Five-Dollar Test at Paradise Rock Club
Phish’s managers rented Boston’s Paradise Rock Club in January 1989. Five-dollar tickets and a bus of Vermont fans helped sell it out.
Phish’s Five-Dollar Test at Paradise Rock Club
Phish’s managers rented Boston’s Paradise Rock Club in January 1989. Five-dollar tickets and a bus of Vermont fans helped sell it out.