Latest Stories from the Room
The Montreal Show Behind Pink Floyd’s Wall
Pink Floyd’s July 6, 1977 Olympic Stadium concert helped spark Roger Waters’ idea for The Wall.
The Montreal Show Behind Pink Floyd’s Wall
Pink Floyd’s July 6, 1977 Olympic Stadium concert helped spark Roger Waters’ idea for The Wall.
Charley Crockett’s Mission Ballroom Milestone
eTown captured Charley Crockett’s sold-out 2023 Mission Ballroom show, his biggest single-show ticket sale at the time.
Charley Crockett’s Mission Ballroom Milestone
eTown captured Charley Crockett’s sold-out 2023 Mission Ballroom show, his biggest single-show ticket sale at the time.
Phish Turned MGM Grand into a Haunted House
At MGM Grand Garden Arena on Halloween 2014, Phish built a musical costume around Disney’s Chilling, Thrilling sound-effects record.
Phish Turned MGM Grand into a Haunted House
At MGM Grand Garden Arena on Halloween 2014, Phish built a musical costume around Disney’s Chilling, Thrilling sound-effects record.
Phish’s Baker’s Dozen Made Madison Square Garde...
Thirteen Madison Square Garden shows, 26 sets and 237 songs without a repeat: the story of Phish’s 2017 Baker’s Dozen.
Phish’s Baker’s Dozen Made Madison Square Garde...
Thirteen Madison Square Garden shows, 26 sets and 237 songs without a repeat: the story of Phish’s 2017 Baker’s Dozen.
The Sadies Gathered Their Musical Family at Lee...
Two February 2006 nights at Lee’s Palace became the Sadies’ In Concert: Volume One, with Neko Case and a long list of guests.
The Sadies Gathered Their Musical Family at Lee...
Two February 2006 nights at Lee’s Palace became the Sadies’ In Concert: Volume One, with Neko Case and a long list of guests.
The Horseshoe Showcase That Helped Sign the Tra...
Rob Baker recalls how a Horseshoe Tavern showcase led to an MCA record deal for the Tragically Hip.
The Horseshoe Showcase That Helped Sign the Tra...
Rob Baker recalls how a Horseshoe Tavern showcase led to an MCA record deal for the Tragically Hip.
Led Zeppelin’s 1969 Stop at Hampton Beach Casin...
Led Zeppelin’s official archive records an August 27, 1969 visit to Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, with two listed performances.
Led Zeppelin’s 1969 Stop at Hampton Beach Casin...
Led Zeppelin’s official archive records an August 27, 1969 visit to Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, with two listed performances.
Peach Pit’s Secret Night at Fox Cabaret
Peach Pit returned to Vancouver’s Fox Cabaret for a secret January 2025 show tied to their larger Deer Lake Park date.
Peach Pit’s Secret Night at Fox Cabaret
Peach Pit returned to Vancouver’s Fox Cabaret for a secret January 2025 show tied to their larger Deer Lake Park date.
The Who Played Tommy Before Denver’s Fillmore H...
Before it was Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium, Mammoth Gardens hosted The Who’s first Colorado show on June 9, 1970.
The Who Played Tommy Before Denver’s Fillmore H...
Before it was Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium, Mammoth Gardens hosted The Who’s first Colorado show on June 9, 1970.
BADBADNOTGOOD Opened Montreal’s Fairmount Era
BADBADNOTGOOD played Théâtre Fairmount’s first public show on March 1, 2015, beginning a new chapter for the Montreal room.
BADBADNOTGOOD Opened Montreal’s Fairmount Era
BADBADNOTGOOD played Théâtre Fairmount’s first public show on March 1, 2015, beginning a new chapter for the Montreal room.
Kamasi Washington Brought The Epic to the Regent
Kamasi Washington celebrated The Epic at Los Angeles’ Regent Theater in May 2015 with his band, choir and strings.
Kamasi Washington Brought The Epic to the Regent
Kamasi Washington celebrated The Epic at Los Angeles’ Regent Theater in May 2015 with his band, choir and strings.
The Vic Theatre Nights That Became Wilco’s Kick...
Four May 2005 shows at Chicago’s Vic Theatre became Kicking Television, a live portrait of Wilco’s six-member lineup.
The Vic Theatre Nights That Became Wilco’s Kick...
Four May 2005 shows at Chicago’s Vic Theatre became Kicking Television, a live portrait of Wilco’s six-member lineup.
Four Guitarists, One Guitar at Buffalo Iron Works
At Buffalo Iron Works in April 2025, Pink Talking Fish and three guests attempted Slippery People on one shared guitar.
Four Guitarists, One Guitar at Buffalo Iron Works
At Buffalo Iron Works in April 2025, Pink Talking Fish and three guests attempted Slippery People on one shared guitar.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Opened Daily’s Place with ...
Daily’s Place opened on May 27, 2017, as Tedeschi Trucks Band paid tribute to Gregg Allman in their hometown of Jacksonville.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Opened Daily’s Place with ...
Daily’s Place opened on May 27, 2017, as Tedeschi Trucks Band paid tribute to Gregg Allman in their hometown of Jacksonville.
Jason Isbell Opened Brooklyn Bowl Nashville to ...
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires played Brooklyn Bowl Nashville’s first show to a livestream audience on May 15, 2020.
Jason Isbell Opened Brooklyn Bowl Nashville to ...
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires played Brooklyn Bowl Nashville’s first show to a livestream audience on May 15, 2020.
The Nectar Run That Became Calm Down Cologne
A sold-out three-night Garage A Trois reunion at Nectar led to the across-the-street studio session that became Calm Down Cologne.
The Nectar Run That Became Calm Down Cologne
A sold-out three-night Garage A Trois reunion at Nectar led to the across-the-street studio session that became Calm Down Cologne.
Blackberry Smoke’s Homecoming at the Tabernacle
Blackberry Smoke recorded its annual Atlanta homecoming at the Tabernacle on November 23, 2018.
Blackberry Smoke’s Homecoming at the Tabernacle
Blackberry Smoke recorded its annual Atlanta homecoming at the Tabernacle on November 23, 2018.
Five Sold-Out Nights with Black Pumas at Stubb’s
Black Pumas returned to Austin stages with five sold-out hometown shows at Stubb’s from May 26 through 30, 2021.
Five Sold-Out Nights with Black Pumas at Stubb’s
Black Pumas returned to Austin stages with five sold-out hometown shows at Stubb’s from May 26 through 30, 2021.
Billy Strings Opened Roadrunner
Billy Strings became the first artist to perform at Roadrunner on the sold-out Boston venue’s opening night.
Billy Strings Opened Roadrunner
Billy Strings became the first artist to perform at Roadrunner on the sold-out Boston venue’s opening night.
The National Previewed a New Album at Bearsvill...
The National used a surprise Bearsville Theater show to play ten of the eleven songs from First Two Pages of Frankenstein before release.
The National Previewed a New Album at Bearsvill...
The National used a surprise Bearsville Theater show to play ten of the eleven songs from First Two Pages of Frankenstein before release.
Goose’s Live at The Salt Shed Weekend
Goose’s first two-night Salt Shed run became a 30-track official live release with a separate Chicago soundcheck jam.
Goose’s Live at The Salt Shed Weekend
Goose’s first two-night Salt Shed run became a 30-track official live release with a separate Chicago soundcheck jam.
Neal Francis Comes Alive at Thalia Hall
Neal Francis expanded to an eleven-piece band at Thalia Hall for the no-overdub recording Francis Comes Alive.
Neal Francis Comes Alive at Thalia Hall
Neal Francis expanded to an eleven-piece band at Thalia Hall for the no-overdub recording Francis Comes Alive.
JRAD’s 100th Show and First Original at Brookly...
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead marked its 100th show at Brooklyn Bowl by debuting the band’s first original song.
JRAD’s 100th Show and First Original at Brookly...
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead marked its 100th show at Brooklyn Bowl by debuting the band’s first original song.
The Bowery Set That Led Robert Randolph to The ...
A Robert Randolph opening set at Bowery Ballroom led to the studio session that created The Word.
The Bowery Set That Led Robert Randolph to The ...
A Robert Randolph opening set at Bowery Ballroom led to the studio session that created The Word.
Wilco’s Snoozin’ at The Pageant
Wilco’s July 23, 2002 show at The Pageant became the live companion in the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot anniversary editions.
Wilco’s Snoozin’ at The Pageant
Wilco’s July 23, 2002 show at The Pageant became the live companion in the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot anniversary editions.
Wilco, Cain’s Ballroom and Ashes of American Flags
Wilco’s 2008 Cain’s Ballroom performance became part of the concert film Ashes of American Flags, released in 2009.
Wilco, Cain’s Ballroom and Ashes of American Flags
Wilco’s 2008 Cain’s Ballroom performance became part of the concert film Ashes of American Flags, released in 2009.
Broken Social Scene’s Packed Wavelength Night a...
Broken Social Scene’s December 2002 Wavelength set packed the upstairs room at Sneaky Dee’s at a turning point for Toronto indie music.
Broken Social Scene’s Packed Wavelength Night a...
Broken Social Scene’s December 2002 Wavelength set packed the upstairs room at Sneaky Dee’s at a turning point for Toronto indie music.
Five Hometown Nights with Alvvays at the Mod Club
Alvvays chose the Mod Club for five consecutive sold-out hometown shows in December 2017.
Five Hometown Nights with Alvvays at the Mod Club
Alvvays chose the Mod Club for five consecutive sold-out hometown shows in December 2017.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s Rivoli Record
A November 2023 Neil Young and Crazy Horse club show at Toronto’s Rivoli became the live album FU##IN’ UP.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s Rivoli Record
A November 2023 Neil Young and Crazy Horse club show at Toronto’s Rivoli became the live album FU##IN’ UP.
Led Zeppelin’s First Toronto Show at the Rock Pile
Led Zeppelin’s first Toronto appearance took place in 1969 at the Rock Pile, inside the building now known as The Concert Hall.
Led Zeppelin’s First Toronto Show at the Rock Pile
Led Zeppelin’s first Toronto appearance took place in 1969 at the Rock Pile, inside the building now known as The Concert Hall.
Sticky Fingers in Full at the Fonda Theatre
Before the 2015 Zip Code stadium tour, the Rolling Stones played Sticky Fingers in full at the Fonda Theatre.
Sticky Fingers in Full at the Fonda Theatre
Before the 2015 Zip Code stadium tour, the Rolling Stones played Sticky Fingers in full at the Fonda Theatre.
Thirteen Nights with the Grateful Dead at the W...
The Grateful Dead’s 13-show Warfield run paired acoustic and electric sets and helped shape Reckoning and Dead Set.
Thirteen Nights with the Grateful Dead at the W...
The Grateful Dead’s 13-show Warfield run paired acoustic and electric sets and helped shape Reckoning and Dead Set.
Five New Songs and the Beautiful Jam at the Cap...
The Grateful Dead introduced five songs and found the passage later called the Beautiful Jam at the Capitol Theatre on February 18, 1971.
Five New Songs and the Beautiful Jam at the Cap...
The Grateful Dead introduced five songs and found the passage later called the Beautiful Jam at the Capitol Theatre on February 18, 1971.
The Allman Brothers Band’s Final Night at the B...
The Allman Brothers Band ended its 45-year run on October 28, 2014 in the New York room that had become its second home.
The Allman Brothers Band’s Final Night at the B...
The Allman Brothers Band ended its 45-year run on October 28, 2014 in the New York room that had become its second home.
The Grateful Dead’s 20th Anniversary at the Greek
Three June 1985 shows at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre opened the Grateful Dead’s summer-long 20th-anniversary celebration.
The Grateful Dead’s 20th Anniversary at the Greek
Three June 1985 shows at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre opened the Grateful Dead’s summer-long 20th-anniversary celebration.
The Rolling Stones’ Secret Nights at the El Moc...
The Rolling Stones used the name The Cockroaches for two secret 1977 shows at Toronto’s roughly 300-capacity El Mocambo.
The Rolling Stones’ Secret Nights at the El Moc...
The Rolling Stones used the name The Cockroaches for two secret 1977 shows at Toronto’s roughly 300-capacity El Mocambo.
Three Nights of Geesefest at Music Hall of Will...
Geese turned a sold-out three-night hometown run at Music Hall of Williamsburg into a small festival built around the Brooklyn scene.
Three Nights of Geesefest at Music Hall of Will...
Geese turned a sold-out three-night hometown run at Music Hall of Williamsburg into a small festival built around the Brooklyn scene.
The Mint Jam That Made DOMi & JD BECK a Duo
DOMi and JD BECK first played together at NAMM, but a later jam at The Mint is where their musical partnership became personal.
The Mint Jam That Made DOMi & JD BECK a Duo
DOMi and JD BECK first played together at NAMM, but a later jam at The Mint is where their musical partnership became personal.
The Ardmore Show That Helped the Room Through 2020
A 2019 New Mastersounds show became a 20-track archive release supporting musicians and Ardmore Music Hall staff during the shutdown.
The Ardmore Show That Helped the Room Through 2020
A 2019 New Mastersounds show became a 20-track archive release supporting musicians and Ardmore Music Hall staff during the shutdown.
Four Nights with Dr. Dog at The Independent
Dr. Dog turned a four-night February 2020 residency at The Independent into a 72-track live record of the band at work.
Four Nights with Dr. Dog at The Independent
Dr. Dog turned a four-night February 2020 residency at The Independent into a 72-track live record of the band at work.
The Agora Broadcast That Reached Three Million ...
Bruce Springsteen’s 1978 Agora concert reached an estimated three million listeners and became one of the defining broadcasts of the Darkness era.
The Agora Broadcast That Reached Three Million ...
Bruce Springsteen’s 1978 Agora concert reached an estimated three million listeners and became one of the defining broadcasts of the Darkness era.
Holly Bowling and the First Night at 5 Points M...
On March 13, 2017, Holly Bowling played the first official concert at Roanoke's 5 Points Music Sanctuary.
Holly Bowling and the First Night at 5 Points M...
On March 13, 2017, Holly Bowling played the first official concert at Roanoke's 5 Points Music Sanctuary.