Arts Dec 18 Watch 8:24 Guster, My Morning Jacket, other musicians unite to make concert tours more sustainable From gas-guzzling tour buses to concession stands loaded with single-use plastic water bottles, concert tours aren’t exactly easy on the environment. But now, a movement to make touring more climate-friendly is empowering musicians to not only talk about issues like… By Tom Casciato
Arts Sep 03 Watch 7:27 Live music events get new life amid rising vaccinations and open spaces For many musicians and live music venues across the country, the pandemic created an existential crisis. Despite signs of life this summer, new clouds are making the future uncertain. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane
Arts Mar 23 Tanglewood music festival to resume after 2020 cancellation The orchestra said contactless ticketing, stringent cleaning protocols, mask-wearing and social distancing will be in place for the festival, which is being shortened from its usual 12-week run to about half that. By William J. Kole, Associated Press
Arts Jul 21 Watch 6:45 Pandemic brings challenges, new opportunities for music industry The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a huge blow to the music industry. Large in-person concerts were among the first events to be cancelled and will likely be among the last to resume. And in a recent survey of small U.S. By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane
May 22 Watch 7:45 No smartphones allowed? That’s just how Dave Chappelle wants it By Jeffrey Brown It's hard to go to a concert or show where people don't quickly pull out their phones. But some artists and performers have had enough. Jeffrey Brown reports on a startup that’s trying to dial back our phone use. Continue watching
May 07 Are hotels and outdoor concerts any safer since the Las Vegas attack? By Rhana Natour In the coming months, millions of Americans will fill flagship hotels and music festivals across the country, even though the prospect of a hostile attack weighs heavily on the national consciousness. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 5:39 D.C.’s music scene goes ‘Live at 9:30’ By PBS NewsHour For more than 30 years, D.C.’s 9:30 Club has been widely acclaimed as one of the best music venues in the country, topping Billboard’s annual club rankings an unprecedented 11 times. Now, the new PBS show “Live at 9:30” sets… Continue watching
May 26 5 ways to take great concert photos without being a jerk By Larisa Epatko At concerts, camera phones have replaced cigarette lighters to show audience appreciation. Here are five tricks of the trade by a professional concert photographer. Continue reading
May 26 This D.C. rock house was born from punk and suits By Larisa Epatko WASHINGTON -- In 1980, a nightclub opened in Washington, D.C., away from the tourists' Candie's sandals and Polaroid cameras, and among the bail bondsmen and porn shops. Continue reading