Seeing Them Live

This episode features an engaging conversation with Barry and his daughter Emma, highlighting Emma's extraordinary journey as the world's youngest concert photographer. At just eight years old, Emma has already photographed several prominent bands and artists, thanks to the mentorship of her father Barry, a seasoned freelance photographer who began his career in 1997, working for J

Charles has an in-depth conversation with Rick Onstop who hosts the Rock Talk Studio podcast. Rick is a seasoned veteran of the music industry with a rich history in music distribution, blogging, and podcasting. Rick shares his journey from working in a record store in Hollywood, experiencing in-store appearances by big names like Bruce Springsteen, Alice Cooper, Patrick Swayze and

This episode features an engaging conversation with our guest, Steve Pothel. Steve, an accountant with a deep passion for live music, shares a series of captivating stories that highlight his experiences attending various concerts over the years. Initially mentioned in Charles' book, "Ticket Stub Stories, A Memoir of Live Music," Steve's anecdotes cover a wide range of memorable mo

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles and Doug host Jessica Catena, a seasoned podcaster and avid concert-goer. Jessica shares her musical journey, offering in-depth stories from live music events and shares the inspiration behind starting her podcast. Discussions include her first concert featuring George Michael, navigating concerts during unpredictable weather, and her mo

Dawn shares her deep connection with music and how it served as therapy during challenging times. Her journey began with Soraia, a band she discovered at a Joan Jett show. Dawn describes how Soraia's music helped her overcome grief and depression after a personal loss. She expresses how live music and interacting with the bands and fellow fans revitalized her and enabled her to liv

For the final episode in our first season of "Seeing Them Live," Charles welcomes Pauline Zdonek, an educational leader, professional learning designer, and Concert Mom, who shares her memorable concert stories. The focus is on Pauline's first concert, featuring Dave Matthews, a momentous experience that set the tone for her love of live music. The podcast delves into the serendipi

In this episode of "Seeing Them Live", Charles welcomes Andy, an avid concert-goer, to share his memorable live music experiences. Andy recounts a particularly chaotic Grateful Dead show, revealing the unexpected circumstances that led him to walk away from a second-row ticket. The conversation explores Andy's extensive ticket stub collection and the sentimental value he attaches t

Roger has been interviewed by Vice News, The Guardian, and CBC Radio Canada. He is a retired car mechanic in his 70s with the energy of a 20-year-old, who embarked on an extraordinary journey to experience live music. Notably, he holds a personal record for attending the most consecutive gigs at over 725 nights. He also has a personal record for the most gigs in one night, a stagge

In this episode, Doug recounts a wild Queen concert in Chicago where fans bombarded Freddie and the band with eggs, transforming a moment of chaos into an unforgettable performance. He shares the hilarious tale of convincing his reluctant wife to attend a Smithereens concert, only to be caught in a sudden downpour, drenching them both. Doug's passion for collecting concert ticket s

We hear from another Concert Mom as Summer describes her experiences seeing artists like Alanis Morrissette, Tyler Joseph, and Taylor Hawkins. She also describes what happens when Till Lindeman and Rammstein gets too close to a flamethrower.