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UNZIP the Rolling Stones at THEMUSEUM next November

Looking for a way to scratch that concert and live music itch? The Rolling Stones are coming to THEMUSEUM —

Once we get a COVID-19 vaccine, I hope it also comes in pumpkins spice latte. As for music news for

Cool. A floating Apple Store. Elsewhere in music news for September 11, 2020… Why do artists get paid so little

Not that anyone wants to tour the US right now–we’ve closed the border indefinitely because of their disastrous handling of

Exercise in a pill? Maybe. Think about that as you browse through music news for July 11, 2020. Coronavirus update

If things get much worse, you may want to invest in one of these. Think about that as you peruse

Since musicians can’t tour right now, there are big buses and vans just sitting idle. Why not put some of

Sean is has been on the road with all kinds of acts for much of his life. Like so many

The live music industry is taking a beating with the coronavirus situation and there’s no way to tell when things

As time ticks away on the 2010s, there’s a lot of retrospective material being shared. Pollstar, the bible of the

Cam Gordon over at Completely Ignored has again crunch some numbers to offer some extra insight into music. In this

The Genius of Live Sports Production – Paul Graham In Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 013 December 1, 2020
The best live sports executive producers are a blend of genius, in both art and science. Whether we realize it or not, as viewers, we are of course more deeply engaged in cliffhangers. Match outcomes that keep us tuned in until the very end. That is where the executive producer shines. The research and preparation […]
Mark Silver
Intimate Gatherings of Sports Fans and Media Personalities – Kevin Kennedy in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 012 November 25, 2020
No matter the sport, passionate fans and pundits have long debated the goings-on in the clubhouse or on the pitch of every pro sports team. For most of us, this dialogue and discord are limited to Twitter, or perhaps yelling at sports talk radio hosts in our cars. If you were paying slightly more attention, […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver