Best Marquee Backstage Podcasts (2025)

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Ghosted by a Rockstar. Haunted by his Music: An Audio Essay on Love, Loss, and Live Music 39:23

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I matched with the frontman of a band I used to sing my heart out to, one of our most prolific songwriters. A brief romance unfolded, then ended without a single word. Here’s what I learned about the duality of musicians and the heartbreak of mistaking his lyrics for the person I thought he was. *****************************************************…

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Something New Is Coming… A Video Teaser Inside! 1:43

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This isn’t a podcast made from a couch or behind a desk. It’s recorded on the road, under glowing marquees, inside green rooms, and at the venue itself where the real stories of live music unfold. I’m inside it and you’re right there with me. There’s crying, absurd chaos, and pure elation. It’s cinematic, intimate, and driven by theme and place. It…

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Flagstaff, AZ: A Mystical Music Town 28:27

1y ago28:27

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When Kyle Lamont, host of Concert Cast, makes a quick stop in Flagstaff, AZ, along Route 66, a one-night stay turns into a month-long musical adventure. Join me on a backstage tour of the historic Orpheum Theatre, where I uncover wild tales from its storied past—like the unforgettable night Umphrey’s McGee rocked so hard they blew out the lights. J…

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A "Wild" Band Interview with 76th Street 38:29

1y ago38:29

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"Wild" is a 6-song musical journey featuring everything from a heart-pounding love song dedicated to Nashville's hottest queer bar to what might be the most joyful and liberating break-up song you'll ever hear. The album peaks with a homage to gay musicians who inspired the band, evolving into its own queer anthem guaranteed to get you dancing and …

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Let's Go Festival: Fashion at Under the Oaks, Maine Feat. Lena Kendall 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

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Hi, I'm Kyle Lamont, your host and wow, I had the incredible opportunity to spend time with Lena, the lead singer of GoldenOak, in her cozy she-shed as she prepared for her headlining performance at the Under the Oaks Music Festival in Western Maine. Known for her unique and stylish outfits, Lena walked me through her pre-show routine, sharing inti…

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Analog Music Venue in Athens, Georgia called Happy Top 27:53

1+ y ago27:53

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Push play for a tour of Happy Top, a one-of-a-kind B&B in Athens, Georgia that's also an analog performance space and recording studio. You'll hear the origin story, the approach to the vintage decoration and design (there's a piano in every room. Literally.), and how owner T.S. Woodward created a signal flow speaker system, giving each room a diff…

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A Podcast Pep Talk for Creatives with ACL Photographer Scott Newton 18:32

1+ y ago18:32

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When a dream about making love in a lighthouse sparks a music video project, I find myself stuck in a sea of self doubt until a legendary concert photographer's wisdom on the creative process lights a path forward. Get ready for a podcast pep talk on artistic resilience with Austin City Limits photographer, Scott Newton. My interview with Austin Ci…

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On Concert Photography & Philosophy with Scott Newton 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

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When Concert Cast host Kyle Lamont meets Scott Newton, Austin City Limits' resident photographer, she finds answers to long-held questions about the silent conversations musicians have with the camera, revealing secrets hidden within their photographs. Ever wonder what really happens when musicians click with the camera lens? Get ready for an emoti…

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Sphere-acle Ticket: My Quest to See Phish at Sphere in Vegas 47:37

1+ y ago47:37

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I'm on location, finger up, hanging out with other miracle ticket seekers outside the venue. But the quest doesn't stop there. I take you all over Vegas to talk with dedicated fans (and haters too) at Phish webcast gatherings, after-parties, in nitrous alley, and during Uber rides. You'll hear real-time reviews and reactions from Phish fans moments…

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TRAILER | Check Check One Two | Rockumentary Podcast feat. 76th Street 1:34

2y ago1:34

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Haley and Spencer (76th Street) aren’t just an anthemic pop band with millions of TikTok followers - their music is rooted in a friendship as tight as their harmonies and in our new rockumentary podcast, we take a prismatic look at the power of friendship. This episode is about empowerment. It's about being there for each other. It’s about love, he…

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Songwriting Slumber Party with Power Pop Duo 76th Street 58:00

2y ago58:00

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Join me as I shadow Haley and Spencer around Nashville's songwriting circuit and capture their conversations about love, sexuality, friendship and stories behind their memorable lyrics. Trust me, what happens off-stage is just as electrifying as what happens on it. This isn't just a rockumentary podcast—it's a heartfelt anthem for every dreamer in …

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Concert Cast Trailer 1:00

2y ago1:00

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Through lively conversations laced with energetic music, accentuated by vivid sound design, the concert setting becomes a world in itself, allowing us to explore deeper musical motifs that are relevant to us all. Created & Hosted by Kyle Lamont. For more rockumentary podcasts exploring concert culture, go to https://concertcast.live/ Follow Kyle on…

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B:E4 Salt Lake City, UT: Couchsurfing Through SLC's Caring Crowd 28:20

2y ago28:20

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Salt Lake City has a strange reputation. When Kyle Lamont peels back the stereotypes however, she finds that the city’s concert culture is creative, edgy and kind. We will go from salt flats to velvet curtains, passing through local nerd caves. We will hang out with Travis Bone, a world renowned illustrator, and hear his surprising process when des…

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Hugh Trimble 43:18

2y ago43:18

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Underground Music Venue in Boston, MA called The Loft 30:34

2y ago30:34

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Journey to The Loft in Boston, a DIY artist rehearsal and performance space that serves as a sanctuary for experimental sounds. We'll shadow Audrey Ryan, the venue's owner (a talented musician herself), during her preparations and performance for the concert and spend time with a group of Boston bohemians to gain insight into the significance and p…

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The Regenerative Power of Pop Music: An Audio Field Note on ConcertCast.live 14:32

2+ y ago14:32

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Heartbreak is a regenerative journey that takes you down many emotional paths. Depression, displacement—for me, denial that I would ever want to be in love again. And during each stage of the process, the perfect song would seem to serendipitously appear and like a lyrical blanket, insulate my cold heart. Starting with Carol King lamenting, "It's t…

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Let's Go Festival: Sandy River presented by Concert Cast 32:08

2+ y ago32:08

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New from Concert Cast, we present: Let’s Go Festival - A rockumentary podcast that brings the music festival to you. Our series starts in Farmington, Maine at the Sandy River Music Festival. Here, there are no frills, just a bunch of passionate people coming together to celebrate local musicians. Singer Jason Spooner puts it this way: “We've played…

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B:E3 Athens, Georgia: Feat. Cookie Tongue at Flicker Theater & Bar 30:25

3+ y ago30:25

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It’s a new year and I’m ready with my favorite playlists to hit the road and get my long-awaited live music fix…but wait, not quite yet. Omicron beats me to the venues and sends me off course. Searching for an ember of music in a strangely quiet Athens, Georgia, I stumble upon a freak folk soundscape at Flicker Theater & Bar. Childlike wonder takes…

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Maggie Miles 39:58

3+ y ago39:58

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In this episode of Marquee Backstage All-Access, host Julie Milam sits down with singer/songwriter MAGGIE MILES to talk about life, music and more. Connect with Marquee Backstage www.youtube.com/marqueebackstage www.facebook.com/marqueebackstage www.instagram.com/marqueebackstage Connect with Julie Milam www.facebook.com/backstagejules www.instagra…

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Producing A Kind Generation (PAKG) 54:18

3+ y ago54:18

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In this episode of Marquee Backstage All-Access, host Julie Milam sits down with rockers PRODUCING A KIND GENERATION to talk about life, music and more. Connect with Marquee Backstage www.youtube.com/marqueebackstage www.facebook.com/marqueebackstage www.instagram.com/marqueebackstage Connect with Julie Milam www.facebook.com/backstagejules www.ins…

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Derik Hultquist 32:57

3+ y ago32:57

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In this episode of Marquee Backstage All-Access, host Julie Milam sits down with singer/songwriter DERIK HULTQUIST to talk about life, music and more. Connect with Marquee Backstage www.youtube.com/marqueebackstage www.facebook.com/marqueebackstage www.instagram.com/marqueebackstage Connect with Julie Milam www.facebook.com/backstagejules www.insta…

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DeeOhGee 41:41

3+ y ago41:41

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In this episode of Marquee Backstage All-Access, host Julie Milam sits down with rock and roll band DeeOhGee to talk about life, music and more. Connect with Marquee Backstage www.youtube.com/marqueebackstage www.facebook.com/marqueebackstage www.instagram.com/marqueebackstage Connect with Julie Milam www.facebook.com/backstagejules www.instagram.c…

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Josh Mitcham 39:19

3+ y ago39:19

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In this episode of Marquee Backstage All-Access, host Julie Milam sits down with singer/songwriter JOSH MITCHAM to talk about life, music and more. Connect with Marquee Backstage www.youtube.com/marqueebackstage www.facebook.com/marqueebackstage www.instagram.com/marqueebackstage Connect with Julie Milam www.facebook.com/backstagejules www.instagra…

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Mandy Barnett 26:38

3+ y ago26:38

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In this episode of Marquee Backstage All-Access, host Julie Milam sits down with Grand Ole Opry member MANDY BARNETT to talk about life, music and more. Connect with Marquee Backstage www.youtube.com/marqueebackstage www.facebook.com/marqueebackstage www.instagram.com/marqueebackstage Connect with Julie Milam www.facebook.com/backstagejules www.ins…

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Leo the Rapper 36:30

3+ y ago36:30

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We are BACK! Marquee Backstage All-Access returns with a sit-down with hip-hop artist Leo the Rapper. Get ready to go on a journey of loss, recovery and the path to creative freedom. Marquee Backstage is hosted by Julie Milam. Listen to More Leo the Rapper https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OfU6hV1EYEu38Bjnplm0g Connect with Marquee Backstage www.you…

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B:E2 Phoenix, Arizona: The Rise of Concert Culture 25:37

4y ago25:37

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The rise of concert culture in Phoenix has changed its identity from a layover town to a live music destination. In this episode, we’ll go inside the Crescent Ballroom and Last Exit Live with Lotus and the Dead Winter Carpenters for a look into the energetic triad between venue, musician and audience. Will Bruder, famed architect of Burton Barr Pho…

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B:E1 Robbie Kowal of HUSHconcerts and Silent Disco Vibes 27:10

4y ago27:10

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In this bonus episode of Concert Cast we talk with Robbie Kowal, CEO of HUSHconcerts by day and DJ Motion Potion by night. What do a corporate conference and silent disco produced by HUSH have in common? Wireless headphones and a deeper sonic connection.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted b…

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Marquee Backstage All-Access: Parrotfish 57:15

4+ y ago57:15

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Marquee Backstage host Julie Milam sits down with indie rockers Parrotfish for a deeper look at the lives behind the music!By Parrotfish

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Marquee Backstage All-Access: Aaron Vance 39:44

4+ y ago39:44

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Discover the life and music of country artist Aaron Vance!By Marquee Backstage

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S2:E7 Mental Health on Tour Feat Tour Manager Misty Roberts 25:20

4+ y ago25:20

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During the pandemic, Lamont hosted remote conversations with thought leaders who were actively shape shifting and recalibrating the next rendition of concert going and culture.This episode was recorded at the peak of the pandemic when mental health emerged as one of the most discussed and newly reformed subjects in the industry.Kyle Lamont connects…

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S2:E6 Sonics & Structure with architect Carla Haskell 27:11

4+ y ago27:11

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Lamont meets up with award-winning Maine architect, Carla Haskell to visit The Grand Theatre, a historic venue on the coast and then she heads to her firm to talk about creating space and her unconventional start in the field of architecture.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamon…

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S2:E5 Virtual Reality Dance Club with DJ Celeste Lear 24:40

5y ago24:40

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Head to a digital dance club with virtual reality designer and music maker, DJ Celeste Lear for an immersive, futuristic approach to live music and how it can help reduce our festival footprint.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough …

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S2:E4: Designing Brooklyn Bowl feat. Co-Owner Charley Ryan 21:51

5y ago21:51

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Hang out over ZOOM with Charley Ryan, co-owner of Brooklyn Bowl. Ryan curates and collaborates to create the iconic vibe and feeling, the cool factor of the legendary rock venue. Hear the backstory on designing venues and what to look forward to when the new one opens in Nashville including healthy measures to be put in place when the ban on live m…

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S2:E3 Drive-In Concerts : An Enjoyable Detour feat. The Mallett Brothers Band 22:32

5y ago22:32

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Lamont takes you to a drive-in concert in Farmington, Maine to talk with The Mallett Brothers Band plus their fans and the owner of the drive-in to experience what it is like to safely enjoy a concert from your car.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores co…

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S2:E2 Save our Stages with Steve Chilton of NIVA and Rebel Lounge 25:20

5y ago25:20

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We chat with Steve Chilton in Phoenix about his passion for promoting live concerts, repurposing his venue to a coffee shop (for now), the forming of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), his forecast for the business-side of live music and what fans can expect.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultur…

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S2:E1 Behind the scenes of a live stream with artist Angelikah Fahray 21:23

5y ago21:23

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Season 2: Concert Culture in the time of COVID The State Theater in Portland, Maine has opened its doors to Conclave, a live streaming concert series. It’s not bringing in the same kind of revenue as they did before with live shows, and it’s probably not covering their actual operating costs - but it is a way for musicians and technical crews in Po…

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S1:E15 King Pine Room with The Ghost of Paul Revere 36:49

5+ y ago36:49

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Kick it in the green room with The Ghost of Paul Revere before their show in the King Pine Room on Sugarloaf Mountain for an inside look at the band that makes Maine Holler! Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music jou…

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S1:E14 Eureka Hall in Northern Maine 30:58

5+ y ago30:58

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Learn history and hear stories about Maine's most remote music venue from the owner, bartender and local historian.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music journalism. With interviews, personal stories,and curated local…

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S1:E13 The County with Ben Cosgrove 30:18

5+ y ago30:18

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You’re road tripping to America's best music venues with Kyle Lamont. On this episode, Lamont ventures to Aroostook County in Northern Maine to hang out with Ben Cosgrove, a traveling composer and pianist, before his show at Eureka Hall, Maine’s most remote music venue.The snowy audio journey includes deep talks about music, landscapes, and heartbr…

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S1:E12 Mini-Cast: Birding Downeast, Maine 18:23

5+ y ago18:23

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On this mini cast, we're in Cherryfield, Maine, chatting with Chris Riley, an avid birder.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music journalism. With interviews, personal stories,and curated local music soundtracks, Lamon…

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S1:E11 Downeast, Maine 33:28

5+ y ago33:28

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Take a drive Downeast to hang out with Maven, a leather bag and motorcycle seat maker before hitting up a show at The Pickled Wrinkle, a music venue and restaurant in Prospect Harbor.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic m…

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S1:E10 Sullivan, Maine Feat Craig Grossi & Audrey Ryan 35:00

5+ y ago35:00

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We're in Lamont's hometown of Sullivan to learn more about The Lucky Stone Retreat and to catch up with Craig Grossi and Audrey Ryan, a writer and musician who credit Sullivan as their source of inspiration. Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert c…

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S1:E9 Southwest Harbor with Ryan Blotnick 20:34

5+ y ago20:34

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Stroll around Southwest Harbor with Ryan Blotnick, an award winning film composer and check out Sips, the towns best music venue.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music journalism. With interviews, personal stories,and…

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S1:E8 Bar Harbor, Maine 23:41

5+ y ago23:41

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Rock out on Rodick street in Bar Harbor Maine. On this episode, Lamont takes you to The Lompoc Cafe and The Annex, two awesome venues with totally different sounds.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music journalism. Wi…

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S1:E7 Ellsworth, Maine Feat. Fogtown Brewing Company & Friends 35:06

5+ y ago35:06

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Build your own music-centric itinerary: Learn why music regenerates memories in a music therepy session in Surry The apex of art and adventure starts at the Heart of Ellsworth Park at the River Get yourself a pair of Muck Boots or LL Bean Duck Boots Coffee at Rooster Brothers Breakfast at Flexit Cafe Lunch at 86 This Chic and Contemporary Shopping …

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S1:E6 All Roads Music Festival with Meg Shorette 23:56

5+ y ago23:56

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We're in Belfast, Maine for the All Roads Music Festival - a two day event that transforms historic buildings into music venues. Hang out with Lamont as she wanders around town before meeting up with the founder of the fest, Meg Shorette for a conversation on booking bands and process behind pairing musicians with eccentric spaces. We'll also hear …

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S1:E5 Mini Cast with Jon Fishman: On Silence 9:42

6y ago9:42

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Off the road and into the woods, on this Mini Cast Fishman and Lamont talk about living in Maine and the sound of silence. Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music journalism. With interviews, personal stories,and curat…

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S1:E4 Mini Cast with Jon Fishman: On Food 12:43

6y ago12:43

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Gourmet meals at gas stations, epic Mexican food, and the deli tray at Madison Square Garden, in this Mini- Cast, Fishman and Lamont talk about road trip food.Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music journalism. With in…

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S1:E3 Mini Cast with Jon Fishman: On Driving 8:06

6y ago8:06

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Did you know that Fishman's fall back career to drumming was long haul trucking? On this Mini-Cast, Fishman and Lamont talk about his love for both driving & dj'ing! Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for ConcertCultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culturethrough energetic music journalism. …

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S1:E2 Belfast, Maine with Jon Fishman 21:53

6y ago21:53

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Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for Concert Culture Created and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culture through energetic music journalism. With interviews, personal stories, and curated local music soundtracks, Lamont brings listeners closer to their favorite artists and legendary venues offering a un…