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One of the most significant genres of American music, the blues has woven its way throughout culture since the early 20th century. Its roots run deep with icons like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, James Brown and the Rolling Stones drawing inspiration from the blues. In …
The 2017 Tony Awards are upon us and we couldn’t be more excited. Ever since its television debut in 1967, the Tony Awards have been the single biggest national showcase for presenting new theatrical works to the public. For people who book shows for a …
Changing your ticketing partner is at the very least a hassle and at most disruptive to your business and ticket sales. So, why bother? The only things at stake are your money, reputation and peace of mind. On second thought, the first two are pillars …
Think about the last ticket you bought. It’s likely you went to the movies, a concert or a play, right? We love the arts and live music—it’s our bread and butter. But there’s also another world of events that audiences enjoy and buy tickets for. …
After what happened at the Fyre Festival, there’s been a lot of talk about how it ended up becoming one of the worst concerts of all time. Typically, concert producers can avoid most disasters through the proper application of logistics (learn more about that here). …
When I purchased tickets to see Hamilton: An American Musical featuring the original New York cast, the show had not yet become the phenomenon it is today. I paid less than $150 for my third-row, mezzanine ticket. Eighteen months later, tickets on Broadway are going …
For festival promoters, the nightmare that took place at the Fyre Festival last week should be a wake-up call. At first blush, it looked like such a disaster that many professionals in the festival industry assumed it must have been a scam. But as the …
Howdy, Pardners! It’s with great pleasure that we can announce our schedule for the fifth annual Vendini Member Conference, aka Camp Vendini! This year we’ll be setting up camp in Nashville, TN, and we couldn’t be more excited. Our VMC campers have come to expect …
Walkin’ Nashville isn’t just what you do when your dog dies, your wife leaves you and your truck breaks down. It’s also the name of the most popular Nashville walking tour for music lovers, and it’s hosted by American music maven Bill DeMain. Over the …
As January descends on Montreal, Quebec, low temperatures plummet to an average of -14°C (7°F). The winds off the city’s old port add to the chilling effect, making the average felt temperature closer to -20°C (-4°F). This kind of cold would make some people retreat …
