The Daily Decibel: Recent Episodes

Chris Johnson

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, EDM superstar Deadmau5 plays a pair of shows in Texas, kicking off the 2021 concert season.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, Smash Mouth takes the stage at the 80th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and the rock band Trapt gets ridiculed at the same event.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, a concert in the name of science: how a group of researchers are throwing a concert to study the spread of diseases. 

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, we take a look at the official cancellation of the 2020 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, Garth Brooks announces a Drive In Concert Experience on Good Morning America, and it begs us to ask the question: how much would you be willing to spend to watch your favorite band stream a concert at a drive in theater?

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, TOOL announces the cancellation of their 2020 Tour. We'll dive into their decision to cancel, rather than postpone.

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On this special edition of The Daily Decibel, we unpack the breaking news that Coachella is reaching out to its 2020 lineup to see if they would have interest in playing in 2021 instead.

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On this special edition of The Daily Decibel, we take a look at three must see concerts you can stream on Netflix during your COVID-19 quarantine. These legendary sets from Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce and Dave Chapelle will have you longing for the days when we can return to theaters and arenas again, yet satisfying the cravings we all have for live music and performances in our lives.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, TobyMac & Newsboys United release tour dates for their 2020 Drive In Theater Tour this summer, and the Texas Rangers will be hosting a 4 night concert series in Dallas, TX.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, Yankee Stadium announces its plans to host live concerts and events in a drive-in style setup, and a controversial Travis McCready concert in Fort Smith, Arkansas is held, and was surprisingly successful.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, a contentious battle for live music to return to venues is unfolding in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Temple Live, a mid-range capacity theater decides to move forward with a concert planned for May 15th, and an all out war ensued.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, Rage Against the Machine announce the full tour postponement in 2020, and announce the rescheduled dates for 2021; and a drive-in style concert venue opens to the public, marking the return of live music for a small town.

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On this episode of The Daily Decibel, we check in with American's across the nation to see when they might feel comfortable returning to concerts and live events in the wake of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic; and South by Southwest (SXSW) faces a class action lawsuit over their policy that no refunds are available for any reason, including pandemic.

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, Post Malone delivers an electrifying Nirvana tribute concert, and LiveNation announces a new Ticket Relief plan for ticket holders affected by COVID-19.

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, Ticketmaster quietly changes their refund policy, and a healthcare expert weighs in on when we might get to attend concerts once again.

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, the economical impact of Covid-19 on the concert industry is shockingly high, and we'll also hear about the latest benefit concert-from-home that's being curated by Lady Gaga.

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, iHeartMedia's Living Room Concert for America Draws Millions of Viewers, and an unstable concert industry provides opportunity for bargains.

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, Garth Brooks hosts a concert that is so popular that its viewers crashed the Facebook Live servers; and we'll hear about a production company in Illinois that has shifted from producing concerts and is now producing medical supplies and facilities. 

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, we'll talk about how the 2020 Concert season is beginning to reshape itself as artists reschedule their tour dates; and we'll also look at how COVID-19 is having a financial impact on venue support staff, and who's stepping up to the plate to help out.

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In the wake of Covid-19's spread across the globe, touring artists who have since had to postpone their concert dates have taken to social media to bring the music to their fans. We'll also hear about the extra security measure that Guns n Roses fans had to take to see them play in Mexico City.

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Hundreds of confirmed cases of Coronavirus have the American people concerned, and industry after industry have been affected. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Covid-19 disrupted the concert industry overnight, and where it's currently headed.

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, Pearl Jam Postpones 2020 Spring Tour, Lady Gaga Announces the Chromatica Ball, and The Strokes Return to the Stage for a 2020 World Tour. All of this and more can be found right here on The Daily Decibel.

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The 2020 South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) has been officially cancelled as a response to the spreading coronavirus pandemic. The City of Austin declared a local disaster which effectively shuttered the festival doors.

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In this episode of The Daily Decibel, we'll unpack the surprise reunion of Genesis and the upcoming UK Tour; we'll take a deep dive into the Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival; and we also take a look at how the Coronavirus is impacting the live music industry around the world.