Jason DeBord's Rock Subculture Journal

Rock Subculture Journal

Ticketmaster and LiveNation Ticket Buying Tips & Suggestions

I had posted much of these pointers on the Coldplaying forum earlier this year, in an attempt to help other fans get tickets for a sell that was one of those expected to sell out in minutes…  as it was appreciated at the time, I thought it would perhaps make a good initial article for the Rock Subculture Journal, so I am plagiarizing myself a bit in this case.  Anyone who goes to even a few concerts a year has probably experienced the frustrations that seem to be frequent with even the biggest ticket merchants, such as Ticketmaster. [Read more…]

Recommended Pocket Digital Camera for Concerts – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V (HX10V? HX20V? HX30V?)

One of the most frequent questions asked of me by people who look at the photos and video that I take at concerts… what camera did I use?  I’ve given a personal explanation so many times, I thought it might be helpful to write a short article describing the camera I use and its features so that others can check it out, if they are in need of the perfect pocketable digital camera.  Fortunately, it is relatively inexpensive as well.  The model I have used is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. [Read more…]

Welcome to the Rock Subculture Journal

If you are reading this, I would like to welcome you to my new website, the Rock Subculture Journal.  As part of this welcome message (and to avoid having to come up with a way to say the same thing twice, this article borrows from the two “About” pages I published on this site – one is about me, Jason DeBord, and the other is about the Rock Subculture Journal (RSJ).  [note: in case you are wondering, that is me in the photo with the legendary Steve Stevens over my shoulder] [Read more…]

The Ting Tings at the Fillmore | San Francisco, California | 3/25/12 (Concert Review)

Tonight I had the opportunity to see The Ting Tings in concert at The Fillmore in San Francisco. This is my first time seeing the band, and they were absolutely fantastic, which is all the more astonishing given that Katie White (vocals, guitar, bass drum, keyboards, and even cow bell) had an emergency appendectomy last Friday. The way she performed and danced all over the stage, and even into the audience (more on that later), you would never imagine that she had surgery just about a week ago. Jule de Martino is the other half of the band, on drums, guitar, bass guitar, vocals, and keyboards. [Read more…]

Peter Murphy at Yoshi’s | San Francisco, California | 3/17/12 (Concert Review)

Tonight I had an opportunity to see Peter Murphy in concert at Yoshi’s in San Francisco. A special event that was part of a handful of California shows, the gig at Yoshi’s was actually two, back to back shows – one slated for 8:00 PM (which I attended) and another scheduled for 10:00 PM. It was a fantastic show, and I really can’t say enough good things about the experience. An incredible performer with an amazing voice. [Read more…]

Coldplay at Jimmy Kimmel Live! Block Party | Hollywood, California | 2/9/2012 (Concert Review)

Following last night’s Coldplay iHeartRadio benefit concert at Club Nokia, I was lucky enough to share a pair of tickets with another Coldplay fan who won them from The World Famous KROQ for a special Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor mini-concert / block party (or “bloq” party) behind the El Capitan Theater, where the regular show is shot in studio. Some of the songs performed at this concert will be broadcast on a special post Academy Award special of the JKL! show, following the Oscars telecast. This concert was originally scheduled for February 7, 2012, and rescheduled for tonight, February 9th.

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