alright. this one is staying on the front page until March 18th.
In 2020 it has never been easier to live stream a show. Way easier than when this thread was started, at least. I think the easiest route would be partnering with Nugs for a full Couch tour and throwing a discount to the Ten Club. That would be too easy though, right?
I think many bigger bands underestimate how good Dead & Co. and Phish are doing from these live streams. Not only is it a win/win for band and fans, these streams are able to make shows many fans wouldn't be able to get to their own little events. I can't tell you how many people in the Dead community chip in for a show, get together drink or smoke a few and make an event out of an otherwise boring week night or weekend just because they were able to stream a show 1000 miles away.
If they don't want to do it through Nugs for whatever reason, they don't have to. Their are many other options, I just feel like Nugs is made for that exact thing, and Pearl Jam already go through them with their bootleg program, so I don't understand why this hasn't been done since at least the 2016 tour.
Someone already mentioned Widespread P. FREE HD SOUNDBOARD audio from a band making way LESS per show than PJ. They are still doing it to this day!! Jimmy Buffet sometimes live streams his shows directly to Margaritaville Radio on Sirius. Hmmmmm what other band do we know with their own Sirius station??? We pay for that you know!!!
Youtube live streams concerts and festivals for almost all major festivals.
Tidal has been livestreaming festivals for the last couple of years.
It's so simple, I don't understand why it hasn't been done yet. My only concern is the band believes the money is in how unique their live show is and having each show professionally taped and released (a la Live At The Garden, Imagine In Cornice, Touring Band, etc) would ruin that.
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Not a fan of it myself. If others want it and they offer it that’s cool with me. Takes out that special element/feeling/energy of being there in person.
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Dead & Co. do this. I would totally pay $50 to watch a show. Still going to see them live. But they can make more money by charging to stream. I'd pay. Sure I'd like it free they could charge too much for this and I would hesitate. But if it was Friday night I would stay home and enjoy a show and gladly pay for it. My 2 cents
alright. this one is staying on the front page until March 18th.
In 2020 it has never been easier to live stream a show. Way easier than when this thread was started, at least. I think the easiest route would be partnering with Nugs for a full Couch tour and throwing a discount to the Ten Club. That would be too easy though, right?
I think many bigger bands underestimate how good Dead & Co. and Phish are doing from these live streams. Not only is it a win/win for band and fans, these streams are able to make shows many fans wouldn't be able to get to their own little events. I can't tell you how many people in the Dead community chip in for a show, get together drink or smoke a few and make an event out of an otherwise boring week night or weekend just because they were able to stream a show 1000 miles away.
Not only that - I've been to stream watch parties at bars for Phish specifically
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Phish offers webcasts. I just had a watch party for one of their shows in the most recent NYE run at MSG. Had a big projector screen set up in my backyard, firepit going, speakers, etc. It was AWESOME! Would love to do this for Pearl Jam - can't go to every show, but would totally pay to watch it live. Phish's broadcast was impressive. I actually went to the show the next day, and didn't even notice any cameras, which made it even moreso.
Seems like a no brainer to me. Such an easy way to reach a broader audience of fans. Do it!
This takes a lot of infrastructure, Phish are pioneers of streaming hd shows. You don’t start doing this on a whim. The band should absolutely do it though if they are capable. The instant bootleg process is also where it’s at!
Completely agree with this. Even just webcasting 1 or 2 shows out of an entire Tour Leg would be awesome! Especially the harder ticketed shows, such as MSG.
This takes a lot of infrastructure, Phish are pioneers of streaming hd shows. You don’t start doing this on a whim. The band should absolutely do it though if they are capable. The instant bootleg process is also where it’s at!
Bands usually have a camera crew with them to broadcast to the screens on the side of the stage. I know pre-2000, this was an anamoly and only the best of the best did this, but im pretty sure since 2006 maybe(?) PJ have been using a camera crew on tour with them. You take a camera crew, and you give them a production manager that has to choose the best shots, WHICH is already being done for the screens in house. It's not as hard these days as most are led to believe
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In 2020 it has never been easier to live stream a show. Way easier than when this thread was started, at least. I think the easiest route would be partnering with Nugs for a full Couch tour and throwing a discount to the Ten Club. That would be too easy though, right?
I think many bigger bands underestimate how good Dead & Co. and Phish are doing from these live streams. Not only is it a win/win for band and fans, these streams are able to make shows many fans wouldn't be able to get to their own little events. I can't tell you how many people in the Dead community chip in for a show, get together drink or smoke a few and make an event out of an otherwise boring week night or weekend just because they were able to stream a show 1000 miles away.
If they don't want to do it through Nugs for whatever reason, they don't have to. Their are many other options, I just feel like Nugs is made for that exact thing, and Pearl Jam already go through them with their bootleg program, so I don't understand why this hasn't been done since at least the 2016 tour.
Someone already mentioned Widespread P. FREE HD SOUNDBOARD audio from a band making way LESS per show than PJ. They are still doing it to this day!! Jimmy Buffet sometimes live streams his shows directly to Margaritaville Radio on Sirius. Hmmmmm what other band do we know with their own Sirius station??? We pay for that you know!!!
Youtube live streams concerts and festivals for almost all major festivals.
Tidal has been livestreaming festivals for the last couple of years.
It's so simple, I don't understand why it hasn't been done yet. My only concern is the band believes the money is in how unique their live show is and having each show professionally taped and released (a la Live At The Garden, Imagine In Cornice, Touring Band, etc) would ruin that.
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hmmmmm. I wonder who else could capitalize off of this service
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Seems like a no brainer to me. Such an easy way to reach a broader audience of fans. Do it!