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What happens when a concert culture journalist gets backstage at one of the most legendary venues in America and starts wondering if she’s seeing too much? On a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry, I found myself caught between wanting to see everything and wondering whether pulling back the curtain takes away some of the mystery that makes live music so powerful. Then I stepped onto that famous wooden circle and the story became unexpectedly personal. My parents had been in this same room decades before me, young and dating, long before I existed. Suddenly, I wasn’t only standing inside country music history. I was standing inside a piece of my own. An audio field note about the Grand Ole Opry, the strange privilege of going backstage, and how one venue can collapse time across artists, fans and generations. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Read the Blog & See more pics Special thanks to Grand Ole Opry https://www.opry.com/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Download VEMORii our Travel App for Concertgoing & Culture https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Meet the hosts of Concert CHAT: A new talk show reviewing the venues, culture, and performance from a car right after the encore.   Watch the Video Version of Our Interview here. In this kickoff conversation, we share how Kyle and Tim met, the parallel creative journeys that brought us together, and some behind-the-scenes stories from making our pilot season.  From Tim's work creating Judge Travis, a scripted audio sitcom set in a courtroom, to Kyle's years documenting music venues, concert culture, and the fan experience, we discuss the creative ambitions and experiences that shaped Concert CHAT.  We also introduce VEMORii, the platform behind Concert CHAT, and why we believe the future of concert culture starts with better storytelling, trusted context, and putting fans at the center of the experience. Join the beta app at https://vemorii.live/ and discover a more personal way to plan your next show with:  Personalized concert experiences Venue & neighborhood intelligence Intentional hotel recommendations Fan-first original programming and storytelling Subscribe to VEMORii on YouTube to stream every episode of Concert CHAT alongside original audio stories exploring music venues, gig tripping, and concert culture. Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host (LA) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Tim Barnes | Host (NYC) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbarnescomedy/ Website: https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/

From Kyle Lamont, creator and producer of Concert CAST, comes a new video podcast: Concert CHAT, a Ticket Holder Tell-All. Now streaming on VEMORii, a platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture: https://vemorii.live/ Subscribe to Concert CHAT on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Recorded immediately after the encore from a car parked outside the venue, Concert CHAT is an on-location talk show where hosts Kyle Lamont in Los Angeles and Tim Barnes in New York City review the venue, performance, and local culture to help concertgoers plan better gig trips. Forget scrolling through Reddit threads and generic Yelp reviews looking for more information about a music venue. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee. The pilot season features post-show breakdowns from some of the most talked-about venues in Los Angeles and New York City, including Peppermint Club, SOUND Nightclub, Zebulon, Café Wha?, and Brooklyn Bowl. Plan your next concert trip, discover recommended hotels, and personalize your next night out: https://vemorii.live/ Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host (LA) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Tim Barnes | Host (NYC) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbarnescomedy/ Website: https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/ To learn more about upcoming episodes and partnership opportunities: [email protected]

From Kyle Lamont, creator and producer of Concert CAST, comes a new video podcast: Concert CHAT, a Ticket Holder Tell-All. Now streaming on VEMORii, a platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture:https://vemorii.live/ Recorded immediately after the encore from a car parked outside the venue, Concert CHAT is an on-location talk show where hosts Kyle Lamont in Los Angeles and Tim Barnes in New York City review the venue, performance, and local culture to help concertgoers plan better gig trips. Forget scrolling through Reddit threads and generic Yelp reviews looking for more information about a music venue. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee. In this episode, we head to Zebulon in Frogtown for a night of ambient music, cocktails, dinner, and one of the best creative crowds in Los Angeles. Featured Artists: Nina Keith, Jeremiah Chiu, and Chuck Johnson For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii About the Host: Kyle Lamont is a music journalist and award-winning travel film producer documenting concert culture across the country. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ About the Guest Co-Host: Amelia Ray is a touring musician and songwriter known for layered storytelling and experimental songwriting. Her work blends theatricality, vulnerability, and world-building. Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Partner With Us: [email protected]

From Kyle Lamont, creator and producer of Concert CAST, comes a new video podcast: Concert CHAT, a Ticket Holder Tell-All. Now streaming on VEMORii, a platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture: https://vemorii.live/ Recorded immediately after the encore from a car parked outside the venue, Concert CHAT is an on-location talk show where hosts Kyle Lamont in Los Angeles and Tim Barnes in New York City review the venue, performance, and local culture to help concertgoers plan better gig trips. Forget scrolling through Reddit threads and generic Yelp reviews looking for more information about a music venue. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee. In this episode, we head to the legendary Café Wha? in Greenwich Village for a night of singer-songwriters, including Amanda Fama, and see why this basement venue remains one of the most important rooms in New York music history.  For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii About the Host: Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and podcast producer exploring New York City's live music scene. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbarnescomedy/ Website: https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/ About The Guest Co-Host: Alex Halky is an award-winning branded content producer with roots in live music and hospitality, bringing sharp nightlife instincts and deep New York knowledge to the show. Connect with her https://www.instagram.com/alexbrynn/ Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Partner With Us: [email protected]

From Kyle Lamont, creator and producer of Concert CAST, comes a new video podcast: Concert CHAT, a Ticket Holder Tell-All. Now streaming on VEMORii, a platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture: https://vemorii.live/ Recorded immediately after the encore from a car parked outside the venue, Concert CHAT is an on-location talk show where hosts Kyle Lamont in Los Angeles and Tim Barnes in New York City review the venue, performance, and local culture to help concertgoers plan better gig trips. Forget scrolling through Reddit threads and Yelp reviews. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks, local gathering places, and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee. In this episode, we head to SOUND Nightclub in Hollywood for a night of Latin tech house from DJs in the Space Yacht camp. https://www.soundnightclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spaceyacht/?hl=en For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Learn more, discover recommended hotels, and plan your next gig trip: https://vemorii.live/ About The Host Kyle Lamont is a music journalist and award-winning travel film producer documenting concert culture and nightlife communities across the country. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ About The Guest Co-Host Andre Kar is a live music marketing specialist focused on artist development, nightlife culture, and DJ activations. https://www.aklively.com/ To collaborate. Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig-tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Partner With Us To learn more about upcoming episodes and partnership opportunities: [email protected]

From Kyle Lamont, creator and producer of Concert CAST, comes a new video podcast: Concert CHAT, a Ticket Holder Tell-All. Now streaming on VEMORii, a platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture:https://vemorii.live/ Recorded immediately after the encore from a car parked outside the venue, Concert CHAT is an on-location talk show where hosts Kyle Lamont in Los Angeles and Tim Barnes in New York City review the venue, performance, and local culture to help concertgoers plan better gig trips. Skip the endless Yelp reviews and Reddit threads. Concert CHAT delivers perspective from people who were actually there. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee. In this episode, we head to Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg https://www.brooklynbowl.com/ for a night of music from Virginia's Butcher Brown, blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and improvisation. Follow Butcher Brown:https://www.instagram.com/butcherbrown/ Follow the Special Musical Guest Melanie Charles:https://www.instagram.com/melaniecharlesisdflower/ For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Learn more, discover recommended hotels, and plan your next gig trip: https://vemorii.live/ About the Host Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and podcast producer exploring New York City's live music scene. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/timbarnescomedy/ Website:https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/ About the Guest Co-Host Oliver Burkat is a drummer and founder of Oli's Flop House, a live music series built around collaboration, improvisation, and surprise guest appearances. https://www.instagram.com/olisflophouse/ Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Partner With Us [email protected]

From Kyle Lamont, creator and producer of Concert CAST, comes a new VIDEO PODCAST: Concert CHAT a Ticket Holder Tell All. Now streaming on VEMORii, https://vemorii.live/ a platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture. Recorded immediately after the encore from a car parked outside the venue, Concert CHAT is an on-location talk show where hosts Kyle Lamont in Los Angeles and Tim Barnes in New York City review the venue, performance, and local culture to help concertgoers and travelers plan better gig trips. Skip the endless Yelp reviews and Reddit threads. Concert CHAT delivers perspective from people who were actually there. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee. In this episode, we head to Peppermint Club in West Hollywood for a performance by Brooklyn duo BATHE. Think D'Angelo meets Washed Out. Follow BATHE:https://www.instagram.com/batheboys/ For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage and more travel insight watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Learn more, discover recommended hotels, and plan your next gig trip: https://vemorii.live/ Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host (LA) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Partner with Us:[email protected]

The Future of Gig Tripping is Here: A note from Kyle Lamont To my loyal listeners: Concert CAST is evolving. We have officially joined VEMORii - a platform dedicated to gig tripping - to better serve the concert-going community and the culture we love. Alongside our signature immersive Concert CAST episodes, we are introducing Concert CHAT: a video talk show that reviews the venue and the performance immediately after the encore, recorded from a car parked outside the venue. You can watch the full experience on YouTube or listen to the audio versions right here in your podcast feed. We are also opening up beta testing for our new agentic concertgoing app. This is the world’s first intelligent trip planner designed specifically for fans who go the distance. Thank you for going on this journey with me—the best is yet to come. Join the Waitlist: Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner at VEMORii.live Watch Concert CHAT: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Guide to Gig Tripping: Listen to all immersive concert going stories about music venues at ConcertCast.live Have questions OR interested in being a brand partner or sponsor? [email protected] Follow Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

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. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Original Soundtrack by: Kristin Sevaldsen - https://www.instagram.com/kristinsevaldsen/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

What starts as a quick stop on Route 66 turns into a month-long musical adventure in Flagstaff, Arizona. Host Kyle Lamont takes you on a backstage tour of the historic Orpheum Theatre to uncover wild tales, including the night Umphrey’s McGee blew out the venue lights.  We set up shop at the legendary Hotel Monte Vista, staying in rooms once occupied by Michael Stipe and Bing Crosby. Local artist Lindsay joins us to spill captivating stories of visiting music legends and the spine-tingling ghost encounters of the "Meat Man" room. Explore Flagstaff concert culture on this immersive audio atlas to the Southwest where you will leave with a deeper sonic kinship to this mystical town. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Special thanks to Orpheum Theatre: https://orpheumflagstaff.com/  Special thanks to Hotel Monte Vista: https://hotelmontevista.com/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

Kyle Lamont reunites with Haley and Spencer of 76th Street to discuss their new queer pop EP, WILD, a six-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 breakup song you'll ever hear. The album peaks with a homage to the gay musicians who inspired the band, evolving into a queer anthem guaranteed to get you dancing and leave you humming, "I think that I just got more gay." Kyle's bond with the band dates back to 2021 when she chronicled the sonic soul sisters' Nashville debut in a rockumentary podcast. This follow-up offers a glimpse into their evolution as both artists and humans. While their lyrics now embrace same-sex pronouns, 76th Street's core message remains unwavering: strength, independence, and radical self-love. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Check Check One Two is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio. Vemorii Beta App for Concert Trip Planning: https://vemorii.live/ Youtube To Watch Our New Talk Show: Concert CHAT: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Connect With Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ Support Indie Music Venues: https://www.nivassoc.org/

In a podcast first, we take you backstage and inside a she-shed, letting you listen in real time as the headliner prepares for her set. In this episode of Let’s Go Festival from Concert CAST on VEMORii.live, host Kyle Lamont shadows Maine fashion icon Lena Kendall, frontwoman of the indie-folk band GoldenOak. From wardrobe choices to makeup tricks, the episode explores the connection between the clothes we wear and the music we love, offering an intimate look at the creative process behind building a stage look before showtime. Lamont also captures the spirit of Under the Oaks, a grassroots Maine music festival set along a spring-fed mountain river. The festival features a stacked lineup of local bands, laidback camping, and community-driven experiences like fly fishing, yoga, mushroom foraging, and even a pancake breakfast served by the bands. Push play to experience a music scene where sound, fashion, and rural Maine come together into one kick-ass sonic outfit. Created by Kyle Lamont Special thanks to GoldenOAK Get your Tickets: https://www.goldenoakband.com/under-the-oaks Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner: VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/ For the Full Video + Photo Gallery from Under the Oaks: https://concertcast.live/lets-go-festival.html For More Gig Tripping Audio Stories: https://concertcast.live/concert-cast.html

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 different audio flavor. Plus, an authentic perspective on why Athens has such a special music scene. I'm Kyle Lamont, founder and host of Concert Cast, a rockumentary podcast network. Our series "In the Pocket" explores independently owned venues where music and community come together in surprising places. We showcase these unique spots, often at risk due to gentrification, by telling their stories and showing how they shape concert culture. T.S Woodward wishes to say a very special thank you to Michael Smith-Lanzar (his next door neighbor from 2019-2022 [but resident there since 2014]) who was the first person he met on Bryan St, told him all about the history of Happy Top, helped to negotiate with the city the sewer/water infrastructure & who is an indefatigable activist for human rights. Book yourself a stay at Happy Top: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34414912?source_impression_id=p3_1721428035_P3x6xgljy6A-N1Q7 For more rockumentary podcasts exploring concert culture visit https://concertcast.live/index.html Keep up with Kyle Lamont on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ Follow Cookie Tongue Band https://www.instagram.com/cookietonguemusic/ Copyright by Kyle Lamont of Good To Go Studios LLC 2024, USA

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 City Limits photographer Scott Newton took a surprising turn. While discussing my indie music video shot in a Maine lighthouse, I found myself opening up about creative doubts. Scott's wisdom transformed our interview into an unexpected pep talk. His words were deeply moving and motivational, and I hope they resonate with you as powerfully as they did with me.  I'm Kyle Lamont, host of Concert Cast. Thank you for pushing play on my mini-cast about the artistic process and the power of the creative journey with Scott Newton, the resident photographer at Austin City Limits. Make sure to listen to my full length interview with him for stories from the ACL photo pit. Created & Written by Kyle Lamont Listen to the Interview with Scott Newton: https://concertcast.live/concertphotography.html Keep up with Scott Newton at https://www.modernrocksgallery.com/scott-newton-photographer Special Thanks to The Bright Light Social Hour: https://www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com/ Concert CAST is a cornerstone of VEMORii: The only platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture. Made for fans who go the distance. Join the Waitlist Get early access to the new agentic concert trip planner:  VEMORii Beta App: https://vemorii.live/ Partner With Us:  [email protected] Follow the Journey Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/