EDM: "This isn't something you can listen to alone!"

Electric Dance Music (EDM) has come a long way since its early days, near the end of the disco era of the late 70’s - early 80’s.  It was called “techno,” “electro,” or “house” music back then.  Concerts were called “raves” and developed a reputation for excessive drug use and mob violence.  Law enforcement and other public officials, naturally, didn’t take to kindly to these “un-regulated’ “under-supervised” gatherings, and, while this may have added to the music’s and raves’ popularity, it was difficult way to run a business.  

Today’s EDM is an industry that has learned from its mistakes and is now a $4B+ (and growing) business.   As the WSJ article below points out, cities and big business advertisers, now welcome the young demographic of the massive crowds, and the money they bring, and work hand in hand with big-time promoters and DJ’s.   A Festival is more marketable than a rave.  They’re also better organized, have better sound and staging systems, have better security, and while there’s still issues with illegal substances (“Molly” and others), today’s festivals give EDM the space it needs to stay original and relevant to its fans.  

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323539804578261912813133582.html?mod=WSJ_LifeStyle_Lifestyle_5#articleTabs%3Darticle


The essence of EDM is being there live, physically sharing that unique moment with the other people around you, instead of the “everyday virtual.”  At Fricket, we feel whether you’re going to attend one of this summer’s huge outdoor music and arts festivals, an NBA or NHL game, or the small jazz club in your neighborhood,  “Life is Better Live” so get out there, and Fricket live!  http://fricket.com/

Plan Now for Your Summer 2013 Music Festivals!

Nothing beats seeing your favorite artist performing the songs you love LIVE on stage, or discovering a new band that hits all your right notes.  Music festivals are great for this and we’re all lucky that there are more and more to attend each year.  The most popular ones tend to sell-out quickly at the box office, but because Fricket’s ticket partners are the best, we’ll likely have all you need. Get out your calendars because the Summer of 2013 will be great!  To get you started, here’s only a partial list of fests.  Let us know of others and your favorites.  Drop us an email at Fricket@Fricket.com and hopefully we’ll see you there!

Coachella - Indio, CA - 2 weekends - April,12-14 and April, 19-21 - Multiple music genres

http://www.coachella.com/index.php

Country Thunder - Florence, AZ - April, 11-14 - Country music

http://arizona.countrythunder.com/

Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN - June, 13-16 - Multiple music genres

http://www.bonnaroo.com/

Country USA - Oshkosh, WI - June, 25-29 - Country music

http://www.countryusaoshkosh.com/lineup.cfm

Electric Forest - Rothbury, MI - June, 27-30 - Multiple music genres

http://electricforestfestival.com/

Country Fest - Candott, WI - June, 27-30 - Country music

http://www.countryfest.com/

Country Thunder - Twin Lakes, WI - July, 18-21 - Country musiic

http://wisconsin.countrythunder.com/

Rock Fest - Candott, WI - July, 18-21 - Rock music

http://www.rock-fest.com/

Pitchfork - Chicago, IL - July, 19-21 - Multiple genre/Indie music

http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com/

Lollapalooza - Chicago, IL - August, 2-4 - Multiple music genre

http://www.lollapalooza.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Is An Undefeated Season Even Possible Today?

The WSJ analyzed the difficulties faced by a college basketball team today to go an entire season undefeated. It has been 37 years since Indiana University had the last undefeated season. Since then, things have changed a bit.  We now have a 3 point shot, a 35 second shot-clock, fewer scholarships, more games played in a season, and the NBA regularly takes the best underclassmen. The article mentions the teams today also face additional pressure from the outside.  24/7 media coverage and social media means more money and international recruiting, but there's also no hiding.  Every second of every play gets analyzed.

I think an undefeated season is less probable today.  Just like in the NFL, going undefeated would be nice, but the big thing today, is playing well enough in the regular season to make it into the postseason. There seems to be a feeling in coaching that losses build character and takes some pressure off a team, all with hopes they play their best when it really counts. Every team has an off night, and come on, we're talking about 18-22 year olds, student athletes, who knows what they might be thinking!

Here's the article:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324391104578229792364115214.html?mod=ITP_personaljournal_4#articleTabs%3Darticle

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NHL: With strike over, which team will win The Cup this year?

Now that the strike is over, we can finally talk about more important things eg. NHL Playoffs. The Hockey News gives us their analysis on which teams should do the best with the shortened season. (They like the Penguins and Blues.) Here's the full article, plus more news on the settlement.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48196-The-Hockey-News-201213-NHL-regular-season-predictions.html

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/nhl-union-make-progress-marathon-talks-18141989#.UOpRPXfNmSo

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