In this episode, Doug recounts a wild Queen concert in Chicago where fans bombarded Freddie and the band with eggs, transforming a moment of chaos into an unforgettable performance. He shares the hilarious tale of convincing his reluctant wife to attend a Smithereens concert, only to be caught in a sudden downpour, drenching them both. Doug’s passion for collecting concert ticket stubs and his cherished Heart concert T-shirt from a 1976 Auditorium Theater performance offer touching glimpses into the past. With a musician’s perspective, he delves into how he views concerts he attends and provides an amusing glimpse into the pressure musicians feel when the tables are turned, and fellow musicians are in the audience.

We hear from another Concert Mom as Summer describes her experiences seeing artists like Alanis Morrissette, Tyler Joseph, and Taylor Hawkins. She also describes what happens when Till Lindeman and Rammstein gets too close to a flamethrower.

Art describes what he saw at the infamous April 9, 1977 Led Zeppelin show. He also tells us how five dollars got him into see Rush. That night Rush played their new album, 2112, in its entirety. Not bad for five bucks!

Heidi starts her journey with her first concert experience in 1976 with the Eagles. This began her role as the “Concert Mom”. Heidi describes fascinating tales of music and the special bond that comes from attending live music including what happens when a food fight breaks out at a concert involving her and the group of kids with her.

Todd tells us about his first concert, the Beach Boys in 1965, and how Dennis Wilson signed a cigarette for his sister. We also talk about seeing Led Zeppelin in 1977 in Cincinatti.

Valerie takes us back to the mid-1980s starting with back-to-back concerts as well as her experience at The Lumineers concert just weeks before the Covid shutdown.

Tom describes some wild experiences from his concert going youth including the time he swam up to a stage and sang with John Kay of Steppenwolf while dripping wet, sliding down the hills of Tinley Park’s World Theater during a rainstorm, and getting put in the World Theater’s “jail” at two different concerts. During the interview, you’ll find out why Tom always tried to buy one extra ticket for any concert he attended.

Seeing Them Live is a podcast featuring live music fans retelling their favorite concert stories. Every now and then something beyond the typical concert experience happens. Sometimes you witness music history, or you just have an unusual personal story to tell. Our musical tastes may differ, but the magic of live music is something all of us can relate to. Everyone has a concert story and hopefully, one day we’ll hear yours.