Jam Journals

Soundgarden was one of the remaining pillars of 90s rock that I hadn't seen in concert, But what started a joyous night of alternative hits was sadly an unplanned farewell concert less than two weeks later. Chris Cornell captivated the audience that warm night in Memphis along the Mississippi River but went on to break our hearts.

Jam Journals is a podcast that explores music history through live concert performances. Hosted by a seasoned concert-goer, each episode recounts a unique concert experience with vivid detail and emotion. New episodes every other Tuesday.

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Greta Van Fleet puts a new spin on classic rock with blaring guitar riffs that could've come from every smokey basement in the 70s. Their concert was a tribute to the genre giants but did not pay any homage. Instead, it was a direct lineage of rock's greatest mythologies, as if music and time had never moved forward. It was as if there weren't nearly 50 years of history separating reality and the music. But were the "Safari Song" rockers the genre's savior or misguided kids with their heads in the clouds?

Jam Journals is a podcast that explores music history through live concert performances. Hosted by a seasoned concert-goer, each episode recounts a unique concert experience with vivid detail and emotion. New episodes every other Tuesday.

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It's one thing to see a legend, but what if expectations aren't met? When seeing Willie Nelson is about the man currently on the stage or the legend that's been on the stage for more than six decades?

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How to live without regrets is virtuous, but we all have them. Mine? Missing the Black Keys in a sub-1,000-person venue right before facing mega-stardom. It took a decade, but this is my story of redemption for one of my greatest concert regrets.

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What's it take to ride the rail at a music festival? Blood, sweat, and dehydration.

Lance recounts one of his favorite concert memories. From standing in the hot sun and purposefully dehydrating himself all just to be front row for seeing one of his favorite bands (at the time).

Jam Journals is a podcast that explores music history through live concert performances. Hosted by a seasoned concert-goer, each episode recounts a unique concert experience with vivid detail and emotion. New episodes every other Tuesday.

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What happens when you enter New Orleans, a city of freaks, on the freakiest day of the year?

In this episode, we go see Kiss on Halloween at Voodoo Festival, and of course, we painted up. It is Halloween, after all. However, we don't expect the fame that comes with being painted up as the hottest band in the world.

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What separates a guitarist from guitar wizards? 

There are too many guitarists and too much talent for there to be a best guitarist ever. But we’re all allowed to have our favorites, right? Our host shares the story of standing in awe and amazement at the skill and prowess of this incredible musician, Derek Trucks. His fingers captivated our minds as he moved at lightning speed, weaving intricate melodies and breathless solos. 

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In this episode of Jam Journals, we recount a near-death experience that nearly robbed us of the chance to see Nine Inch Nails in concert. But through it all, we discovered the true power of music and the gratitude that comes with being able to experience it.

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What's more important the journey or the destination? It's a cliche, but in this episode, your host shares a story of how seeing the guitar legend Eric Clapton in concert. What was supposed to be a trip to see Slowhand ended up leaving a lasting imprint on our host's heart and soul.

Jam Journals is a podcast that explores music history through live concert performances. Hosted by a seasoned concert-goer, each episode recounts a unique concert experience with vivid detail and emotion. New episodes every other Tuesday.

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Welcome to Jam Journals!

We will take you on a journey through music history, featuring live performances from some of the most iconic concerts of all time. Each episode will transport you back in time as you listen to legendary artists and bands performing their biggest hits.Journey through the memories of nearly 1,000 concerts. Hosted by a seasoned concert-goer, each episode recounts a different concert experience through a dramatic narrative, bringing the memories to life with vivid detail and emotion. From intimate club shows to stadium extravaganzas, Jam Journals offers a unique perspective on the concert-going experience and the artists that have left a lasting impression.

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane of some of the most unforgettable concerts in recent history.

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