Concert CAST

Kyle Lamont

Concert CAST is an immersive travel podcast from Vemorii, a platform for gig tripping & concert culture. This isn’t made from a couch or behind a desk. It’s recorded on the road under glowing marquees, inside green rooms, and at the venue itself. I’m Kyle Lamont, creator and host. Join me on the road, backstage, and alongside concertgoers as I capture conversations with artists and fans, along with personal audio essays and observations that reflect the nuance, empathy, and emotional side of concert culture.

  1. 07/30/2025

    Ghosted by a Rockstar. Haunted by his Music: An Audio Essay on Love, Loss, and Live Music

    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. ********************************************************************************** Ghosting isn’t new, but being ghosted by one of our generation’s most well-known songwriters, the frontman of a band I used to sing my heart out to, is. I’m Kyle Lamont, a live music journalist and critic and after weeks of thoughtful messages and a couple of dates with a man known for his lyrical courage, I believed that if it ended, it would at least end with some words. It didn’t. I was wrecked. Baffled. And most of all, disappointed by the fact that I had lost sight of something so fundamental: the person and the performer are not the same. Worse, his music, a formative part of my life, now haunts me. Torch songs I loved are now hollow, a reminder of what once was and what could have been. I’ve spent years traveling to music venues across the country, documenting stories from venue owners, bands, and fans to show the interconnectedness of travel and live music. This heartbreaking experience has shown me how love and loss are part of concert culture too. "Ghosted by a Rockstar. Haunted by His Music" blends personal essay and music criticism, offering a window into my work as a relentlessly curious and passionate concert journalist. Live music is empathetic. So is my storytelling. Thank you for being here. Thank you for hearing me. ********************************************************************************** Written, edited and produced by Kyle Lamont Music by Kristin Sevaldsen. Her track, “Fishermans Farewell” was heard while I was Lost at Sea and courtesy of d'Label Records Support her work at https://kristinsevaldsen.com/ Mastering by Electric Pete McGill Explore Concert Culture with me at Concert Cast Make sure to subscribe, I am working on a new video podcast for you! YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyConnect with me: Instagram:Email: KyleLamont@goodtogostudios.comThis is a production of Good To Go Studios, LLC Copyright, 2025 USA

    39 min
  2. SEASON 4 TRAILER

    Video Talk Show Is On It's Way!

    Hi - I'm Your Host Kyle Lamont. There’s crying, absurd chaos, and pure elation. Music is emotional, and so is our storytelling. It’s cinematic, intimate, and driven by theme and place.  And Now - there's a VIDEO Talk SHOW: Subscribe to this channel to watch Concert CHAT: A Ticket Holder Tell All. The Only Show Reviewing Venues & Performances immediately after from a car parked outside.  Jump in and join me on an immersive podcast journey exploring Concert Culture. Visit https://concertcast.live for more audio stories exploring concert culture.  And Now - there's a VIDEO Talk SHOW: Subscribe to YOUTUBE channel to watch Concert CHAT: A Ticket Holder Tell All. The Only Show Reviewing Venues & Performances immediately after from a car parked outside. https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii Jump in and join me on an immersive podcast journey exploring Concert Culture. Visit https://concertcast.live for more audio stories exploring concert culture. Subscribe on APPLE Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concert-cast/id1437457725 Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0PVDaLUyesfaW2nPZxbzgh?si=a37c2185bcbe4d21 Concert CAST is part of https://vemorii.live/ a new platform dedicated to music tourism, made for fans who go the distance.  Join the waitlist at https://vemorii.live/ for the beta app, a new agentic concert trip planner.  Follow Kyle Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

    2 min
  3. 10/23/2024

    Flagstaff, AZ: A Mystical Music Town

    When Kyle Lamont, host of Concert Cast, makes a quick stop in Flagstaff, AZ, along Route 66, a one-night stay turns into a month-long musical adventure. Join me on a backstage tour of the historic Orpheum Theatre, where I uncover wild tales from its storied past—like the unforgettable night Umphrey’s McGee rocked so hard they blew out the lights. Just a block away, the legendary Hotel Monte Vista becomes my home base (and yes, they offer discounted long-term rates). During my stay in the Michael Stipe and Bing Crosby rooms, I connect with Lindsay, a local artist and front desk clerk, who spills captivating stories about visiting music legends and spine-tingling ghost encounters, especially from the infamous Meat Man room. When it’s time to hit the road, I leave with a deeper sonic kinship to this mystical town and chances are, after listening and maybe even visiting Flagstaff yourself, you might feel the same. More Podcasts Exploring Concert Culture: Website: concertcast.liveYouTube: Concert Cast PodcastApple Podcasts: Listen on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Listen on SpotifyConnect with Kyle Lamont: Instagram: @Kyle_LamontHotel Monte Vista: Discover the charm and history of this iconic hotel, known for its musical legacy and ghost stories. Website: Hotel Monte VistaInstagram: @hotelmontevistaOrpheum Theatre: Learn about upcoming shows on their concert calendar. Concert Calendar: Orpheum TheatreInstagram: @orpheumflagstaffFirecreek Coffee Company: Stop by this awesome coffee shop that hosts live music, providing a great atmosphere for coffee lovers and music enthusiasts alike. Website: Firecreek Coffee CompanyInstagram: @firecreekcoffeeIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe! Your support helps us bring more stories from the concert community.

    28 min
  4. 10/04/2024

    A "Wild" Band Interview with 76th Street

    "Wild" is a 6-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 break-up song you'll ever hear. The album peaks with a homage to gay musicians who inspired the band, evolving into its own 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, capturing the besties as they performed, rehearsed, and prepped for shows. This follow-up video podcast offers a glimpse into the band's musical 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. Their friendship has also evolved, now bearing a new title: platonic wives! Listen to Wild in its entirety on Spotify: Listen to Club Remix of “Girl” by ZKY Buy “I Think that I just Got More Gay” Tshirt https://www.76thstreetofficial.com/shop Listen to the Rockumentary Podcast feat. 76Th Street's origin story  https://concertcast.live/checkcheck.html Follow 76th Street on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/76thstreet/ Follow Kyle Lamont on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ Subscribe to Concert Cast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concert-cast-rockumentary-podcasts-exploring-concert/id1437457725 Subscribe to Concert Cast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0PVDaLUyesfaW2nPZxbzgh?si=eeda2f0b8cd24e9b

    38 min
  5. 07/29/2024 ·  BONUS

    Analog Music Venue in Athens, Georgia called Happy Top

    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

    28 min
  6. 07/15/2024 ·  BONUS

    A Podcast Pep Talk for Creatives with ACL Photographer Scott Newton

    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. Follow Host Kyle Lamont on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/ Keep up with Scott Newton at https://www.modernrocksgallery.com/scott-newton-photographer Modern Rocks Gallery is a proud sponsor of Concert Cast. Celebrate music photography at  https://www.modernrocksgallery.com/ Follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/modernrocksgallery/ For more info about The Bright Light Social Hour visit them at https://www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com/ And follow the band at https://www.instagram.com/tblsh/ To listen to more rockumentary podcasts exploring concert culture, visit https://concertcast.live/ Subscribe, Rate Review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and Rate on Spotify  Copyright by Kyle Lamont of Good To Go Studios LLC. 2024

    19 min

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Concert CAST is an immersive travel podcast from Vemorii, a platform for gig tripping & concert culture. This isn’t made from a couch or behind a desk. It’s recorded on the road under glowing marquees, inside green rooms, and at the venue itself. I’m Kyle Lamont, creator and host. Join me on the road, backstage, and alongside concertgoers as I capture conversations with artists and fans, along with personal audio essays and observations that reflect the nuance, empathy, and emotional side of concert culture.