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View of the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair on August 13, 2011. The stage fell just before country duo Sugarland were scheduled to perform, killing seven. (Joey Foley/Getty Images)
In the world of concert promoters, summer 2011 can be summed up in two words: stage collapses. Today: A discussion about outdoor stage safety and regulation following the deadly accidents at this summer's music festivals. Plus, a live performance from folk troubadour Ana Egge. And, we ask what role music played for you as you weathered Hurricane Irene.
Scoring the Storm
This weekend, as the Eastern Seaboard braced for Hurricane Irene, one Brooklyn singer-songwriter thought he might sing the storm to sleep. The Reverend John DeLore dusted off Leadbelly's classic "Goodnight, Irene," gave it a New York spin - and invited 19 friends to join in. We'll hear the resulting lullaby to the lashing wind and rain - and we'll open the phones to hear how you scored the storm.
Listeners: What role did music play during your weekend while you waited out Hurricane Irene? Let us know.
Regulating Outdoor Stages
In the world of concert promoters, summer 2011 can be summed up in two words: stage collapses. This summer's four worldwide stage collapses at summer festivals - two resulting in twelve deaths - have raised concerns about safety regulations at outdoor concerts. We'll talk with Indianapolis Star reporter Heather Gillers about the fatal turn of events at the Indiana State Fair earlier this month and its aftermath. And, we'll speak with Jacob Worek, owner of Event Safety Consultants in Portland, Ore., about the current standards in place and tips for concert-goers.
In Studio: Ana Egge
Folk troubadour Ana Egge just released her seventh record, a collage of songs portraying different aspects of mental illness. She joins us in the studio to perform live.
Gig Alert: Bryant K
"Downtown Swinger" Bryant K brings his lo-fi soul sound to Nublu on Monday night. Download "Daisies Grow" here.