Have you ever wondered…How safe you are at a show? Are concert tragedies like the 2003 Station Nightclub fire avoidable? How do concert fans emotionally recover in the aftermath of these traumatic live music events? How can live music fans be more protected and vigilant before and during a show? On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we dive into the tragic Station Nightclub fire that occurred in Rhode Island in 2003 and claimed the lives of 100 concert fans and left permanent scars on the local community. Join us as we explore the impact and lessons learned from this terrible event with special guest John Barylick, attorney and author of Killer Show, The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert.
Before we dive in please join us in a moment of silence as we remember the lives of our fellow concert fans that were killed in the Station Nightclub fire.
Highlights, links and info from the show:
- What caused the Station Nightclub Fire?
- What was the impact of the tragedy on the Rhode Island community
- What did the concert industry learned from the tragedy
- What should concert fans do to be safer at a concert?
- How safe are concert fans at live shows?
- What does the safety run look like for Bonnaro and other festivals?
- Bands mentioned during the show include Bon Jovi, Beyonce, Four Seasons, Young Rascals, Huey Lewis and the News, Aerosmith and more.
- John’s book: Killer Show.
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