The rise of concert culture in Phoenix has changed its identity from a layover town to a live music destination. In this episode, we’ll go inside the Crescent Ballroom and Last Exit Live with Lotus and the Dead Winter Carpenters for a look into the energetic triad between venue, musician and audience. Will Bruder, famed architect of Burton Barr Phoenix Central Library, will join us to offer insight into his connection to space and a wild story about fringed suede boots in the 60’s. And while 9 years have passed since these discussions, the the enchantment of music and venue is timeless…maybe everything hasn’t changed. Concert Cast is a woman-owned rockumentary podcast network. Originating in 2019 as a road trip around Maine, Concert Cast has evolved into an audio atlas, guiding listeners through America's concert communities. During the pandemic, Kyle Lamont brought together industry leaders and artists for insightful discussions on the future of concert-going and culture and was recognized in 2022 as a Spotify Editor’s Pick for Lamont's energetic music journalism.