What happens when a concert culture journalist gets backstage at one of the most legendary venues in America and starts wondering if she’s seeing too much?

On a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry, I found myself caught between wanting to see everything and wondering whether pulling back the curtain takes away some of the mystery that makes live music so powerful. Then I stepped onto that famous wooden circle and the story became unexpectedly personal.

My parents had been in this same room decades before me, young and dating, long before I existed. Suddenly, I wasn’t only standing inside country music history. I was standing inside a piece of my own.

An audio field note about the Grand Ole Opry, the strange privilege of going backstage, and how one venue can collapse time across artists, fans and generations.

Created & Written by Kyle Lamont

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Special thanks to Grand Ole Opry https://www.opry.com/

Concert CAST is a cornerstone of Vemorii, a platform dedicated to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance. Our programs are the only immersive concert-going shows taped on location, not in a studio.

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Meet the hosts of Concert CHAT: A new talk show reviewing the venues, culture, and performance from a car right after the encore.

Watch the Video Version of Our Interview here.

In this kickoff conversation, we share how Kyle and Tim met, the parallel creative journeys that brought us together, and some behind-the-scenes stories from making our pilot season.

From Tim's work creating Judge Travis, a scripted audio sitcom set in a courtroom, to Kyle's years documenting music venues, concert culture, and the fan experience, we discuss the creative ambitions and experiences that shaped Concert CHAT.

We also introduce VEMORii, the platform behind Concert CHAT, and why we believe the future of concert culture starts with better storytelling, trusted context, and putting fans at the center of the experience. Join the beta app at https://vemorii.live/ and discover a more personal way to plan your next show with:

• Personalized concert experiences
• Venue & neighborhood intelligence
• Intentional hotel recommendations
• Fan-first original programming and storytelling

Subscribe to VEMORii on YouTube to stream every episode of Concert CHAT alongside original audio stories exploring music venues, gig tripping, and concert culture.

Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host (LA)
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

Tim Barnes | Host (NYC)
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Website: https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/

From Kyle Lamont, creator and producer of Concert CAST, comes a new video podcast: Concert CHAT, a Ticket Holder Tell-All.

Now streaming on VEMORii, a platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture: https://vemorii.live/

Subscribe to Concert CHAT on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii

Recorded immediately after the encore from a car parked outside the venue, Concert CHAT is an on-location talk show where hosts Kyle Lamont in Los Angeles and Tim Barnes in New York City review the venue, performance, and local culture to help concertgoers plan better gig trips.

Forget scrolling through Reddit threads and generic Yelp reviews looking for more information about a music venue. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee.

The pilot season features post-show breakdowns from some of the most talked-about venues in Los Angeles and New York City, including Peppermint Club, SOUND Nightclub, Zebulon, Café Wha?, and Brooklyn Bowl.

Plan your next concert trip, discover recommended hotels, and personalize your next night out: https://vemorii.live/

Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host (LA)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

Tim Barnes | Host (NYC)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbarnescomedy/
Website: https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/

To learn more about upcoming episodes and partnership opportunities: Kyle@vemorii.live