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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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

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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)
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/

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

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/

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.

In this episode, we head to Zebulon in Frogtown for a night of ambient music, cocktails, dinner, and one of the best creative crowds in Los Angeles. Featured Artists: Nina Keith, Jeremiah Chiu, and Chuck Johnson

For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii

About the Host: Kyle Lamont is a music journalist and award-winning travel film producer documenting concert culture across the country.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

About the Guest Co-Host: Amelia Ray is a touring musician and songwriter known for layered storytelling and experimental songwriting. Her work blends theatricality, vulnerability, and world-building.

Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance.

Partner With Us: Kyle@vemorii.live

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/

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.

In this episode, we head to the legendary Café Wha? in Greenwich Village for a night of singer-songwriters, including Amanda Fama, and see why this basement venue remains one of the most important rooms in New York music history.

For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii

About the Host: Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and podcast producer exploring New York City's live music scene.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbarnescomedy/

Website: https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/

About The Guest Co-Host: Alex Halky is an award-winning branded content producer with roots in live music and hospitality, bringing sharp nightlife instincts and deep New York knowledge to the show. Connect with her https://www.instagram.com/alexbrynn/

Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance.

Partner With Us: Kyle@vemorii.live

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/

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 Yelp reviews. Discover music venues as cultural landmarks, local gathering places, and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee.

In this episode, we head to SOUND Nightclub in Hollywood for a night of Latin tech house from DJs in the Space Yacht camp.

https://www.soundnightclub.com/

https://www.instagram.com/spaceyacht/?hl=en

For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii

Learn more, discover recommended hotels, and plan your next gig trip: https://vemorii.live/

About The Host

Kyle Lamont is a music journalist and award-winning travel film producer documenting concert culture and nightlife communities across the country.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

About The Guest Co-Host

Andre Kar is a live music marketing specialist focused on artist development, nightlife culture, and DJ activations. https://www.aklively.com/ To collaborate.

Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig-tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance.

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

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/

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.

Skip the endless Yelp reviews and Reddit threads. Concert CHAT delivers perspective from people who were actually there.

Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee.

In this episode, we head to Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg https://www.brooklynbowl.com/ for a night of music from Virginia's Butcher Brown, blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and improvisation.

Follow Butcher Brown:
https://www.instagram.com/butcherbrown/

Follow the Special Musical Guest Melanie Charles:
https://www.instagram.com/melaniecharlesisdflower/

For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage, guest information, and additional travel insight, watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii

Learn more, discover recommended hotels, and plan your next gig trip:

https://vemorii.live/

About the Host

Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and podcast producer exploring New York City's live music scene.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/timbarnescomedy/

Website:
https://www.timbarnescomedy.com/

About the Guest Co-Host

Oliver Burkat is a drummer and founder of Oli's Flop House, a live music series built around collaboration, improvisation, and surprise guest appearances.

https://www.instagram.com/olisflophouse/

Concert CHAT is a flagship series from VEMORii, the platform devoted to gig tripping and concert culture, made for fans who go the distance.

Partner With Us Kyle@vemorii.live

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

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 and travelers plan better gig trips. Skip the endless Yelp reviews and Reddit threads. Concert CHAT delivers perspective from people who were actually there.

Discover music venues as cultural landmarks and travel destinations worth experiencing, no matter who's on the marquee.

In this episode, we head to Peppermint Club in West Hollywood for a performance by Brooklyn duo BATHE. Think D'Angelo meets Washed Out.

Follow BATHE:
https://www.instagram.com/batheboys/

For the full Concert CHAT experience, including venue footage and more travel insight watch the video version on the VEMORii YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Vemorii

Learn more, discover recommended hotels, and plan your next gig trip:

https://vemorii.live/

Kyle Lamont | Founder & Host (LA)

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelamontproducer/

Partner with Us:
Kyle@vemorii.live