If you're a fan of the band Genesis, you could have waited patiently for the group to release its new album in record stores. If the soaring price of a concert ticket is getting you down or if you just want to enjoy your favorite bands from the comfort of your own home, don't sing the blues just yet.
Most sites feature an eclectic mix of bands, ranging from the famous to the very funky.
However, the roster of big-names keeps growing, as more and more performers become aware of the marketing and exposure potential of the Web. Of major webcast sites out there, L.A. Live is the simplest to navigate and the richest in content. Little wonder that with its rich content, the site gets between 3.5 and four million hits a month, says Chris Horvath, a partner with L.A. Live. Horvath says the site has webcast more than 100 shows since early 1995, with an average show getting about 100,000 hits. However, Horvath cautions that webcasts are not a substitute for attending a live performance.