Help - Earplugs & Memories

Getting Started

Welcome to Earplugs & Memories!

This is a comprehensive concert archive documenting 35+ years of live music experiences. Browse through 1,273 concerts, explore detailed setlists for nearly every show, view concert photos, and discover statistics about artists, venues, and songs.

What Can You Do Here?

Browse Concerts: View all shows with dates, venues, and artists
Explore Setlists: See song-by-song setlists for 99% of concerts
View Statistics: Discover most-played songs, top artists, and venue data
Share Photos: Upload your concert photos (requires sign-in)
Add Comments: Share your concert memories (requires sign-in)
Submit Setlists: Help complete the archive by submitting setlist.fm links

Install Mobile App

About the App

Earplugs & Memories is available as a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means you can install it on your phone or computer for an app-like experience. Once installed, you'll get:

Home Screen Icon: Launch the app directly from your device
Full-Screen Mode: No browser bars, just the app
Offline Access: View cached concerts and data without internet
Faster Loading: Cached data loads instantly
Native Feel: Works just like a native iOS/Android app

Install on iPhone/iPad

Open Safari (must use Safari, not Chrome) and visit earplugsandmemories.com
Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen (square with arrow pointing up)
Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
Give it a name (or keep "E&M Concerts") and tap "Add"
The app icon will appear on your home screen
Tap the icon to launch the app in full-screen mode!

Tip: You can move the icon to your home screen or dock just like any other app!

Install on Android

Open Chrome and visit earplugsandmemories.com
Tap the menu (three dots ) in the top-right corner
Select "Install app" or "Add to Home Screen"
Confirm the installation when prompted
The app will be added to your home screen and app drawer
Tap to launch the full-screen app!

Note: You may also see an automatic install banner at the bottom of the page!

Install on Desktop (Chrome/Edge)

Open Chrome or Edge and visit earplugsandmemories.com
Look for the install icon in the address bar (usually on the right side)
Click the icon and select "Install"
The app will open in its own window without browser tabs
Access it from your taskbar, Start menu, or desktop shortcut

Alternative: Click the menu (⋮) → Settings → "Install Earplugs & Memories"

Why Install?

Installing the app gives you the best possible experience:

Instant loading with cached data
Browse concerts even when offline
Distraction-free full-screen interface
Quick access from your home screen or taskbar
Automatic updates when new concerts are added

Browsing & Search

Shows

The Shows page displays all concerts in reverse chronological order (newest first).

Search: Filter by artist name, venue, city, or date
Details: Click any show to see full setlist, photos, and comments
Setlist Icon: indicates a complete setlist is available

Artists

Browse all artists sorted by number of concerts attended.

Statistics: See total concerts for each artist
Artist Page: Click to see all concerts for that artist with dates and venues
Search: Quickly find any artist using the search box

Venues

Explore all venues sorted by number of concerts attended.

Location: See city and state for each venue
Venue Page: Click to see all concerts at that venue
Search: Filter by venue name or city

Songs

Discover song statistics across all concerts.

Most Played: See which songs appear most frequently
Opening Songs: Most common show openers
Closing Songs: Most common show closers
Search: Find any song in the database

Contributing to the Archive

Uploading Photos

Share your concert photos with the community!

Sign In Required: Create an account to upload photos
From Concert Page: Click "Upload Photo" button on any concert page
Photo Guidelines:
- • Maximum file size: 5MB
- • Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
- • Photos are automatically resized for optimal loading
- • Add an optional caption to describe the photo
Managing Photos: You can delete your own photos anytime

Adding Comments

Share your memories and experiences from concerts you attended.

Sign In Required: Create an account to post comments
From Concert Page: Scroll to the comments section at the bottom
Editing: You can edit your own comments after posting
Deleting: You can delete your own comments anytime

Submitting Setlists

Help complete the archive by submitting setlist.fm links for concerts without setlists.

No Sign-In Required: Anyone can submit setlists!
From Concert Page: Look for "Submit Setlist" button on concerts without setlists
Finding Setlists:
- • Go to setlist.fm
- • Search for the artist and date
- • Copy the URL from the setlist page
- • Paste the URL in the submission form
Approval Process: Submissions are reviewed by admins before being added
Automatic Import: Once approved, the setlist is automatically imported

Your Account

Creating an Account

Sign up to upload photos, post comments, and contribute to the archive.

Google Sign-In: Quick sign-in with your Google account
Email/Password: Create an account with your email address
Email Link (Passwordless): Sign in with a magic link sent to your email
Display Name: Choose how your name appears on photos and comments

Privacy & Data

We respect your privacy and only collect necessary information.

What We Store: Email, display name, and profile photo (if provided)
Your Content: Photos, comments, and setlist submissions you create
Public Information: Your display name and photo are visible to all users
Data Deletion: Visit our data deletion page to request account removal

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account to browse concerts?

No! You can browse all concerts, setlists, artists, venues, and statistics without creating an account. An account is only required to upload photos, post comments, or submit setlists.

How do I know if a concert has a setlist?

Look for the green list icon next to the concert. This indicates a complete setlist is available. Currently, 99% of concerts have setlists!

Can I download concert photos?

Yes! Click on any photo to view it full-size, then right-click and select "Save Image As" to download.

What if I find incorrect information?

Please contact us with details about the error, and we'll review and correct it as soon as possible.

How are setlists sourced?

Setlists are primarily sourced from setlist.fm, a community-driven setlist database. Some may also come from personal notes or other reliable sources.

Can I edit or delete my photos/comments?

Yes! You can edit your own comments by clicking the "Edit" button. You can delete your own photos and comments anytime by clicking the "Delete" button.

What happens after I submit a setlist?

Your submission is reviewed by an admin to verify accuracy. Once approved, the setlist is automatically imported and the concert page is updated. This usually happens within a few days.

Admin Features

This section is only visible to site administrators. These features are not available to regular users.

Adding New Concerts

Add concerts to the archive using the web form.

Access: Click "Add Concert" in the navigation menu (only visible when signed in as admin)
Required Info: Date, venue, city, state, and at least one artist
Multiple Artists: Add headliner and support acts (openers)
Festival Shows: Use the festival name field for multi-artist events
Auto-Processing: Concerts are automatically processed and assigned IDs
Artists & Venues: System automatically creates or links to existing artist/venue records

Reviewing Setlist Submissions

Review and approve user-submitted setlists from setlist.fm.

Access: Click "Pending Setlists" in the navigation (badge shows pending count)
Review Process:
- • Check that the setlist matches the correct concert
- • Verify the date and artist are correct
- • Review song list for accuracy
- • Click "Approve" to import or "Reject" to decline
Automatic Import: Approved setlists are automatically fetched from setlist.fm and imported
Auto-Deploy: After import, the website automatically updates with the new setlist

Editing Concerts

Modify concert details as needed.

From Concert Page: Click "Edit Concert" button (admin only)
Editable Fields: Date, venue, artists, festival name
Caution: Changing core info may break links or cause data inconsistencies

Updating Existing Setlists

Refresh or correct setlist data for concerts that already have setlists.

From Concert Page: Click "Update Setlist" button next to "View on Setlist.fm" (admin only)
When to Use:
- • The existing setlist has errors or is incomplete
- • You found a better or more accurate setlist on setlist.fm
- • The setlist needs to be refreshed with updated data
- • Multi-artist shows need all setlists added (opener + headliner)
How It Works:
- • Click the "Update Setlist" button on the concert page
- • A form will appear asking for the new setlist.fm URL
- • Paste the complete setlist.fm URL (e.g., https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/...)
- • Click "Update" to submit
- • The system fetches fresh data from setlist.fm automatically
- • The existing setlist is replaced with the new data
- • The website automatically updates within seconds
Multi-Artist Shows: For co-headliners or opener + headliner shows, update with the URL that includes all performers
Auto-Deploy: Updates trigger automatic deployment, and the page reloads with fresh data
Instant Approval: Admin updates are automatically approved without review

Personal Notes

Add private notes to concerts (only visible to admins).

From Concert Page: Look for the "Personal Notes" section (admin only)
Privacy: Notes are completely private and not visible to regular users
Use Cases: Personal memories, special moments, planning notes
Editing: Click "Edit Notes" to modify anytime

Content Moderation

Manage user-contributed content.

Delete Photos: Remove any photo by clicking the delete button
Delete Comments: Remove any comment by clicking the delete button
Auto-Deploy: Deletions automatically trigger a site update

Backend Management

Python scripts for advanced management tasks.

Export Script: export_to_web.py - Exports Firestore to JSON
Add Admins: setup_admins.py - Manage admin users
Bulk Operations: Various scripts for data fixes and migrations
Manual Deploy: ./deploy.sh - Deploy changes manually

Contact & Feedback

Have questions, found a bug, or want to suggest a feature? We'd love to hear from you!

Report Issues: GitHub Issues
Feature Requests: Submit via GitHub Issues (link above)
View Source Code: GitHub Repository

Built with love for live music • Documenting concerts since 1989

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