Tip #3519 - iConcertCal
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Q:
Do you know anything about a new iTunes plug-in called iConcertCal? If
so, please share!
A:
As a matter of fact, I heard about it the other day. I don't own an iPod
of my own, so I don't really get too much into iTunes, but I know a lot
of you all out there do and I always try to stay on top of things to help
out. So, when I came across a mention of this new plug-in, I had to check
it out! And well, let me tell you, it seems pretty darn cool. Let's look
at it together.
The first version
of iConcertCal (version 1.1) was just recently released and it is available
for download right now. It's a free plug-in, so you don't have to worry
about any fees either. Okay, so what does it do? Well, it basically monitors
your iTunes music library for you. And by doing that, it creates a personalized
calendar for you that will keep you up to date on the concerts that may
be coming to your city or town. So, if you're a big concert goer, you
will definitely want to check this one out.
Now, you may be wondering
where it gets the information from. Well, iConcertCal pretty much spends
its time searching the Web to find the tour dates of the bands you have
saved in your iTunes music library. It uses a variety of Web sites to
generate that information, including JamBase.com, The List and Tour Filter.
The creators of iConcertCal are always adding new Web sites to the mix
as well.
Okay, so how does
the plug-in know what city you live in? It actually gets that information
(and that information only) from your IP address. Of course, this may
not always work out as planned, so if iConcertCal is searching in the
wrong city, you can always change it using the City and State boxes on
the interface. Everything is pretty much covered!
Also, if you add
new music to your library quite often, iConcertCal will be able to keep
up with it. It updates your information once a week, so you will never
miss out on a concert date. And just in case you were worried, iConcertCal
does not use any of your music information outside of the guidelines.
Your privacy is respected and none of your personal data will be shared
or broadcast on the Internet.
So, if you're thinking
this sounds like a pretty good deal and you're ready to download it, just
visit this Web site
and click on the green button that says "Download iConcertCal
now." (Make sure you close down your iTunes before you start
the download process). Just let the download run and follow the prompts
as they come up on your screen. Once it's done, open iTunes again and
go to View, Visualizer, iConcertCal.
Then to see your personalized calendar, go to View, Show
Visualizer.
Your calendar will
probably be pretty boring at first, but once iConcertCal starts gathering
your music information, it will fill up fast. Also, just for a quick extra
tip: You can use Ctrl + T to go back and forth between
your iTunes program and your calendar. It's all very simple when it comes
to using the iConcertCal plug-in!
iConcertCal is also
available for Mac OS X and you can find installation instructions for
that right here.
Also, if you're still curious about this plug-in and want to learn a little
more about it, visit the FAQ page here.
Everything you're wondering and more will be answered there. There's even
some topics covered in case you happen to have any trouble with iConcertCal.
Now, go on and enjoy
your new iTunes plug-in and be sure to have fun at the concerts!
~ Erin
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