Preserving the Sound & Video: Rich Stoler and the Passion of a Live Music Taper

Rich Stoler has become a quiet force in the live music world, driven purely by passion. A lifelong music lover, he took that passion a step further by dedicating himself to capturing live performances and preserving them for both fans and artists to experience long after the show ends.What started as a hobby has grown into a full-fledged weekend routine. As a “taper,” Rich attends concerts, sets up his recording gear, and documents performances in real time—later uploading them to an archive platform and YouTube for the community to enjoy. To date, he’s built an incredible catalog of nearly 4,000 videos.Over the years, Rich has steadily upgraded his equipment to improve audio and video quality, always striving to capture each performance as authentically as possible. Despite the time and effort it takes, he continues to do it purely for the love of music—with no plans of slowing down anytime soon.Connect with Richer Stoler!YouTubeArchive.orgSend fan mailSupport the showProduced, edited, mixed, and artwork designed by Drea YoungTheme song composed by Keith MoffettDon't miss out! Follow MUSIC IS OUR HERO! on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and listen to our podcast on your go-to streaming service.✌🏼❤️🎶#MUSICISOURHERO