Despite the title, this blog post is not about Power Station or their song, Some Like It Hot. No, it is a reference to the hottest shows I have ever seen. Hottest, in this case, is not about how a band member or members look but about the literal temperature. It seems fitting these days… Continue reading Flashback Friday: Some Like It Hot
Tag: Astronaut tour 2005
Built on Hope and Burnt by the Sun
I had hoped that the summer would bring me more time to be involved and to be thinking about any and everything in Duranland. The last couple of weeks have definitely fulfilled that goal. There has been a lot more thinking, writing, discussing Duran, for sure. Interestingly enough, it has made me question some things… Continue reading Built on Hope and Burnt by the Sun
If We Can Stay Awake
I have been sitting on my couch for awhile now trying to get some idea, any idea about what to write about. This is not common for me. Usually over the course of the week, I come up with many ideas, but not this one. I blame my lack of sleep. The sleep deprivation I… Continue reading If We Can Stay Awake
That There’s Something Missing
On this date in 2005, Duran Duran played in New York City in Madison Square Garden. It was the last date in the band’s spring Astronaut Tour in North America. I did not attend that concert. Did any of you? I remember thinking to myself that Madison Square Garden was a big deal. Do I… Continue reading That There’s Something Missing
Watching Over Lucky Clover
The other day Duran Duran tweeted a question about how they celebrate anniversaries of songs, albums, etc. and then asked fans what DD dates they commemorate. Immediately, I responded about how I like to remember my concert show dates. In fact, in our homemade Duran calendar, the dates and locations of each show that Rhonda… Continue reading Watching Over Lucky Clover
Question of the Day: Saturday, July 29, 2017
Yesterday’s winner: Reunion Tour 2004 Which live version of Planet Earth do you like better: 2005 Astronaut Tour or 2016 Paper Gods Tour? [socialpoll id=”2453279″]
Do you remember the Dayton show in 2005?
I know Amanda must. I seem to recall her mentioning this show…. 2005…the Astronaut tour. TONS of US dates. So I have to ask, who went to Dayton?? I did not. I was at home, in California. I had already met Amanda the September prior. We had met up again in March in the lovely… Continue reading Do you remember the Dayton show in 2005?
Question of the Day: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Yesterday’s winner: 2004 Reunion Tour Which live version of Planet Earth do you like better: 2005 Astronaut Tour or 2008 Red Carpet Massacre Tour? [socialpoll id=”2452620″]
Question of the Day: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Yesterday’s winner: 2016 Paper Gods Tour Which live version of Wild Boys do you like better: 2005 Astronaut Tour or 2016 Paper Gods Tour? [socialpoll id=”2451223″]
Question of the Day: Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Yesterday’s winner: 2005 Astronaut Tour Which live version of Wild Boys do you like better: 2011 All You Need Now Tour or 2015 Paper Gods Tour? [socialpoll id=”2449743″]