Last weekend, I went to my first “real” concert since 2019. The venue was Vina Robles Amphitheater, which is located at a winery about fifteen minutes from my house. The capacity, including the lawn, is only 3300 people. Now, I realize that during this time, 3300 people is about 3299 more than many of you… Continue reading First One Back
Author: Daily Duranie
Once upon a time, there were two Duran Duran fans. One named Amanda, the other named Rhonda. Over many vodka tonics, they would laugh about the idea of one day writing a book about their fan experiences. While that manuscript is still being composed...Rhonda thought they should write a blog. (What was she THINKING?!) Lo and behold: The Daily Duranie was born.
Memorabilia Medley: What’s missing?
My niece’s birthday is coming up soon and I have been shopping for her. My family does “wish lists” and her list is a little lacking as she does not have many specifics. For example, my brother’s list always has about 50 books complete with title and author listed. My niece, on the other hand,… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: What’s missing?
The Week in DD History: Sept 5-11, 2021
Hard to believe we are already in September, and that this very week marks two years since the last time many of us saw one another in person at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. It is difficult for me not feel very melancholy this week, as the end is just not in sight yet.… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Sept 5-11, 2021
Duran Duran’s Turning Points
Historians, including history teachers, talk about turning points. These are moments that historians argue change the course of history. In some cases, maybe they lead to horrible results like a war or, perhaps, they stop something terrible from occurring. Why do I mention all of this is a blog about being a fan of a… Continue reading Duran Duran’s Turning Points
Las Vegas, 2019
It is difficult for me to believe that we are coming up on the 2nd anniversary of the last time I saw Duran Duran live, before the nightmare of COVID-19 hit. The actual dates are the 7th and 8th of September, 2019. Additionally, it is the anniversary of the last time I saw Amanda and… Continue reading Las Vegas, 2019
It’s Time to talk Anniversary!
A day later than planned, but here it is – my reaction to all things Anniversary, Duran Duran’s newest single off of the upcoming Future Past. Let’s get into it! -R
Video Vanguards
Yes, today is Memorabilia Medley day. That’s Amanda’s topic, and good on her for doing it on the Tuesdays she writes. In the meantime, ’m trying to find my own way here (ha), and I have decided to tackle a subject we’ve rarely written at length about: MUSIC VIDEOS. My thoughts are simple: let’s talk… Continue reading Video Vanguards
Playing With Uranium
We’ve arrived at Playing With Uranium, the “not quite, but was supposed to be a single in Italy” third track off of Pop Trash. Instead, the only release of this song worldwide was a German 1-track 5” promotion CD single, issued for radio play only…in Germany, of course. This marked the final release of a… Continue reading Playing With Uranium
The Week in DD History: August 29 – September 4
The end of August is upon us. Fall is officially around the corner while many of us are already doing fall things like drinking pumpkin beverages, dealing with school, and preparing for cooler temperatures. On the Duran front, this week will see another song off the upcoming album. Yes, on Tuesday, we will all be… Continue reading The Week in DD History: August 29 – September 4
Loving (and Losing) Concerts Again
Is it better to have loved and lost than to have never loved? Are concerts anything like that?? I ask because, let’s face it, we went from going to shows and probably not thinking twice about them (even if we, admittedly, in hindsight see now that we should have been a tad more grateful and… Continue reading Loving (and Losing) Concerts Again